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 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…
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…
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…
Former Royal Detained as Epstein Files Shake Establishment Former British royal Prince Andrew was arrested this week by Thames Valley Police, marking one of the most dramatic developments yet in the long-running fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. The arrest follows the unsealing of millions of pages of documents by the U.S. Department of Justice…
Washington Bolsters Forces as Iran Talks Hang in Balance The United States has surged major military assets into the Middle East, deploying more than 50 fighter jets—including advanced stealth aircraft—and dispatching the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group toward the region. The build-up, among the most substantial since the 2003 Iraq war, comes at a delicate…
A New Chapter in Urban Mobility Mumbai is preparing to launch its much-anticipated Water Metro, a network of electric ferries designed to ease road congestion and offer faster coastal connectivity across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). Maharashtra Ports Minister Nitesh Rane has confirmed a phased rollout beginning December 2026, with a detailed project report due by February-end…
Nation Logs Guinness Record for AI Ethics Participation India has entered the Guinness World Records books after collecting 250,946 valid pledges for responsible artificial intelligence use within just 24 hours, between February 16 and 17, 2026. The milestone was announced at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, where officials described the campaign as a…
Government in Talks with Platforms on Age Restrictions The Union government has opened discussions with major social media intermediaries on imposing age-based curbs for children, with IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirming consultations on a potential “blanket, age-based” restriction framework. The move, tied to the Digital Personal Data Protection regime and broader online-safety concerns, signals India’s intent to align…
A rare show of unity across borders has emerged as former cricket captains from India and beyond voice concern over the health and detention conditions of Pakistan’s jailed ex-prime minister and World Cup-winning captain Imran Khan. A Humanitarian Appeal Beyond Rivalry Former Indian captains Sourav Ganguly and Mohammad Azharuddin have joined Kapil Dev and Sunil Gavaskar in urging humane treatment for jailed Pakistan leader…
