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NEWS & VIEWS|||SARASIJ|||23/02/2026.

 

NEWS & VIEWS|||SARASIJ|||23/02/2026.

MONDAY| VOL—V/2026/FEBRUARY

OPINIONATED, FOR FREE CIRCULATION.

*शरीरस्य गुणानाश्च दूरम्अन्त्य अन्तरम्।

*शरीरं क्षणं विध्वंसि कल्पान्त स्थायिनो गुणा:।|

---By Vishnugupta.

*भावार्थ* : शरीर और गुण इन दोनों में बहुत अन्तर है शरीर थोड़े ही दिनों का मेहमान होता है जबकि गुण प्रलय काल तक बने रहते हैं

There is a lot of difference between the human body and qualities. Because the Human body lives for a short period whereas the Qualities are remembered forever.



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

High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh Pranay Verma paid a courtesy call on Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman today and conveyed New Delhi’s intention to work closely with the country’s newly formed government.

Karnataka government is examining a proposal to restrict or ban mobile phone use among children below 16 years, citing concerns over digital addiction and exposure to harmful online content.

Soundala village in Maharashtra has declared itself a “caste-free” village. The unanimous resolution, passed by the Gram Sabha on 5 February 2026, commits the community to rejecting caste-based distinctions and promoting equality under the motto “Aamchi jaat… manav” — meaning “my caste is humanity”.

A Training and Sensitization Programme for Judges and Public Prosecutors on persons with disabilities was held at the Andhra Pradesh Judicial Academy (APJA) in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh.

The Election Commission has taken the initiative to train judicial officers for hearings related to the SIR process in West Bengal. WEST BENGAL AGAIN BECAME PIONEER IN THIS RESPECT!!!

In a major boost to soybean cultivation and farmer empowerment, Nagaland hosted its first-ever Soybean Festival at Agri Expo, Chümoukedima from February 20 to 21, bringing together over 200 farmers, scientists, and agricultural officials from across the state.

Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta has proposed the creation of a “National Legislative Index” to ensure transparent evaluation of the performance of state legislatures across the country.

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

Describing India as a 'global power' and its Prime Minister Narendra Modi a 'personal' friend, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday talked about his vision of a 'Hexagon' of alliances in and around the region that will include India.

North Korea's Kim re-elected to lead ruling party at congress.

Iran vows to defend itself but  ready for  diplomatic solution to U.S. standoff.

The United States has commenced the strategic movement of military personnel stationed at various installations across the West Asia for undisclosed missions. The redeployment comes amid escalating tensions over the possibility of a direct military confrontation with the Islamic Republic of Iran.

All four Moscow airports  are partially closed due to spate of Ukrainian drone attacks. The Russian civil aviation agency Rosaviatsia said in a press release that air traffic restrictions have been imposed at all four international airports — Domodedovo, Vnukovo, Zhukovsky and Sheremetyevo — due to safety concerns.

Armed man shot and killed inside Trump’s Florida resort Mar-a-Lago, says U.S. Secret Service.  According to the Secret Service, the man was “observed by the north gate of the Mar-a-Lago property carrying what appeared to be a shotgun and a fuel can”.

In Ukraine, a police officer was killed and 24 others were injured after multiple explosive devices detonated at midnight in Lviv. The National Police said, the first explosion occurred when a police patrol arrived at the scene of a suspected shop break-in, while subsequent explosions followed shortly after.

Trump’s oil blockade pushes Cuba to the brink .With just weeks of fuel left, Havana faces its gravest energy crisis since the 1990s as U.S. military action in Venezuela and fresh sanctions choke off vital oil supplies, leaving ordinary Cubans to bear the cost.

The UAE Cybersecurity Council has announced that the national cyber system has successfully thwarted organized  cyber-attacks of a terrorist nature that targeted the country's digital infrastructure and vital sectors in an attempt to destabilize the nation and disrupt essential services.

At least 17 Afghan civilians died, and a dozen others injured as Pakistan Air Force conducted airstrikes, targeting civilian residential areas along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border region. Afghanistan has summoned the Pakistani ambassador to Kabul following the overnight airstrikes by Pakistan in eastern Afghanistan. The Foreign Ministry condemned the strikes as a violation of Afghan airspace, stating they targeted civilian areas in Nangarhar and Paktika provinces. India has strongly condemned Pakistan’s airstrikes on Afghan territory.

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY:

Kasauli Centre

Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda 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.

Zimbabwe has begun rolling out lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable HIV prevention medicine. HIV has led to tens of thousands of deaths over the past two decades in the country. It is one of the first countries to offer a twice-yearly shot providing six months’ protection. The first phase targets about 46 thousand 5 hundred people at high risk. Another phase will follow the second injection after six months. Preventive Drugs will encourage ‘PROMISCUITY’.

ENTERTAINMENT:

The 2026 Bafta Film Awards ceremony took place at the Royal Festival Hall in London.

In a landmark achievement for Indian cinema, ‘Boong’, a Manipuri-language coming-of-age film, has won the Best Children’s & Family Film award at the 2026 British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards. The victory marks a significant global recognition for regional Indian storytelling on an international stage.

CRIME & PUNISHMENT:

The Mexican military killed Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," the powerful leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), during an operation in Tapalpa, Jalisco. Wounded during the raid, he died while being transported to Mexico City.

El Mencho's death marked the government's most significant victory in its anti-cartel campaign and a major development to present to the Trump administration.

Punjab Police has arrested six persons, including a serving army personnel, a dismissed cop and two women with narcotics, arms and ammunition, drug money and two high-end vehicles in Fardikot.

TERRORISM:

In Jammu and Kashmir, three terrorists have been killed in a joint security operation in Kishtwar district. operation, code-named “Trashi-I”, was launched on the basis of specific intelligence inputs about the presence of three Pakistani terrorists in the area.

MISHAPS: -

In Delhi, 14 people were injured in a fire that broke out at a residence in Majlis Park area of Adarsh Nagar at 9 this morning. According to the Delhi Fire Department, the fire was caused by an LPG cylinder explosion. Five fire tenders reached the spot and doused the fire.

Carl Grillmair, a distinguished American astrophysicist known for detecting water on a distant exoplanet, has died at the age of 67 after being Fatally Shot at his rural home in California. The incident has shocked the global scientific community. He was widely respected for his pioneering work in galactic astronomy and space research.

In Punjab, two on-duty policemen were found dead with bullet injuries near the International Border in a village in Gurdaspur district. The area, part of the Dorangla sector, is frequently targeted by Pakistan-based state and non-state actors for Drone crossings carrying drugs, arms, and ammunition. The surveillance by GOI seems not adequate!

ENVIRONMENTAL: -

The Palamau Tiger Reserve (PTR) in Jharkhand has launched the ‘Vanjeevi Didi’ initiative, a community-driven conservation programme aimed at empowering women to protect forests and wildlife.

GAMES & SPORTS: -

India's chances of reaching the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinals were dealt some blow after the Suryakumar Yadav-led side suffered a 76-run loss against South Africa in their first Super 8 match in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

DAS KAPITAL:

Indian Share Market: -

Will open today, after week end.

BULLIONS:

*GOLD* : ₹ 15,500/ 01gm (24 krt)

*SILVER* : ₹ 265,000/KG

Currency Exchange Rates:

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

 

 

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