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Thursday, February 19, 2026
TopicTaj Trapezium Zone

Topic: Taj Trapezium Zone

SC-appointed panel suggests felling 2,818 trees for road work in Taj zone, 1k fewer than UP proposed

In its report, panel has put conditions for state, including afforestation, before it can begin Agra-Etah stretch work. Court raps govt for ‘casual approach’ to environment.

UP plans eco-restoration of Mathura forests with plants ‘beloved to Lord Krishna’, seeks SC nod

According to SC application, UP forest department seeks to replace Prosopis Juliflora — an invasive alien species — with native plant species in 37 'ancient forest' areas around Mathura.

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India-Pakistan T20 World Cup match coverage shows it’s no longer cricket—politics & business

The ‘great rivalry’ angle was also blown out of proportion, given that India now holds a handsome record of wins against Pakistan in T20 World Cup matches—8-1.

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.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

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.