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Who is Neal Katyal? Indian-American lawyer at center of Trump's biggest legal setback

Times of India - Sat, 02/21/2026 - 05:46
Neal Katyal, son of Indian immigrants, led the legal team that successfully challenged President Trump's global tariffs. The Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling affirmed that only Congress, not the President, holds the power to tax Americans, marking a significant victory for constitutional limits on executive authority.
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Militant arrested in Manipur's Imphal West

Hindu - Sat, 02/21/2026 - 05:37
“Among the recovered items were a .303 rifle with a magazine, a .22 rifle, a 9 mm submachine gun, hand grenades, an MK-1 grenade, and 57 bullets of different calibres,” police said
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Effective from February 24: All you need to know about Trump's new 10% global tariffs

Times of India - Sat, 02/21/2026 - 05:31
President Trump signed a proclamation imposing a 10% temporary import surcharge on most goods, effective February 24 for 150 days. This action, taken under emergency powers, aims to address significant balance-of-payments deficits and encourage domestic manufacturing. Broad exemptions are included for economic necessity and national interest.
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The $170bn question: US SC junks Trump tariffs, but who will get the refunds?

Times of India - Sat, 02/21/2026 - 05:15
The Supreme Court invalidated Trump's tariffs, leaving billions in collected duties in limbo. While the administration previously promised refunds, the process remains unclear, with individual importers potentially needing to file lawsuits. This ruling, which affirmed Congress's power to tax, has left companies and countries awaiting further guidance.
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Microsoft responds to report that US ICE uses company's tech for mass spying of civilians

Times of India - Sat, 02/21/2026 - 05:11
Microsoft denies its technology is used by ICE for mass civilian surveillance, despite reports of the agency increasing its reliance on Azure cloud services. The tech giant stated its policies prohibit such use and urged clear legal guidelines for emerging tech in law enforcement. This comes amid scrutiny over government use of Microsoft's tools.
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Youth Congress workers trespass on Health Minister Veena George’s official residence, lay funeral wreath to protest “increasing medical negligence”

Hindu - Sat, 02/21/2026 - 05:11
The trespass on Ms George’s residence was the latest incident in the escalating Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) campaign against the Left Democratic Front (LDF) following the startling discovery of an artery forceps in the abdomen of a woman who underwent surgery at the Government Medical College Hospital, Alappuzha, in 2021. 
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Allahabad HC quashes case against two students booked for reading namaz at restricted site

Hindu - Sat, 02/21/2026 - 04:51
A court in Sant Kabir Nagar had taken cognisance of the alleged offences and issued a summoning order against the two students in May 2019
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Delhi on alert: Lashkar-e-Taiba ‘plotting’ IED attack near Red Fort, Chandni Chowk area

Times of India - Sat, 02/21/2026 - 04:48
Delhi faces a terror threat alert near the Red Fort. Intelligence suggests Lashkar-e-Taiba may target a temple in Chandni Chowk with an IED. This potential strike aims to avenge a recent mosque blast in Pakistan. Prominent religious sites across India are on the group's radar. Security has been heightened in the capital's sensitive areas.
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'Alpha male' AI world shuts out women, says computing professor Wendy Hall

Hindu - Sat, 02/21/2026 - 04:47
A 2024 UNESCO study found that large language models described women in domestic roles more often than men, who were more likely to be linked to words like "salary" and "career"
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Home-and-away or away-and-away? IPL franchise's bizarre training stops

Times of India - Sat, 02/21/2026 - 04:47
IPL franchises’ pre-season camps are scattered across India, even overseas and it underscores a worrying drift from the idea of “home.” By training and sometimes playing matches far from their base cities, teams dilute fan connection, culture, and home advantage. If cities remain interchangeable pit stops, the Indian Premier League risks becoming a travelling show with no real roots.
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T20 World Cup 2026: How worried should India be about their Super 8 opponents

Times of India - Sat, 02/21/2026 - 04:40
The T20 World Cup's Super 8 stage marks the true beginning of the tournament, with India facing a tough path in Group 1. Despite an unbeaten group stage, concerns linger over opener Abhishek Sharma's form and the team's fielding ahead of crucial matches against South Africa, Zimbabwe, and the West Indies.
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Twenty Point Programme chief cautions against populist schemes and freebies

Hindu - Sat, 02/21/2026 - 04:21
The Chairman, accompanied by BJP district president Samanchi Srinivas and General Secretary Kadiri Naresh, received petitions from the public on civic and administrative issues
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Businessman held for using fake number plate, 12 challans wrongly issued to another vehicle owner

Hindu - Sat, 02/21/2026 - 04:21
The accused, Arif Khan, a resident of Ahmed Nagar in Masab Tank, was apprehended by Langar Houz police following inputs from the Hyderabad Traffic Police
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Where will the Olympics be held in 2028, 2030 and 2032? Host cities explained

Times of India - Sat, 02/21/2026 - 04:14
​The 2026 Winter Olympics are taking place in northern Italy right now. Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo are hosting athletes from around the world. As the Games get closer to the closing ceremony, people are already looking ahead. The next Olympic host cities have been decided, and preparations are moving forward.
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AI summit statement delayed to ‘maximise’ signatories, says India

Hindu - Sat, 02/21/2026 - 03:48
"There is huge consensus on the declaration. We are just trying to maximise the number," India's IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told reporters
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'I love my man': Mahieka Sharma's romantic reply to Hardik Pandya goes viral

Times of India - Sat, 02/21/2026 - 03:40
Cricketer Hardik Pandya celebrated Mahieka Sharma's 25th birthday with a heartfelt Instagram post featuring a romantic video. Sharma reciprocated the affection, calling Pandya her "best gift." The couple, who confirmed their relationship in October 2025, has been seen together publicly since. Pandya was previously married to Natasa Stankovic.
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