The Supreme Court has assured an early hearing on the issue of the chapter on “judicial corruption” in the NCERT’s Class 8 social science textbook . Chief Justice Surya Kant said he has taken cognizance of the matter and that no one will be allowed to tarnish the image of the judiciary. This assurance was given after senior advocates Kapil Sibal and Abhishek Manu Singhvi raised the issue before the court on February 25, 2026. The CJI said that lawyers and judges across the country are concerned about the issue and that he will fulfil his responsibility as the head…
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US President Donald Trump on Wednesday claimed that his intervention during tensions between India and Pakistan prevented the situation from escalating. In his State of the Union address, he said that if he had not acted in time, the life of Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif could have been in serious danger and the region could have spiraled into a nuclear conflict. Addressing lawmakers, Trump said his efforts averted a potential nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan. He also added that he played a role in de-escalating several conflicts in the early months of his term. However, without naming any…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that despite major challenges like the global pandemic, international tensions, war and supply chains, this decade has been one of unprecedented growth, effective execution and strengthening of democracy for India. Addressing the ET Now Global Business Summit in New Delhi, he said that in the last ten years, India has scaled new heights even in difficult circumstances. The Prime Minister said that in this decade of the 21st century, India is riding the “Reform Express.” A decade ago, India was the 11th largest economy in the world and today is rapidly progressing towards becoming…
Top leaders from 20 countries across the world will participate in the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, scheduled to be held in New Delhi from February 16 to 20. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, this summit will be a landmark event for global cooperation on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and is also the first global AI summit to be held in the Global South. The summit will be attended by French President Emmanuel Macron, Brazilian President Lula da Silva, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, Swiss President Guy Parmelin, Netherlands Prime Minister Dick Schoof and Crown Prince Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed…
On the anniversary of the Pulwama terrorist attack, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the martyred soldiers. Forty brave soldiers of the country made the supreme sacrifice in this horrific attack in 2019. The Prime Minister said that the dedication, courage, and service to the nation of these soldiers will always remain indelible in the collective consciousness of the country. In a post on the social media platform X, Prime Minister Modi wrote that the courage of the martyrs in Pulwama gives strength and resolve to every Indian. He said the nation will never forget their valor and sacrifice.…
The Zimbabwe cricket team pulled off a major upset in the 2026 T20 World Cup, defeating the Australian cricket team by 23 runs. With this win, Zimbabwe recorded their second consecutive victory in the tournament and moved into second place in the Group B standings. Meanwhile, Australia dropped to third place after losing one of their two matches. Zimbabwe, who lost the toss and elected to bat first at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Friday, posted a solid 169 for 2. Openers Brian Bennett and Tadiwanashe Marumani provided an aggressive start, adding 61 runs in 7.3 overs. Marumani was dismissed…
New Delhi: India is rapidly progressing towards becoming a global healthcare hub. It will now be easier and more accessible for foreign nationals to obtain medical treatment in India. The central government has further strengthened the “e-Medical Visa” for travelers traveling specifically for medical purposes and the “e-Medical Attendant Visa” for their attendants. Union Tourism and Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat confirmed this in a written reply to the Lok Sabha. He explained that the government aims to promote medical tourism and remove obstacles in the travel process for foreign patients. For the convenience of foreign patients, the Ministry of…
New Delhi: India has achieved a major success on the international trade front. The new trade agreement between India and the United States has sparked excitement in the country’s economic circles. Following this historic deal, BJP MPs Kangana Ranaut and Naveen Jindal have praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visionary diplomacy. The biggest achievement of this agreement is the significant reduction in US tariffs. Congressman Naveen Jindal highlighted this change, stating that the US, which previously imposed tariffs of up to 50% on Indian products, has now reduced them to just 18% . Benefit: This will help Indian exporters regain their…
Washington/New Delhi: The recent trade agreement between India and the United States is not just a game of numbers, but has emerged as a lifeline for both countries’ economies. US ministers and experts have described the deal as a game-changer for the future. US agriculture and energy sector buoyant US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins called it an “America First victory.” According to her: Market Expansion: India’s large population provides a significant market for American farmers. This agreement will help reduce the 2024 trade deficit by $1.3 billion. Rural Development: Increasing agricultural exports to India will bring prosperity to American villages…
The Mumbai-based World Trade Centre (WTC) has welcomed the announcement of the much-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union. Vijay Kalantri, President of the WTC , said the agreement has the potential to reshape the global trade landscape and make supply chains more robust and reliable. According to Vijay Kalantri, this agreement will open up new opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) , startups , and large industries. He said that this partnership between India and the European Union could be considered one of the largest trade partnerships in the world. He explained that…