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Friday, February 20, 2026
TopicKen-Betwa

Topic: Ken-Betwa

No Yogi at Ken-Betwa river link project launch, was never even on PMO’s guest list

Pre-Truth — snappy, witty and significant snippets from the world of politics and government.

In deadly dry Bundelkhand, Ken-Betwa link finally seems real. But critics have questions, fears

One of India's most parched regions is finally set to get access to water, but 10% of tiger reserve will be submerged, while locals have questions on compensation for their land.

Ken-Betwa river linking project is 1st in India to get cabinet nod, move comes ahead of UP polls

The project, which has stoked concerns about its likely environmental impact, is expected to address the woes of 4 water-starved districts in Uttar Pradesh and 6 in Madhya Pradesh.

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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.