NEWS & VIEWS|||SARASIJ|||19/02/2026.
NEWS &
VIEWS|||SARASIJ|||19/02/2026.
THURSDAY | VOL—V/2025/FEBRUARY
OPINIONATED, FOR FREE CIRCULATION.
सत्यं
ब्रूयात् प्रियं ब्रूयात् ,
न ब्रूयात् सत्यम् अप्रियम् ।
प्रियं च
नानृतम् ब्रूयात् , एष धर्मः
सनातन: ॥
TRANSLATION: “Speak the truth, and
speak that which is pleasant. Do not speak an unpleasant truth, and do not
speak a pleasant untruth. This is advised by the Sanatana Dharma.”
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Poland has barred
Chinese-made vehicles from entering its military installations, citing
national security concerns linked to modern automotive technology. |
INDIA: (GOI, SWARAJYA, VISHWAMITRA, HINDU POST, INDIA TODAY).
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said
that the Legislative Assembly Election dates of Assam will be announced,
considering the State’s biggest festival, Bihu, which falls in mid-April.
Addressing the media persons in Guwahati after reviewing the State’s
preparedness for the upcoming Assembly Elections, the Chief Election
Commissioner said that at an appropriate time, the Commission will announce the
election date for 2026 Assembly Constituencies of Assam.
Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma inaugurated the
Lengtekai bridge over the Tlawng River, linking the capital Aizawl city with
the lone Lengpui airport as well as the Mamit district bordering Tripura, a
major infrastructure asset built under funding from the Ministry of Road
Transport & Highways at a cost of Rs. 43.83 crore.
Global leaders have gathered in the Capital for
the India AI Impact Summit 2026. Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the
world leaders at Bharat Mandapam.
February 19 marks a pivotal moment in global
technology governance as world leaders gather at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi,
for the formal adoption of the ‘Delhi Declaration’ at the India AI Impact
Summit 2026. The pact is being described as the “Magna Carta of AI” for shifting the global debate
from narrow risk mitigation to inclusive development, equity and innovation-led
growth.
India and France have unveiled a significant
Joint Declaration of Intent to foster cooperation in critical minerals, marking
a pivotal step in their strategic partnership. The announcement came from
Indian Ambassador to France, Sanjeev Kumar Singla.
French President Emmanuel Macron has extended a
formal invitation to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the 52nd G7
Summit, hosted by France in 2026 at Evian.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended a
cordial invitation to Bangladesh's newly sworn-in Prime Minister, Tarique
Rahman, to visit India alongside his wife, Dr Zubaida Rahman, and daughter
Zaima.
WORLD: (REUTER, AP, AFP, BLOOMBERG, CNN, WP)
The U.S. military killed eleven people in
strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats in the Eastern Pacific Ocean and
Caribbean Sea, it announced yesterday. That made Monday the deadliest day of
such strikes this year, and brought the total number of people killed in U.S.
boat strikes since September to at least 144. THESE ARE COLD BLODDED
MURDER IN THE SEA.
Late last month, relatives of two Trinidadian
men apparently killed in a boat strike filed a wrongful death lawsuit against
the United States government in U.S. federal court.
U.S.-Iran
negotiations in Geneva yesterday ended with a commitment to meet again, but
Iran failed to acknowledge certain U.S. red lines, Vice President JD Vance told
Fox News. Late on Monday night, Trump reiterated his threat that there would be
“consequences” if a deal is not reached.
United States, Russia, and Ukraine concluded a
second day of trilateral peace talks in Geneva today without announcing a
breakthrough.
The Russian military has not been able to access
Starlink internet terminals for two weeks, the country’s Deputy Defense
Minister Aleksei Krivoruchko told state media yesterday. Elon Musk, owner of
Starlink parent company SpaceX, has said the company had moved to curb Russia’s
unauthorized use of its service.
Japan’s
Sanae Takaichi was formally reappointed prime minister after her decisive
victory in snap lower house elections held on February 8.
Japanese
firms will invest $33 billion in a natural gas power plant in Ohio, $2.1
billion in an oil export facility in Texas, and $600 million in a diamond grit
factory in Georgia, the U.S. Commerce Department said yesterday.
Germany’s
population is expected to shrink by almost 5 % over the next twenty-five years,
introducing “significant effects on all areas of the economy and society,”
economic think tank Ifo said in a forecast yesterday. It also will have strains
on the pension and health-care systems.
