Mumbai, February 2026 —In a move that redefines the geopolitical map of the Indo-Pacific, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron have elevated the Indo-French relationship to a historic “Special Global Strategic Partnership.” Announced during Macron’s fourth official visit to India, the upgrade signals that the two nations no longer see each other as mere trade partners, but...
February 20, 2026
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Logistics Overwhelmed: Minister Vaishnaw Apologizes for AI Summit Chaos as 70,000 Descend on Venue
New Delhi, February 2026 — Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has issued an official apology to tech professionals and young attendees following a chaotic opening day at India’s flagship Artificial Intelligence (AI) summit. While the event was hailed as a landmark for Indian innovation, the sheer volume of visitors—estimated at 70,000—exposed major logistical gaps that left many frustrated. A “phenomenal” Turnout...
8th Pay Commission Alert: Scammers Use Fake ‘Salary Calculators’ to Drain Bank Accounts
New Delhi, February 2026 — Millions of Indian government employees and pensioners are currently in the crosshairs of a sophisticated cyber fraud. Exploiting the high anticipation surrounding the 8th Pay Commission, scammers have launched a “salary calculator” fraud designed to bypass security and empty bank accounts within minutes. The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), under the Ministry of Home...
The Glittering Deficit: Gold Imports and Global Shifts Push India’s Trade Gap to $34 Billion
New Delhi, February 2026 — India’s trade balance has taken an unexpected hit as a massive surge in gold and silver imports sent the merchandise trade deficit spiraling. While the government had hoped for a stabilizing trend, January’s data reveals a widening gap that has caught markets and economists off guard, highlighting India’s persistent hunger for precious metals even amid...
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Logistics Overwhelmed: Minister Vaishnaw Apologizes for AI Summit Chaos as 70,000 Descend on Venue
New Delhi, February 2026 — Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has issued an official apology to tech professionals and young attendees...
8th Pay Commission Alert: Scammers Use Fake ‘Salary Calculators’ to Drain Bank Accounts
New Delhi, February 2026 — Millions of Indian government employees and pensioners are currently in the crosshairs of a sophisticated...
The Glittering Deficit: Gold Imports and Global Shifts Push India’s Trade Gap to $34 Billion
New Delhi, February 2026 — India’s trade balance has taken an unexpected hit as a massive surge in gold and...
Seat of Power Becomes Seva Teerth
NEW DELHI, February 2026 — In a move laden with historical symbolism, the Union Cabinet has passed a resolution to...
Union Budget 2026–27 to bolster Textiles in India
NEW DELHI, February 2026 — The Union Budget 2026–27 has set the stage for a dramatic transformation of India’s textile...
AI FOR HUMANITY: REVOLUTIONIZING HEALTHCARE DELIVERY IN INDIA
NEW DELHI – In a move to redefine the future of public health, the Government of India has unveiled a...
NVIDIA’s Code-Red: All 30,000 Engineers Ordered to Automate or Move Aside
SANTA CLARA — In a move that has sent shockwaves through the tech world, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has officially...
The AI ‘Blood Bath’: Why the Indian IT Dream is Facing a Structural Nightmare
New Delhi, February 2026 — The decades-long “Golden Age” of Indian IT is facing its most brutal reality check yet....
The “Toilet Seat” Reality: Author Lata Challenges India’s Culture of Suppressed Desire
New Delhi, February 2026 — In a conversation that has sent ripples through social media, author Lata sat down with...
Mumbai, February 2026 — The “Stationary Train” Strategy: DSP CEO Kalpen Parekh’s Blueprint for the Next Decade
In a market landscape often clouded by high-octane headlines and “budget fever,” Kalpen Parekh, Managing Director and CEO of DSP...
The ‘End of White-Collar Work’? Microsoft AI CEO Warns of Mass Job Displacement
NEW DELHI, February 2026 — The era of the traditional office worker is facing an existential deadline. Mustafa Suleyman, CEO...
‘Middle Class Expansion, Not Suppression’: FM Sitharaman Hits Back at Raghav Chadha
NEW DELHI, February 2026 — Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has robustly defended the government’s fiscal policies, dismissing claims that the...