February 25 saw major developments across politics, global diplomacy, sports, and business, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Israel visit, India’s position in the T20 World Cup, and a fresh US tariff decision dominating headlines.
Here are the top 10 news stories from the day:
NATIONAL NEWS
1. PM Modi begins Israel visit, strategic ties in focus
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Israel on an official visit, where he is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and address the Knesset. The visit reflects deepening strategic cooperation between the two countries, especially in defence and technology.
2. Supreme Court takes note of NCERT textbook content row
The Supreme Court took suo motu cognisance of concerns related to references about corruption in the judiciary in NCERT textbooks. The development has triggered debate over curriculum content and academic autonomy.
3. Political reactions emerge over IT raids and investigations
Political tensions continued in Uttar Pradesh after leaders reacted to Income Tax raids and ongoing investigations involving public representatives, highlighting growing friction ahead of key political developments.
4. DGCA grounds aircraft amid aviation safety concerns
India’s aviation regulator DGCA grounded several Learjet aircraft following safety concerns, underlining stricter enforcement amid rising focus on flight safety.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
5. US imposes steep tariff on Indian solar products
The United States imposed a tariff of about 126% on solar imports from India, escalating trade tensions and potentially impacting India’s renewable energy exports.
6. Global strategic implications of India–Israel partnership
India’s growing partnership with Israel is being closely watched globally, with analysts noting its potential impact on regional geopolitics, including Pakistan’s diplomatic positioning.
SPORTS NEWS
7. India’s T20 World Cup campaign faces setback
India’s defeat to South Africa has complicated its T20 World Cup semifinal chances, leaving the team under pressure in upcoming matches.
8. England enter T20 World Cup semifinals
England secured a place in the semifinals after defeating Pakistan in a closely fought Super 8 match, strengthening their bid for the title.
BUSINESS NEWS
9. US tariff move raises concerns for Indian solar sector
The tariff decision is expected to affect India’s solar exports and may disrupt business sentiment in the renewable energy sector.
