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Saturday, February 21, 2026
TopicIndia-Pakistan tensions

Topic: India-Pakistan tensions

Terror and talks, no. Terror and cricket, yes?

Have the totally avoidable overs in the Asia Cup sent mixed signals about our resolve to fight terrorism coming from Pakistan’s soil? Govt needs to explain reasons for this sudden ‘olive branch’.

Turkish ground handling firm moves Delhi HC to challenge security clearance revocation. What plea says

Çelebi's clearance was revoked over 'national security' concerns, following India-Pakistan flare-up & Türkiye's support to Pakistan. Company says the order was 'arbitrary, unreasoned'.

Global media on China’s balancing act & why India ‘won’t benefit’ from further combat with Pakistan

International media also looks at how India’s dreams of becoming Apple’s global manufacturing hub may be impacted by US-China deal.

Scindia backs boycott of Türkiye & Azerbaijan by tourists & traders, calls it an ’emotional decision’

After tourists cancelled trips to the 2 countries, traders’ body CAIT announced trade boycott. Union Minister Jyotiratidtya Scindia says 'national sentiments have been hurt'.

Drones, sleepless nights & silence in a fearless city bathed in moonlight—my journey through Jaisalmer

From jumping onto a moving train to spending sleepless nights, my journey through Jaisalmer revealed the quiet courage that holds India’s border together.

US pushes for direct India-Pakistan talks, ‘dealmaker’ Trump ready to aid ‘pursuit of peace’

The US president Tuesday took credit again for brokering the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, which was achieved Saturday.

BSF jawan held by Pakistan returned to India, days after ‘bilateral understanding’ at border

Purnam Kumar Shaw had been in Pakistan Rangers’ custody since 23 April. He was handed over to the BSF at Attari border around 10.30 am Wednesday.

RSS affiliate calls for economic sanctions against Türkiye for military support to Pakistan

Swadeshi Jagaran Manch urges Modi govt to re-evaluate bilateral ties, restrict non-essential imports, and suspend flights, while calling for boycott of outbound tourism to the country.

Jaisalmer, Barmer now under high alert after Pakistan drone attacks. Explosions reported

Explosions were reported in the Uttarlai area of Barmer around 5 am, after which debris was found scattered in nearby fields.

On Camera

Youth Congress, your foolish protest helped the Modi govt climb out of the AI summit hole

In tactical terms, the shirtless protest was worse than a self-goal. Suddenly, the fiascos of the AI Summit were forgotten, and the Youth Congress’s disruption became the issue.

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.

MoD, IAF agree on some exemptions to HAL for Tejas Mk1A, but no compromise on ‘must-have’ capabilities

IAF is fine with accepting the aircraft with 'must-haves', even if some other steps remain pending, which may take at least another year, it is learnt.

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.