US business leaders and advocacy groups welcomed the Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision invalidating Donald Trump’s emergency tariff powers, calling it a relief for companies burdened by rising costs and supply-chain disruptions
21 February,2026 10:09 AM IST | New York | IANS
SC ruling on Trump's tariff
Trump had made tariffs the bedrock of his economic pitch to voters ahead of the midterm elections, even describing tariffs as his “favourite word in the dictionary.” He promised that factories would relocate from overseas and bring jobs with them, and he warned that losing the tariffs could plunge the US into a deep recession
21 February,2026 12:53 AM IST | Washington | AP
Lekha Washington addressed trolling over her relationship with Imran Khan, responding to ‘love jihad’ remarks with humour and clarity. She emphasised her multicultural background and said she prefers to counter hate and division with light-heartedness
20 February,2026 01:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Donald Trump hosted a Black History Month reception at the White House, where he highlighted several prominent Black Americans among his supporters. Trump praised boxer Mike Tyson and rapper Nicki Minaj, complimenting Minaj’s “beautiful” skin during his remarks. The event comes amid ongoing political controversy involving former president Obama
20 February,2026 09:22 AM IST | Washington | AgenciesADVERTISEMENT
