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Tuesday, February 17, 2026
TopicPraful Khoda Patel

Topic: Praful Khoda Patel

12 BJP leaders in Lakshadweep resign over ‘unjustified’ sedition case against filmmaker

A sedition case was filed against filmmaker Aisha Sultana Thursday for calling Lakshadweep Administrator Praful K. Patel a 'bioweapon' during a TV debate.

Sedition case against Lakshadweep filmmaker Aisha Sultana for calling Praful Patel ‘bio-weapon’

The case was filed following a complaint by BJP's Lakshadweep unit head, who said remarks against the administrator imply criticism of the central govt.

Lakshadweep draft laws disturbing, against ethos of islands: ex-civil servants to PM

New Delhi: In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah Saturday, a group of 93 former civil servants raised...

These are the 3 Lakshadweep draft laws that have triggered controversy

Lakshadweep Collector says there is needless controversy as the draft laws are for development of the islands. The Union home ministry is currently scrutinising the 3 draft laws.

Lakshadweep is key to India’s China strategy. Row over new rules hurts coastal security

Lakshadweep is a significant theatre for country’s force projection and a deterrent to China’s increasing influence in the Indian Ocean.

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India shouldn’t romanticise 1971, Bangladesh wants transactional ties now

Bangladesh’s recent post-election shift has reduced its India-centric narrative, urging realistic diplomacy.

Urban co-op banks doubled loan book in 5 yrs, but stuck at under 2% of credit market—Sahakar Trends

UCBs accounted for 1.8% of total industry credit in September 2025—down from 2.2% five yrs ago—showing that they are losing ground to faster PSU banks.

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.