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Day: February 15, 2026

NHPC Limited’s 2,880 MW Dibang Project Reviewed by Arunachal Pradesh Minister

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Lower Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh — Senior officials from the Arunachal Pradesh government on Saturday conducted a high-level review of the ongoing construction of NHPC Limited’s 2,880-megawatt Dibang Multipurpose Project, one of India’s largest hydropower developments. The inspection was led by State Tourism, Rural Works, Parliamentary Affairs and Libraries Minister Passang Dorjee Sona. He was … Read more

Youth Take Center Stage as BJP and Congress Lock Horns in Chhattisgarh

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Raipur, Chhattisgarh — Politics in Chhattisgarh is undergoing a clear generational shift. Traditional election issues such as farmers, paddy procurement, and welfare schemes have taken a back seat as youth voters emerge as the primary political battleground ahead of the 2028 state assembly elections and the 2029 general elections. Both the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party … Read more

India Likely to Send Senior Official to Bangladesh PM Swearing-In, Modi Unlikely to Attend

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Dhaka/New Delhi — Following a landslide victory in Bangladesh’s parliamentary elections, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chief Tarique Rahman is set to be sworn in as the country’s next prime minister on February 17. The head of Bangladesh’s interim government, Muhammad Yunus, has extended invitations to 13 countries, including India, to attend the swearing-in ceremony. However, … Read more

Bangladesh Invites PM Modi as BNP Prepares to Take Power Under Tarique Rahman

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Dhaka: Bangladesh is set to witness a major political transition on Tuesday as the newly elected government led by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) prepares to take the oath of office on February 17. The swearing-in ceremony will be held at the South Plaza of the National Parliament in Dhaka, with invitations extended to leaders … Read more

Trump Open to Meeting Iran’s Supreme Leader as U.S.–Iran Nuclear Talks Set for Geneva

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Geneva: In a potentially significant diplomatic development, U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated he is open to meeting Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as Washington and Tehran prepare for a new round of talks on Iran’s nuclear program. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said President Trump favors peace and believes direct dialogue is … Read more

Three Siblings From One Family Enter World’s Top 10 Richest, Family Wealth Bigger Than Many Countries’ GDP

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New Delhi: The global billionaire rankings have seen a dramatic shake-up in the first six weeks of this year, with some of the world’s most famous names slipping out of the top 10 and three siblings from the same family surging into it. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Jim Walton, Rob Walton, and Alice … Read more

Rubio Urges Europe to Stand With Trump, Says Continent Belongs With the United States

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Munich – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday urged European nations to stand firmly alongside Washington, saying the United States wants to revive and strengthen the transatlantic alliance under President Donald Trump’s leadership. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Rubio sought to calm growing anxiety among European leaders after months of strained relations … Read more

China Expands Support for Russia’s War in Ukraine, Western Officials Say

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Western officials say China significantly increased its support for Russia’s war in Ukraine during 2025 and is expected to deepen cooperation with Moscow this year, raising doubts about recent European efforts to improve relations with Beijing. According to officials familiar with the assessments, Chinese backing—particularly through exports of dual-use technology and critical minerals—has become essential … Read more

Four New Astronauts Arrive at International Space Station After Medical Evacuation

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NASA has restored full staffing aboard the International Space Station with the arrival of four new astronauts, following an unprecedented medical evacuation earlier this year. The new crew reached the orbiting laboratory on Saturday aboard a spacecraft launched by SpaceX from Cape Canaveral a day earlier. The mission comes after NASA’s first in-orbit medical evacuation … Read more

IndiGo Aircraft Aborts First Landing Attempt at Raipur Airport, Lands Safely on Second Try; Return Flight Cancelled

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Raipur, India: An IndiGo aircraft arriving from Bhopal made an aborted landing attempt at Swami Vivekananda Airport on Saturday afternoon, triggering brief concern among passengers. The aircraft later landed safely on its second attempt, officials said. According to airport authorities, the ATR aircraft approached the runway at around 2:50 p.m. but was unable to complete … Read more