Neal Katyal is the Indian-origin lawyer who argued against Donald Trump’s global tariffs in the US Supreme Court. A former Acting Solicitor General, he challenged Trump’s use of emergency powers under a 1977 law to impose sweeping import duties. After the court ruled that only Congress can impose taxes, Katyal said, “Presidents are powerful, but our Constitution is more powerful still.” He added, “Only Congress can impose taxes on the American people.” Born in Chicago to Indian immigrant parents, Katyal has argued more than 50 cases before the Supreme Court and has handled several major constitutional matters. (PC: NDTV)

India head coach Gautam Gambhir was seen laughing as Abhishek Sharma delivered a pep talk during training before the T20 World Cup Super 8 match against South Africa in Ahmedabad. Abhishek, yet to score in the tournament, said he only wanted to lift the team’s mood. “Just going to motivate the guys. Just going to keep the momentum. I hope it helps,” he said.   He asked teammates to enjoy each other’s performances and keep the energy high. He ended the huddle with “Jo Bole So Nihaal, Sat Sri Akal.” Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav broke into laughter as the squad responded. (PC: Screengrabs from BCCI.tv)

In its first response, India said it is reviewing the US Supreme Court ruling that struck down former President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs. The Commerce Ministry said it has noted both the court’s judgment and Trump’s later remarks. “We have noted the US Supreme Court judgement on tariffs. We are studying all these developments for their implications,” the ministry said. The US court ruled 6–3 that emergency powers cannot be used to impose broad global tariffs. Soon after, Trump announced a new 10% global tariff. He said the trade framework with India would remain unchanged. Officials from both countries will meet in the US from February 23. (PC: X)

The US, Russia and China were among more than 80 nations that signed the New Delhi Declaration at the AI Impact Summit 2026. In total, 88 countries and international groups endorsed the pact.   The declaration stresses national sovereignty, wider access to AI and stronger global cooperation. It says the benefits of Artificial Intelligence must be shared equally. “The benefits of AI must be equitably shared across humanity,” the statement said.   The summit was held in New Delhi from February 18 to 20. It drew over five lakh visitors. Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw called it a “grand success” and said India secured over USD 250 billion in investment commitments. (PC: X)

The UK government is considering a new law to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of succession over his past links to Jeffrey Epstein. Defence Minister Luke Pollard said it was the “right thing to do,” but added that any step should follow the police investigation. Andrew was recently arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office and later released under investigation. He denies all wrongdoing. He had earlier stepped back from public duties after criticism over his ties to Epstein. Any change to the line of succession would need approval from Parliament and support from Commonwealth countries. (PC: BBC)

Two improvised explosive devices were found in Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir as agencies warned of a possible Lashkar-e-Taiba plot targeting Delhi. Officials have not linked the recoveries to the alert, but security remains tight.   In Punjab, an IED was found in a bag near a police post in Amritsar. “A suspicious bag was spotted… the bomb disposal squad confirmed it as an IED and diffused it,” SSP Sohail Qasim Mir said. Another IED was detected in Ganderbal’s Safapora area in Kashmir and defused by the army’s bomb squad and J&K Police. Security has been stepped up across Delhi. (PC: India Today)

Punch-kun, the young Japanese macaque who recently won hearts after being accepted by his troop at Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan, has now made another adorable breakthrough. After overcoming early rejection and slowly bonding with adult members of the group, Punch has formed a playful connection with another juvenile macaque. Zoo officials shared that the pair were seen grooming, chasing, and sitting closely together — positive signs of social bonding in macaque communities. The new friendship marks another step in Punch’s emotional development and integration, delighting animal lovers worldwide who continue to follow his heartwarming journey.

In Bannu District of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a suicide attack during an intelligence-based military operation left two Pakistani soldiers dead and five militants killed, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Saturday. The casualties included Lt Col Shahzada Gul Faraz and Sepoy Karamat Shah, who were killed after their security convoy was targeted by militants called Fitna al-Khwarij, a term used by authorities for alleged Indian-backed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan fighters. Troops intercepted a vehicle-borne suicide bomber, averting a larger civilian tragedy, but militants rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into the lead convoy, triggering intense combat. The clash highlights ongoing security challenges in northwest Pakistan’s militant-affected regions. (PC: Dawn)

Following a US Supreme Court ruling that struck down most of former President Donald Trump’s broad global tariffs as unlawful, the United States has announced a revised trade move affecting India. The court decided Trump exceeded his authority under emergency powers, invalidating tariffs that had been hitting Indian exports. In response, the Trump administration imposed a temporary 10 per cent import tariff on goods from all countries, including India, effective from February 24 under a different legal authority. This replaces previous higher levies that had been reduced as part of India-US trade discussions, potentially altering export costs and ongoing negotiations. (PC: PTI)

At Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan, a seven-month-old Japanese macaque named Punch-kun has captured global attention after being embraced by his monkey troop following an emotionally difficult start. Born in July 2025, Punch was abandoned by his mother and initially rejected by other macaques, leading staff to care for him using a stuffed orangutan toy for comfort. Zookeepers slowly reintroduced him to the group, and recent viral footage shows an adult monkey hugging and grooming Punch — a key sign of acceptance and social bonding among primates. The touching moment has delighted viewers worldwide.