Author: Subrata Das
Mexican troops killed cartel kingpin El Mencho in a fiery clash near Tapalpa on Feb 22. CJNG retaliated wildly—torching roads, shooting up cities like Guadalajara. Chaos grips the nation as his fentanyl empire braces for bloody succession
The India AI Impact Summit 2026 faced a major controversy when Galgotias University was accused of presenting a Chinese-made robot as an original invention. The incident led to the university’s immediate eviction from the event and sparked a national debate over academic transparency and the integrity of “Make in India” claims.
The United States has ramped up its military presence in the Middle East, deploying a carrier strike group and bomber task force to counter unspecified threats from Iran. As Washington and Tehran trade hostile warnings, the concentration of firepower in the Persian Gulf has raised the risk of an accidental conflict to a critical level
Following a landslide victory for the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Tarique Rahman was officially sworn in as Prime Minister on February 17, 2026, ending his 17-year exile and signaling a transformative political shift. While Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended a formal congratulatory message and held preliminary discussions with Rahman to stabilize ties, he was unable to attend the ceremony in person due to high-profile bilateral commitments with French President Emmanuel Macron and a major AI summit in New Delhi. Represented by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, India’s participation underscores a pragmatic effort to reset the “enduring friendship” with Dhaka and maintain regional stability under the new administration.
While hearing a bail plea for a man accused of raping a woman under the guise of a marriage proposal, the Supreme Court of India issued a cautionary message to the public. Justice B.V. Nagarathna remarked that individuals are essentially “strangers” until they are legally wed and should exercise extreme care before entering into physical relationships. The Court noted that in many cases of alleged “false promises,” the lines of consent are blurred, making them difficult to prosecute. In this instance, where the woman met the accused on a matrimonial site and traveled abroad to meet him, the bench suggested mediation as a way to resolve the conflict.
In a game that swung like a pendulum, Australia’s explosive 104-run opening stand ended in a heartbreaking tailspin as Sri Lanka’s spinners choked the middle order. Chasing 182, the night belonged to Pathum Nissanka, who silenced the Australian attack with the tournament’s first century to secure Sri Lanka’s progression and leave the “Men in Yellow” praying for a miracle to stay alive.
Ishan Kishan’s explosive 77-run knock and a clinical bowling masterclass from Varun Chakaravarthy led India to a dominant 61-run victory over arch-rivals Pakistan at the R. Premadasa Stadium. Defending a target of 176, the Indian attack dismantled the Pakistan lineup for just 114 runs, maintaining their unbeaten streak in the T20 World Cup 2026 and officially securing a place in the next round.
As India prepares for their high-stakes World Cup match against Pakistan, Ravichandran Ashwin has shared a unique strategy to counter Usman Tariq’s “stop-and-pause” action. By stepping away from the crease during the bowler’s hesitation, Ashwin suggests Indian batters can use the “dead ball” rule to break Tariq’s rhythm and shift the psychological pressure back onto the opposition.
As the U.S. military reports three more deaths in its latest Caribbean strike, international outcry grows over a campaign that has claimed at least 133 lives. With no evidence of criminal activity provided for the latest victims, legal experts are labeling these “lethal kinetic strikes” as extrajudicial executions, challenging the Trump administration’s shift from judicial prosecution to immediate maritime force.
More than a catalog of famous names, the new Epstein files paint a portrait of how power moves quietly through introductions, favors and social circles. The documents raise enduring questions about how influence is built — and how long it can remain hidden from public view.