By: The Trek News Desk In a major boost to infrastructure development in the Northeast, the Central Government has approved the construction of India’s first twin-tube underwater road-cum-rail tunnel in Assam. The ambitious project has been described as a “historic milestone” by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The approval was granted by the Cabinet…
By: The Trek News Desk A major accident occurred in Mumbai’s Mulund area on Saturday afternoon after a section of a pillar from an under-construction metro project suddenly collapsed, crushing an autorickshaw passing below. According to preliminary reports, three to four people are feared injured in the incident. Officials from the fire brigade stated that…
By: The Trek News Desk Renowned Indian author Arundhati Roy has announced her decision to step away from the Berlin International Film Festival, expressing strong disappointment over comments made by members of the festival’s jury regarding the ongoing war in Gaza. She described the statements as “unacceptable” and “deeply shocking.” In a written statement, Roy…
By: The Trek News Desk Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, U.S. President Donald Trump has openly suggested that a change in Iran’s ruling system could be “the best possible outcome.” His remarks are being viewed as one of his strongest endorsements yet for replacing Tehran’s long-standing clerical leadership. Speaking on the issue, Trump…
By: The Trek News Desk Indian equity markets witnessed a sharp downturn on Friday, with benchmark indices closing more than 1 per cent lower following heavy selling pressure across sectors. Metal, IT, and commodity stocks led the decline, while weak global cues further dampened investor sentiment. The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 1,048.16 points, or 1.25…
By: The Trek News Desk In a significant legal development, the UK High Court has ruled that the government’s decision to designate the pro-Palestinian campaign group Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation was unlawful. The verdict has been welcomed by the group as a major victory for civil liberties and freedom of expression in Britain….
By: The Trek News Desk In a major step forward for human spaceflight, SpaceX successfully launched its 12th long-duration crewed mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission carries four astronauts, two from the United States, one from France, and one from Russia, who will spend nearly eight months conducting scientific research in Earth’s…
By: The Trek News Desk The first phase of Parliament’s Budget Session concluded on Friday, February 13, 2026, following days of heated exchanges and repeated disruptions in both Houses. The Lok Sabha will reconvene on March 9 after a three-week recess, during which parliamentary standing committees will examine budgetary allocations made to various central ministries….
By: The Trek News Desk The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has declared victory in the 2026 parliamentary elections, describing the outcome as a clear mandate from the people. The polls mark the first general election held in the country since the violent unrest of 2024. A senior BNP leader told local media that the party…
By: The Trek News Desk North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reportedly selected his teenage daughter, Kim Ju Ae, as his successor, according to South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS). The intelligence agency briefed lawmakers on Thursday, stating that recent developments point toward her formal designation as heir. The NIS assessment is based on…
