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 1.An Iranian delegation headed by its top diplomat arrived in Geneva on Wednesday (February 25, 2026) for talks with the U.S., as the Islamic republic's president struck an upbeat tone about the prospect for a negotiated agreement to avert fresh conflict. U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened strikes if Iran fails to cut a deal on its atomic programme, and in his State of the Union address on Tuesday (February 24), the U.S. President accused Tehran of "sinister nuclear ambitions" after he ordered a massive military deployment around the Gulf. https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/iran-us-nuclear-talks-geneva-updates/article70677171.ece 2.Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Israel on a high-profile visit, marking his second trip to Tel Aviv after the historic 2017 visit. PM Modi also met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a two-day visit aimed at deepening trade and defence ties that has drawn criticism at home.Describing PM Modi as...

 1.As Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares for a stand-alone visit to Israel on Wednesday (February 25, 2026) to upgrade bilateral relations, its timing faces geopolitical headwinds. While defence and security, labour and trade, AI and technology, and IMEC project connectivity will be at the top of the agenda for his meetings with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the outcomes will go beyond bilateral agreements to their symbolism and the message they send to the wider West Asian region. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/modis-israel-visit-faces-geopolitical-headwinds/article70670559.ece#google_vignette 2.Affordable world-class healthcare for all” should be everyone’s mission, President Droupadi Murmu said on Tuesday, inaugurating the ‘Saving Lives and Building a Healthier Bharat’ campaign, organised by P.D. Hinduja Hospital in Mumbai’s Lok Bhavan. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/affordable-world-class-healthcare-for-all-should-be-mission-president/article70671...

 1.The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency said it will halt collections of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act at 12:01 a.m. EST (0501 GMT) on Tuesday (February 24, 2026), more than three days after the U.S. Supreme Court declared the duties illegal. The agency said in a message to shippers on its Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) that it will ⁠de-activate all tariff codes associated with President ⁠Donald Trump’s prior IEEPA-related orders as of Tuesday (February 24). https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/us-to-stop-collecting-tariffs-deemed-illegal-by-supreme-court-on-february-24-2026/article70665806.ece 2.Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will pay a three-day visit to India beginning this week, Ottawa said in an official announcement. Carney will spend two days in Mumbai before arriving in New Delhi on March 2 for a bilateral meeting with PM Narendra Modi that is expected to further cement the relationship that was rock...

 1.India and Washington have decided to reschedule the official meeting over the interim bilateral trade agreement, so that both sides can factor in the implications of the US Supreme Court judgment striking down the Trump administration's tariff hikes, according to reliable sources. A three-day meeting between teams headed by the chief trade negotiators of the two countries was earlier slated to take place in the US on February 23. https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/india-us-postpone-trade-deal-meet-after-donald-trumps-tariff-setback-report-11120409 2.India looks forward to engaging with the new government in Bangladesh, Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka Pranay Verma said on Sunday (February 22, 2026), expressing New Delhi’s willingness to reengage with Dhaka. High Commissioner Verma was speaking with reporters after he met with Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman, days after Prime Minister Tarique Rahman took oath on February 17. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/indian...

 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...

 1.US President Donald Trump said he would start negotiations with Canada over Gordie Howe Bridge project, threatening to block its opening until Washington was given adequate compensation and owned at least one half of this asset.In a lengthy post on Truth Social on Monday, Trump accused Canada of treating the United States "very unfairly" for decades and said he would not allow the new bridge between Ontario and Michigan to open unless Washington receives full compensation.  https://www.indiatoday.in/world/story/trump-threatens-to-block-opening-of-detroit-canada-bridge-in-new-trade-row-2865765-2026-02-10 2.Opposition leaders on Saturday criticised the India-US Interim Trade Agreement framework, accusing the government of compromising India’s interests and raising concerns over its impact on farmers, tariffs, and oil imports.Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala warned that the agreement could harm farmers and rural livelihoods. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bl...

