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…
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…
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…
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 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…
Top Court Questions Pre-Election Handouts The Supreme Court of India came down sharply on Thursday morning against the practice of pre-election giveaways by state governments, warning that indiscriminate “freebies” risk draining public finances and undermining long-term development. A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant questioned the fiscal logic behind universal schemes such as free electricity,…
OpenAI and Google Target India’s Student Powerhouse Artificial intelligence is rapidly entering India’s classrooms as OpenAI partners with leading universities while Google rolls out Gemini tools for competitive exam preparation. The twin moves signal an escalating battle for influence in one of the world’s largest education markets. OpenAI’s campus collaborations with institutions such as IIT Delhi, IIM…
PM’s Keynote Sets the Tone at India AI Impact Summit In a sweeping keynote at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined a human-centric roadmap to transform India into one of the world’s top three artificial intelligence powers by 2047. Framing AI as a tool that must remain under human…
French President Emmanuel Macron’s Mumbai stop turned into a cultural moment as he met Bollywood figures including Anil Kapoor, Zoya Akhtar and Manoj Bajpayee—highlighting cinema’s growing role in global diplomacy. A Cultural Interlude in a Strategic Visit During his February 2026 visit to India, Emmanuel Macron met a cross-section of Indian film personalities—among them Anil Kapoor, Zoya…
New Delhi sets the stage for an ambitious diplomatic push as Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets global leaders to cement India’s role in the emerging AI order. A Diplomatic Sprint at the AI Impact Summit Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a high-intensity diplomatic outreach at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, holding…
