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 1.The United States and Iran appear closer to a potential military confrontation than at any point in recent years, with diplomacy narrowing and military preparations intensifying. A visible US military surge in the Middle East, renewed nuclear brinkmanship. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/middle-east-on-boil-5-reasons-why-trump-may-attack-iran-anytime-now/articleshow/128561663.cms 2.Speaking on Day 4 of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, French President Emmanuel Macron praised India’s digital public infrastructure (DPI) as unmatched globally, calling it proof that the world has entered a new phase of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven acceleration. Macron said India’s achievements in AI showed how open, interoperable and sovereign digital systems can enable inclusive transformation at scale. https://www.business-standard.com/technology/tech-news/india-built-what-no-other-country-could-french-president-macron-at-india-ai-summit-2026-126021900376_1.html 3....

 1.NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday called upon the Indian IT sector to lead not just in service delivery but in building AI products, platforms and solutions that work for India and the world. India's IT sector has been the backbone of our services exports and a key driver of economic growth. AI  https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/pm-to-it-firms-go-beyond-services-make-ai-products/articleshow/128487630.cms 2.Five days after the parliamentary elections in Bangladesh, Tarique Rahman, chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), was sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Bangladesh on Tuesday (February 17, 2026). https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/bnp-chief-tarique-rahman-takes-oath-as-bangladesh-pm/article70642822.ece 3.China's Russian oil imports are set to climb for a third straight month to a new record high in February as independent refiners snapped up deeply discounted cargoes after India slashed purchases, according to traders and ship-trackin...

 1.French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Mumbai on Tuesday, ahead of his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where the two leaders will review the progress made in the India-France strategic partnership. Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis were present at the Mumbai airport to receive the French leader. https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/ai-impact-summit-french-president-emmanuel-macron-arrives-in-mumbai-for-ai-summit-bilateral-talks-11012970 2.The Bangladesh Nationalist Party(BNP) chairman, Tarique Rahman, the scion of Khaleda Zia, will take oath as Bangladesh's new Prime Minister on Tuesday after leading his party to a forceful victory in the crucial general elections held last week. Breaking with a long-standing tradition, the swearing-in ceremony of the 60-year-old Rehman would be held at the South Plaza of the Parliament Complex rather than at Bangabhaban. https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/tarique-rehman-oath-as-banglades...

 1.Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will represent India at the swearing-in of Tarique Rahman as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, the Ministry of External Affairs announced on Sunday (February 15, 2026). An invitation to the February 17 ceremony was sent by Bangladesh’s interim advisor Muhammad Yunus to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, a day after Mr. Modi and Mr. Rahman, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chief, spoke over the telephone https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/pm-modi-receives-invite-to-attend-tarique-rahmans-swearing-in-ceremony-in-bangladesh-on-february-17/article70634532.ece 2.The AI Impact Summit is set to start at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Monday, February 16 and will continue till February 20. The five-day summit will see the participation of Heads of State, Heads of Government, Ministers, foreign delegates, and representatives of international organisations.“In the interest of public safety, elaborate traffic restrictions will be implemented, es...

 1.The Bangladesh Nationalist Party is heading for an overwhelming majority in the parliamentary elections in Bangladesh held since a deadly 2024 uprising.According to the latest trends, Tarique Rahman-led BNP, along with its alliance parties, is leading in 212 out of 299 seats in parliament, while the Jamaat-e-Islami-led alliance is ahead in 70 seats. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/landslide-victory-for-bnp-jamaats-push-falls-flat-bangladesh-election-highlights/articleshow/128286020.cms 2.India is likely to receive textile-related trade benefits, similar to those extended to Bangladesh under its trade arrangement with the United States, said Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal. This means, like Bangladesh, Indian garment traders could also get zero-tariff access to the US market for clothes made using American cotton after the deal is signed.  https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/like-bangladesh-piyush-goyal-india-to-get-0-tariff-deal-from-us-on-textiles-109...

 1.India and China underscored the importance of peace and tranquility in border areas for overall progress in ties, while reiterating their commitment to implement the guidance provided by their leaders, including on the need to proceed from a "political and strategic direction" on issues and concerns related to bilateral trade. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/understand-respect-indias-unsc-membership-aspirations-china/articleshow/128177570.cms 2.The White House released a fact sheet late on Monday asserting India has committed to stop purchasing Russian oil, reduce tariffs on “certain pulses”, and ending digital services taxes — claims the Indian government has not officially confirmed and that do not appear in the bilateral joint statement released by both countries last week. https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-committed-to-stopping-russian-oil-buys-says-us-fact-sheet-101770757065985.html 3.A joint platform of 10 central trade unions on Monday reaffi...