Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day state visit to Israel, beginning February 25, 2026, has unfolded with unmistakable symbolism and strategic weight. Splashed across the front page of The Jerusalem Post with the headline “Welcome, Modi,” the visit signals the maturing of a partnership once cautious but now unapologetically robust. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, addressing his cabinet, described Modi…
IBM is set to significantly expand its footprint in India through fresh investments in quantum computing and cloud infrastructure, Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced after high-level meetings with senior IBM executives. The development reflects growing global confidence in India’s deep-tech ambitions and positions the country as a serious contender in next-generation computing domains. The discussions…
A $20 Billion Disinvestment Bet by 2030 India aims to raise $20 billion (₹1.79 trillion) by FY30 through initial public offerings of state-run enterprises, marking a central pillar of its renewed asset monetization strategy. Building on the first phase of the National Monetization Plan—where ₹5.3 trillion was realized against a ₹6 trillion target—the government is now…
A medical evacuation meant to save a life ended in catastrophe on February 23, 2026, when a Beechcraft C90 air ambulance crashed in Jharkhand’s Chatra district, killing all seven people onboard. Operated by Redbird Airways Pvt Ltd, the aircraft had departed from Birsa Munda Airport at 7:11 pm en route to Delhi with a critically burned patient. Radar contact…
A Somber Anniversary in a Divided West On February 24, 2026—four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion—Volodymyr Zelenskyy stood in Kyiv and acknowledged a hard truth: Ukrainians are exhausted. Yet his message was resolute—there would be no betrayal of sacrifice for a hollow peace. The ceremony was markedly subdued compared to previous anniversaries. While Ursula von der Leyen attended…
BSNL Director’s Lavish Prayagraj Protocol Ignites VIP Culture Row What was meant to be a routine official visit turned into a reputational flashpoint for Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL). A leaked internal document detailing elaborate arrangements for Director (Consumer Fixed Access) Vivek Banzal’s February 25, 2026 visit to Prayagraj triggered widespread outrage, forcing the cancellation of…
A Strategic Recalibration Before a Landmark Visit Canada–India ties are poised for a significant reset as Prime Minister Mark Carney embarks on his Indo-Pacific tour beginning February 26, 2026, with India as the first and most consequential stop. The choice of New Delhi as the premier destination signals Ottawa’s intent to repair and elevate relations strained…
Youth Congress Chief Arrested: Eighth in AI Summit Protest Case The arrest of Uday Bhanu Chib, president of the Indian Youth Congress (IYC), has intensified political tensions after the disruptive shirtless protest at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. Picked up by Delhi Police on February 23 following nearly 20 hours of questioning, Chib became the eighth individual…
A Judicial Shockwave Through Global Markets On February 20, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States delivered a 6–3 ruling that invalidated President Donald Trump’s sweeping emergency tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The decision nullified the “reciprocal” and “Liberation Day” tariffs introduced in April 2025, which had targeted major trade-surplus nations…
A Growth Story with Big Ambitions Bikram Keshari Arukha tabled Odisha’s Economic Survey 2025–26 in the Assembly on February 19, outlining a state economy that is expanding steadily and positioning itself as a future eastern powerhouse. With Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) nearing ₹10 lakh crore and a long-term aspiration to contribute meaningfully to India’s $10-trillion-by-2047…
