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Thursday, February 5, 2026
TopicSocial networks

Topic: Social networks

Nearly 9 of 10 Indians have one or more Covid-positive contacts in their network, finds survey

Bismee Taskin -
The LocalCircles survey, conducted across 208 districts, also finds that 60% of the people now have 5 or more Covid-positive cases in their network.

Better to be solo than sorry: Coronavirus is a perfect excuse for introverts

Pia Krishnankutty -
For those who are naturally reserved and loathe social interaction, cancelling plans was never easier.

Social networks set to face more regulation as political pressures mount

Yoolim Lee -
To manipulate public opinion and meddle in elections, govts will inevitably monitor Facebook and Twitter, says Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin.

On Camera

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Opinion

Let me explain the K-drama addiction. I, too, am an addict

Manisha Mondal -
The three Ghaziabad sisters were lonely. None of them had gone to school after the Covid-19 pandemic. K-dramas offered them solace.

India lived in ancient Europe as a positive ‘Other’. Ties are way older than colonialism

2026 defence budget is not good enough to achieve Viksit armed forces

Economy

Key grant cut, cash-strapped Himachal slaps a hydropower land cess. Why Punjab is seeing red

Saurabh Chauhan -
With 16th Finance Commission stopping revenue deficit grant to states, Himachal Pradesh is likely to suffer a loss of ‘Rs 50,000 cr over five years’.

Defence

Trade deal sorted, India & US move on to pending defence pacts—P-8I aircraft first, engines next

Snehesh Alex Philip -
Defence Acquisition Council likely to take up P-8I procurement, cleared in 2019, in third week this month. Proposed joint production of GE F414-INS6 engine also on agenda.

National Interest

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

Shekhar Gupta -
The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.

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