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PM Modi along with Israeli PM Netanyahu announced several key MoUs and called the cooperation between the two countries as “extraordinarily productive.”Centre assures action after Supreme Court bans Class 8 NCERT chapter on judicial corruption; NCERT apologises, to revise content.Piyush Goyal meets US counterparts to boost trade ties after Trump’s tariffs were struck down by American SC, which had earlier delayed India’s interim trade deal talks.Kerala HC halted ‘The Kerala Story 2’ release, citing censor board lapses and concerns over portrayal of state’s religious harmony.Irfan Pathan has advised India to focus on wins over net-run-rate and suggested Suryakumar Yadav at No 3 to strengthen T20 WC top order.Here are the top five stories of the evening: ‘Extraordinarily productive’: PM Modi, Netanyahu hold joint press meet, several MoUs inkedPM Narendra Modi who is on a two day visit to Israel on Thursday along with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu held a joint press conference and inked several key MoUs. The cooperation has been termed as “extraordinarily productive,” by both sides. Live updates ‘Heads Must Roll’: Centre Says Sorry Over NCERT Chapter, Supreme Court Demands Accountability ‘We’ve utmost respect for judiciary’: Edu min regrets NCERT book row, vows actionEducation minister Pradhan said action will be taken against those responsible for a controversial Class 8 NCERT textbook chapter on judicial corruption. It comes after SC ordered the book to be banned, terming the content objectionable and suggesting it could amount to an attempt to defame the judiciary. NCERT has apologised and said the chapter is being rewritten. Read full storyUS in panic mode? Trump’s trade secy meets Goyal in surprise India visitCommerce minister Piyush Goyal met with his US counterparts to discuss expanding trade and economic partnership. Discussions follow the US Supreme Court’s invalidation of Trump’s tariffs, which had previously led India to postpone a delegation trip to Washington to finalize an interim trade deal. Read full storyKerala HC stays release of ‘The Kerala Story 2’, says censors didn’t ‘apply mind’The Kerala High Court has temporarily stayed the February 27 release of The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond, noting prima facie lapses by the Central Board of Film Certification in granting certification. The order comes after petitions raised objections over the film’s depiction of religious harmony in Kerala. Read full story’You do not want to expose…’: Pathan’s blunt message for SuryakumarFormer India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has urged the Indian cricket team to concentrate on winning their upcoming T20 World Cup matches rather than worrying about net-run-rate calculations. He also recommended promoting Suryakumar Yadav to the number three spot in the batting order to better balance a top order dominated by left-handers. India’s next fixtures are against Zimbabwe and the West Indies.Read full storyAbout the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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