India on Friday joined the US-led strategic alliance called Pax Silica — a coalition focused on critical minerals and artificial intelligence. So why does India’s entry into the alliance matter?

India on Friday joined the US-led strategic alliance called Pax Silica &mdash; a coalition focused on critical minerals and artificial intelligence. So why does India&rsquo;s entry into the alliance matter?

Welcome to the Daily News Dose Podcast by Onmanorama. Tune in to get updated about the major news stories of the day.

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India joins US-led Pax Silica: What it means for the country | Top News of Feb 20, 2026

The Supreme Court made strong oral observations about the growing trend of state governments announcing “freebies” ahead of elections. The court questioned whether the practice risks undermining the nation’s long-term development. So what prompted the apex court to remark on the freebie culture?

The Supreme Court made strong oral observations about the growing trend of state governments announcing &ldquo;freebies&rdquo; ahead of elections. The court questioned whether the practice risks undermining the nation&rsquo;s long-term development. So what prompted the apex court to remark on the freebie culture?

Blanket freebie ahead of polls could hamper development: SC | Top News of Feb 19, 2026

The Supreme Court has set aside a controversial ruling of the Allahabad High Court, which had held that grabbing a minor girl’s breast and loosening the string of her pyjama amounted only to preparation and not an attempt to commit rape. But on what grounds did the High Court arrive at such a conclusion?

The Supreme Court has set aside a controversial ruling of the Allahabad High Court, which had held that grabbing a minor girl&rsquo;s breast and loosening the string of her pyjama amounted only to preparation and not an attempt to commit rape. But on what grounds did the High Court arrive at such a conclusion?

Why did SC set aside Allahabad HC's order siding with rape accused? | Top News of Feb 18, 2026

Confusion prevailed on Tuesday over whether Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates will attend the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, with government sources denying his participation and his foundation confirming it — is the uncertainty linked to renewed chatter around the Jeffrey Epstein files?

Confusion prevailed on Tuesday over whether Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates will attend the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, with government sources denying his participation and his foundation confirming it &mdash; is the uncertainty linked to renewed chatter around the Jeffrey Epstein files?

India joins US-led Pax Silica: What it means for the country | Top News of Feb 20, 2026

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