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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
TopicNarendra Modi birthday

Topic: Narendra Modi birthday

A UP minister’s son’s ‘fan moment’ with Rahul Gandhi & EC’s media blitz amid ‘vote chori’

Pre-Truth — snappy, witty and significant snippets from the world of politics and government.

Shinde govt’s birthday gift to Modi is 11-point programme — NaMo smart schools, NaMo labour welfare

Maharashtra's newly announced schemes also make reference to PM's age: 73 lakh women will benefit from empowerment scheme, 73 cities will be beautified.

Modi at 71 has zero challenge. But one CM is emulating him, a divisive, rising BJP star

Yogi has put high command in a tough situation. If he doesn’t win UP next year, it will set back BJP’s prospects in 2024. If he wins, it will be seen as his win as much as theirs.

On Modi’s eighth birthday in office, a look at the PM’s second term so far

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who turned 71 Friday, received greetings from several political leaders, President Kovind and Vice-President Naidu among others.

‘Incarnation of Lord Krishna, India’s crown jewel’ — BJP leaders wish PM Modi on 70th birthday

The BJP also organised several events to celebrate the PM Modi's birthday, including a virtual exhibition, quiz competition and a week-long 'Seva Saptah' drive.

Modi turns 70 next week, and clock is ticking for him to change his legacy for the better

Sub-optimal economic legacies are typical of strongman leaders. Modi can avoid that, but things are beginning to get stacked up against him.

BJP eyes ‘Covid-friendly birthday’ for PM Modi, plans mask distribution and blood donation

PM Narendra Modi turns 70 on 17 September and the BJP is trying to plan a birthday celebration that is in line with pandemic-related restrictions.

Butterflies, puja, a meal with mom ⁠— how PM Modi celebrated his 69th birthday

PM Modi's spent his birthday in Gujarat, where he visited the Narmada dam and a butterfly park, apart from his customary visit to his mother.

Congress gets compliments from unexpected quarters as petrol prices soar

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by editors at ThePrint.

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.