Days after Tarique Rahman's Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) swept to a two-thirds majority in February 12 elections and Rahman took oath as Prime Minister on February 17, Bangladesh's military underwent a sweeping top-level reshuffle. Lieutenant General M Mainur Rahman was appointed the new Chief of General Staff, replacing Lieutenant General Mizanur Rahman Shamim who retired. Major General Kaiser Rashid Chowdhury was named Director General of the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI). Significantly, Brigadier General Mohammad Hafizur Rahman, serving as defence adviser at Bangladesh's High Commission in India, was recalled and promoted, appointed GOC of the 55th Infantry Division. The sweeping changes signal the new BNP government's intent to firmly consolidate strategic military command structures under its administration. (PC: NDTV)

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will embark on his first official India visit later this month as part of a broader Indo-Pacific tour spanning India, Australia, and Japan from February 26 to March 7, 2026. Carney will begin in Mumbai before travelling to New Delhi for talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, focusing on trade, clean energy, technology, artificial intelligence, talent mobility, culture, and defence cooperation. The visit carries significant diplomatic weight as both nations work to reset bilateral ties following a period of notable strain. Carney will also engage Indian business leaders on investment opportunities. The tour reflects Canada's broader push to build a stronger, more independent economy amid escalating global trade uncertainties driven largely by Trump-era tariff disruptions. (PC: X)

An Indian tech reviewer has claimed he and his parents faced racist behaviour at a five-star resort in Mauritius. Posting on X, he said he paid ₹3.5 lakh for the stay. The trip was to celebrate his new job.   He said the incident took place on Easter. Around 1 pm, he called reception to book lunch and was asked to wait. By 1:45 pm, no one responded. When the family went to the restaurant, they were not guided to the Easter buffet.   “My mom literally begged if we can have lunch somewhere,” he wrote. He also claimed fries were refilled for a European guest but not for him. (PC: HT)

India has asked its citizens in Iran to “leave the country by all available means” amid rising tensions between Iran and the United States. The advisory comes as the next round of nuclear talks between the two sides is set for February 26 in Geneva.   The Indian Embassy urged nationals to use commercial flights and other transport options. It also shared helpline numbers and asked people to stay alert.   “All Indian citizens and PIOs should exercise due caution,” the advisory said. It asked them to avoid protest areas and stay in touch with the embassy.   Two rounds of talks have been completed so far, with Oman acting as mediator. (PC: HT)

The Indian Embassy in Mexico issued an urgent advisory Monday urging Indian nationals across multiple Mexican states to shelter in place following violent cartel retaliation after the killing of drug lord Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera. Nationals in Jalisco including Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta, and Chapala as well as Tamaulipas, Michoacán, Guerrero, and Nuevo León were specifically warned. The embassy advised citizens to avoid law enforcement areas, stay away from crowds, monitor local media, and minimise all outdoor movement. A dedicated helpline +52 55 4847 7539 was activated for emergencies. Meanwhile, over 20 roads remained blocked with burning vehicles, businesses shut down, and violence spread across multiple states following El Mencho's death.

India and the United States have postponed a crucial three-day meeting scheduled this week to finalise the legal text of their interim bilateral trade agreement, with the March signing timeline now seriously threatened. The disruption follows the US Supreme Court's Friday ruling striking down President Trump's use of emergency powers to impose tariffs, forcing Washington to explore alternative legal provisions including Sections 232, 301, 122, and potentially Section 338. Indian chief negotiator Darpan Jain's planned Sunday departure has been deferred. Tariffs on Indian goods have fluctuated wildly peaking at 50%, dropping to 10% post-ruling, then rising again to 15%. Both sides are now reassessing implications before rescheduling negotiations at a mutually convenient date. (PC: X)

India and the United States have postponed talks on an interim trade deal. The meeting was set for February 23 in Washington. Officials said both sides want to review the impact of a ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States. The court struck down tariff steps announced by US President Donald Trump. A senior official said a new date will be fixed after studying the judgment. The court said the administration went beyond its powers under a 1977 law. After the ruling, Trump said he would raise global tariffs from 10% to 15%. He called the decision “ridiculous” and said he had a backup plan. (PC: X)

Prominent Indian-American attorney Neal Katyal has publicly challenged US President Donald Trump’s plan to raise global import tariffs to 15%, arguing the move lacks a solid legal basis and contradicts the Department of Justice’s earlier position in court. Katyal, who recently won a Supreme Court case that struck down Trump’s previous tariffs, said on X that if sweeping tariff powers are truly justified, Trump should seek approval from the US Congress as required by the Constitution. He noted that the administration’s own DOJ previously acknowledged Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 doesn’t clearly apply. The debate follows the Supreme Court ruling that limited executive tariff authority.

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)

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)