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 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 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 In a major development in the high-profile luxury car crash case in Kanpur, police have arrested Shivam Mishra, son of prominent tobacco businessman K.K. Mishra. The arrest is linked to the Lamborghini accident on VIP Road that left several people injured. Police Commissioner Raghubir Lal confirmed that the 35-year-old accused…
By: The Trek News Desk The Indian government has introduced stricter regulations for handling AI-generated and deepfake content online, mandating social media and digital platforms to remove any content flagged by competent authorities or courts within three hours. On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) notified amendments to the…
By: The Trek News Desk Amid repeated disruptions and adjournments in the Lok Sabha, Opposition parties led by the Congress on Tuesday moved a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. Following the submission of the motion, the proceedings of the Lower House were adjourned till 2:00 PM. The notice was formally submitted by…
By: The Trek News Desk The past few days have been extremely challenging for Deepak Kumar, the owner of Hulk Gym in Kotdwar, Uttarakhand. After standing up in support of an elderly Muslim shopkeeper, Deepak received appreciation from people across the country. Still, at the local level, the incident has taken a toll on his…
By: The Trek News Desk Prime Minister Narendra Modi has advised students to use technology as a tool for growth rather than allowing it to dominate their lives. Emphasising balanced usage, he said technology should serve as a means to enhance skills and unlock potential, not become a controlling force. Speaking during the second episode…
By: The Trek News Desk Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal have asserted that the interim trade arrangement between India and the United States does not contain any provision that could adversely impact Indian farmers. He emphasised that all sensitive agricultural commodities have been deliberately excluded from the agreement, ensuring full protection of farmers…
By: The Trek News Desk Clarity is beginning to emerge on the proposed India-United States trade arrangement. Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday, February 5, 2026, that the ongoing negotiations represent the first phase of a broader Bilateral Trade Agreement, and that a joint statement by both countries is likely to…
