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27 Feb

Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and all other accused discharged in Delhi liquor policy case

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New Delhi, Rajeev Sharma :- Former Arvind Kejriwal and his former deputy Manish Sisodia were discharged in the Delhi excise policy case, after a Delhi court ruled that the prosecution failed to provide credible evidence to support its allegations. The court delivered a sharp rebuke to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), stating that claims of a larger conspiracy and criminal intent were not backed by material evidence. It observed that serious allegations require solid proof and cannot be sustained without supporting material. The judge noted that the documents and statements presented reflected administrative decision-making rather than criminal wrongdoing. The…

26 Feb

DGCA Mandates 48-Hour Free Cancellation Window and Reforms Name Correction Rules

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Lifestyle48-hour free flight cancellation, DGCA name correction policy, DGCA ticket refund rules 2026, India aviation passenger rights

NEW DELHI (Rajeev Sharma) — In a landmark decision to bolster passenger rights, India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has officially revised its ticket refund and amendment norms. The updated Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR), issued on February 24, 2026, introduce a "Look-in option" that allows travellers to cancel or modify their flight bookings without incurring any additional charges for the first 48 hours. This reform is a direct response to a massive surge in consumer grievances recorded in late 2025 following widespread industry disruptions. The new policy provides a significant 48-hour safety net for passengers immediately…

26 Feb

India and Israel Conclude First Round of FTA Talks; Launch Strategic Financial Dialogue

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NEW DELHI / TEL AVIV (Rajeev Sharma) — Marking a transformative chapter in bilateral relations, India and Israel successfully concluded the first round of negotiations for a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on Thursday, February 26, 2026. The four-day session in New Delhi follows the signing of the Terms of Reference (ToR) in November 2025, providing a structured roadmap to dismantle trade barriers and deepen economic integration between the two strategic partners. Coinciding with the conclusion of the talks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, currently on a high-profile state visit to Israel, issued a joint statement with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.…

26 Feb

India stands with Israel with full conviction: PM Modi address Israel’s Knesset, condemns terrorism

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New Delhi, Rajeev Sharma :- Prime Minister on Wednesday reaffirmed India's unwavering support for Israel, underscoring the depth of bilateral ties, a shared zero-tolerance stance on terrorism, and expanding cooperation in trade, defence and technology. During his official visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Knesset and said that the partnership between India and Israel is historic, important, and very strong, especially during uncertain global times. He also stressed the need for lasting peace and stability in West Asia. ???? PM Modi expressed sympathy for the victims of the October 7 attacks, when Hamas attacked Israeli civilians, killing more than…

26 Feb

PM Modi becomes world’s most followed political leader on Instagram, crosses 100 million followers

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New Delhi, Rajeev Sharma :- Narendra Modi has become the world’s most followed political leader on Instagram, surpassing the historic milestone of 100 million (10 crore) followers on the platform. The Prime Minister, who joined Instagram in 2014, has now established a commanding lead over other global leaders in terms of social media presence. According to available figures, Modi’s follower count is more than double that of US President Donald Trump, who currently has 43.2 million followers and ranks second globally among political leaders on Instagram. Other prominent world leaders trail significantly behind. Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto has 15 million…

26 Feb

NCERT withdraws textbook over ‘corruption in judiciary’ chapter backlash, issue apology

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New Delhi, Rajeev Sharma :- The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has issued an apology and withdrawn the distribution of its newly released class 8 Social Science textbook after inappropriate textual material and error of judgment were found in a chapter on the judiciary. In a press statement, NCERT said that the Social Science textbook, "Exploring Society: India and Beyond, Vol II" for Class 8, was released on February 24, 2026. However, upon receiving the textbook, it was observed that certain inappropriate textual material and error of judgement had inadvertently crept into Chapter No 4, entitled "The…

26 Feb

Amit Shah to address Moga rally on March 14 as Punjab outreach takes centre stage ahead of polls

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New Delhi, Rajeev Sharma :- Amit Shah to address Moga rally on March 14 as Punjab outreach takes center stage ahead of polls The BJP is all set for its Punjab outreach ahead of the Assembly elections scheduled for 2027 with a mega rally by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on March 14. Notably the location of the rally has been meticulously chosen from where Shah will officially sound the poll bugle. He will address the poll rally from Killi Chahlan village in Moga, the same spot where the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) kicked off its 2027 campaign on February…

25 Feb

Trump Claims Credit for Averting India-Pakistan Conflict in State of the Union, India Rejects Role

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed that he had helped end eight conflicts during his first 10 months in office, including tensions between India and Pakistan following last year’s Pahalgam terror attack.Speaking during his State of the Union Address, Trump asserted that his intervention prevented a potential nuclear confrontation between the two South Asian neighbours.“In my first 10 months, I ended eight wars... Cambodia and Thailand... Pakistan and India would have had a nuclear war. As many as 35 million people, said the Prime Minister of Pakistan, would have died if it were not for my…

25 Feb

ED Attaches Anil Ambani’s ₹3,716 Crore Mumbai Residence ‘Abode’ in RCOM Loan Fraud Probe

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Mumbai, February 25, 2026: The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday said it has provisionally attached the Mumbai residence of Reliance Group chairman Anil Ambani, ‘Abode’, valued at ₹3,716.83 crore under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).The action comes a day before the 66-year-old industrialist is scheduled to appear before the federal agency in Mumbai for a second round of questioning in connection with an alleged bank loan fraud case linked to Reliance Communications (RCOM).According to the agency, the 17-storey luxury residence, approximately 66 metres high, is located in Mumbai’s upscale Pali Hill area. The provisional attachment order has been issued…

25 Feb

US Slaps 126% Preliminary Duty on Indian Solar Imports, Shares of Domestic Firms Slide

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New Delhi/Washington, February 25, 2026: The United States has imposed a steep 126 per cent preliminary duty on solar module imports from India, alleging that the products benefit from unfair government subsidies that distort competition in the American market.The move follows a petition filed last year by a group of US solar manufacturers seeking protection from what they described as “unfairly traded imports.” The US Commerce Department, in a factsheet, said similar duties have also been imposed on Indonesia at 104.38 per cent and Laos at 80.67 per cent.The Trump administration argued that subsidies extended by foreign governments allowed companies…