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Women’s reservation bill falls short in Lok Sabha. What happened?
Fp Explainers •The Centre wanted to bring an amended law on reservation of seats for women in Parliament and state Assemblies. However, the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill was defeated in the Lok Sabha after the government failed to secure the mandatory two-thirds majority
With 100 million, PM Modi is the world leader with most Instagram followers. What about Trump?
Fp Explainers •Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the first world leader to gain 100 million followers on Instagram. He is followed by US President Donald Trump at 43.2 million followers
FirstUp: India's new AI rules to come into effect and other headlines of the day
Fp Explainers •The new AI rules, introduced through amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2026, will come into effect in India from today. The US Supreme Court could possibly deliver its verdict in the Trump tariff case
FirstUp: Brazil's Lula begins India visit, Zuckerberg to testify in social media trial
Fp Explainers •Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva begins his four-day visit to India today (February 18). The focus will be on trade, defence, energy, digital public infrastructure, AI, rare earths and Global South cooperation. Meanwhile, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is expected to take the stand in Los Angeles today in a landmark trial on social media addiction
FirstUp: Seychelles President to visit India, German Chancellor's Gulf trip... The big headlines today
Fp Explainers •Seychelles President Patrick Herminie is on a state visit to India starting today until February 10. This is his first trip to the country since assuming office last October. Meanwhile, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will embark on a three-day trip to the Gulf region, with his first stop in Saudi Arabia, followed by Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
FirstUp: National Shutdown Day in US, Trump to announce Fed chief... Today's big headlines
Fp Explainers •Activists across the United States will be observing National Shutdown Day to protest the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal officers. US President Donald Trump is also expected to announce his his nominee to replace Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair
FirstUp: Israeli PM Netanyahu to meet Trump and other headlines of the day
Fp Explainers •Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be meeting US President Donald Trump today to discuss Gaza's future. Meanwhile, Iraq's newly elected parliament will hold its first session today. In India, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be visiting West Bengal, ahead of state Assembly elections in 2026
Ganesh Uikey among 6 Maoists killed: Left-wing extremism almost leaderless in India
Fp Staff •Six Maoists, including Central Committee Member Ganesh Uike were killed during an operation by security forces on Thursday in Odisha.
FirstUp: Amit Shah to lead Vande Mataram debate in Rajya Sabha, Trump rally in Pennsylvania... The news of the day
Fp Explainers •In India, the Parliament is debating ‘Vande Mataram’ on its 150th anniversary. Yesterday, PM Narendra Modi opened the discussion in Lok Sabha; today, Union Home Minister will lead the debate in the Rajya Sabha. In the US, Donald Trump will visit Pennsylvania, where he will speak at Mount Airy Casino Resort on inflation and the economy
Amit Shah’s red book: How it engineered the Maoists’ fall and could be a blueprint for ending future insurgencies
Utpal Kumar •The Modi government’s unprecedented successes against Left-Wing Extremism have shown that insurgencies cannot be fought through development rhetoric alone. They require firm state authority, followed by inclusive development that empowers marginalised communities.