US President Donald Trump has made his first public statement since the joint US-Israeli military strike on Iran. In an address at the White House, he justified the operation, saying Iran’s nuclear program was posing a serious threat to the US and its allies. Trump said the action was the “last and best chance” to eliminate the threat he believed Iran’s nuclear and missile programs posed. He indicated the military operation could last four to five weeks, though the US was capable of operating for longer. The president alleged that Iran’s ballistic missile program was being developed to secure and…
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Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ‘s proposed visit to Israel, Israel’s Consul General in India , Yaniv Revach, has indicated that Israel is working on a plan to further expand defence cooperation with India, with the sharing of advanced defence technology and the promotion of military hardware manufacturing in India being key agenda points. Bilateral defence cooperation reaches new heights Revach said that relations between India and Israel are steadily deepening and there is strong trust between the leadership of the two countries. During the proposed visit, special attention will be given to upgrading defense agreements , technology sharing,…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed hope that his two-day state visit will further strengthen the enduring and strong ties between Israel and India. In a statement issued before his departure, he said the visit will set new goals for the strategic partnership between the two countries and advance their shared vision of a resilient, innovative, and prosperous future. The Prime Minister said that India-Israel relations are strong and multifaceted, having witnessed significant growth and new dynamism in recent years. He described this partnership as based on trust, cooperation, and shared interests. PM Modi said he looks forward to extensive discussions…
The Government of India will organize a special event on February 26th to effectively promote the National Action for Mechanized Sanitation Ecosystem (Namaste) scheme. The event will be held at the Gandhi Auditorium, Gandhi Stadium Complex, Pilibhit. The event aims to strengthen the safety, dignity, and socio-economic empowerment of sanitation workers. During the event, personal protective equipment (PPE kits) and Ayushman cards will be distributed to sewer and septic tank workers (SSWs) and waste pickers to ensure their workplace safety and health coverage. Additionally, Beneficiaries who have received skill development training will be provided with sewing machines, enabling them to…
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…
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…