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Monday, February 16, 2026
TopicUS election

Topic: US election

Big wins for Democrats in first US polls since Trump’s return, 3 India-origin Americans in spotlight

Rise of NYC's new mayor Zohran Mamdani, in particular, is seen as a generational & ideological pivot for Democratic Party in post-Trump era.

Kamala Harris was neither fit nor prepared. She couldn’t own or disown Biden legacy

Of course, some very smart people could sense a change in the winds. Two of them are worth mentioning.

Guess who got US election results right? Thailand’s Moo Deng

We saw a CNN versus Fox News contest: While everyone at CNN, barring the Republican panelists, looked as if they had just lost the election, Fox News was laughing all over.

Donald Trump arrives in Milwaukee for Republican convention after assassination attempt

By Tim Reid, Gram Slattery and Helen Coster MILWAUKEE (Reuters) -Donald Trump arrived on Sunday in Milwaukee, where he will be formally nominated as the Republican presidential candidate later this

Donald Trump shot in the ear during campaign, FBI to probe rally

Shooter dead, 1 rally attendee killed, 2 others injured. Law enforcement officials told reporters they had tentatively identified suspected shooter but were not ready to do so publicly.

Catherine Cortez Masto wins re-election in Nevada, Democrats now control 50 US Senate seats

50 seats are enough to cement Democrats' control of the Senate in 2023-24, as Kamala Harris can break ties in the 100-member chamber, securing victories for President Joe Biden.

Trudeau ‘saddened’ by Capitol riots, Morrison ‘distressed’, Biden says democracy is fragile

The most politically correct and incorrect tweets of the day from across the political spectrum.

Capitol Hill sees breach by Trump supporters, 200 years after last such incident of violence

Donald Trump supporters stormed the Capitol Hill Wednesday and attempted to halt the counting of Electoral College votes, which show a victory for Democrat Joe Biden.

How counting of votes takes place in US states & why we shouldn’t expect a final result soon

With a system for early voting in place, administrations have to process and count ballots differently. This process differs from state to state.

India wants US-style govt system, but forgets America doesn’t have ‘one nation, one election’

US conducts its presidential election with 50 different rules for 50 states. As C. Rajagopalachari had said, uniformity is not unity.

On Camera

How Nehru defended restrictions on freedom of speech and the press

On 29 May 1951, Jawaharlal Nehru defended adding 'reasonable restrictions' to Article 19, arguing that free speech must be balanced with national security and unity.

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Top US military commander applauds ‘India’s tactical execution’ during Op Sindoor; adds ‘there’s lessons too’

On bilateral ties, Admiral Paparo said India-US ties have an exponential effect on deterrence, because it demonstrates a unity of purpose among us to maintain the peace.

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.