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We stand with Israel from this moment to beyond: PM Modi at Knesset

PM Modi said he did so both as India's prime minister and as a representative of an ancient civilisation, bringing with him the greetings of 1.4 billion Indians

We stand with Israel from this moment to beyond: PM Modi at Knesset
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 11:39 PM IST

US imposes 126% initial duty on Indian solar imports over subsidy concerns

The rates are based on a determination of foreign subsidies that the US says allowed exporters from the countries to undercut products from domestic solar producers

US imposes 126% initial duty on Indian solar imports over subsidy concerns
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 11:25 PM IST

Microsoft Japan raided over suspected violation of biz obstruction: Report

A Microsoft Japan spokesperson said the company is 'fully cooperating with the JFTC in their requests'

Microsoft Japan raided over suspected violation of biz obstruction: Report
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 11:05 PM IST

US tariff rate may rise to 15% or higher for some nations: USTR

The US tariff rate for some countries will go up to 15 per cent or higher from the newly-imposed 10 per cent, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said

US tariff rate may rise to 15% or higher for some nations: USTR
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 10:54 PM IST

White House economist dismisses Citrini AI risk report as 'science fiction'

The Nasdaq Composite index tumbled more than 1 per cent Monday as tech shares got hit by negative sentiment stemming from the Citrini Research release

White House economist dismisses Citrini AI risk report as 'science fiction'
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 10:49 PM IST

Lawrence Summers to step down from Harvard after Epstein-linked disclosures

The announcement was first reported by The Harvard Crimson, the student newspaper

Lawrence Summers to step down from Harvard after Epstein-linked disclosures
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 10:46 PM IST

Netanyahu hails 'the Modi hug' ahead of PM's address at Knesset

Ahead of his address at the Knesset, Modi received a warm welcome from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Speaker Amir Ohana, with members of Parliament rising in applause

Netanyahu hails 'the Modi hug' ahead of PM's address at Knesset
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 9:15 PM IST

PM Modi lands in Israel, Netanyahu accords ceremonial red carpet welcome

Modi was received by PM Netanyahu and his wife Sara at the airport. The two leaders hugged each other and exchanged pleasantries

PM Modi lands in Israel, Netanyahu accords ceremonial red carpet welcome
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 7:50 PM IST

Mistakes made: Bill Gates apologises to Foundation staff over Epstein links

Gates described spending time with Epstein and involving Gates Foundation executives in meetings with him as a "huge mistake"

Mistakes made: Bill Gates apologises to Foundation staff over Epstein links
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 3:23 PM IST

Sri Lanka's ex-intel head arrested in connection with 2019 Easter attack

The arrest is linked to the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings, which killed 270 people, including 11 Indians, at churches and five-star hotels in Colombo

Sri Lanka's ex-intel head arrested in connection with 2019 Easter attack
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 3:06 PM IST

States sue Trump admin over changes to childhood vaccine recommendations

Emily G Hilliard, press secretary for the Department of Health and Human Services, blasted the complaint as a 'publicity stunt dressed up as a lawsuit'

States sue Trump admin over changes to childhood vaccine recommendations
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 2:57 PM IST

Aston Martin to cut up to 20% of workforce amid losses, Trump tariffs

The British company expects savings of around 40 million euros from the reductions, with related costs of about 15 million euros

Aston Martin to cut up to 20% of workforce amid losses, Trump tariffs
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 2:18 PM IST

Dozen US F-22 fighter planes land in Israel amid tensions with Iran

American news outlets also reported that a US official has confirmed that the fifth-generation aircraft landed at an Israeli air force airbase in South Israel

Dozen US F-22 fighter planes land in Israel amid tensions with Iran
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 1:56 PM IST

Trump warns Iran, says would 'never' allow it to develop nuclear weapon

Trump reiterated that he will prefer to resolve the conflict through a diplomatic deal but said Tehran had not committed to not developing nuclear weapons

Trump warns Iran, says would 'never' allow it to develop nuclear weapon
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 12:11 PM IST

Venezuela releases over 3,200 people since amnesty law took effect

Lawmaker Jorge Arreaza, who leads the commission overseeing the amnesty law, said in a news conference that authorities have already received 4,203 applications for the program

Venezuela releases over 3,200 people since amnesty law took effect
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 11:29 AM IST

Asian shares rise; Japan benchmark hits record on optimism about AI

The reaction was varied with the prices of some listed companies rising, like Subaru Corp and Mitsubishi Materials Corp, while others slipped, including Eneos Corp and Sumitomo Heavy Industries

Asian shares rise; Japan benchmark hits record on optimism about AI
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 11:19 AM IST

Canada approves latest Gulfstream business jets after Trump tariff threat

Trump threatened last month to decertify and place tariffs on all Canadian-built planes unless the government approved Gulfstream business jets

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Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 11:16 AM IST

US concerned over strikes hitting its Russia oil interests: Ukrainian envoy

The UN General Assembly also passed a resolution on Tuesday voicing support for Ukraine, but the US was one of 51 countries that abstained

US concerned over strikes hitting its Russia oil interests: Ukrainian envoy
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 11:07 AM IST

IRS can share immigrants' taxpayer data with ICE, says US appeals court

The agreement allows US Immigration and Customs Enforcement to submit names and addresses of immigrants inside the US illegally to the IRS for cross-verification against tax records

IRS can share immigrants' taxpayer data with ICE, says US appeals court
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 10:22 AM IST

'Pak PM would have died': Trump's new claim over India-Pakistan conflict

During the state of union address, Trump claimed he saved Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif and prevented a nuclear war between India and Pakistan

'Pak PM would have died': Trump's new claim over India-Pakistan conflict
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 9:55 AM IST