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Friday, February 20, 2026
TopicUS lawmakers

Topic: US lawmakers

Trump pauses law prosecuting US firms accused of bribing foreign officials

The order is aimed at restoring American economic competitiveness by ordering 'revised, reasonable' enforcement guidelines for the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) of 1977.

US Democratic Caucus backs two-state solution for Israel and Palestine

On Wednesday, 49 of the 51 members voted in favour of an amendment supporting a negotiated solution in the Israel-Palestine conflict.

US lawmaker reintroduces resolution to posthumously award Congressional Gold Medal to Gandhi

The medal is the highest civilian award in US. Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney said Gandhi's historic Satyagraha movement of nonviolent resistance inspired a nation and the world.

Prevent Indian talent moving to Canada due to outdated H-1B visa policy, US lawmakers told

Policy experts told US lawmakers the trend was in response to the comparative ease Canada provides to international students and foreign nationals in getting permanent residence.

Amazon apologises, finally admits some drivers have to urinate in bottles

US lawmaker Mark Pocan had accused Amazon of paying their workers just $15 per hour and forcing them to urinate in water bottles.

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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.