New Delhi (TIP): As nominations open for 37 Rajya Sabha seats across 10 states ahead of March 16 polls, the battle lines are clearly drawn. While the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is expected to secure the lion’s share, the Indian National Congress is likely to win around five seats from four states, two in Telangana … Rajya Sabha polls for 37 seats: Congress weighs firepower over formulas
New Delhi (TIP): Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met with US Commerce Secretary Howard W Lutnick in Delhi on today – their first since the India-US trade deal was agreed upon. US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor was also present during the meeting, which comes on the heels of the US Supreme Court’s decision … ‘Productive discussion’: Piyush Goyal after meeting US commerce secretary
New Delhi (TIP): A Delhi court on Friday, Feb 27, acquitted former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, his then deputy Manish Sisodia and others, including K Kavitha, Bijay Nair and Durgesh Pathak, in the alleged excise policy scam. The Rouse Avenue Court ruled that there was no evidence of criminal conspiracy or wrongdoing in the … Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia discharged in Delhi liquor policy case
Jaipur (TIP): President Droupadi Murmu on Friday, Feb 27, flew as a co-pilot in the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand near the India-Pakistan border in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district. The helicopter took off from the Indian Air Force station in Jaisalmer, where the President was briefed by the crew before the sortie. Wearing an olive-green flight … Murmu flies sortie in LCH ‘Prachand’ near India-Pak border in Jaisalmer
TORONTO (TIP): Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace. While Canada strengthens its capabilities at home, the government is also deepening partnerships with high-growth economies abroad to drive investment, scale innovation, and create jobs. These are some of the highlights of the visit of the Canadian Minister of Artificial Intelligence, Evan Solomon, … Solomon witnesses the signing of two alliances, MOUs, during his 3-day visit to India
TORONTO (TIP): Bonhomie generated by exchange of visits by top officials apart, an unsavory controversy has erupted in Canada over the comments of a senior federal official who briefed media on the eve of the departure of Mark Carney on his first official visit to India that “the Canadian government believes that Indian foreign interference … Is Indian interference in Canada over? Debate erupts on the eve of Mark Carney’s departure to India
By Prabhjot Singh/ I.S. Saluja MUMBAI/TORONTO/NEW YORK (TIP): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to arrive in New Delhi on March 1, 2026, according to the information released by the Ministry of External Affairs, government of India. This marks the second leg of his official four-day visit to India, which begins on February 27 … Canadian PM Mark Carney Arrives in Mumbai on first leg of his first official visit to India
JERUSALEM/ NEW YORK (TIP): India and Israel on Thursday , February 26, elevated their “time-tested” relationship to a special strategic partnership and agreed to fast-track a long-awaited free trade deal even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi backed the Gaza peace initiative, asserting that humanity must never become a victim of conflict. In his media statement … India, Israel elevate ties to ‘special strategic partnership’; agree to soon seal free trade deal
NEW YORK (TIP): American tech entrepreneur Bill Gates has apologized to the staff at the Gates Foundation over his ties with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein but maintained that he did “nothing illicit,” according to a media report. The Microsoft co-founder also admitted that he had two affairs with Russian women and that he made … ‘Huge mistake’: Bill Gates apologizes for Epstein link, admits affairs with Russian women
Claims economy is strong; asks Americans to back Republicans – friends of American people WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): President Donald Trump, in his State of the Union address on Tuesday, February 24, claimed he’d sparked a jobs and manufacturing boom at home while imposing a new world order abroad – hoping that offering a long list … Trump Recounts his Administration’s Accomplishments
The world is at the mercy of a few technocrats and authoritarian rulers Controlled fire was perhaps one of the most defining moments in human evolution as the ability to cook food gave humans the massive surge in calories required to fuel a much larger and more complex brain (the human brain consumes about 25% … The pivot to the hard right
As the rules-based order erodes, raw power is beginning to reshape the global system A world that once imagined it had buried the demons of the 1930s now finds them prowling again — less dramatic, perhaps, but no less corrosive. The post-war order, born in San Francisco in 1945, was built on the conviction that … The new world disorder, from rules to might
India’s Data Center Boom Raises Hard Questions on Sovereignty, Resources, and Who Really Profits “Zero tax till 2047.” The phrase sounds visionary — almost patriotic. It suggests foresight, confidence, and a bold leap toward a digital future. We are told that India is positioning itself as the global nerve center of data storage, artificial intelligence … DIGITAL FORTRESSES OR SILENT EXTRACTION?
