US Supreme Court quashes Trump’s tariff orders: Does it mean zero tariff on India? Explained
The US Supreme Court on Friday struck down President Donald Trump’s far-reaching global tariffs, handing him a significant loss on an issue crucial to his economic agenda. The 6-3 decision of the US Supreme Court centres on tariffs imposed under an emergency powers law, including the sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs he imposed on nearly every other country. It’s the first major piece of Trump’s broad agenda to come squarely before the nation’s highest court, which he helped shape with the appointments of three conservative jurists in his first term.
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Donald Trump mulls limited strike on Iran amid nuclear talks deadline
President Donald Trump revealed on Friday (February 20) that he’s weighing a targeted military strike on Iran, intensifying pressure on Tehran to finalise a nuclear deal as US naval forces mass in the Middle East.
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Hrithik Roshan trolled for praising O’Romeo, X users remind him of Dhurandhar review
The release of Vishal Bhardwaj’s action-thriller O’Romeo came with a fair share amount of disappointment. While fans and the makers were hoping for something good with the film, the film turned out to be underwhelming for several. The film also failed to impresses critics. However, at the same time, the cast’s performance and Vishal Bharadwaj’s compositions in the film is winning hearts.
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Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s sweeping tariffs: What options does US President have now?
In a major setback to US President Donald Trump’s signature trade policy, the US Supreme Court on Friday struck down most of his sweeping tariff measures. The US apex court stated that the President did not possess the authority under the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose extensive import duties on goods from nearly all US trading partners. The ruling is expected to have wide-ranging consequences for global trade, businesses, consumers, inflation trends and household finances across the country.
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‘India will be under a lot of pressure’: South Africa head coach starts mind games ahead T20 WC Super 8 clash
South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad feels India will be under a lot of pressure in their opening Super 8 clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday (February 22). He feels that the men in blue are not only expected to win vs South Africa but also make it to the semis and finals of the ongoing T20 World Cup and that pressure can play into Proteas’ hands.
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BJP slams Rahul Gandhi’s ‘topless, brainless’ Youth Congress as Gen-Z fury erupts over AI Impact Summit 2026
India’s youth, particularly Gen-Z, are seething with anger over actions taken by Congress party workers on Friday (February 20) at Rahul Gandhi’s behest, viewing it as a blatant attempt to undermine the nation’s global image during a prestigious international event. The controversy unfolded at the AI Impact Summit in Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam, where Youth Congress activists staged a provocative shirtless protest, leading to swift police action and a fierce backlash from across the political spectrum.
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AI can accelerate global growth by 0.8%, India’s Viksit Bharat goal achievable: IMF MD
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on Wednesday said artificial intelligence can lift global growth by 0.8 per cent, and India’s goal of becoming a Viksit Bharat or a developed nation is achievable. Speaking at a panel discussion at the AI Impact Summit here, Georgieva said a research by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) suggests that AI has the potential to significantly accelerate global growth.
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SC intervenes in West Bengal SIR impasse, appoints judicial officers to oversee claims on voter list revisions
The Supreme Court of India (SC) stepped in to resolve a standoff between the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the Government of West Bengal over the deputation and rank of officers for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state. The Court on Friday (February 20) observed that it was ‘nearly impossible’ for it to determine the prescribed rank of officials to be deployed by either side, given the extraordinary nature of the circumstances surrounding the proceedings.
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Delhi Police on Youth Congress protest: ‘Legal action underway, those detained are being identified’
Delhi Police on Friday said they have initiated legal action against cadre of the Youth Congress who were protesting ‘shirtless’ at the Bharat Manadapam on Friday. Additional Commissioner of Police Devesh Mahla said the incident took place at around 12:30 pm and that the protestors had registered for the summit online.
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