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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
TopicInventions

Topic: inventions

Revolution against QR codes, robots of the future – how IIT Kanpur’s tech is changing world

‘Building systems that challenge natural living systems’ is the motto as researchers pile up cutting-edge inventions that solve key problems, reduce costs and even challenge govt policies.

New ideas replace superstar scientists when they die

A study has found that the death of a scientist leads to an influx of new people with different ideas into the field.

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.