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Fast & Furious Titles to Exit Netflix India on March 1, 2026: Fans Begin Final Binge Run

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  If you’ve been planning a Fast & Furious marathon, this might be your last chance—at least on Netflix India. Multiple reports confirm that eight major titles from the franchise will exit the platform on March 1, 2026, making February 28, 2026 the final full day for viewers to stream them. The update has triggered a wave of nostalgia among fans, many of whom still return to the franchise for its street-racing origins, globe-hopping action sequences, and the now-iconic “family” emotion that defines the saga. From high-octane heists to physics-defying stunts, the series has built a loyal fan base that continues to revisit its biggest moments. While Netflix India periodically refreshes its catalogue due to licensing cycles, the departure of such a large portion of the Fast & Furious collection is a significant shift for action lovers. For many viewers, this signals the perfect time to rewatch the franchise, relive its early underground racing days, and enjoy its blockbuster e...

A Vision of Alliances: What Netanyahu’s Statement Reveals About Regional Geopolitics

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 The announcement that India’s Narendra Modi will visit Israel prompted a revealing statement from Benjamin Netanyahu. His vision of “a complete system of alliances” reflects a broader diplomatic blueprint emerging in the Middle East. This model of alliance-building is not confined to traditional strategic partnerships. It encompasses intelligence-sharing frameworks, joint technological development, multilateral security dialogues, and supply-chain partnerships stretching from South Asia to the Mediterranean. India and Israel already cooperate heavily in defense, drone tech, cybersecurity, AI, water security, and agriculture. But this upcoming visit suggests a transition from tactical cooperation to structural integration. The geopolitical logic is clear: creating alliances that enhance stability, balance regional power dynamics, and reduce strategic vulnerabilities. Netanyahu’s framing positions India not just as a partner but as a pivotal anchor in a future regional architecture....

Google Announces $15 Billion Connectivity Push Linking India–US Through New Subsea Cables

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  At the India AI Impact Summit, Google unveiled a major $15 billion investment plan aimed at strengthening digital and AI infrastructure between India and the United States over the next five years. As part of its new collaborative initiative, America-India Connect, the company will establish a high-capacity international subsea gateway in Vizag, creating a strategic landing point for future AI-driven data flows. The initiative goes beyond a single route. It includes three new subsea paths connecting India to Singapore, South Africa, and Australia, along with four additional fibre-optic routes designed to expand regional and global bandwidth. According to Google, these systems will play a pivotal role in enhancing cloud capacity, supporting AI workloads, and building long-term digital resilience for the subcontinent. This multi-route strategy marks one of the most ambitious connectivity rollouts announced at the summit, signalling India’s growing centrality in global AI archite...

UAE–India AI Cooperation Dominates Global Summit Conversations

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  Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the AI Impact Summit on Thursday, launching what has been billed as one of the most influential global forums on artificial intelligence. He outlined India’s commitment to ethical, equitable and human-centric AI, urging nations to work together to ensure technology serves as a force for global public good. While the Leaders’ Plenary brought together ministers, heads of state and technology visionaries to debate AI governance and interoperability, the most consequential diplomatic engagement occurred on the sidelines: India’s meeting with the United Arab Emirates, now one of its most trusted partners in digital transformation. The UAE, which has invested heavily in AI talent, sovereign compute, and smart-government ecosystems, engaged in robust dialogue with India on co-developing future-ready digital infrastructure, fintech corridors, and AI-powered platforms for governance and sustainability. The UAE’s leadership emphasised the strategic ...

Narendra Modi, Emmanuel Macron Elevate India-France Ties to ‘Special Global Strategic Partnership’

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  India and France have taken a decisive step in strengthening their long-standing partnership by elevating their ties to a “Special Global Strategic Partnership.” The announcement came during French President Emmanuel Macron’s fourth state visit to India, marking a significant milestone in diplomatic engagement between the two nations. Hosting President Macron at Lok Bhavan in Mumbai, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the India-France relationship as a “force for global stability” in an increasingly uncertain world. The leaders emphasized shared democratic values, strategic autonomy, and a commitment to multilateralism as pillars of their cooperation. According to an official government statement, the upgraded partnership aims to reinforce sovereignty and decision-making autonomy while deepening collaboration in critical and emerging sectors of the future. Defence Cooperation at the Core Defence has traditionally been the backbone of India-France relations, and the latest a...

Vande Bharat at 7: The Journey of India’s Flagship Semi High-Speed Train

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  Vande Bharat Express train at a modern Indian railway station platform showcasing its sleek white and blue design. India’s railways have long been the lifeline of the nation, but the arrival of the Vande Bharat Express marked a defining shift toward modern, technology-driven travel. Completing seven years of service, the train has evolved from a bold experiment into a nationwide symbol of efficiency, comfort, and indigenous engineering. Launched on February 15, 2019, the first Vande Bharat Express was flagged off by Narendra Modi on the New Delhi–Kanpur–Allahabad–Varanasi route, connecting the capital to one of India’s spiritual hubs. What began as a single route has now expanded into a fast-growing network serving multiple regions across the country. A Proud ‘Make in India’ Milestone One of the defining features of Vande Bharat is its indigenous design and manufacturing. The train was conceptualized and built under the government’s Make in India initiative, reinforcing India...

India Becomes ChatGPT’s Second-Largest Market with 100 Million Weekly Users

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  OpenAI CEO Sam Altman speaking about ChatGPT’s rapid growth in India ahead of the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. India has officially become one of the largest markets for ChatGPT , with 100 million weekly active users, according to Sam Altman , CEO of OpenAI . The announcement, made ahead of the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, signals the country’s rapidly growing influence in the global artificial intelligence ecosystem. Altman revealed the milestone in an article published in The Times of India , noting that India is now ChatGPT’s second-largest user base after the United States. The disclosure highlights how central India has become to OpenAI’s long-term global expansion plans. A Strategic Push into India The milestone follows months of groundwork by OpenAI in the country. In August 2025, the company opened its New Delhi office to strengthen partnerships and local engagement. Recognizing India’s price-sensitive market, OpenAI introduced a sub-$5 ChatGPT Go tier, wh...