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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
TopicFarmer suicide

Topic: farmer suicide

Police say Palwal farmer fed sleeping pills to kin before killing self, family disputes claim

Naresh, a farm worker, had Wednesday allegedly killed his wife, two children and niece before committing suicide.  

NHRC asks Centre & Maharashtra to explain 639 farmer suicides despite loan waiver

It questioned the authorities’ ability to implement schemes for the farmers.

Democracy is in India’s DNA, Modi govt can’t end it: Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam

On crimes against Dalits, Nirupam says the Congress government punished the perpetrators but with the BJP in power, the culprits are left untouched.

‘I miss him so much’: The collateral damage of farmer suicides in Vidarbha

This excerpt from the book 'Widows of Vidarbha: Making of Shadows by Kota Neelima' deals with how farmer suicides have affected lives in Maharashtra. 

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.