On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a landmark ruling that struck down most of former President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs, holding that Trump exceeded his authority by imposing them under a 1977 emergency powers law. This decision — issued in a 6-3 decision led by Chief Justice John Roberts — not … Read more
In a powerful and unusually candid conversation on a recent podcast with Raj Shamani, the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, addressed a question that many founders, economists, and policymakers have been quietly asking for years: If Europe invented so many foundational technologies, why are the world’s largest technology companies today American or Chinese? His answer … Read more
In a major development in the world of artificial intelligence (AI), Anthropic, a US-based AI company, has raised an astonishing $30 billion in its latest funding round. This makes it one of the biggest tech funding rounds ever in history. In Indian currency, this funding is about ₹2.49 lakh crore. After this investment, Anthropic’s total … Read more
India and the United States have announced an Interim Trade Framework as a step toward a larger Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA). This development is important because it comes after rising tariff tensions and concerns over penalties linked to India’s Russian oil purchases. The interim framework is not a final Free Trade Agreement, but it sets … Read more
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on 6 February 2026 announced its bi-monthly monetary policy decision, choosing to keep the key policy rate — the repo rate — unchanged at 5.25%. This decision, which was widely anticipated by economists and markets, reflects the central bank’s cautious strategy amid evolving global economic dynamics and a resilient … Read more
India has its first unicorn of 2026—and it’s not a flashy consumer app, but a behind-the-scenes fintech backbone. Juspay, a Bengaluru-based payments infrastructure company, has raised $50 million from WestBridge Capital, taking its valuation to around $1.2 billion (₹10,000 crore+). First Unicorn of 2026 Crossing the $1 billion mark is a milestone for any startup, … Read more
