February 17, 2026

PM Modi to Launch North India's First Semiconductor Plant & Namo Bharat Rapid Rail in UP

PM Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for North India's first semiconductor unit in Gautam Buddh Nagar on February 21. On February 22, he will inaugurate the 82-km Namo Bharat rapid rail corridor and the 23-km Meerut Metro in Uttar Pradesh, marking big infrastructure gains for the state.

February 17, 2026

Judge Orders Restoration of Slavery Exhibit Removed by Trump Administration in Philadelphia

A US judge has ruled that the Trump administration must restore a slavery exhibit in Philadelphia about George Washington's enslaved people. The ruling pauses any changes while legal battles continue.

February 17, 2026

Ukraine Groups Reveal Russia’s Reliance on Western Tech, Shape Sanctions Strategy

Civil society groups in Ukraine have uncovered how Russia depends on Western CNC machines and materials for military gear. Their findings helped the US and EU impose strict sanctions, hitting Russia's war efforts and forcing it to rely on lower-quality alternatives and risky smuggling routes.

February 17, 2026

US Fuel Blockade in Cuba Halts Garbage Trucks, Streets Overflow with Waste

Fuel shortages from the US blockade have stopped many garbage trucks in Cuba. Refuse piles up in Havana and other cities, raising health concerns. President Trump calls Cuba a 'failed nation' amid growing crisis.

February 17, 2026

Russia and Ukraine Hold Key Peace Talks in Geneva Amid Trump’s Push for Quick Deal

Russia and Ukraine meet in Geneva for peace talks focused on territory, as Trump urges Ukraine to agree fast. The meeting comes before the war's fourth anniversary.