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Thursday, February 19, 2026
TopicVikas Yadav

Topic: Vikas Yadav

Introduced co-accused in abduction case against R&AW ex-officer Vikash Yadav—new suspect’s bail plea

Guwahati resident Gogoi says in anticipatory bail plea that he introduced Jalaluddin to Abdullah Khan, both accused in 2023 abduction case along with former R&AW officer Vikash Yadav.

Vikas Yadav exempted from physical hearing again in extortion case, arguments on charges in May

Threat to life was cited for seeking exemption, says his lawyer. Former R&AW officer is also an accused in alleged murder-for-hire plot against Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Pannun.

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'.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

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.