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Monday, February 16, 2026
TopicGary Lineker

Topic: Gary Lineker

Indian journalists should be grateful BBC lost the ‘impartiality’ battle

BBC's impartiality trait that it showed during Modi documentary went in hiding when football presenter Gary Lineker tweeted against British govt's immigration policy.

Mutiny at the BBC: Lineker row causes growing crisis at UK broadcaster

Lineker, BBC's highest-paid presenter & anchor of the football highlights show 'Match of the Day', was suspended from his role following his criticism of Britain's migration policy.

British former football star Gary Lineker compares new UK asylum policy to the Holocaust

After UK PM Rishi Sunak introduced Illegal migration Bill, the now BBC sports host received flak on social media for labelling govt’s language as 'used by Germany in the 30s’.

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How Nehru defended restrictions on freedom of speech and the press

On 29 May 1951, Jawaharlal Nehru defended adding 'reasonable restrictions' to Article 19, arguing that free speech must be balanced with national security and unity.

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Top US military commander applauds ‘India’s tactical execution’ during Op Sindoor; adds ‘there’s lessons too’

On bilateral ties, Admiral Paparo said India-US ties have an exponential effect on deterrence, because it demonstrates a unity of purpose among us to maintain the peace.

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.