'I have a backup plan,' says Trump as US Supreme Court strikes down his tariffs
US President Donald Trump has called the Supreme Court's decision to strike down most of the tariffs imposed by him a "disgrace". Trump further said that he has "a backup plan for tariffs". The conservative-majority court termed the tariffs unauthorised and said that Trump violated the law when he imposed tariffs.
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US President Donald Trump has called the Supreme Court's decision to strike down most of the tariffs imposed by him a "disgrace". Trump further said that he has "a backup plan for tariffs". The conservative-majority court termed the tariffs unauthorised and said that Trump violated the law when he imposed tariffs.
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What is IEEPA, the law that Trump used to levy tariffs?
US Supreme Court struck down most of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump that he pursued under International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). It is a 1977 law that gives the President broad authority to regulate a variety of economic transactions following a declaration national emergency. However, Congress has authority to terminate emergency by passing a joint resolution.
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09:51 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
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US Supreme Court struck down most of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump that he pursued under International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). It is a 1977 law that gives the President broad authority to regulate a variety of economic transactions following a declaration national emergency. However, Congress has authority to terminate emergency by passing a joint resolution.
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US not at war with every nation in the world: US Supreme Court on Trump tariffs
The US Supreme Court, which struck down most of the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on multiple countries, said US is "not at war with every nation in the world". The court stated that President Donald Trump enjoys no inherent authority to impose tariffs during peacetime. "The challenged tariffs are unbounded in scope, amount, and duration," the court added.
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10:09 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
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The US Supreme Court, which struck down most of the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on multiple countries, said US is "not at war with every nation in the world". The court stated that President Donald Trump enjoys no inherent authority to impose tariffs during peacetime. "The challenged tariffs are unbounded in scope, amount, and duration," the court added.
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Why has US Supreme Court struck down Trump's global trade tariffs?
The US Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s global tariffs on Friday. The decision was taken because the US Constitution clearly assigns the power to issue taxes and tariffs to Congress, not the President, reported HT. Chief Justice John Roberts noted that any "extraordinary assertion" of such power requires "clear congressional authorisation", which President Trump did not have.
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10:02 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
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The US Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s global tariffs on Friday. The decision was taken because the US Constitution clearly assigns the power to issue taxes and tariffs to Congress, not the President, reported HT. Chief Justice John Roberts noted that any "extraordinary assertion" of such power requires "clear congressional authorisation", which President Trump did not have.
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Australia equal England’s record for fastest 100-plus chase in T20 World Cups
Australia defeated Oman by nine wickets in their final group match of the T20 World Cup 2026, chasing down Oman’s 104-run target in 9.4 overs. In the process, Australia equalled England’s record for the fastest chase of a 100-plus target in the Men’s T20 World Cups. Australia captain Mitchell Marsh played an unbeaten knock of 64 runs off 33 balls.
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10:24 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
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Australia defeated Oman by nine wickets in their final group match of the T20 World Cup 2026, chasing down Oman’s 104-run target in 9.4 overs. In the process, Australia equalled England’s record for the fastest chase of a 100-plus target in the Men’s T20 World Cups. Australia captain Mitchell Marsh played an unbeaten knock of 64 runs off 33 balls.
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10:24 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
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What has been the timeline of Trump's tariffs on India as US Supreme Court blocks them?
US President Donald Trump first announced a 26% "reciprocal tariff" on India on April 2, 2025, before announcing a 90-day pause on April 9. He then announced 25% additional tariffs on July 31 over India's Russian oil purchases, taking the total tariffs on Indian exports to 50% in August. The India-US trade deal cut the tariffs on India to 18%.
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10:22 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
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US President Donald Trump first announced a 26% "reciprocal tariff" on India on April 2, 2025, before announcing a 90-day pause on April 9. He then announced 25% additional tariffs on July 31 over India's Russian oil purchases, taking the total tariffs on Indian exports to 50% in August. The India-US trade deal cut the tariffs on India to 18%.
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Who are the top run-scorers in T20 World Cup 2026 after group stage?
Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan is the highest run-scorer in T20 World Cup 2026 after group stage with 220 runs in four innings. He's followed by Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis, who have scored 199 and 182 runs, respectively. They are followed by South Africa's Aiden Markram (178 runs) and India's Ishan Kishan (176 runs).
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10:16 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
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Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan is the highest run-scorer in T20 World Cup 2026 after group stage with 220 runs in four innings. He's followed by Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis, who have scored 199 and 182 runs, respectively. They are followed by South Africa's Aiden Markram (178 runs) and India's Ishan Kishan (176 runs).
