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AI in pharma sector

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-18T15:16:04+00:00

AI can play a vital role in drug quality control

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Norway shares India’s vision for AI impact

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-18T15:15:00+00:00

Leveraging AI. The AI transformation must be responsible, transparent and aligned with democratic values

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Premium ambitions, mid-range reality

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-18T15:14:48+00:00

The sleek tablet delivers value for money with its features and quality, but is it worth it?

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В Україні зʼявився рух "Чесна мобілізація", який виводить на чисту воду фіктивно заброньованих ухилянтів

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-02-18T15:13:00+00:00

фото facebook.com/UALandForcesВ Україні зʼявився рух "Чесна мобілізація", який викриває "заброньованих" ухилянтів-"активістів" та "мажорів". Про це йдеться в Маніфесті руху, опублікованому в однойменному...

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Billionaire Les Wexner to testify before Congress about ties to Epstein

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-02-18T15:10:36+00:00

Wexner, who has denied misconduct related to Epstein, is one of several subpoenaed by House oversight panelThe billionaire owner of the Victoria’s Secret lingerie brand, Les Wexner, is scheduled to testify Wednesday before Congress about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.Wexner is one of several Epstein associates subpoenaed by the House oversight committee in their continued investigation of the late financier’s crimes. Continue reading...

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Reform UK would restore two-child benefit cap, Jenrick says in policy U-turn

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-02-18T15:05:33+00:00

Treasury spokesperson says disability benefits would also be limited under Reform, but Bank of England would stay independentUK politics live – latest updatesReform UK would restore the two-child benefit cap in full, Robert Jenrick has announced, in a major U-turn for the party that critics said would plunge hundreds of thousands of children into poverty.In his first speech as Reform’s Treasury spokesperson, Jenrick said the party had changed tack since Nigel Farage last year said he would scrap the two-child limit and suggested his party wanted to go “much further to encourage people to have

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‘Bored by all the sex and violins’: readers on Wuthering Heights film

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-02-18T15:03:12+00:00

Reaction to Emerald Fennell’s movie adaptation of Emily Brontë’s novel starring Margot Robbie and Jacob ElordiMy group of six English teachers – aged from 30 to 54 – saw the film on Friday. We are still processing our thoughts in a group chat. We agreed that the visuals were often delightfully shocking. We talked about the contrasts between the lavish costumes and the moor landscape, which we thought Fennell got right. We talked about the Charlie XCX music and how well it evoked the landscape and the spirit of the book. Continue reading...

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Talks end in Geneva, and Russia’s war in Ukraine goes on

Source: Washington Post - World · Published: 2026-02-18T15:01:11+00:00

After two hours of talks in Geneva on Wednesday, the head of the Russian delegation, Vladimir Medinsky, said negotiations had been “difficult but businesslike.”

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« Les zones de non-droit autour d’Israël sont la traduction de la “pax hebraica” que permet une hégémonie militaire incontestée »

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-02-18T15:00:16+00:00

Ces trous noirs géopolitiques découlent de la préférence des autorités israéliennes pour la fragmentation de la périphérie de leur territoire et pour le maintien de zones affaiblies selon un concept, « ni paix ni paix », observe dans sa chronique Gilles Paris, éditorialiste au « Monde ».

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Aim to double our book in 3-3.5 years: DCB Bank CEO

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-18T14:49:38+00:00

Praveen Kutty, MD and CEO, DCB Bank, says the bank will continue to focus on growing secured loans

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VST Tillers Tractors to revive its US plans

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-18T14:47:36+00:00

To start warehousing operations in Europe in the June quarter

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Japan’s Sanae Takaichi reappointed as PM

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-02-18T14:37:32+00:00

Japan’s Sanae Takaichi was formally reappointed as prime minister by Emperor Naruhito.

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TV advertising expected to bounce back in 2026

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-18T14:36:39+00:00

TV advertising is set to grow by 3.1% in 2026, driven by Connected TV and addressable ads in key sectors.

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‘Not easy’: Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Geneva end with no breakthrough

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-02-18T14:34:19+00:00

Zelenskyy accuses Moscow of ‘trying to drag out’ process as Putin continues to demand Kyiv withdraws from DonbasEurope live – latest updatesThe latest round of US-mediated peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Geneva on Wednesday ended without a major breakthrough, as fighting continues in a war that will enter its fifth year next week.Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said no agreement had been reached on the thorniest questions at the negotiations in Switzerland, accusing Moscow of “trying to drag out” the process. Continue reading...

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Zelenskyy accuses Russia of ‘trying to drag out’ process as Ukraine talks end without breakthrough

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-02-18T14:34:19+00:00

Latest round of US-mediated peace negotiations come to close in Geneva with war set to enter its fifth year next weekEurope live – latest updatesThe latest round of US-mediated peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Geneva on Wednesday ended without a major breakthrough, as fighting continues in a war that will enter its fifth year next week.Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said no agreement had been reached on the thorniest questions at the negotiations in Switzerland, accusing Moscow of “trying to drag out” the process. Continue reading...

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