Morning Digest: Trump signs 10% global tariff order after U.S. top court rebuke; Amid SIR, Home Ministry notifies another panel to clear pending CAA applications in Bengal, and more
The Hindu
Start your day with key updates: Trump’s tariff order, CAA panel in Bengal, judicial involvement in electoral rolls, and more.
President Donald Trump on Friday (February 20, 2026) to signed a 10% tariff ‘on all Countries’ after the Supreme Court handed him a stinging rebuke by striking down his signature economic policy. The conservative-majority top court ruled six-three that a 1977 law known as the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) Mr. Trump has relied on “does not authorize the president to impose tariffs.”
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Friday (February 20, 2026) notified another empowered committee comprising Census, postal and Intelligence Bureau (IB) officials in West Bengal to fast-track hundreds of pending citizenship applications under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) amid the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the State.
The Supreme Court on Friday (February 20, 2026) took an “extraordinary” decision to involve the judiciary in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, saying the persistent “trust deficit” between the Mamata Banerjee government and the Election Commission (EC) has led to a “stalemate”, with time running out.
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that there were no changes to the parameters of the U.S.-India trade deal announced on February 2, following the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on Friday (February 20, 2026) that the President’ s ‘reciprocal tariffs’ were unlawful.
A day after an Indian diplomat participated in the first meeting of the Board of Peace for Gaza in Washington D.C., the External Affairs Ministry said India was there as an “observer”. In addition, the official spokesperson of the Ministry, Randhir Jaiswal, reiterated India’s position on the Palestinian issue and said India stood for a “sovereign, independent, and viable State of Palestine based on 1967 borders”.
The Gujarat government on Friday (February 20, 2026) announced that it will amend the rules under the Gujarat Registration of Marriages Act, stating that the move is intended to plug procedural loopholes and prevent alleged misuse of the existing system.
Southern Railway submits draft MoU for MRTS takeover to Tamil Nadu government, awaiting Railway Board's approval for project advancement.
Delhi High Court grants bail to SUV driver accused of killing two, pending trial and conditions set by the magistrate.
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Allahabad High Court criticizes U.P. police's FIRs as exaggerated and script-like, granting interim protection to the accused.
HRD Minister Nara Lokesh envisions Amaravati's Central Library as a symbol of Andhra Pradesh's history and modern educational innovation.
PM Modi discusses bilateral cooperation in trade, technology, and AI with leaders from Mauritius, Sri Lanka, and Slovakia.
Congress plans Kisan Sammelans to address the negative impact of the India-U.S. trade deal on farmers' livelihoods.
Mysuru-based anti-corruption activist Snehamayi Krishna, the complainant in the MUDA case against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his family members, was questioned for almost all day by the Bengaluru City Police on Friday for allegedly using forged documents and audio to make false allegations.
Alexandra Kosteniuk discusses her chess journey, the game's evolution, and her motivations as a top player in her 40s.
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O. Panneerselvam claims DMK has a strong chance of retaining power, citing their achievements in the past five years.
From traditional handicraft items from Manipur to a variety of dress materials from across state by women Self-Help group members are on display at the stalls at the National SARAS mela in Karavali Utsava ground in Mangaluru. The nine-day long mela began on Friday.
India participated as an observer at the Board of Peace meeting, reaffirming its support for a viable Palestinian state.