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CSK mark 18 years since signing MS Dhoni, share iconic IPL auction sheet
Chennai Super Kings marked 18 years since signing MS Dhoni by sharing a throwback image of the original auction sheet from the first-ever IPL auction held on February 20, 2008. Taking to X, CSK wrote, “MS Dhoni to Chennai...Inked 18 years ago...Etched forever." Dhoni was bought by CSK in the auction for $1.5 million.
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Chennai Super Kings marked 18 years since signing MS Dhoni by sharing a throwback image of the original auction sheet from the first-ever IPL auction held on February 20, 2008. Taking to X, CSK wrote, “MS Dhoni to Chennai...Inked 18 years ago...Etched forever." Dhoni was bought by CSK in the auction for $1.5 million.
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US may be forced to refund ₹16 lakh crore as Trump's tariffs get blocked
US government may be forced to refund $175 billion (nearly ₹16 lakh crore) to importers after the US Supreme Court struck down most of the tariffs announced by Donald Trump. The number was estimated by economists of Penn-Wharton Budget Model, a non-partisan fiscal research group. The estimated amount would exceed US' total budget for its transport and justice departments.
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10:33 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
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US government may be forced to refund $175 billion (nearly ₹16 lakh crore) to importers after the US Supreme Court struck down most of the tariffs announced by Donald Trump. The number was estimated by economists of Penn-Wharton Budget Model, a non-partisan fiscal research group. The estimated amount would exceed US' total budget for its transport and justice departments.
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Safe Pro Group secures US government subcontract worth $1 million
Safe Pro Group shares fell on Friday, reversing pre-market gains despite securing a $1 million US government subcontract for AI processing systems. The contract supports defense and security applications, with development funded by Ondas and Unusual Machines. However, the stock faced downward pressure immediately following the announcement.
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Safe Pro Group shares fell on Friday, reversing pre-market gains despite securing a $1 million US government subcontract for AI processing systems. The contract supports defense and security applications, with development funded by Ondas and Unusual Machines. However, the stock faced downward pressure immediately following the announcement.
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Rashmika ex-fiance's friend slammed over comment on wedding invite
Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda are reportedly set to tie the knot in Udaipur on February 26. Pramod Shetty, friend of Rashmika's ex-fiance Rakshit Shetty, joked he wouldn't be invited, sparking online backlash. Fans slammed his remark as 'cheap' with one saying, "Build some standards!" Another added, "Hope you show some maturity, Pramod."
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Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda are reportedly set to tie the knot in Udaipur on February 26. Pramod Shetty, friend of Rashmika's ex-fiance Rakshit Shetty, joked he wouldn't be invited, sparking online backlash. Fans slammed his remark as 'cheap' with one saying, "Build some standards!" Another added, "Hope you show some maturity, Pramod."
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Second reverse split in 2 yrs sends Lifeward shares to record low
Lifeward shares tumbled nearly 20% to an all-time low following the announcement of a 1-for-12 reverse stock split effective February 24. This marks the company's second reverse split in two years, aimed at regaining Nasdaq compliance. The board also approved increasing authorised share capital to 100 million shares to support the consolidation.
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Lifeward shares tumbled nearly 20% to an all-time low following the announcement of a 1-for-12 reverse stock split effective February 24. This marks the company's second reverse split in two years, aimed at regaining Nasdaq compliance. The board also approved increasing authorised share capital to 100 million shares to support the consolidation.
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Stay in your limits: Kailash Vijayvargiya tells Congress leader
During a discussion in Madhya Pradesh Assembly, minister Kailash Vijayvargiya reportedly told LoP and Congress leader Umang Singhar to stay within his limits (‘Aukat main raho’). The remark created an uproar in Assembly after which CM Mohan Yadav offered personal apology. Meanwhile Vijayvargiya also apologised for his comments in House and said he was "not happy with his own behaviour."
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During a discussion in Madhya Pradesh Assembly, minister Kailash Vijayvargiya reportedly told LoP and Congress leader Umang Singhar to stay within his limits (‘Aukat main raho’). The remark created an uproar in Assembly after which CM Mohan Yadav offered personal apology. Meanwhile Vijayvargiya also apologised for his comments in House and said he was "not happy with his own behaviour."
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Pak unit, made to combat crime, accused of extrajudicial killings
Pakistani Punjab government's Crime Control Department (CCD), formed to combat crime, is facing allegations of systemic extrajudicial killings, intimidation of families, according to fact-finding report released by Human Rights Commission of Pakistan. Between April-December 2025 alone, at least 670 police encounters attributed to CCD were reported in Punjab, resulting in deaths of 924 suspects.
