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Media can’t kill India’s colonial mindset if it bows before VIPs

The coverage of the recently concluded India AI Summit 2026 in New Delhi tells you more about the status of mainstream media in India than any study or survey. It is also a commentary on how much ordinary Indians accept inconvenience as the norm when international summits are held.

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45% drop in Indians at US universities over visa uncertainty, high cost

NEW DELHI: A 45% decline in Indian student enrolments at US universities in August 2025, alongside a 25% rise in international applications to Indian graduate management programmes, points to a clear realignment in global management education, according to Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC)’s latest white paper.

The Times of India

How one state’s name change sparked calls for a similar move across India to reclaim pre-colonial legacy

India has seen a wave of renamings to reflect pre-colonial identities, writes Alisha Rahaman Sarkar

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Feb 26, 2026: Delhi’s athletes and sports enthusiasts left gasping as air quality remains ‘poor’

For today’s episode of Aaj Ka AQI, Newslaundry visited the popular Siri Fort Sports Complex in South Delhi. Outside the sports complex, regularly visited by sports enthusiasts, our air quality monitor recorded an AQI of 290, which falls in the ‘poor’ category. Meanwhile, the nearest government station recorded a significantly…

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‘Boost for Netanyahu, alignment with Israel, flattery’: What foreign media saw in Modi’s Israel visit

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi walked into the Knesset this week, the building lit in the colours of the Indian tricolour and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailing him as “more than a friend”, much of the Indian coverage focused on optics — the hugs, the symbolism, the reaffirmation of…

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India Was the World’s Richest Country for 1,000 Years. What Exactly Changed?

For much of recorded history, India was one of the largest economic powers in the world. This is not a cultural claim. It is supported by long term economic research. Economic historian Angus Maddison, whose global GDP reconstructions are widely cited in academic circles, estimated that: Around 1 AD, India…

Times Life

Delhi–Himachal Police Face-Off After Arrests Linked to AI Summit Protest

A crackdown connected to the February 20 protest during the India AI Summit at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi snowballed into an extraordinary inter-state confrontation on Thursday, following the pre-dawn arrest of three Youth Congress activists in Himachal Pradesh.

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Adopting Indie dog vs buying foreign breed, the real difference

Indie dogs, also known as the Indian Pariah Dog, are indigenous to the Indian subcontinent. They are not “mixed breeds” as many people think but are naturally evolved dogs who have adapted to the climate and conditions of India over the years. Their resistance is high, their instincts are strong,…

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Feb 25, 2026: Poor air quality outside the Supreme Court

For today’s Aaj Ka AQI, Newslaundry visited the Supreme Court. The nearest CPCB monitoring station reported an AQI of 282, while our own monitor recorded 230. Both readings place the air quality firmly in the ‘poor’ category (201–300).

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Why India joining the US alliance on AI tech is an opportunity for Australia

India has formally joined the United States’ flagship international alliance on artificial intelligence (AI) supply chain security: “Pax Silica”. Officials from both countries signed the Pax Silica declaration on the sidelines of a major AI summit in New Delhi last week.

The Conversation

Father Mourns Pilot Who Saved Lives in Air Ambulance Crash

Seven people lost their lives on Monday night when a Ranchi-to-Delhi air ambulance crashed in Jharkhand's Chatra district. The ill-fated Beechcraft C90 aircraft, operated by Delhi-based Redbird Airways Pvt Ltd, went down near Kasariya Panchayat in Simaria block, claiming all lives on board, including the pilot, Captain Vivek Vikas Bhagat.

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SpiceJet aircraft turns back minutes after take-off triggering ‘full emergency’ at airport

Boeing 737 aircraft operated by SpiceJet reported to be linked to engine failure

The Independent UK

Delhi Metro Chaos as WWE-Style Fight Is Caught on Camera

A video showing a violent altercation inside the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation network has gone viral on social media, triggering widespread outrage and renewed concerns over commuter safety.

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Rahul Gandhi Backs Youth Congress Protesters Detained During AI Summit

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday hailed members of the Indian Youth Congress (IYC) who were detained for staging a protest during the AI Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.

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Stop press! Delhi is going through a ‘cultural renaissance’ under Rekha Gupta

Forget the 14-century Renaissance in Europe. Unbeknownst to the average Dilli-wala, the national capital is going through a “cultural renaissance” right here right now in 2026.

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SpiceJet Boeing 737 Returns to Delhi After Mid-Air Technical Snag

A SpiceJet Boeing 737 aircraft was forced to return to Delhi shortly after take-off on Tuesday morning following a reported engine failure, according to sources.

The Independent UK

Air ambulance carrying burn victim crashes in dense forest killing all on board

The aircraft was transporting a patient with 65 per cent burn injuries to Delhi

Fortune

India’s AI Impact Summit closes with the New Delhi Declaration and a $200 billion boost

The Global AI Summit produced a sweeping declaration, billions in investment, and voluntary commitments from tech giants.

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Are India’s art fairs just glittery distractions or can they actually redefine a city?

In India’s urban landscapes of decay – where the state has normalised 1000 AQI pollution for over 20 years, fails to manage toxin-leaching waste mountains, and aggressively gulps down public land – what bearing can art and culture have on a city’s defining criteria?

The Independent UK

India enters AI race with ChatGPT rival that can be used without internet

Sarvam AI co-founder warns India must develop its own AI models or ‘become a digital colony... dependent on other countries for this core technology’. Stuti Mishra reports from the India AI Impact Summit in Delhi

The Times of India

'Why Dallas looks like New Delhi': Texas senator John Cornyn slammed for now-deleted 'Welcome to Indian century' post

Texas GOP senator John Cornyn was trolled after he shared an NYT podcast in which Indian-origin scholar Amitav Acharya said the superpower in waiting is India, not the US or China. Cornyn posted the NYT opinion piece by the headline that said 'Welcome to the Indian Century' but he was…

Times Life

4 Ancient Shiva Temples Linked to the 12 Jyotirlingas

“सौराष्ट्रे सोमनाथं च श्रीशैले मल्लिकार्जुनम्। उज्जयिन्यां महाकालम् ओंकारे ममलेश्वरम्॥” There is something deeply humbling about standing inside an ancient Shiva temple. The stone feels cold, the bells echo through centuries, and the fragrance of incense seems unchanged from what devotees might have experienced a thousand years ago. These are not…

The Times of India

'Stand up': Trump puts Pakistan PM Sharif on spot at Board of Peace meet - watch

NEW DELHI: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif found himself in an awkward moment at Donald Trump's self-styled inaugural Board of Peace meeting on Thursday as the US President publicly asked him to stand up as he claimed credit for halting military tensions between India and Pakistan.

The Guardian - UK

AI hit: India hungry to harness US tech giants’ technology at Delhi summit

Narendra Modi’s thirst to supercharge economic growth is matched by US desire to inject AI into world’s biggest democracy

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Not Just a Film, But a Wake Up Call: The Story of Two Worlds on One Street

In a time when big banner films dominate screens, Nukkad Naatak arrives like a quiet revolution. Directed by debut filmmaker Tanmaya Shekhar, this independent Hindi drama tells the story of two college students forced to step outside their comfort zone and into a world they never truly saw. Set between…

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