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Tuesday, February 17, 2026
TopicThe Idea of Democracy

Topic: The Idea of Democracy

‘Modi govt controls every aspect of our lives’ – Kapil Sibal at Sam Pitroda book launch

You have two choices. Either you continue to support them and make them more powerful. Or, you throw them out, Sam Pitroda told Kapil Sibal at the online launch of his book, ‘The Idea of Democracy’.

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India’s outward-looking trade policy has an inward-looking problem

India seeks export-driven growth and deeper integration into global value chains but a more challenging question is rarely addressed.

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.