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About this issue

Highlights of India Today 16th February 2026 issue:

A look at how the Narendra Modi government is seeking to create national champions that will make India self-reliant and, over time, help the country become a prominent player in the global value chain. Also in the issue, the challenges before Manipur’s new government, the stakes for India as Bangladesh goes to the polls, and a Q&A with Bhumi Pednekar.

About India Today

India Today is the leading news magazine and most widely read publication in India. The magazine’s leadership is unquestioned; so much so that India Today is what Indian journalism is judged by, for its integrity and ability to bring unbiased and incisive perspective to arguably the most dynamic, yet perplexing, region in the world. Breaking news and shaping opinion, it is now a household name and the flagship brand of India’s leading multidimensional media group. We ask the most difficult questions and provide the clearest answers.