WORLD
Clouds under fire: Iran broadens offensive, eyes American cloud and dev centers in Gulf
State-affiliated Tasnim news agency published a list titled "Iran’s new targets", which includes offices and facilities linked to Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Nvidia, IBM, Oracle, and Palantir across Israel, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and other parts of West Asia.
WORLD
Missed warning? US turned down Ukraine’s anti-Shahed drone offer months before Iran conflict
Ukrainian officials had proposed the collaboration nearly seven months before the war began, presenting US officials with a detailed plan outlining how their battle-tested counter-drone systems could help protect American forces and allies in West Asia.
INDIA
'Go sell sweaters': SC pulls up petitioner after he admits using AI, typist to file dubious PIL
The petitioner maintained that he had prepared the petition and again offered to hand over his phone to the court, but the bench pointed out that the technical legal terms used in the plea raised doubts about his claim.
BUSINESS
From the Strait of Hormuz to the Strait of Malacca: How disruptions in key maritime chokepoints could spark a global energy crisis
Maritime chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz, Strait of Malacca and Singapore Strait are vital arteries of global trade. Disruptions in these routes could spark supply shocks and send energy prices soaring worldwide.
BUSINESS
Oil, overflights and war risk: Why the West Asia conflict is a turning point for airlines
The West Asia conflict has done more than disrupt flights; it has laid bare how much of global connectivity depends on geopolitical stability in one narrow corridor of airspace.
WORLD
Trump warns of more casualties in 'largest, most overwhelming' offensive on Iran
Trump said US and Israeli forces had targeted hundreds of sites in Iran, including Revolutionary Guard facilities and air defenses.
WORLD
Iran's top security official Larijani vows retaliation after Khamenei killing: 'Americans stabbed Iranians in the heart'
Larijani, one of the country’s most powerful figures and a close adviser to Khamenei, also vowed further retaliation against the U.S. and Israel.
WORLD
Iranian supreme leader Khamenei killed in 'opening blow' of Operation Roar of the Lion, says Israel
Early in the day, Iranian state media, including IRNA and state television, confirmed the death of the 86-year-old leader, marking a historic escalation in US-Israel military intervention in the region.
WORLD
'Help has arrived': How a hacked prayer app targeted Iranians as US, Israel rained down missiles on Tehran
The operation included a hack of the widely used Iranian prayer app, BadeSaba Calendar, which helps Muslims track daily prayer times and has over five million downloads on Google Play alone
WORLD
Why Iranians are celebrating Khamenei’s death: Decades of oppression, protests, and hopes for change
Khamenei’s rule, spanning more than three decades, was defined by strict domestic control, suppression of dissent, and confrontational foreign policy.
WORLD
Iran confirms supreme leader Khamenei’s death; declares 40 days of mourning; Tehran vows 'revenge'
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has vowed “severe” punishment for those it described as responsible for the supreme leader’s killing, indicating likely retaliation.
WORLD
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: Iran's shadow ruler and architect of a military‑dominated state
Khamenei’s rule was marked by political repression -- he stifled reformist movements, closed newspapers, barred candidates from elections, and jailed or silenced dissenters.
WORLD
Israel vs Iran military showdown: From manpower to missiles, who has the edge?
According to the 2026 assessment by Global Firepower, Israel ranks 15th among 145 countries with a PowerIndex score of 0.2707, while Iran ranks 16th with a score of 0.3199.
WORLD
The Delilah Law: Why Trump wants to bar undocumented immigrants from commercial driver's licences
The proposed Delilah Law would create a federal prohibition preventing any state from granting commercial driver’s licences to individuals who are in the country unlawfully, states the White House.
INDIA
How is braveheart dog Tyson doing after 'taking the first bullet'? Alert and recovering well, says the Army
According to Army officials, Tyson has participated in several major operations and is specially trained to detect explosives, identify suspicious locations and assist in tracking terrorists during search missions.
INDIA
Operation Trashi-I: The 326-day high-altitude battle through snow and rain that crushed terror in J&K's Kishtwar
The 326-day mission involved drones, UAVs, satellite imagery, and coordinated forces, delivering a major blow to Jaish-e-Mohammed in Kishtwar.
BUSINESS
Trump rolls back reciprocal IEEPA tariffs, keeps other trade measures in place
In the order issued on February 20, Trump said that "in light of recent events", the reciprocal duties introduced under several earlier executive orders "shall no longer be in effect and, as soon as practicable, shall no longer be collected".
WORLD
'Keep calm and tariff on': White House's response after Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s reciprocal tariffs
On India, Trump said the ruling would not alter trade arrangements, describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi as "a gentleman" while reiterating his criticism of past tariff imbalances.
BUSINESS
Dabolim airport row: Why rival parties are united and what it means for South Goa's economy
Leaders from the ruling BJP, the Congress, and the AAP have all publicly opposed any move to discontinue civilian operations at the airport, warning of severe economic consequences for South Goa.
WORLD
Maduro in cuffs, Greenland in a heart: The White House just dropped its Valentine's Day cards 'Made just for you'
Marking a departure from traditional romantic themes, the administration shared comic-style digital "cards" that mixed humour with references to foreign policy and domestic initiatives.
WORLD
From 'Chai Pe Charcha' to 'Chaayer Adda': How BNP tapped India’s playbook to power Tarique Rahman's win
One of the BNP’s most visible initiatives was "Chaayer Adda", informal tea-time interactions held across districts to engage young and first-time voters.
POLITICS
‘Grip, choke, tap’: Rahul Gandhi uses MMA analogy to rip into Union Budget in Lok Sabha
The Congress MP alleged that India’s defence and economic policies were being shaped by concentrated corporate influence
INDIA
New Vande Mataram guidelines: Why Centre has made all 6 stanzas mandatory
According to the Centre, the move is intended to standardise respect for the national song and remove what they describe as an artificial distinction between "acceptable" and "excluded" verses.
INDIA
Sudden U-turn? US removes map depicting PoK and Aksai Chin as part of India
The map, posted last week on the USTR’s official X account alongside the announcement of an interim trade agreement framework between India and the US, has now been taken down in full without any accompanying explanation.