Peru’s
legislature removed President José Jerí yesterday only four months after he
took office, following the impeachment and removal from office of former
President Dina Boularte. A new leader is set to be appointed by Congress today,
with presidential elections held in April and a transfer of power to a newly
elected president slated for June.
The
White House issued a clarification yesterday that there is no change to its
policy on Taiwan. Under a 1982 U.S. policy known as the Six Assurances to
Taiwan, the United States pledged not to consult with Beijing on arms sales to
Taipei.
Rebels
launched a devastating suicide attack on a Pakistani army checkpoint in Bajaur
district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, on 16 February 2026, killing 11 security
personnel and one child, according to the Pakistani military. The assault
occurred near the volatile Afghan border, where rebels rammed an
explosives-laden vehicle into the checkpoint after security forces blocked
their entry.
SCIENCE &
TECHNOLOGY:
Uttarakhand
has surpassed 1 gigawatt (GW) of installed solar power capacity, marking a
significant step in its clean energy transition. The state’s total installed
solar capacity now stands at over 1,027.87 megawatts, reinforcing its
commitment to sustainable development and energy self-reliance.
China's
People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has marked a significant milestone with
the emergence of its first Type-09V nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) at
the Bohai Shipbuilding yard in Huludao.
Mumbai
will host the Earthshot Prize 2026 – the world’s most prestigious and impactful
environmental award in November this year.
The
State Forest Department has set up anti-flammable protection measures in the
Nilgiris forest area. The forest district, which has a sprawling area of 638
square kilometres, is a natural abode for tigers, elephants, bears, and wild
bison. The forest area has been prone to mist and frost, drying the leaves,
which will become vulnerable during summer, giving way to forest fires.
CRIME & PUNISHMENT:
The
Bombay High Court has imposed costs of Rs. 5 lakhs on a litigant who sought
protection against demolition of an unauthorized structure situated on a public
street, holding that a party seeking to perpetuate illegality on public land is
not entitled to equitable relief. The Court observed that prolonged retention
of such structures through litigation encourages similar encroachments and
undermines municipal governance.
RELIGIOUS FESTIVAL:
The
holy month of Ramzan will begin today as the moon was sighted this evening in
many parts of the country. Tomorrow will be the first day of fasting of the
holy month. Ramzan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and Eid-ul-Fitr
is celebrated at the culmination of the fasting month. Muslims shall not resort to killing of Animals for ‘FEAST’.
ENVIRONMENTAL: -
The
1,750 MW Demwe Lower hydel project in Arunachal Pradesh has received an 11-year
extension of environmental clearance till 2037. The move, citing litigation
delays, has sparked debate over NGT directives, wildlife clearance issues, and
biodiversity concerns in the Lohit basin.
GAMES & SPORTS: -
1.0 14 International Cricket Captains including Mr. Gavaskar, and Mr. Kapildev of
India wrote a letter to Pakistan Authority for proper medical care of Jailed
Ex. Captain, and Ex. P.M. of Pakistan Mr. Imran Khan.
2.02026
Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic:
NORWAY—19
Gold; ITALY---9 GOLD.
3.0 India vs Netherlands, 36th Match,
Group A:
India won by 17 runs. Player Of The
Match :Shivam Dube.
4.0 Smriti
Mandhana wins BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year 2025 for her role in India’s
Women’s World Cup triumph. Divya Deshmukh bags Emerging Player award.
5.0 Russia’s
and Belarus’s Paralympic re-entry: A combined ten athletes from both countries
will be allowed to compete under their national flags at this year’s
Paralympics in March, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) said
yesterday.
DAS KAPITAL:
Gujarat
Finance Minister Kanubhai Desai presented a 4.08 lakh crore rupees Budget for
the fiscal year 2026, with
an estimated surplus of 974 crore rupees. Designed under the vision of ‘Viksit
Gujarat @ 2047′. This is Music to Ear!
Indian
Share Market: -
*BSE
SENSEX* 83,450.96 +173.81 (0.21%)🌲
*NIFTY* 25,725.40 +42.65 (0.17%)🌲
BULLIONS:
*GOLD*
: ₹ 15,500/ 01gm (24 krt)
*SILVER*
: ₹ 265,000/KG
Currency
Exchange Rates:
*Euro*
: ₹107/-*USD* ₹ 91/- * China ¥* : ₹ 13/-
WHAT IS NEXT:
Today,
King Frederik of Denmark begins a three-day state visit to Greenland.
Tomorrow,
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks at an artificial intelligence summit
in New Delhi.
Tomorrow,
the Gaza Board of Peace meets in Washington, DC.
THE END.
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