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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Israel on February 25-26. He will meet prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss defence, security, and economic ties. The leaders will also review progress in science, technology, and innovation. The visit aims to reaffirm the strategic partnership between India and Israel. Discussions will also cover regional developments and people-to-people exchanges.

India's aviation regulator has grounded four Learjet aircraft belonging to VSR Ventures. This action follows a safety audit that revealed non-compliance in airworthiness, air safety, and flight operations. The decision comes after a fatal crash involving a VSR Ventures plane in January 2026.

Following two fatal charter aircraft crashes, India's aviation regulator is introducing a safety ranking for non-scheduled operators. Operators must now disclose critical safety information online, and stricter penalties will be imposed for violations. The DGCA is enforcing a zero-tolerance policy, holding senior leadership accountable for safety lapses.

Assam's political landscape is heating up as Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi trade sharp accusations. The ongoing war of words between both the leaders has turned into a major political showdown. What began over a decade ago as a rift within the Congress has now become one of the most bitter political rivalries.

Expelled AIADMK leader VK Sasikala has announced the formation of a new political party in Tamil Nadu, vowing to champion the cause of the poor and downtrodden. Unveiling a flag featuring prominent Dravidian leaders, she stated the party would follow their ideology. Sasikala also recalled being urged to become Chief Minister after Jayalalithaa's demise.

The Union Cabinet approved Kerala's name change to Keralam. This sparked a political row. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee questioned why her state's proposal to be renamed Bangla is pending. She accused the Centre of discrimination. The Centre's decision comes ahead of assembly elections in both states.

India's digital public infrastructure is reshaping citizen interaction and the media landscape. The DNPA Conclave 2026 will address how news organizations can navigate this evolving digital citizenship, ensuring trust and inclusion in a world of large-scale public technology and information overload.

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Nearly a decade after J Jayalalithaa's death, the AIADMK struggles to regain its dominance, battling leadership disputes and electoral defeats. As Tamil Nadu heads to the 2026 assembly polls, the party, now led by Edappadi Palaniswami, seeks to overcome the void left by 'Amma' and forge alliances to challenge the ruling DMK.

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar lost his composure in the assembly amidst opposition protests alleging rule by guns and bullets. He mistakenly stated the NDA's strength as wo thousand and two instead of 202. The protest began over a police baton charge on village chowkidars demanding higher stipends.

A group of 277 prominent personalities, including former armed forces officers, IPS officers, bureaucrats, and judges, condemned the Indian Youth Congress's 'shirtless' protest at the AI Impact Summit. They described the act as a grotesque betrayal of national dignity and an anti-national disruption that defamed India on the global stage.

BJP's Yumnam Khemchand Singh was sworn in as CM of Manipur on February 4, reinstating the NDA government along with Kuki legislator Nemcha Kipgen and Naga MLA Losii Dikho as his deputies, marking a fresh spin on shared governance in a multi-ethnic state riven by the Meitei-Kuki conflict. Governor AK Bhalla also administered the oath of office to BJP's Konthoujam Govindas and Khuraijam Loken Singh of NPP as cabinet ministers at the Lok Bhavan ceremony.

West Bengal courts faced bomb threats on Tuesday. Six court complexes received threat emails, leading to evacuations and extensive security checks. Judicial work was disrupted across the state. Bomb squad teams and sniffer dogs searched the premises. No explosives were found. Authorities are investigating the origin of the emails and any potential links to election-related exercises.

Rahul Gandhi claimed Union minister Hardeep Puri's name in the infamous Epstein files was released to hreaten the PM, and that there are videos and messages which have not been released from the millions of Epstein files held up in the US. In another allegation, Rahul claimed that the case against Adani in the United States is not against the industrialist but against PM Modi.

Delhi Police has added rioting charges to the FIR against Indian Youth Congress members. The group staged a shirtless protest at the AI Impact Summit last week. Police stated the protesters attempted to breach security and injured personnel. Eight individuals, including IYC chief Uday Bhanu Chib, have been arrested.

FedEx is suing for a refund of Trump-era tariffs deemed illegal by the Supreme Court. This landmark ruling could trigger billions in claims, as the court found the president exceeded his authority. Importers like FedEx, who paid these duties, are now seeking full reimbursement, potentially impacting numerous businesses and consumers.

Delhi Police have taken Indian Youth Congress President Uday Bhanu Chib into four-day custody following his arrest for orchestrating a shirtless protest at the Bharat Mandapam during the AI Impact Summit. The demonstration targeted Prime Minister Modi and the India-US trade deal. Congress leaders defended the protest as a democratic right, while the BJP criticized Rahul Gandhi's stance.

