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Old Enough for Boards, Too Young for Bail: Why India’s Juvenile Justice Act Needs a Class 10 Reality Check

By BPN News Desk February 18, 2026

On February 3, a 23-year-old biker named Sahil Dhaneshra lost his life in Dwarka, New Delhi. He was struck by a speeding SUV driven by a 17-year-old. While the victim’s family prepared for a funeral, the accused was preparing for his Board Exams. In fact, the Juvenile Justice Board granted the minor interim bail specifically […]

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When Universities Teach Plagiarism as Innovation: The Galgotias ‘Orion’ Debacle

By BPN News Desk February 18, 2026

The recent AI Impact Summit in New Delhi was meant to be a coronation of India’s arrival as a deep-tech superpower. The lights were bright, the jargon was heavy, and the stage was set for a display of “Sovereign AI” capabilities. Yet, amidst the talk of indigenous Large Language Models and self-reliance, the star of […]

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The Nervous System of Defence: How Autonomous Guard and Akashteer Are Rewiring India’s Skies

By BPN News Desk February 18, 2026

The entry of the Israeli defense firm Autonomous Guard into the Indian market is more than a standard procurement headline; it marks a quiet but significant doctrinal pivot. While the media often focuses on the purchase of interceptor missiles or fighter jets, this development introduces a critical “sensor layer”—AI-based passive detection—into India’s

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Mamata Banerjee vs. ECI: Why Bangladesh’s ‘Stamp and Stuff’ Model is the New ‘Free and Fair’

By BPN News Desk February 18, 2026

If you have seen the viral videos from the recent Bangladesh elections, you witnessed a level of efficiency that would put any corporate employee to shame. In one clip, a polling agent—let’s call him the “human voting machine”—grabs a booklet of ballot papers. With the speed of a college student copying an assignment five minutes […]

Business

Adani Plans $100B AI Data Centre Expansion

By BPN News Desk February 18, 2026

The Adani Group plans to invest about $100 billion in artificial intelligence-focused data centre infrastructure over the coming decade, signalling a large expansion of computing capacity to support digital services and advanced technologies in India. Adani AI Data Centre Investment Plan The company aims to build large-scale data centre campuses designed to handle

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Vinod Khosla Says IT Services May Decline By 2030

By BPN News Desk February 18, 2026

Venture capitalist Vinod Khosla has said traditional IT services work could decline significantly by the end of the decade as artificial intelligence automates routine software and support functions across industries. Vinod Khosla IT Services Prediction Khosla stated that advances in AI systems capable of writing code, testing software and managing operations may reduce

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Nvidia Supports India AI Mission Infrastructure

By BPN News Desk February 18, 2026

NVIDIA has outlined its participation in India’s national artificial intelligence mission, highlighting infrastructure deployment, computing platforms and support for domestic AI model development across industries. India AI Mission Infrastructure Expansion The company said it is working with Indian partners to expand high-performance computing capacity required for large

Cricket Sports

Australia Face Backlash After T20 World Cup Exit

By BPN News Desk February 18, 2026

Early Elimination of Australia from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup has triggered criticism from fans and former players, with questions raised over the team’s preparation and on-field execution during the tournament. Australia T20 World Cup Exit Reaction Several commentators said the side underperformed in crucial matches, failing to maintain consistency across batting and

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Israel Autonomous Guard Entry Into India And Akashteer’s Expansion Into A Full Air Defence Grid

By BPN News Desk February 18, 2026

Start with the development: Israel defence firm Autonomous Guard entering the Indian market with AI-based passive detection systems. This is not a missile purchase but the addition of a sensor layer. It links directly to India’s ongoing air-defence transformation where the focus is shifting from standalone weapon platforms to a networked defence architecture controlled by

Cricket Sports

Ian Healy Criticises Australia T20 World Cup Exit

By BPN News Desk February 18, 2026

Former Australia wicketkeeper Ian Healy criticised his team’s performance after their early exit from the T20 World Cup, delivering a lengthy on-air reaction that questioned the side’s execution and planning during the tournament. Ian Healy Reaction To Australia Exit Healy said the team failed to deliver under pressure and did not perform to expectations in […]