In the heart of the Mediterranean and now shifting toward the Persian Gulf, the world’s largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, is on the move. As of February 13, 2026, the Pentagon has officially ordered this nuclear-powered titan to the Middle East, a decision that significantly escalates the American military footprint in an already volatile region as President Trump issues the 30-day ultimatum regarding Iran's nuclear program
14 February,2026 01:03 AM IST
Nirmala Sitharaman, delivers a wide-ranging economic reset focused on income tax restructuring, investment growth and sectoral reforms. The new framework expands tax slabs under the new regime, offering targeted relief for middle-class and upper-middle-income earners while maintaining continuity in both old and new tax structures. The 30% tax bracket now applies only to income above ₹24 lakh, shifting significantly from the earlier ₹15 lakh threshold and delivering major relief to earners in the ₹15–₹24 lakh segment. Price relief is expected across essentials, healthcare imports, personal-use imported goods, energy inputs, education-linked sectors, and manufacturing components due to customs exemptions and duty relaxations. WATCH
01 February,2026 11:20 PM IST
Washington is racing against the clock as the white house and senate leaders negotiate a last-minute deal to prevent a government shutdown. Senate democrats are threatening to block the spending bill unless new restrictions on ice operations are written directly into law. The talks center on splitting homeland security funding and forcing changes to immigration enforcement tactics after growing public backlash. With the deadline hours away and the house in recess, lawmakers face mounting pressure to compromise or trigger a partial shutdown.
30 January,2026 01:00 AM IST
U.S. Defense Chief Pete Hegseth and Dan Caine are set to present key details to the “Gang of Eight” congressional leaders amid escalating tensions with Venezuela. Sources suggest the briefing will include undisclosed agenda items, potentially affecting military operations and defense oversight. The session comes as President Trump threatens land strikes against suspected Venezuelan traffickers, sparking concerns and calls for transparency in Caribbean and Pacific operations. Lawmakers are pressing Hegseth for unedited strike footage, leveraging the NDAA clause that could cut up to a quarter of his travel budget if compliance is not met. WATCH
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