US Imposes 126% Duty on Indian Solar Modules, Casting Shadow Over Trade Talks
The United States has imposed a steep 126% countervailing duty on solar photovoltaic (PV) module imports from India, a move that could complicate ongoing trade negotiations between New Delhi and Washington. The US Commerce Department said its preliminary findings indicate that Indian manufacturers benefited from substantial government subsidies, enabling them to sell solar modules in […]
Trump Reasserts Role in Defusing 2025 India–Pakistan Crisis, Claims Nuclear War Was Averted
During his State of the Union (SOTU) 2026 address, US President Donald Trump once again asserted that his intervention prevented a major escalation between India and Pakistan in May 2025, describing the situation as a potential nuclear confrontation. Referring to the tensions that followed the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, Trump told lawmakers […]
SC Permits Judges from Odisha, Jharkhand to Assist Bengal in Clearing 80 Lakh Pending Voter Claims
The Supreme Court on Tuesday authorised the Calcutta High Court to seek assistance from civil judges and judicial officers in neighbouring Odisha and Jharkhand to expedite the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal. The decision comes in view of the enormous backlog of nearly 80 lakh claims and objections related to […]
ENG vs PAK Super 8 Clash: Pakistan Opt to Bat, Recall Shaheen Afridi Against England
England and Pakistan face off in a crucial Super 8 encounter of the T20 World Cup 2026 in Pallekele on Tuesday, with Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha winning the toss and choosing to bat first. In a significant team change, Pakistan have brought back their premier fast bowler Shaheen Afridi into the playing XI, replacing […]
Centre Clears Proposal to Rename Kerala as ‘Keralam’; Final Approval Awaits Parliament
In a significant political development, the Union Cabinet has approved a proposal to officially rename the state of Kerala as “Keralam.” The decision revives a long-standing demand to adopt what supporters describe as the state’s original cultural and linguistic name. The move comes months ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections and follows a unanimous resolution […]
Trump Weighs Iran Airstrikes as Kushner and Witkoff Lead Final Diplomatic Push
US President Donald Trump is yet to make a final decision on whether to authorise airstrikes against Iran, as diplomatic efforts continue ahead of a crucial round of negotiations in Geneva. According to reports, his decision will depend significantly on the assessment of senior envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, who are leading the talks. […]
Netanyahu’s ‘Hexagon Alliance’ Proposal: Will India Join Israel’s New Strategic Bloc?
Tel Aviv: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to Israel on February 25–26, attention has turned to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposed “Hexagon Alliance” — a strategic coalition that places India at its core. Netanyahu has presented the concept as a coordinated network of nations aimed at addressing shared security challenges. While […]
Sensex Tumbles Over 1,000 Points as IT Rout, Global Fears Erase ₹2.85 Lakh Crore in Investor Wealth
Indian equity markets witnessed a sharp sell-off on Tuesday, with benchmark indices closing deep in the red amid heavy pressure in IT, auto, and banking stocks. The market downturn erased nearly ₹2.85 lakh crore in investor wealth, bringing the total BSE market capitalisation down to approximately ₹466 lakh crore. The BSE Sensex plunged 1,069 points, […]
CJNG Leader El Mencho Killed in Mexico Raid; US Confirms Intelligence Support
Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, widely known as El Mencho and leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), has died following a military operation carried out by Mexican forces in the state of Jalisco. According to Mexico’s defence ministry, the 60-year-old cartel leader was injured during a special forces raid in Tapalpa and later died while […]
HAL Dismisses Tejas Crash Reports, Says Only Minor Ground Snag Occurred
State-run aerospace manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has firmly denied media reports claiming that an LCA Tejas fighter jet had crashed, describing the incident as a minor technical snag that occurred on the ground. The clarification came after speculation spread across several media platforms suggesting that an Indian Air Force Tejas aircraft had crashed during […]