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Monday, February 16, 2026
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Topic: NSC

Indian origin Trump staffer Ricky Gill awarded for role in ‘India-Pakistan ceasefire’

New Delhi has rejected the US claim of mediating the agreement to pause hostilities during the early phase of Operation Sindoor. Trump's assertions emerged as an irritant in ties.

House panel recommends full statutory powers for statistics body NSC to ensure data credibility

Committee noted overlaps & discrepancies in data released by Indian Statistical Institute, NSC, MoSPI, other ministries, which have resulted in different analyses, outcomes & policy conclusions.

Inaction on communalism a political choice. NSC can make it difficult for Modi govt to ignore

The ultimate responsibility for political inaction on the issue of communalism rests with the PM. If Modi does not act, nothing much can be done.

On Camera

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Top US military commander applauds ‘India’s tactical execution’ during Op Sindoor; adds ‘there’s lessons too’

On bilateral ties, Admiral Paparo said India-US ties have an exponential effect on deterrence, because it demonstrates a unity of purpose among us to maintain the peace.

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.