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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
TopicControversial video

Topic: controversial video

Barabanki’s BJP MP Upendra Singh Rawat drops out of LS polls after row over videos, case filed

Claiming innocence, Rawat announces he won’t fight any election in his public life till proven innocent. An FIR was lodged at Kotwali police station of Barabanki on Sunday night.

Dalai Lama apologises after video of him asking minor boy to ‘suck his tongue’ goes viral

Tibetan spiritual leader’s office said he often 'teases people in an innocent way' but added that he 'regrets' the incident. Video, taken during meet & greet in February, has drawn flak.

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Telangana spoke up for Muslim vendor who was attacked. South is different from the North

A poor Muslim man from Kurnool, selling khoya buns during the Medaram Jatara in Telangana, was harassed by some YouTubers and surrounded by a mob over allegations of 'food jihad'.

Venezuela crude returns to India’s oil basket. But only as ‘supplementary’ supply

Indian refiners are testing Venezuelan barrels again as Russian supply sinks, but analysts say volumes will remain limited due to refinery constraints & supply capacity.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.