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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
TopicDelhi border

Topic: Delhi border

Viral photos of Army soldier meeting his father were not taken at Delhi farmers’ protest site

Two images of a soldier being greeted by his father are being widely shared with the claim that the Army man went to meet his father at the farmers' protest site at Delhi borders.

Covid fear looms at protest site but farmers say ‘Modi’s black laws’ greater threat

Farmers say they don’t fear Covid. Experts feel govt should have taken steps to ensure the agitation didn’t lead to such large gatherings.

Farmers continue to camp at Delhi-Haryana border, undecided on moving to Burari protest site

A meeting is currently underway at the border between leaders of 30 farmer organisations. Some farmers say it’s best to protest at the border to exert pressure on the central govt.

Delhi govt and private hospitals to treat only Delhi residents, says CM Arvind Kejriwal

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal also said Delhi's borders with Uttar Pradesh and Haryana will be opened from Monday.

On Camera

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.