In every civilized society, liberty and law must walk together. When liberty runs ahead and leaves law behind, chaos follows. When law becomes oppressive and forgets liberty, tyranny begins. The enduring strength of a democratic city like New York City lies in maintaining this delicate balance. In recent years, however, a disquieting debate has taken … Law and Order Alone Are a Guarantee of People’s Security
LONDON (TIP) : A rare, but devastating case, where a Punjabi-origin woman in the UK lost her limbs to sepsis after dog interaction. She fought for life for months in a hospital suffering cardiac arrests and quadruple amputation as doctors suspect bacteria may have entered her body through a small cut, possibly after the dog … Punjabi-origin woman in UK in coma, all limbs removed after a routine dog lick
LAHORE (TIP): A historic gurdwara associated with Guru Nanak Dev in Sialkot, Pakistan, is set to be restored after remaining closed since Partition. Known as Gurdwara Pehli Patshahi Nanaksar, the shrine is located at Fateh Bhinder village in Daska district of Sialkot. The structure, which has fallen into disrepair, is undergoing assessment for restoration. It … Pakistan gurdwara linked to Guru Nanak Dev to be restored
LONDON (TIP) : Padma Viswanathan, a Canadian writer of Indian heritage, was on Tuesday named on the 2026 International Booker Prize longlist as the English translator of a “haunting” Portuguese language novel by Brazilian author Ana Paula Maia. ‘On Earth As It Is Beneath’, described by judges as a stark exploration of power and corruption, … Indo-Canadian translator and Indian Heritage writer Padma Viswanathan on 2026 International Booker Prize Longlist
MIAMI, FLORIDA (TIP) : Rakesh Tanguturi, 34, a convenience store manager in Miami, was arrested this week on felony charges of organized fraud involving $50,000 or more and first-degree grand theft in connection with the alleged theft and redemption of Florida Lottery scratch-off tickets, according to police. Authorities say Tanguturi managed Bargain Stop Market II in … Indian-origin Store Manager Arrested in $300K Lottery Ticket Theft Case in US
SAN FRANCISCO (TIP): In a major leadership shift, Microsoft has named Indian-origin Asha Sharma as the new executive vice-president and CEO of Microsoft Gaming, overseeing the Xbox division. She replaces Phil Spencer, the longtime gaming chief who is retiring after nearly 38 years with the company, marking the end of an era for Xbox. The … Indian-origin Asha Sharma appointed as new executive vice-president and CEO of Microsoft Gaming, overseeing the Xbox
NAPA COUNTY, CA (TIP): Days after a Tracy father of three infant triplets was abducted and later found dead, the San Joaquin County Sheriff said Monday that investigators believe he was not the intended target in the kidnapping and homicide. Authorities previously confirmed that a body found Friday afternoon near Lake Berryessa was Avtar Singh, … Indian American Sikh Man, Father of Young Triplets, Abducted Last Week Found Dead
The Surrey Police Service (SPS) had identified Lovebir in early 2026 as a suspect in extortion-linked crimes SURREY, BC (TIP): Canada has deported a Punjabi youth, Lovebir Singh, 22 — accused of involvement in extortion-related criminal activity — and has released his photograph while appealing to the public to provide information on his associates and … Canada deports Punjabi youth accused of extortion, releases photo seeking public help
The Global Lens | Commentary | By The Indian Panorama Staff On January 26, 2026, the traditional silhouette of the Republic Day parade—historic horse-mounted cavalry and vibrant regional tableaux—collided head-on with the high-velocity world of global digital influence. While the Kartavya Path was physically graced by a historic European contingent, the true scale of the … How the Indian Republic Day 2026 Rewrote the Geopolitical Script
The Cultural Lens | Commentary | By The Indian Panorama Staff The landscape of Indian media is undergoing a seismic transformation, moving away from the rigid top-down structures of the past toward a democratized, decentralized future. On January 9, 2026, Prasar Bharati officially signaled this shift with the launch of “Creator’s Corner” on DD News. … Prasar Bharati’s Creator’s Corner: A Paradigm Shift in Public Broadcasting
The Sports Column By The Indian Panorama Staff The spectacle of elite athleticism in India has traditionally been viewed through a single, crimson-stitched lens: the cricket ball. However, as the curtain falls on the India Open 2026 in New Delhi and the first serves land at the Mumbai Open, a fundamental shift in the nation’s … The Second Serve: How India and Mumbai Opens are Re-Coding Indian Sport
On February 2, 2026, the global trade architecture witnessed its most significant tectonic shift in years. In a move that caught global markets and diplomatic circles by surprise, U.S. President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to announce a comprehensive trade deal with India. For The Indian Panorama, this is not merely a commercial agreement; … The Deal of the Decade: Trump-Modi Trade Pact and the MIGA-MAGA Era
The Cultural Lens | Film Column | By The Indian Panorama Staff The Indian film fraternity woke up to bittersweet news this week. Neeraj Ghaywan’s ‘Homebound’, a raw and moving exploration of caste and identity, failed to make the final Oscar nominations for Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards. This came despite … The Oscar Snub: Why ‘Homebound’ Missed the Shortlist
The Crease | Sports & Politics | By The Indian Panorama Staff In the delicate, often volatile architecture of South Asian diplomacy, cricket has long served as both a bridge and a barrier. However, as we witness the unfolding crisis of early 2026, the barrier seems to have grown insurmountable. The recent “T20 World Cup … Boundary Disputes: Mustafizur, KKR, and the T20 World Cup Standoff
Once a year, when the night grows longer and silence deepens, millions across India and the world turn inward in devotion. Maha Shivaratri, the Great Night of Shiva, is not merely a festival—it is a spiritual threshold. Observed with fasting, prayer, and meditation, this sacred night is believed to be the most powerful time to … Maha Shivaratri: The sacred night of awakening and divine grace
Tucked away in the northernmost reaches of Uttarakhand, close to the Indo-China border, lies a place so stark, silent, and spellbinding that it feels almost unreal. Nelong Valley, often called the “Ladakh of Uttarakhand,” is not a destination you stumble upon—it is one you are granted access to. Remote, restricted, and remarkably untouched, this high-altitude … Nelong Valley: Uttarakhand’s hidden himalayan secret
By Mabel Pais “If I could bottle your energy, I’d drink it every day,”– Simon Cowell, Co-Judge, America’s Got Talent The NDLOVU YOUTH CHOIR from Limpopo, South Africa will perform at the Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC – mayoarts.org) in Morristown, NJ on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 7:30 pm. Since its inception in 2009, … SOUTH AFRICA’S WORLD RENOWNED NDLOVU YOUTH CHOIR WILL MESMERIZE NEW JERSEY