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Suvendu Adhikari Cabinet clears BSF land transfer, census rollout, Ayushman Bharat in Bengal | Mamata govt's welfare schemes to continue: Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari after first cabinet meeting | ‘One of life’s most emotional moments’: PM Modi performs grand Mahapuja at Somnath Temple | UPI trail cracks Suvendu Adhikari aide Chandranath Rath murder case; three arrested | Totally unacceptable: Trump rejects Iran’s peace plan in explosive showdown | Big defence boost: India successfully tests advanced Agni MIRV missile | India, Singapore unite for tough action against terror and transnational crime | TVK crosses majority mark with VCK, IUML support | I bow before Bengal: PM Modi’s powerful gesture at Suvendu Adhikari’s oath goes viral | Bengal turns a new page: Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as CM amid massive NDA show of strength

US: Armed man tries to enter Mar-a-Lago, shot dead by Secret Service Agents

Feb 22, 2026, at 08:32 pm

An armed man was shot and killed by U.S. Secret Service agents after unlawfully attempting to enter the premises of President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.

Canada eyes trade talks with US after Supreme Court strikes down Trump's tariffs

Feb 22, 2026, at 06:06 pm

Canada is shifting focus to renewed trade negotiations with the US following a landmark Supreme Court ruling that invalidated President Donald Trump's sweeping reciprocal tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).

Trump asks Netflix to drop ex-Obama official Susan Rice from board, warns of ‘consequences’

Feb 22, 2026, at 12:55 pm

US President Donald Trump has called on Netflix to remove board member Susan Rice, warning the streaming giant to “pay the consequences” after Rice suggested Democrats would act against corporations that align themselves with Trump.

Neal Katyal slams Trump’s 15% global tariff, says President cannot bypass Congress

Feb 22, 2026, at 11:45 am

Indian-American constitutional lawyer Neal Katyal has strongly criticised Donald Trump for imposing a 15% global tariff, arguing that the US President cannot bypass Congress when introducing sweeping trade measures.

Trump raises global tariffs from 10% to 15% a day after US Supreme Court setback

Feb 22, 2026, at 02:07 am

Washington/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has increased global tariffs from 10 percent to 15 percent, a move announced just a day after the US Supreme Court delivered a major blow to his trade policy.

Canada’s AI minister concludes India visit focused on digital partnerships

Feb 21, 2026, at 04:39 pm

New Delhi: Canada’s Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, Evan Solomon, concluded a visit to India on Thursday aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure and advanced technologies.

Who is Neal Katyal — the Indian-origin lawyer behind Trump's tariff setback in US Supreme Court

Feb 21, 2026, at 02:27 pm

The United States Supreme Court has delivered one of the most consequential legal setbacks of Donald Trump’s second presidential term by striking down his preferred tariff measures.

US Supreme Court shocks Donald Trump on tariffs — but India may still end up paying more

Feb 21, 2026, at 11:35 am

New Delhi/Washington DC/IBNS: Uncertainty prevails over how much India will ultimately pay in tariffs to the United States after the Trump administration suffered a major setback from the US Supreme Court over its reciprocal tariff policy, media reports said.

Coca-Cola Canada Bottling to invest $141 million in Brampton expansion

Feb 21, 2026, at 09:37 am

Ontario: Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Ltd. will invest $141 million to renovate and expand its flagship manufacturing, distribution and sales centre in Brampton, adding a new production line and creating construction jobs.

India envoy says Canada trade deal possible within one year ahead of the Carney visit

Feb 21, 2026, at 09:23 am

Ottawa: India's High Commissioner to Canada, Dinesh K. Patnaik, said a comprehensive trade agreement between Ottawa and New Delhi could be finalised within the next 12 months, The Canadian Press reported. 

Trump signs 10 percent global tariffs after SC rejects his global import taxes

Feb 21, 2026, at 09:15 am

US President Donald Trump has imposed a fresh 10 percent global tariff, replacing the sweeping duties that were struck down earlier by the US Supreme Court.

'Disaster for US workers': Donald Trump slams Supreme Court ruling striking down his tariffs

Feb 20, 2026, at 11:28 pm

US President Donald Trump strongly criticized the Supreme Court on Friday after the justices struck down his sweeping tariffs, calling the ruling “outrageous” and a setback for American economic security.

Trump considers limited strike on Iran amid naval buildup, as talks continue in Geneva

Feb 20, 2026, at 11:09 pm

US President Donald Trump indicated on Friday that he is considering a limited military strike on Iran, following a major naval deployment to the Middle East aimed at pressuring Tehran to reach an agreement on its nuclear program, media reports said.

