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Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Mauritius marks a continuation of his deep-rooted connection with the island nation. His bond dates back to 1998, when he first visited ‘Mini India’ for the International Ramayana Conference, fostering enduring ties.

Kolkata Metro’s first largely India-made TBM has arrived, ready to tunnel for the Purple Line despite Kidderpore station land issues. L&T and RVNL push forward on the underground stretch, accelerating Metro expansion with indigenous technology.

Over 80 Afghan women face deportation from Oman after the Trump administration cut USAID scholarships, ending their education. They now plead for international intervention to avoid returning to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.

The newly proposed Income Tax Bill 2025, introduced by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 13, has stirred significant debate due to its provisions that grant tax officials the ability to access individuals' digital and financial information without requiring a warrant.

Aside from tariffs, China is employing regulatory measures to exert pressure on American businesses. It has launched an anti-monopoly probe into Google, though details remain scarce.

Donald Trump's first joint address to Congress mixed unity symbolism with partisan defiance. As protests erupted nationwide, he doubled down on tariffs, froze Ukraine aid, and reaffirmed GOP dominance, all while sporting an unusually bipartisan purple tie.

The US has provided $65.9 billion in military aid to Ukraine since 2022, but future assistance remains uncertain under Trump’s administration.

The Indian Army is integrating Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) to enhance combat effectiveness, logistics, surveillance, and electronic warfare, ensuring technological superiority in modern warfare.

During a tense Oval Office meeting, Trump and Zelenskyy clashed over US military aid and Ukraine's war stance. Trump accused Zelenskyy of disrespect and halted support talks. Meanwhile, European nations reaffirmed their commitment to Ukraine against Russia.

Trump's Oval Office meeting with Zelenskyy turned into a hostile spectacle, reinforcing his pro-Russia stance, anti-NATO agenda, and justification for cutting US support for Ukraine.