Asha Bhosle: The sound of Bollywood dies aged 92 
India’s tougher AI social media rules spark censorship fears
By Parvaiz BUKHARI New Delhi (AFP) Feb 17, 2026 India has tightened rules governing the use of artificial intelligence on...
Australian comedian Magda Szubanski in remission from cancer
The actress announced last year that she was undergoing treatment for a rare and aggressive cancer.
Struggling farmers find hope in India co-operative
By Julie FRAYSSE Nashik, India (AFP) Feb 18, 2026 Kiran Ramnath Waghchaure beams as he plucks deep-red grapes from his...
India and Israel pledge to boost ties in defence and technology
Opposition parties have criticised Modi's visit and accused the government of abandoning the Palestinian cause.
A Canadian Hospital Scoops Up Nurses Who No Longer Feel Safe in Trump’s America
Last year, as the California hospital where she worked was appeasing the Trump administration by erasing words like “equity” and...
Mumbai to host Prince William’s 2026 Earthshot prize
by AFP Staff Writers London (AFP) Feb 17, 2026 India's financial capital, Mumbai, will this year host British Prince William's...
'Shirtless' protest at AI summit sparks political storm in India
Eight members of the youth wing of India's Congress party have been arrested in connection with the protests.
India court clears mega project on sensitive island
by AFP Staff Writers Mumbai, India (AFP) Feb 17, 2026 India's environmental court has given the go-ahead to the strategically...
Dyson settles forced labour suit in landmark UK case
Migrant workers alleged they were subjected to abusive treatment in a Malaysian factory for Dyson.
India plans AI ‘data city’ on staggering scale
By Bhuvan BAGGA New Delhi (AFP) Feb 15, 2026 As India races to narrow the artificial intelligence gap with the...