PM Modi’s remarks on FTAs point to how trade agreements now reflect confidence in India’s economic direction Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India’s recent free trade agreements reflect growing global confidence in the country. The comment comes as India expands its network of FTAs with major economies, reversing years of caution around trade liberalisation. This matters now because India’s trade posture was long seen as defensive.

The Trump administration has finalised the repeal of the 2009 Endangerment Finding, effectively stripping the federal government of its primary legal mandate to regulate greenhouse gases President Donald Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced what they characterised as the "single largest deregulatory action in U.S. history." By rescinding the 2009 Endangerment Finding, the scientific determination that carbon dioxide and five other greenhouse gases (GHGs) threaten public health, the administration has dismantled the legal foundation for nearly two decades of climate policy.

Just days after a "historic" breakthrough was announced, the White House has issued a revised factsheet that silently walks back key agricultural and financial claims On 11 February 2026, a wave of uncertainty hit the global markets as the White House released a corrected version of its fact sheet titled "The United States and India Announce Historic Trade Deal." This revision comes less than 48 hours after President Donald Trump’s initial "zero tariff" claim was already being clarified by senior administration officials.

The Indian government has mandated that every piece of AI-generated content be clearly marked to protect users from the rising tide of synthetic misinformation The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) notified the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2026. These rules, set to take full effect on February 20, create a formal legal definition of "Synthetically Generated Information" (SGI) and impose the world’s strictest compliance timelines on social media giants like Meta, Google, and X.

In a move that fundamentally shifts the security architecture of the Mediterranean and Indian Ocean, the Defence Ministers of India and Greece convened in New Delhi to operationalise a new era of co-production and maritime synergy Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Greek counterpart, Nikos Dendias, concluded a high-stakes summit in New Delhi aimed at transforming a historical friendship into a modern military alliance.

A Bengaluru-based startup is challenging the Silicon Valley duopoly, proving that AI tailored for local context can outperform the world's most capitalised models on their own turf On 9 February 2026, the global AI community turned its eyes toward Bengaluru as Sarvam AI unveiled results showing its specialised models outperforming Google’s Gemini 3 Pro and OpenAI’s GPT-4o in key tasks. This breakthrough arrived just days before the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, where global tech leaders are gathering to discuss the democratisation of compute and intelligence.

In a decisive move to secure global leadership in embodied artificial intelligence, Beijing has operationalised robot pilot manufacturing Beijing officially launched its first humanoid robot pilot manufacturing and validation platform, marking a critical transition in the capital's high-tech strategy. Developed by the Beijing Innovation Centre of Humanoid Robotics, the facility aims to solve the industry’s most persistent bottleneck: moving from expensive, small-batch laboratory prototypes to standardised, large-scale industrial automation.

The second round of trilateral negotiations in Abu Dhabi has ended with a major prisoner swap, but failed to resolve the core territorial disputes High-level delegations from Russia, Ukraine, and the United States concluded a second round of peace talks in Abu Dhabi. While the meetings failed to produce a ceasefire or a roadmap to end the war, they resulted in the most significant humanitarian outcome in months: a reciprocal exchange of 157 prisoners of war from each side.

A US strike on Iran would trigger layered military, economic, and political consequences far beyond the battlefield Whenever geopolitical tensions rise, cryptocurrency is once again described as a refuge. A borderless asset. A hedge against state conflict. A system that exists outside war, sanctions, and sovereign control. This narrative resurfaces precisely because it feels intuitive. If traditional systems fracture, decentralised ones should benefit.

A US strike on Iran would trigger layered military, economic, and political consequences far beyond the battlefield The idea of a US attack on Iran is often discussed as if it were a discrete event. A set of airstrikes. A clear objective. A limited timeline. In this framing, American military superiority ensures control, escalation is manageable, and the aftermath can be shaped through deterrence or diplomacy.

Amazon is reportedly in talks to invest up to 50 billion dollars in OpenAI, a move that would position the e-commerce giant as a dominant force Amazon is exploring a massive strategic investment of up to 50 billion dollars in OpenAI, according to reports emerging on 29 January 2026. The negotiations, reportedly led by Amazon CEO Andy Jassy and OpenAI chief Sam Altman, could see Amazon become the largest single contributor to OpenAI’s current fundraising round.

The penultimate satellite in the GPS III series has reached orbit, marking a definitive leap in the U.S. Space Force’s ability Lockheed Martin successfully launched its ninth GPS III space vehicle, known as SV09. Carried into orbit by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, the satellite achieved signal acquisition shortly after liftoff. This mission is a cornerstone of the U.S.

