- Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tel Aviv for a two-day state visit to Israel, where he was personally received by Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Over 200 passengers on IndiGo flight 6E1025 from Chennai to Singapore were stranded inside the aircraft for nearly five hours, sparking chaos and passenger protests.
- Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal hit back at Rahul Gandhi’s “compromised PM” remark over the India–US trade deal, accusing the Congress leader and his party of acting as “puppets of foreign powers.”
- Iran rejected US President Donald Trump’s allegations about rebuilding missile and nuclear capabilities, warning of a strong response to any attack ahead of fresh Geneva nuclear talks.
- Rinku Singh has rejoined India’s squad ahead of their must-win Super 8 clash against Zimbabwe in the Men’s T20 World Cup after briefly leaving due to his father’s medical emergency.
Here are the top 5 news of the day:
PM Modi Israel visit: PM lands in Tel Aviv; received by counterpart Netanyahu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Tel Aviv for a two-day state visit to Israel at the invitation of Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu. Israeli prime minister, accompanied by his wife Sara Netanyahu, personally received PM Modi at Ben Gurion Airport. The two leaders exchanged a warm hug on arrival, reflecting their close personal rapport. The visit, scheduled from February 25 to 26, is aimed at further strengthening bilateral ties and advancing the “robust and multifaceted Strategic Partnership” between India and Israel. Follow live updates
IndiGo chaos: Over 200 passengers made to wait 5 hours inside flight at Chennai airport
Over 200 passengers on an IndiGo flight from Chennai to Singapore were left stranded onboard for nearly five hours, after technical and crew-related issues delayed departure. Flight 6E1025, scheduled to leave at 7.30 am, ultimately took off around 12 noon after passengers had boarded by 6.30 am. A viral video showed flyers shouting at airline staff, alleging poor communication, fluctuating air conditioning, and being prevented from deboarding despite discomfort, with some claiming CISF personnel were invoked. Read full story
Piyush Goyal labels Rahul, Gandhi clan & Congress ‘Puppet of foreign powers’
Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal spearheaded the Centre’s response to remarks by LoP in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, who alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was a “compromised PM” in the context of the interim India–US trade agreement. Goyal, who played a key role in negotiating the proposed deal with the United States, rejected Gandhi’s allegations and accused the Congress leader of acting as a “puppet of foreign powers, anti-India forces, and anti-India organisations.” Read full story
‘Attack will bring strong response’: Iran pushes back against Trump a day before Geneva talks
Iran has strongly rejected remarks by US President Donald Trump accusing Tehran of rebuilding its missile and nuclear capabilities, a day before the two sides are set to hold fresh nuclear talks in Geneva. Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei termed the allegations “big lies” and disinformation, while Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said the US must choose between diplomacy and confrontation, warning of a strong response to any attack during negotiations. Read full story
Men’s T20 World Cup: Rinku Singh to rejoin India squad ahead of must-win Super 8 clash vs Zimbabwe
Left-handed batter Rinku Singh has rejoined the Indian squad after briefly returning home due to a family medical emergency, batting coach Sitanshu Kotak confirmed ahead of India’s must-win Super 8 clash against Zimbabwe in Chennai. Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Kotak said Rinku had travelled back as his father was unwell. The left-hander missed India’s training session at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Tuesday while the rest of the squad trained at the nets. Read full story
