By: The Trek News Desk Countries across East and Southeast Asia marked the beginning of the Year of the Fire Horse with vibrant celebrations, family gatherings, and long-held traditions. On the first day of the Lunar New Year, millions came together to usher in the festival with joy and cultural rituals. Across the region, customary…
By: The Trek News Desk In a significant maritime enforcement operation, the Indian Coast Guard has seized three oil tankers linked to Iran that are under U.S. sanctions. The vessels were intercepted nearly 100 nautical miles west of Mumbai after authorities detected suspicious activity within India’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). According to sources familiar with…
By: The Trek News Desk The Supreme Court of India on Monday (February 16, 2026) refused to entertain petitions seeking a criminal investigation and registration of an FIR against Assam Chief Minister over alleged hate speech. The apex court observed that it found no compelling reason to intervene directly and advised the petitioners to approach…
By: The Trek News Desk The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Monday (February 16, 2026) approved the proposed mega infrastructure project on Great Nicobar Island, dismissing petitions that had challenged the environmental clearances granted to it. The tribunal observed that, given the “strategic importance” of the project, there were no sufficient grounds for judicial interference….
By: The Trek News Desk Narendra Modi on Monday (February 16, 2026) asserted that India is at the forefront of the global artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, emphasising that the country’s rapid strides in the sector reflect both ambition and responsibility. The Prime Minister made these remarks while inaugurating the India AI Impact Expo 2026 at…
By: The Trek News Desk India delivered a commanding performance against arch-rivals Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2026, sealing a comprehensive 61-run victory in a high-intensity encounter at Colombo. Led by Suryakumar Yadav, Team India dominated the contest at the iconic R. Premadasa Stadium. Defending a competitive total of 176, the Indian bowlers made…
By: The Trek News Desk Tensions have escalated once again as the Russia-Ukraine war approaches its fourth anniversary. On Sunday, a Ukrainian drone attack triggered a fire at a key Russian port along the Black Sea coast, just days before fresh peace negotiations mediated by the United States are set to begin. Authorities in Russia’s…
By: The Trek News Desk The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) signed between India and the United Kingdom last year is expected to be implemented from April 2026, subject to formal approval by the British Parliament. According to official sources, the agreement will take effect once the ratification process in the U.K. is completed. India and…
By: The Trek News Desk The second phase of Parliament’s Budget Session will commence on March 9, and the Lok Sabha is set to take up the no-confidence motion against the Speaker on the very first day. Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju confirmed that the motion moved by the Opposition against Lok Sabha Speaker…
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…
