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NEWS & VIEWS|||SARASIJ|||22/02/2026.

 

NEWS & VIEWS|||SARASIJ|||22/02/2026.

SUNDAY| VOL—V/2026/FEBRUARY

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*न कर्मणामनारम्भान्नैष्कर्म्यं पुरुषोऽश्नुते |*

*न च संन्यसनादेव सिद्धिं समधिगच्छति*

*One cannot achieve freedom from karmic reactions by merely abstaining from work, nor can one attain perfection of knowledge by mere physical renunciation* -- Translated by BLOGER



INDIA: (GOI, SWARAJYA, VISHWAMITRA, HINDU POST, INDIA TODAY).

India attended US President Donald Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace meeting as an observer. Over 40 nations joined discussions on Gaza reconstruction and stabilization, while India maintained its independent stance on regional ceasefire claims.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's forthcoming two-day visit to Israel, scheduled from 25 February, signals a pivotal moment in the evolving strategic partnership between India and Tel Aviv.

The Bihar state cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, has approved the construction of a new international airport at Sonepur in Saran district. The proposed airport will feature a 4,200-metre runway, making it capable of handling wide-body aircraft, including the Airbus A380.

In Kerala, the final electoral roll has been published as part of the SIR. With the publication of the final voter list, the Special Intensive Revision process in the state has been completed.

Judiciary has to get involved in SIR process in West Bengal, to defend Election Commission against the systemic onslaught of state government.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has decided to deploy central armed police forces (CAPF) in West Bengal from March 1, 2026, likely ahead of the announcement of the schedule for the Assembly elections in the poll-bound State.

The Northern Railway has extended the operation of the special train between Budgam and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra till July 2 to facilitate passengers in the Jammu division.

WORLD: (REUTER, AP, AFP, BLOOMBERG, CNN, WP)

The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS), in a 6:3 ratio judgment, declared that President Donald Trump overreached his authority to unilaterally impose unbounded tariffs and change them at will using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) of 1977 during peacetime.

At the centre of a landmark verdict by the US Supreme Court striking down President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs, is Indian-origin lawyer Neal Katyal, who successfully argued the case before the nation’s highest judicial body.

Emmanuel Macron is Champion of European autonomy. France’s centrist President has been pushing for reducing Europe’s reliance on the U.S. and building military and strategic autonomy, but faces policy resistance abroad and political instability at home.

The U.S. even may pursue regime change in Tehran, two U.S. officials say. The military options are the latest signs that Washington is readying for serious conflict even as Iran prepares a counterproposal in its nuclear talks with the U.S.

Volodymyr Zelenskiy told Axios that Trump was exerting undue pressure on him in trying to end the war with Russia.

JPMorgan Chase acknowledged for the first time that it closed the bank accounts of U.S. President Donald Trump and several of his businesses in the political and legal aftermath of the January 6, 2021, attacks on the U.S. Capitol, the latest development in a legal saga over the controversial practice of “debanking.”

Arab and Islamic countries issued a joint condemnation on Sunday (February 22, 2026) on remarks by U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, who suggested Israel had a biblical right to a vast swath of the West Asia. I consider the statement is correct. 

Venezuela's legislature has approved an amnesty bill that could potentially free people detained during previous administrations. But a human rights group calls it limited and is demanding the release of all people it deems political prisoners.

Kuwait is considering the introduction of a regulated freelance visa as part of broader efforts to reform its labour market and tackle the long-standing trade in residency permits. The proposal was announced by First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Fahd Al Yousef during a meeting.

Pakistan says it struck militant hideouts along Afghan border after surge in deadly attacks.

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY:

 Union Health Minister  launched the indigenously manufactured Tetanus and Adult Diphtheria (Td) vaccine at CRI Kasauli. India will supply 55 lakh doses to the Universal Immunization Programme by April 2026, marking a milestone in self-reliance and 99% vaccine coverage.

India's Gaganyaan mission has achieved a crucial milestone with the successful completion of crew egress trials conducted jointly by the Indian Navy and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

Russia has offered to assist India in establishing licensed production of the advanced T-90MS main battle tank, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the landmark T-90 agreement signed on 15 February 2001.

JIHAD & INSURGENCY:

 In Jammu and Kashmir, the Army today recovered war-like stores during comprehensive searches in Sunderbani area along Line of Control (LOC) in Rajouri district. Giving update on Operation Jwala, Indian Army spokesperson said that infiltration bid foiled on 19th of this month at Nathua Tibba area in Sunderbani sector along the LOC.

INTERNATIONAL APPOINMENT:

Microsoft has appointed Asha Sharma as the new CEO of Microsoft Gaming and head of Xbox, marking a major leadership transition in 2026. The Indian origin executive replaces longtime Xbox chief Phil Spencer, who is retiring after leading the division since 2014.

GAMES & SPORTS: -

New Zealand vs Pakistan, 41st Match, Super 8 Group 2 (Y2 v Y3),

Match abandoned without a ball bowled. Pakistan is likely beneficiary.

India will play South Africa today.

Australia Women vs India Women, 3rd T20I, India Women tour of Australia, 2026 - India Women won by 17 runs.

PLAYER OF THE MATCH: SMRITI MANDHANA.

Norway has rewritten Winter Olympics history, by breaking its own record. At the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics 2026, Norway secured its 17th gold medal, breaking the previous record for most gold medals won by Norway at a single Winter Games.

DAS KAPITAL:

Indian Share Market:

WAS CLOSED ON SATURDAY.

BULLIONS:

*GOLD* : ₹ 15,500/ 01gm (24 krt)

*SILVER* : ₹ 265,000/KG

Currency Exchange Rates:

*Euro* : ₹107/-*USD*  ₹ 91/-  * China ¥* : ₹ 13/-

 

 

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