1.India and Malaysia on Sunday (February 8, 2026) vowed to expand their ties in the high-priority sectors of trade and investment, defence, energy, advanced manufacturing and semiconductors, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserting that both sides are committed to peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/pm-modi-vows-stronger-india-malaysia-ties-in-strategic-pivot-says-no-compromise-on-terrorism/article70608243.ece 2.The governing party of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secured a two-thirds supermajority in a key parliamentary election on Sunday (February 8, 2026), Japanese media reported, citing preliminary results, earning a landslide victory thanks to her popularity. https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/exit-poll-shows-japan-pm-sanae-takaichi-lower-house-vote/article70607293.ece 3.India and Canada took a measured but significant step toward repairing strained bilateral ties, with National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval's visit t...

 1.Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday held discussions with a delegation of academic representatives from 24 Canadian universities, led by Canada’s High Commissioner Christopher Cooter, to strengthen India–Canada collaboration in higher education.The meeting focused on expanding academic partnerships, promoting joint research initiatives and enhancing institutional cooperation between Canadian universities and Indian higher education institutions. https://bestcolleges.indiatoday.in/news-detail/edu-minister-holds-talks-with-canadian-universities-to-expand-india-canada-higher-education-cooperation-7840 2.India and the U.S. expect to sign a formal trade deal in March, after which New Delhi will lower tariffs on U.S. goods, Trade Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday, giving the first official timeline for the deal's adoption.The two countries will issue a joint statement within four or five days, after which Washington will cut duties on Indian exports to 18% fr...

 1.Russia said India is free to buy oil from any country after US President Donald Trump claimed India has agreed to stop buying Russian oil as part of the trade deal between New Delhi and Washington signed earlier this week. The Kremlin noted that Moscow is not the only crude supplier for New Delhi, and there is nothing new about India's decision to diversify its crude suppliers. https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/russia-on-india-us-trade-deal-new-delhi-free-to-buy-oil-from-anyone-10948905 2.Just days after President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi sealed a breakthrough trade agreement, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar began a high-profile visit to the United States on February 3 with a clear message: the economic partnership between the two democracies is entering a new phase, with critical minerals now firmly on the agenda. https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/world/us-news/story/jaishankar-meets-us-treasury-secretary-scott-bessent-india-us-economic-partnership-glbs-28...

 1.Asia-Pacific markets rose Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington and India had struck a trade deal and would immediately begin cutting tariffs on each other's goods.Trump added that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had agreed to step up purchases of U.S. products, according to a Truth Social post on Monday following a call between the two leaders. https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2026/02/03/asia-pacific-markets-nifty-50-kospi-nikkei-225-india-trade-deal.html 2.United States President Donald Trump has agreed to slash US tariffs on Indian goods to 18 percent from 50 percent in exchange for India lowering trade barriers as well as stopping its purchases of Russian oil and buying oil instead from the US and potentially Venezuela. https://www.aljazeera.com/amp/economy/2026/2/2/trump-to-slash-us-tariffs-on-india-from-50-percent-to-18-percent 3.Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced a reduction in the rate of tax collected at source (TCS) from 5% (or 20% ...

 1.The US Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced the opening of the initial registration period for the fiscal year 2027 H-1B visa cap. The window will open at noon Eastern on March 4 and close at noon Eastern on March 19, 2026. Employers must register beneficiaries online and pay a $215 fee for each entry. Selection notices are expected by March 31, 2026. https://m.economictimes.com/nri/work/h-1b-fy27-visa-registration-begins-march-4-with-new-rules-100000-fee-for-select-employers/amp_articleshow/127832419.cms 2.Income Tax Changes: Expectations were sky-high from Budget 2026 when it came to income tax slabs, standard deduction, and relief under the new tax regime. Many salaried taxpayers and middle-class families were hoping for tweaks in tax rates or fresh deductions under both the old tax regime and new tax regime. However, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chose a different route. https://www.financialexpress.com/money/10-big-income-tax-changes-in-budget-new-itr-fi...