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Thursday, February 19, 2026
TopicLutyens’ Delhi

Topic: Lutyens’ Delhi

Shahjahanabad or Lutyens’ Delhi? Panel asks who the real Dilliwallas are

Delhi was humanised, eulogised, and romanticised at an IIC panel discussion. ‘What makes someone a Dilliwala?’ asked historian Irfan Habib

Sheikh Hasina is in Lutyens’ Delhi under tight security ring, left Hindon base 2 months ago

The safe house for Sheikh Hasina has been arranged by the government of India. With proper security protocol, the former Bangladesh PM is leading as normal a life as possible in exile.

Mughal historian Swapna Liddle is Lutyens’ Delhi’s new toast. She isn’t caught in history wars

From book launches and exhibitions to conferences, Swapna Liddle’s name is on every significant invite.

Govt colonies in Lutyens’ & South Delhi to get makeover with type 5 flats for seniors, high-end units

Housing ministry last year initiated process to plan for redevelopment of 5 govt colonies: DIZ Area, Andrews Ganj, Pushp Vihar, Timarpur & Lodhi Colony. Work to begin with first two.

5, Sunehri Bagh: LoP Rahul Gandhi offered Type-VIII bungalow in Lutyens’ Delhi, yet to accept

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra inspected Bungalow No. 5 at Sunehri Bagh, but Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi is yet to accept offer to take up residence there, it is learnt.

Former Union ministers asked to vacate Lutyens’ bungalows as requests from new ministers pour in

With 37 new ministers in NDA govt, their predecessors must vacate bungalows by 10 July. Additionally, 280 first-time MPs are to be allotted official accommodation.

Lutyens Delhi meet to ‘save democracy’ becomes a gathering of old friends—’too little, too late’

Romila Thapar, Omar Abdullah, Salman Khurshid, Sitaram Yechury, and Kapil Sibal—the English-speaking elite whom Modi once mocked as 'Khan Market gang'—were the key speakers at IHC's Democracy Convention.

PM Modi’s idea of Bharat goes beyond Lutyens makeover, challenges ‘European Enlightenment’

The issue goes beyond name change, regime change & identity politics. It's more about challenging the notion that Europe is the last word on ideas of freedom, equality & 'Rights of Man'.

IAS officer’s Northeast book launch unites Lutyens’ Delhi. They bond over butter chicken

In 'A Resurgent Northeast', Ashish Kundra mentions Mizoram extensively. But at the launch in Taj Mahal Hotel, the non-BJP-ruled state is mentioned once, at the tail end of the session.

‘Vacate Tughlak Lane bungalow in 30 days’ — Lok Sabha panel tells Rahul 4 days after disqualification

Gujarat BJP chief C.R. Paatil heads Lok Sabha House Committee which deals with matters relating to housing of members of Lower House. Gandhi was disqualified as MP last week.

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'.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

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.