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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
TopicJharkhand Congress

Topic: Jharkhand Congress

Big budgets, political ‘nexus’ — Jharkhand corruption probe puts ‘rural development’ under scanner

ED raids point to a system of commissions & kickbacks linking politicians and officials in Jharkhand’s rural development sector. Minister Alamgir Alam questioned Tuesday.

Congress MLAs unhappy with own ministers in Jharkhand, party also ‘tussling’ with partner JMM

AICC gen secy & Jharkhand in-charge Avinash Pande says there is no discord & govt will complete its term. 'These are attempts to create confusion & destabilise govt', he says.

Embarrassing: How a ‘media manager’ defrauded BJP

Pre-Truth, our new feature, will bring you snappy, witty and significant snippets from the world of politics and government.

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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.