Majority of Americans view Iran as a threat, but lack trust in Trump on military action abroad, poll finds
Amid rising tensions between the United States and Iran, a large majority of Americans express concern about the threat posed by Iran’s nuclear program. Eighty percent of adults report at least a moderate level of concern that Iran’s nuclear ambitions represent a direct threat to the United States. Nearly half (48%) say they are very…
Full flight ticket refunds within 48 hours? What the new DGCA rules say
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has revised air ticketing rules to introduce more passenger-friendly measures, offering significant relief to travellers. The aviation regulator has updated refund norms, removed name-correction fees in certain cases, and simplified the refund process after receiving numerous passenger grievances and complaints about airlines’ handling of such issues. Under the…
Who is Tulip Siddiq? Bangladesh Court directs authorities to seek Interpol Red Notice for arrest of British MP
A court in Bangladesh’s capital on Thursday instructed authorities to approach Interpol for a red notice seeking the arrest of a British lawmaker accused of corruption linked to a private real estate project, as reported by the Associated Press. Tulip Siddiq, a former UK minister and the Member of Parliament for Hampstead and Highgate in…
Champions League last 16 draw 2026: Date, time, teams, seeding rules and key details
The UEFA Champions League last 16 draw is scheduled to take place on Friday (February 27). With Europe’s elite clubs now set for the knockout stages, this draw will decide thrilling matchups and potential routes all the way to the Budapest final. Here’s a complete guide to everything you need to know ahead of the…
Accord Transformer & Switchgear allotment to be finalized today: Step-by-step guide to check your allotment status
Accord Transformer & Switchgear IPO allotment in focus: The allotment for Accord Transformer & Switchgear is expected to be finalized today, February 26. Investors can check their allotment status through the registrar, Kfin Technologies, or on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). The ₹The Rs 25.59 crore IPO received a bumper response from investors, being subscribed…
Columbia University student Ellie Aghayeva arrested by ICE after agents entered campus housing on ‘missing person’ claim
A student at Columbia University was arrested early Thursday (February 26) by federal immigration agents who allegedly entered her campus residence by claiming they were searching for a “missing person,” according to her attorneys and the university. The student, Ellie Aghayeva, is originally from Azerbaijan and is studying neuroscience and political science. Her lawyers said…
Nifty 50 enters March series with lower OI; FII reduce shorts sharply
The Nifty 50 February 2026 futures contract settled 1% higher on Tuesday, February 24, while the Bank Nifty outperformed, rallying 3.1% during the expiry month. Nifty’s February series rollover stood at 68.2%, falling below the previous expiry’s 70.8% and the three- and six-month averages of 70.6% and 75.6%, as the March series commenced with 142.73…
PM Modi in Israel meets cast of Israeli TV series ‘Fauda’: ‘No undercover work’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi – who is on a two-day visit to Israel – met the team of the action-drama series Fauda on the sidelines of his high-profile meeting. Modi posted a light-hearted selfie with the team of the Israeli spy-thriller series and wrote on X: “Thankfully, this interaction required only a selfie, no undercover…
Oil prices little changed in choppy trade as traders follow US, Iran talks
HOUSTON, Feb 26 (Reuters) – Oil prices were little changed in choppy trade on Thursday as investors tracked developments in talks between the US and Iran over the OPEC member’s nuclear program, weighing potential supply concerns if hostilities escalate. Brent crude futures were up 28 cents, or 0.4%, at $71.13 a barrel by 1:54 pm…
IMF to release $2.3 billion from pre-approved loan to Egypt amid economic recovery efforts
CAIRO (AP) — The International Monetary Fund says it is allowing Egypt to draw on about $2.3 billion from an earlier approved loan, noting that the country has made progress in restoring economic stability and reducing inflation as part of a reform program. The IMF said in a statement Wednesday that the decision to release…
