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The CCMB Hyderabad has filed for a patent on a pioneering DNA-based authentication technology to protect the global reputation of Pashmina and curb illegal Shahtoosh trade.

India and Brazil have agreed to push bilateral trade beyond USD 20 billion within five years, following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The discussions centred on critical minerals, security cooperation, and strengthening the collective voice of the Global South.

The Indian Youth Congress staged a shirtless protest at the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. The BJP-led NDA slammed the move as tarnishing India’s image at a global forum. In defence, the Youth Congress posted a Gandhi photograph on social media.

India has strongly opposed proposals for a new ‘third category’ of UN Security Council membership, arguing it would undermine genuine reform and delay expansion of permanent seats. Both the G4 (India, Japan, Germany, Brazil) and the L.69 group of developing nations rejected the idea.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi appeared before the Bhiwandi magistrate’s court in Thane to provide a new surety in the defamation case filed against him by RSS activist Rajesh Kunte. The case stems from Gandhi’s 2014 election rally remarks alleging RSS involvement in Mahatma Gandhi’s assassination.

Security has been intensified across Delhi’s key religious and heritage sites, including the Red Fort and Chandni Chowk, following intelligence inputs of a possible terror threat. Agencies suspect Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba may be planning an IED attack.

The US Supreme Court struck down Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, ruling that only Congress can impose taxes. Former Acting Solicitor General Neal Katyal led the challenge, calling the verdict a major victory for constitutional separation of powers

At the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, Reliance Industries showcased AI-generated holographic avatars of Lord Krishna and Arjuna from Mahabharat, enabling interactive visitor engagement while highlighting the company’s AI-driven series and technological innovations across sectors.

The US trade deficit widened to $70.3 billion in December, with the annual goods gap with India reaching $58.2 billion in 2025. Imports outpaced exports as goods trade drove the expansion of America’s overall deficit.

After the Supreme Court restricted emergency tariff powers under IEEPA, the Trump administration imposed a temporary 10 per cent global tariff under Section 122. Existing Section 232 and Section 301 duties remain in force as alternative legal measures are pursued.

Afghanistan's coach Jonathan Trott bids an emotional farewell after the team's exit from the T20 World Cup. Reflecting on his tenure, Trott shared his gratitude and pride in witnessing the growth of players both on and off the field

Japan’s Rei Sakamoto and Britain’s Oliver Crawford will meet in the men’s singles semi-finals of the 2026 Delhi Open. Top Indian doubles players also advanced, keeping hopes alive for a home title at the ATP Challenger event

India, the first team to arrive in Australia for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026, are settling into their training in Perth ahead of their first match against Vietnam on March 4. The team is highly motivated and ready for competition

India’s 26-member squad for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 has been revealed. The team, placed in Group C, will face Vietnam, Japan, and Chinese Taipei in the group stage, with hopes of qualifying for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 enters its Super 8 phase, with high-stakes clashes between powerhouse teams. Pakistan, India, and other heavyweights will fight for semi-final spots in a single round-robin format. Zimbabwe’s unexpected rise adds to the excitement

Kerala Health Minister Veena George has ordered a detailed probe after scissors were found inside a woman’s abdomen five years after surgery at Alappuzha Medical College. An expert panel will review the case and examine accountability and safety procedures

A homoeopathy college professor in Kalaburagi was allegedly assaulted by a student after stopping him from copying during an internal exam. The college has informed the parents, but no police complaint has been filed so far

Kerala’s revised electoral roll now has 2.69 crore voters after the Special Intensive Revision exercise. The final list will be published on February 21 and used for the upcoming Assembly elections, officials said after reviewing applications and corrections

Google CEO Sundar Pichai said the US-India partnership is crucial for making AI benefits accessible worldwide. Speaking at the AI Impact Summit, he highlighted cooperation, strong supply chains and investments as key to building an inclusive and secure technology ecosystem

India is working on a collaborative model involving the government, philanthropists and private sector to provide affordable AI computing access. Statistics Secretary Saurabh Garg said equitable, inclusive and trustworthy AI systems are key to future development

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a roundtable meeting with AI and deeptech startup CEOs in New Delhi, stressing data governance, ethical innovation and India-focused solutions. He highlighted the use of artificial intelligence in agriculture, healthcare and education in the mother tongue

Indian Youth Congress workers staged a ‘shirtless protest’ at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, raising slogans against the government and the India-US trade deal. Police arrested four protesters as BJP and Congress traded sharp accusations

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to impose a 50 per cent import duty on apples, warning that the interim Indo-US trade deal could harm Jammu and Kashmir’s horticulture sector and increase unemployment