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Saturday, February 21, 2026
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Topic: allies

US, EU & allies call for immediate 21-day ceasefire along Israel-Lebanon border

A joint statement was signed after discussions at the UN Wednesday by several nations calling for diplomatic negotiation & resolution of the conflict, while also advocating for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Bihar drama isn’t win for secularism. 3 things you are missing in your jubilation

Bihar drama is merely the latest manoeuvre by shrewd Nitish Kumar who has changed sides so often he must wake up every morning and struggle to remember who his allies are.

Modi’s BJP and Rahul’s Congress have one thing in common — they are causing ‘ally aversion’

Congress is causing the allies immediate damage, BJP long-term erosion.

NDA is sacrificial horse as Modi-Shah complete their Ashwamedha & redefine Indian politics

You like Modi-Shah’s new plan, good for you. If you don’t, you will need more than viral tweets to challenge this Ashwamedha.

As Trump goes back on commitments, nations wonder if US is still a reliable ally

India will have to fashion its policies amid this multi-polar flux as US allies chalk up new strategies and partnerships.

TalkPoint: Has BJP’s big brother attitude damaged NDA beyond repair?

Experts weigh in on the turmoil within the National Democratic Alliance (with the TDP and Shiv Sena) as allies say that BJP ignores their suggestions.

Amit Shah’s new mantra — reduce dependence on allies like Shiv Sena

Amit Shah is working on strengthening the organisation in states where BJP has formed government with support from NDA partners

On Camera

Cautious optimism — India’s new relationship with Tarique Rahman’s Bangladesh

Both Bangladesh and India will have to work together to repair the damage done during the Yunus administration.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Embraer moves full throttle in pursuit of IAF contract, ties up with Hindalco after Adani

IAF is firming up plans to revamp airlift capabilities with medium transport aircraft that will be assembled in India & serve as its main workhorse. Embraer is leading contender as of now.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.