The most senior uniformed officer in the Chinese military has been placed under investigation, marking the collapse of the Central Military Commission Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered a formal investigation into General Zhang Youxia, the senior vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission and the country's highest-ranking uniformed officer. The announcement, made on Saturday, 24 January 2026, has sent shockwaves through the global diplomatic community as it targets a man previously considered Xi’s closest and most "untouchable" military ally.

The agreement is becoming a test of system alignment in a fragmenting global economy For years, the India EU free trade agreement has been treated as unfinished business. Two large economies, long negotiations, recurring optimism, and familiar roadblocks. When momentum resurfaces, it is usually framed as pragmatism finally prevailing. India needs export markets. Europe needs diversification. A deal is eventually assumed to be inevitable.

The US President has formally inaugurated a new international governing body at the World Economic Forum, proposing a radical shift in how global conflicts and reconstruction are managed US President Donald Trump has officially signed the founding charter of the Board of Peace during a high-profile ceremony at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Flanked by leaders from nearly 20 nations, Trump framed the organisation as a modern, efficient alternative to existing international institutions.

The French cosmetics giant has announced a massive investment in India to establish a first-of-its-kind global capability centre for artificial intelligence L’Oréal has formalised a landmark agreement to establish a global beauty tech hub in Hyderabad with an initial investment of 35 billion rupees, approximately 383 million dollars. The announcement was made during the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos following a high-level meeting between L’Oréal CEO Nicolas Hieronimus and the Telangana government.

The market regulator has cleared the path for PhonePe to launch a 12,000 crore rupee public issue The Securities and Exchange Board of India has granted formal approval to PhonePe for its highly anticipated initial public offering. The Walmart-backed digital payments giant is now set to file its updated draft papers, aiming for a listing on the Indian bourses by April 2026.

The Kremlin has confirmed that Vladimir Putin has received an invitation to join Donald Trump’s new international governance body The Kremlin has officially announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin has received a formal invitation to join the Board of Peace, a new international organisation established by the Trump administration. Spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated on Monday that Moscow is currently studying the proposal's nuances through diplomatic channels.

French President Emmanuel Macron is leading a push for the European Union to activate its most powerful economic weapon French President Emmanuel Macron has formally requested that the European Union activate its most potent trade weapon to counter escalating economic pressure from the United States. The move follows a weekend of high-stakes diplomacy after President Donald Trump threatened a 25 per cent tariff on eight European nations.

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation is preparing to launch a landmark UPI-based withdrawal system by April 2026 The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation is currently overhauling its digital infrastructure to allow subscribers to access their savings via the Unified Payments Interface. This reform is expected to be fully operational by April 2026, marking a significant departure from the traditional bank-transfer-based claim system.

By choosing to orbit rather than land, the space programme signals that the moon is no longer a finish line but a foundation For half a century, the public imagination regarding space travel has been held captive by a specific image. That image involves a lander touching down on grey dust and a human being climbing down a ladder. Because of this legacy, the flight plan for the upcoming Artemis II mission appears confusing to many.

Statements at the United Nations show how fast diplomatic language is sliding toward confrontation The United States has told the United Nations that all options remain on the table in dealing with Iran. The message was deliberate and public. It was meant to travel beyond the chamber and reach multiple audiences at once. Iran responded just as clearly. Officials in Tehran warned that any aggression would trigger a response.

Tensions involving Iran’s strategic chokepoint near the Strait of Hormuz are driving anxiety across energy markets and price charts Global energy markets are under pressure as Iran’s latest threats against the Strait of Hormuz have amplified uncertainty around oil supply. The narrow waterway remains one of the most important maritime routes in the world, carrying nearly 20 to 25 per cent of global crude and liquefied natural gas shipments daily, as…

Additional troops from EU capitals land in Greenland as Washington’s rhetoric about sovereignty stokes Arctic tensions European countries have sent additional battalions and support units to Greenland in response to what many capitals describe as an escalating threat from the United States to Greenland’s political future. Officials in Copenhagen and Paris framed the deployments as defensive measures to uphold sovereignty and reassure local partners who fear being drawn into geopolitical competition far from Europe’s core.

A hidden race on fulfilment time is reshaping how cities, platforms, and supply chains quietly compete The public story around ultra-fast delivery still sounds like a fad. Ten-minute groceries, instant medicines, same-hour electronics. Most commentary frames it as a venture-funded stunt, a land grab driven by cash burn and marketing noise. In this version of events, speed is optional. Platforms choose it because investors push them to do so.