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Tuesday, February 17, 2026
TopicDelhi CM

Topic: Delhi CM

Hours after attack, MHA directs CRPF to guard CM Rekha Gupta, specialised wing for VIPs in charge

Delhi CM has been ‘provided with a security detail under Z category’ and at least 30 CRPF commandos would work in shifts to keep her safe. 

Ed-ssential permits & dampened spirits

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

How AAP can trump BJP, bigly & the laddu grows in the telling

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Urdu press on how Kejriwal’s resignation could save Delhi further complications & Modi’s ‘Rahul phobia’

ThePrint’s round-up of how the Urdu media covered various news events through the week, and the editorial positions some of them took.

Education Minister Atishi to take over as Delhi CM, Kejriwal to resign later today

The AAP chief, who walked out of jail Friday, has been forbidden by the Supreme Court to go to office or sign files.

Kejriwal walks out, but CBI still a ‘caged parrot’. SC recalls tag it gave probe agency 10 yrs ago

The two judge-bench agreed to the grant of bail. However, both judges differed on key aspects, like the necessity and timing of arrest.

Why HC pulled up Delhi govt over delay in procuring textbooks — ‘real issue is who takes credit’

Saying no CM should be absent for ‘uncertain period’, HC directed MCD commissioner to procure books even if he exceeds Rs 5 cr budget & criticised Delhi govt for ‘indifference’.

‘Won’t find anything. Again,’ says Arvind Kejriwal on CBI inquiry into his bungalow

The AAP leader claimed the central government has witch-hunted him ever since he became chief minister eight years ago.

Delhi looks at water shortage as swelling Yamuna shuts treatment plants

The water level at the Yamuna rose to a record 208.48 metres Thursday morning, flooding nearby streets and shutting schools.

On Camera

New CPI basket shows that India’s expenditure pattern has changed

The changes ensure that payments such as dearness allowance or pensions, that are linked to the CPI, will be more closely based on the true consumption baskets of households.

Urban co-op banks doubled loan book in 5 yrs, but stuck at under 2% of credit market—Sahakar Trends

UCBs accounted for 1.8% of total industry credit in September 2025—down from 2.2% five yrs ago—showing that they are losing ground to faster PSU banks.

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.