A revised GDP series with 202223 as the base year will be released on February 27, along with updated historical data covering the previous four years.

When you hear AI attached to a business function, ask: what happens when it's wrong? If the answer involves customers, regulators, or reputations, progress will be slower than vendor PPTs claim.

Following a Supreme Court setback, the US is launching new national security probes into sectors like batteries and telecom equipment, potentially leading to fresh tariffs. President Trump also threatened higher duties on countries exploiting the ruling, aiming to replace invalidated levies with legally sustainable measures under Section 232 and Section 301.

A Pawan Hans helicopter experienced a short landing near Mayabunder in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands shortly after departing Port Blair. The aircraft was carrying two crew members and five passengers. Fortunately, all individuals were safely rescued with no reported injuries. Authorities are investigating the incident, and those on board are receiving medical observation.

The Court reviewed the list of merit and especially the comments column, and discovered that the more qualified candidates were dismissed based on some flimsy and unreasonable reasons. One of the most striking reasons recorded was that an unmarried village woman might get married in future and relocate.

Rahul Gandhi lauded Indian Youth Congress members for protesting against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He stated, Peaceful protest is our historic heritage. It is in our blood and is the democratic right of every Indian. Gandhi criticized a trade deal with America, claiming it compromises national interests and harms farmers and the textile industry.

The Supreme Court has authorized the Calcutta High Court Chief Justice to bring in judicial officers from Jharkhand and Odisha to speed up the verification of voter claims in West Bengal's electoral roll revision. This move aims to address a significant backlog, with the Election Commission bearing the costs.

Gold price prediction today: Gold prices may continue to rise if the US dollar weakness persists, says Praveen Singh, Senior Fundamental Research Analyst- Currencies and Commodities at Mirae Asset Sharekhan:

Steve Jobs, upon his return to Apple in 1997, sought inspiration from Nike's marketing prowess to revitalize the brand. He emphasized that marketing should focus on values and what a company stands for, not just product specifications.

Delhi Police arrested Indian Youth Congress chief Uday Bhanu Chib and seven others for a shirtless protest at Bharat Mandapam during the AI Summit. The Youth Congress condemned the arrests as an undeclared emergency, while Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera criticized the government's reaction to peaceful dissent. Protesters displayed anti-PM slogans.

Delhi government will implement the Centre's 'Rah-Veer' scheme, rewarding citizens Rs 25,000 for assisting seriously injured road accident victims within the golden hour. This initiative aims to remove apprehension and foster a culture of compassion, with outstanding individuals receiving a national award of Rs 1 lakh annually.

IT stocks experienced a sharp decline as Anthropic's Claude Code tool showed potential to modernize legacy COBOL systems. This development triggered concerns about AI's impact on traditional IT services, with major players seeing significant drops in their share prices. The news highlights a growing unease about AI fundamentally reshaping the industry's competitive landscape and business models.

Since the majority of mainframe computers running COBOL are produced by IBM, the development triggered heavy selling in the companys stock. The stock dropped as much as 13% during intraday trading, marking its steepest single-day fall since March 2020.

Delhi Police have apprehended Indian Youth Congress National President Uday Bhanu Chib following a protest at Bharat Mandapam. The incident involved a shirtless demonstration inside an AI expo hall, with slogans targeting the Prime Minister. Chib's arrest brings the total detentions in the case to eight, including other IYC office-bearers.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta pledged to resolve past governmental issues, assuring BJP workers that extensive development work would ensure public support in future elections. Highlighting the government's dedicated efforts since its formation on February 20, 2025, Gupta presented a one-year report card during a public outreach program across the capital.

IDFC First Bank on Monday said it expects to stay profitable despite a Rs 590-crore impact from fraudulent transactions involving Haryana government-linked accounts, even as its shares fell 16% during the day.

Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex opened in red on Tuesday on weak global cues following fresh tariff threats from US President Donald Trump. While Nifty50 dropped over 100 points, BSE Sensex went below the 83,000 mark.

Delhi Police has busted a Bangladesh terror module run by Shabir Ahmed Lone, who was in direct contact with LeT commander Hafeez Saeed. Lone, a Kashmiri resident, was released on bail in 2019 and fled to Bangladesh. He was tasked with recruiting and radicalizing illegal Bangladeshi migrants in India, arranging fake IDs and weapons for potential attacks.