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Daily Briefing: NCERT textbook row continues, PM steps in | Live News

Daily Briefing: NCERT textbook row continues, PM steps in | Live News

India meandered to victory against Zimbabwe at the T20 World Cup 2026 match on Thursday by 72 runs, even though the bowling performance was not as frightening as the batting. However, if India’s batting performance was near-perfect, the team’s bowling was ridden with imperfections. Now, any error in line and length could mean severe punishment for India in its much-awaited match against the power-hitters of West Indies on Sunday. T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav admitted to reporters, “We could have been more clinical with the ball but a win is a win. We need to tighten screws ahead of the West Indies game. From the bowling point of view, we could have been smarter. When we are in such situations, we need to be courageous.” With that, let’s move on to the top stories from today’s edition: SC imposes ban on NCERT book India and Israel elevate ties Express Investigation into Ramdev aide’s firm 🚨 Big Story 📖 In a major setback to the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) for introducing a section …

PM Modi delivers ironclad message from Knesset, declares India-Israel unity against extremism

PM Modi delivers ironclad message from Knesset, declares India-Israel unity against extremism

Published on Feb 26, 2026 01:15 am IST In a historic visit to the Knesset, Narendra Modi was conferred with Israel’s “Speaker of the Knesset Medal,” the parliament’s highest honour, for transforming India–Israel ties into a strategic partnership. Modi reminded lawmakers he was “born the day India recognised Israel,” turning personal history into soft power. He invoked the memory of 26/11 Mumbai, spoke of peace, power and partnership, and invited young Israelis to discover India—from Ayurveda and yoga to innovation and AI.   News / Videos / PM Modi delivers ironclad message from Knesset, declares India-Israel unity against extremism Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

How PM Modi’s Israel visit will add muscle to India’s military might| India News

How PM Modi’s Israel visit will add muscle to India’s military might| India News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to Israel comes at a moment when the Middle East is a tinderbox – from the grinding Gaza war to spiralling US–Iran tensions and unprecedented missile exchanges that have redrawn the region’s security map. Yet, as Hindustan Times Executive Editor Shishir Gupta underlines in a wide–ranging conversation with Senior Anchor Aayesha Varma, New Delhi is choosing to walk into the eye of the storm, not away from it. PM Narendra Modi landed in Israel to a red-carpet welcome with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu. (X/Narendra Modi) Modi in a region on edge The United States has mounted a massive military build–up across the Middle East, with advanced aircraft and carrier groups moving into launch positions, while Israel remains on high alert amid fears that any American strike on Iran would trigger retaliation on Israeli territory. This build-up includes America’s largest and most advanced aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford. Follow latest updates on PM Modi’s visit to Israel In parallel, Washington and Tehran are engaged in fraught diplomacy …

India took a policy stand not to supply arms, shells to Israel: Defence sources

An Israeli soldier carries a heavy shell past battle tanks deployed at a position along the border with the Gaza Strip and southern Israel on December 31, 2023. | Photo Credit: AFP In the initial days of the Gaza offensive, Israel required artillery shells but India took a “policy decision” not to supply them, according to defence sources, who also stated that India is “firmly neutral” between Russia and Ukraine and has taken a stand to “not supply kinetic equipment” to either of them. “In the initial days of their Gaza offensive, they needed artillery shells, 155mm and 105mm; but we took a policy decision not to supply them. Israel itself is unable to honour its commitments. What they are supposed to supply, they are using it for themselves,” a defence source with knowledge of the matter said on condition of anonymity, while stressing that “there is very little that really goes from India.” This also highlights India’s vulnerabilities due to its extreme dependency on defence imports. Deliveries of systems, spares, supplies and ammunition have …

NSA Ajit Doval’s Visit to Israel Aimed at Pushing for Peace, Stability in West Asia

Last Updated: March 15, 2024, 21:22 IST National Security Adviser Ajit Doval. (PTI file photo) National Security Adviser Ajit Doval had met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during the visit India on Friday said National Security Adviser Ajit Doval’s visit to Israel was part of New Delhi’s overall approach to push for peace and stability in West Asia against the backdrop of the Israel-Hamas conflict. “As you are aware, the prime minister himself is invested and keen to promote peace and stability in the region. He has been in touch with several Arab leaders in this connection,” external affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said at his weekly media briefing. He was responding to a question on Doval’s visit to Israel this week. The NSA met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during the visit. “The NSA’s visit to Israel, which took place at the onset of the holy month of Ramadan, carries forward these efforts,” Jaiswal said. In Tel Aviv, Doval also held talks with his Israeli counterpart Tzachi Hanegbi and several other senior officials. “He …