Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Israel for a high-stakes 2-day visit, where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu personally welcomed him with full state honors. The visit highlights rapidly expanding India–Israel defense, technology, and strategic ties, with multi-billion-dollar military and AI agreements expected. However, Modi’s Israel visit has also sparked protests and backlash in India, with activists and political groups raising concerns over the Gaza war and India’s evolving geopolitical stance.
26 February,2026 02:01 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a rare standing ovation inside Israel’s Parliament, the Knesset, becoming the first Indian Prime Minister in history to address the House. Israeli lawmakers applauded and chanted “Modi-Modi” as Modi delivered his landmark speech during his two-day Israel visit.
26 February,2026 02:00 AM IST
Following a decisive 30-minute phone call between the two leaders on February 2, 2026, the United States has officially reduced its reciprocal tariff rate on India from 25% to 18%, effective immediately. This move effectively scraps the 25% "punitive duty" previously linked to India’s Russian oil purchases, signaling a major de-escalation in trade tensions. However, the deal comes with explosive claims from the White House. President Trump stated on Truth Social that PM Modi has agreed to HALT all future purchases of Russian oil, pivoting instead toward US and potentially Venezuelan energy. While PM Modi hailed the tariff cut as a victory for "Made in India," the Indian side has yet to explicitly confirm the Russian oil exit or the staggering $500 Billion purchase commitment claimed by Washington.
03 February,2026 06:08 PM IST
After finishing as the second runner-up in Bigg Boss 19, Pranit More got candid about his time on the show — the friendships, fights, regrets and lessons he’ll take forward. He called the journey “special and introspective,” emphasising how the experience helped him grow emotionally. Pranit admitted he initially didn’t expect to go far, but once he saw the audience support and made it to the final five, he began hoping for the trophy.
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