Author: Subrata Das
India delivered a masterclass in power-hitting at the Chepauk Stadium today, crushing Zimbabwe by 72 runs in a high-stakes Super Eight clash. Led by a record-breaking total of 256/4—the highest in India’s T20 World Cup history—the Men in Blue dominated from start to finish. While Zimbabwe’s Brian Bennett played a heroic unbeaten knock of 97, India’s clinical bowling and explosive batting from Hardik Pandya and Abhishek Sharma proved too much to handle. This vital win sets up a “do-or-die” showdown against the West Indies this Sunday for a spot in the semi-finals.
A sudden bomb threat at the Kolkata Passport Seva Kendra in Anandapur triggered widespread panic on Thursday, forcing a complete evacuation of the building. As hundreds of applicants and staff were rushed to safety, police and bomb disposal squads launched a high-stakes search operation to secure the premises and trace the source of the alarm.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel unfolds against a backdrop of acute regional volatility, far removed from the optimistic landscape of his 2017 trip. As the U.S. and Iran teeter on the edge of military confrontation and international pressure mounts over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, New Delhi finds its “multi-alignment” strategy under its severest test yet. While the visit reinforces a bedrock of defense and technological cooperation, it simultaneously forces India to defend its moral standing in the Global South and navigate a diplomatic minefield where every handshake carries profound geopolitical weight.
Kolkata’s dry streak is officially over. Early Tuesday morning, the city saw its first significant rainfall in weeks, triggered by a surge of moisture from the Bay of Bengal. While the 5.9mm of rain brought relief, the IMD has issued a ‘yellow watch’ warning, advising residents to brace for more thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds throughout the day.
U.S. President Donald Trump has warned global trading partners of “much higher” tariffs if they attempt to exploit a recent Supreme Court ruling that struck down his emergency trade measures. Despite the judicial defeat, the administration is leveraging the Trade Act of 1974 to maintain a 15% global duty, signaling a defiant continuation of the “America First” economic strategy.
India launched Prahaar, its groundbreaking national counter-terrorism strategy, to deliver a knockout punch to threats like cross-border attacks, drones, and cyber radicalization. Built on seven pillars—from intel sharing and swift responses to global partnerships—it empowers cops, NSG commandos, and NIA investigators to prevent, disrupt, and prosecute terror before it strikes critical sites or fuels online hate.Zero tolerance meets modern tech savvy, targeting crypto funding and chemical risks. A unified shield for a safer tomorrow
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.