Major setback for Trump! US Supreme Court invalidates tariffs, citing constitutional overreach

Feb 20, 2026, at 10:30 pm

In a major legal setback for President Donald Trump, the US Supreme Court on Friday struck down his sweeping tariffs, ruling that he exceeded his authority by imposing them under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).

Trump says 200% tariff threat forced India-Pakistan ceasefire: ‘Nothing like money’

Feb 20, 2026, at 11:33 am

Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump on Thursday reiterated his claim that he acted as a mediator between India and Pakistan during last year's military standoff, asserting that the threat of steep tariffs compelled both nations to resolve the conflict.

'We Are Taking Back Control': Canadian Finance Minister Champagne on CUSMA, Asian Trade Shift

Feb 20, 2026, at 06:04 am

Ottawa: Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne declared that Canada is "taking back control of our Canadian economy" amid uncertainties surrounding the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), emphasising diversification through strengthened ties with Asian trade partners.

Trump warns Iran to make 'meaningful deal' as US military buildup intensifies in Middle East

Feb 19, 2026, at 11:26 pm

US President Donald Trump has warned Iran that it must agree to a “meaningful” deal amid a large-scale American military buildup in the Middle East, saying the United States may be forced to “take it further” if diplomacy fails, media reports said.

Canada: Industry leaders flag procurement hurdles in PM Carney's defence strategy

Feb 19, 2026, at 11:09 am

Prime Minister Mark Carney recently unveiled Canada's first Defence Industrial Strategy, a bold initiative to ramp up domestic defence manufacturing and generate 125,000 jobs.

US: 18-year-old arrested after sprinting toward Capitol with loaded shotgun. All details inside

Feb 18, 2026, at 09:05 am

An 18-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday after he allegedly ran toward the US Capitol carrying a loaded shotgun, authorities said.

Indian national accused of sexually assaulting minor arrested in US

Feb 17, 2026, at 04:20 pm

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials have arrested an Indian national who is accused of multiple offences, including sexually assaulting a minor.

US conducts 10 strikes on 30 ISIS targets in Syria in two weeks

Feb 15, 2026, at 02:52 pm

The US Central Command has announced that its forces conducted 10 strikes against more than 30 ISIS targets in Syria between February 3 to February 12.

India has promised US to refrain from additional Russian oil imports: Marco Rubio

Feb 15, 2026, at 01:01 pm

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said India has assured Washington that it will refrain from purchasing any additional Russian oil, amid fresh US sanctions on Russia’s energy sector, media reports said.

Who is Nikhil Gupta? Indian national pleads guilty in New York murder plot linked to Khalistan activist

Feb 14, 2026, at 09:26 am

The United States government has confirmed that Indian national Nikhil Gupta has pleaded guilty to plotting the murder of a U.S. citizen in New York City.

Two US Navy ships collide during refuelling operation in Caribbean; two injured

Feb 12, 2026, at 11:46 pm

Two US Navy vessels collided during a ship-to-ship refuelling operation in the Caribbean on Wednesday, leaving two personnel with minor injuries, according to US Southern Command.

Family of Indian student Jaahnavi Kandula, killed by US cop, gets Rs 262-crore settlement

Feb 12, 2026, at 02:37 pm

The city of Seattle has agreed to a $29 million (approximately Rs 262 crore) settlement with the family of 23-year-old Indian graduate student Jaahnavi Kandula, who was fatally struck by a speeding police officer in 2023.

US deletes post featuring map of India showing PoK, Aksai Chin as Indian territory

Feb 11, 2026, at 11:33 pm

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has deleted a post on X that featured a map of India depicting the entire region of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh — including Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Aksai Chin — as Indian territory.

FAA reopens El Paso Airspace in Texas hours after announcing 10-day closure over drone threat

Feb 11, 2026, at 10:50 pm

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Wednesday morning reopened the airspace around El Paso International Airport, just hours after announcing a 10-day shutdown that would have grounded all flights to and from the Texas border city.

US deletes India trade deal map showing PoK, Aksai Chin as Indian territory

Feb 11, 2026, at 03:09 pm

The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has taken down a social media post announcing the India–US trade framework after it featured a map depicting the entire region of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh — including Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Aksai Chin — as part of India.

White House revises India-US trade fact sheet, drops ‘pulses’ and softens $500bn clause

Feb 11, 2026, at 01:11 pm

Washington DC/IBNS: The Trump administration has quietly revised its fact sheet on certain “key terms” of the India-US trade deal, removing references to “certain pulses” and altering the language around a $500 billion purchase “commitment”, media reports said.

Canada in shock after school shooting kills nine; PM Carney ‘devastated’

Feb 11, 2026, at 12:00 pm

Nine people were killed and 25 others injured in a shooting at a school and a nearby home in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, on Tuesday, BBC reported.