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10:52 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
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Pakistani Punjab government's Crime Control Department (CCD), formed to combat crime, is facing allegations of systemic extrajudicial killings, intimidation of families, according to fact-finding report released by Human Rights Commission of Pakistan. Between April-December 2025 alone, at least 670 police encounters attributed to CCD were reported in Punjab, resulting in deaths of 924 suspects.
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Lucid reportedly layoff 12% workforce amid Gravity SUV ramp-up
Lucid Motors is cutting 12% of its workforce, roughly 800 employees, to boost profitability and ramp up its Gravity SUV. The restructuring excludes hourly manufacturing workers. According to an internal memo, the layoffs are part of a broader strategy to streamline operations ahead of the new SUV's launch and a future midsize vehicle.
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Lucid Motors is cutting 12% of its workforce, roughly 800 employees, to boost profitability and ramp up its Gravity SUV. The restructuring excludes hourly manufacturing workers. According to an internal memo, the layoffs are part of a broader strategy to streamline operations ahead of the new SUV's launch and a future midsize vehicle.
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Epstein Estate agrees to pay up to ₹317 crore to settle survivors' lawsuit
The estate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has agreed to pay up to $35 million (₹317 crore) to settle outstanding legal claims of potentially dozens of victims, according to a proposed court judgment. The settlement is related to victims who said they were "sexually assaulted or abused or trafficked by Epstein". The lawsuit also accused two of Epstein's advisers.
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10:48 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
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The estate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has agreed to pay up to $35 million (₹317 crore) to settle outstanding legal claims of potentially dozens of victims, according to a proposed court judgment. The settlement is related to victims who said they were "sexually assaulted or abused or trafficked by Epstein". The lawsuit also accused two of Epstein's advisers.
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UP court sentences couple to death for sexual abuse of 33 children
A POCSO court in UP's Banda sentenced a man and a woman to death for sexual abuse and exploitation of 33 minor children, some of them as young as three-years-old. The court described the crime falling under “rarest of rare” category because of its shocking nature. The court also ordered the award of compensation of ₹10 lakh to each victim.
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11:07 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
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A POCSO court in UP's Banda sentenced a man and a woman to death for sexual abuse and exploitation of 33 minor children, some of them as young as three-years-old. The court described the crime falling under “rarest of rare” category because of its shocking nature. The court also ordered the award of compensation of ₹10 lakh to each victim.
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Israel restricts entry of Palestinians into Al-Aqsa Mosque on 1st day of Ramadan
Israel reportedly put severe restrictions on the entry of Palestinians to the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on the first day of holy month of Ramadan. Israeli authorities maintained that the entries will be allowed only through permits. An Al Jazeera report said that in previous years, up to 2,50,000 worshippers visited the holy site and 'now, only a fraction of that'.
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Israel reportedly put severe restrictions on the entry of Palestinians to the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on the first day of holy month of Ramadan. Israeli authorities maintained that the entries will be allowed only through permits. An Al Jazeera report said that in previous years, up to 2,50,000 worshippers visited the holy site and 'now, only a fraction of that'.
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Abandoned monkey at Japanese zoo goes viral over its 'bond' with orangutan plush toy
A monkey in a Japanese zoo is getting widespread attention after visitors shared images of him carrying an orangutan plush toy. The infant monkey, Punch, was abandoned by its mother, prompting zookeepers to hand-rear him and provide him with the plush toy, which they compared to a "surrogate mother". Videos of Punch sleeping while holding the toy have gone viral.
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11:01 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
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A monkey in a Japanese zoo is getting widespread attention after visitors shared images of him carrying an orangutan plush toy. The infant monkey, Punch, was abandoned by its mother, prompting zookeepers to hand-rear him and provide him with the plush toy, which they compared to a "surrogate mother". Videos of Punch sleeping while holding the toy have gone viral.
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US economy's growth slows to 1.4% in Oct-Dec, badly missing estimates
The US economy grew by just 1.4% in the October-December 2025 quarter, missing expectations by a considerable margin. The Dow Jones estimate had expected the economic growth to be 2.5% in the quarter, with the US Commerce Department blaming reduced government spending and exports and a deceleration in consumer spending. Donald Trump blamed the government shutdown for the reduced growth.
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11:44 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
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The US economy grew by just 1.4% in the October-December 2025 quarter, missing expectations by a considerable margin. The Dow Jones estimate had expected the economic growth to be 2.5% in the quarter, with the US Commerce Department blaming reduced government spending and exports and a deceleration in consumer spending. Donald Trump blamed the government shutdown for the reduced growth.
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