The Washington Post CEO Will Lewis steps down days after layoffs that included Tharoor's son
The Washington Post CEO Will Lewis announced that he is stepping down, three days after the outlet laid off over 300 journalists and staff. Lewis sent an email to the staff, stating that "difficult decisions have been taken in order to ensure the sustainable future of The Post." Congress leader Shashi Tharoor's son, Ishaan Tharoor, was also laid off.
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The Washington Post CEO Will Lewis announced that he is stepping down, three days after the outlet laid off over 300 journalists and staff. Lewis sent an email to the staff, stating that "difficult decisions have been taken in order to ensure the sustainable future of The Post." Congress leader Shashi Tharoor's son, Ishaan Tharoor, was also laid off.
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08:44 am Sunday, 08 February, 2026
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India to open consulate in Malaysia
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that India will open a consulate in Malaysia in Kota Kinabalu, stating that this will help in "bringing our nations even closer". Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim welcomed the move, saying the country has immediately agreed to the opening of a new Indian consulate. Notably, PM Modi is on a two-day visit to Malaysia.
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10:10 am Sunday, 08 February, 2026
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that India will open a consulate in Malaysia in Kota Kinabalu, stating that this will help in "bringing our nations even closer". Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim welcomed the move, saying the country has immediately agreed to the opening of a new Indian consulate. Notably, PM Modi is on a two-day visit to Malaysia.
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Farmers to hold nationwide protests over India-US trade deal on Feb 12
Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) along with several other farmers' organisations, have announced plans to stage nationwide protests on February 12 against the India-US trade deal. The SKM claimed the interim deal was a "total surrender" of India's agriculture and farmers to American MNCs. It also demanded Union Minister Piyush Goyal's resignation over the matter.
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10:41 am Sunday, 08 February, 2026
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Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) along with several other farmers' organisations, have announced plans to stage nationwide protests on February 12 against the India-US trade deal. The SKM claimed the interim deal was a "total surrender" of India's agriculture and farmers to American MNCs. It also demanded Union Minister Piyush Goyal's resignation over the matter.
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We should have potentially sent Pakistan home: Netherlands' Paul van Meekeren
After losing to Pakistan in the last over in their T20 World Cup 2026 opener, Netherlands fast bowler Paul van Meekeren said, "We deserved to win that game, and we should have potentially sent Pakistan home." He added, "It's a shame, but it is what it is." Netherlands had win probability of 77% after Pakistan's 18th over.
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10:57 am Sunday, 08 February, 2026
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After losing to Pakistan in the last over in their T20 World Cup 2026 opener, Netherlands fast bowler Paul van Meekeren said, "We deserved to win that game, and we should have potentially sent Pakistan home." He added, "It's a shame, but it is what it is." Netherlands had win probability of 77% after Pakistan's 18th over.
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10:57 am Sunday, 08 February, 2026
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India & Malaysia sign several pacts, reaffirm 'deep historical links' during PM Modi's visit
India and Malaysia exchanged several bilateral documents, "aimed at further strengthening institutional cooperation" in the presence of PM Narendra Modi and Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim, as the duo "reaffirmed deep historical links", according to a joint statement. The pacts were about combating corruption, disaster management, semiconductors, healthcare, national security, and UN peacekeeping, etc.
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11:35 am Sunday, 08 February, 2026
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India and Malaysia exchanged several bilateral documents, "aimed at further strengthening institutional cooperation" in the presence of PM Narendra Modi and Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim, as the duo "reaffirmed deep historical links", according to a joint statement. The pacts were about combating corruption, disaster management, semiconductors, healthcare, national security, and UN peacekeeping, etc.
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PM Modi shares pics of meeting with Malaysian PM, hails ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to X on Sunday to share pictures of his meeting with Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim on his two-day visit to Malaysia. PM Modi also hailed the ties between the two countries, stating, "India and Malaysia...have always enjoyed a close friendship" and "people-to-people linkages are at the core" of the relations. Several pacts were signed.
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12:08 pm Sunday, 08 February, 2026
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to X on Sunday to share pictures of his meeting with Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim on his two-day visit to Malaysia. PM Modi also hailed the ties between the two countries, stating, "India and Malaysia...have always enjoyed a close friendship" and "people-to-people linkages are at the core" of the relations. Several pacts were signed.
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Never met him: Dalai Lama as report claims his name features 169 times in Epstein files
Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama has responded after a report claimed he met convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his name featured in the latest Epstein files at least 169 times. "We can unequivocally confirm that His Holiness has never met Jeffrey Epstein or authorised any meeting or interaction with him by anyone on His Holiness’s behalf," his office stated.
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12:19 pm Sunday, 08 February, 2026
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Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama has responded after a report claimed he met convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his name featured in the latest Epstein files at least 169 times. "We can unequivocally confirm that His Holiness has never met Jeffrey Epstein or authorised any meeting or interaction with him by anyone on His Holiness’s behalf," his office stated.
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12:19 pm Sunday, 08 February, 2026
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The US denied India real-time satellite data: Aditya Rathore
On Raj Shamani's podcast, Aditya Rathore, doctor and geopolitics speaker, has said that India is facing a major security warning. Rathore reveals that during military operations, Pakistan had direct real-time satellite access through China. However, despite signing a deal with the USA in 2020, India was denied real-time updates and was forced to rely on commercial satellite data instead.
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12:24 pm Sunday, 08 February, 2026
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On Raj Shamani's podcast, Aditya Rathore, doctor and geopolitics speaker, has said that India is facing a major security warning. Rathore reveals that during military operations, Pakistan had direct real-time satellite access through China. However, despite signing a deal with the USA in 2020, India was denied real-time updates and was forced to rely on commercial satellite data instead.
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Wall Street financier accuses 26 years younger wife of affair in $100 million divorce
Wall Street honcho Jeffrey Leeds has accused his 26 years younger wife of having an affair amid a divorce battle. Leeds, 69, is the founder of Leeds Equity Partners. Leeds claimed his wife, 43-year-old Elizabeth Leeds, had a long affair with, and became pregnant by businessman Alberto Alejandro Tawil. Properties worth $100 million are reportedly at stake in the divorce.
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12:47 pm Sunday, 08 February, 2026
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Wall Street honcho Jeffrey Leeds has accused his 26 years younger wife of having an affair amid a divorce battle. Leeds, 69, is the founder of Leeds Equity Partners. Leeds claimed his wife, 43-year-old Elizabeth Leeds, had a long affair with, and became pregnant by businessman Alberto Alejandro Tawil. Properties worth $100 million are reportedly at stake in the divorce.
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8-point safety framework issued after biker falls into Delhi Jal Board pit & dies
An eight-point safety framework has been issued in Delhi after a 25-year-old biker fell into a Delhi Jal Board pit and died in Janakpuri. The framework mandates clear warning signs and robust barricading at work sites, with reflector lights, blinkers and luminous tapes in excavated areas. An audit of all ongoing and recently completed excavation works has also been ordered.
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12:45 pm Sunday, 08 February, 2026
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An eight-point safety framework has been issued in Delhi after a 25-year-old biker fell into a Delhi Jal Board pit and died in Janakpuri. The framework mandates clear warning signs and robust barricading at work sites, with reflector lights, blinkers and luminous tapes in excavated areas. An audit of all ongoing and recently completed excavation works has also been ordered.
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Over 900 Google employees accuse firm of enabling ICE surveillance
Over 900 Google employees have accused the company of "powering the US Immigration & Customs Enforcement's (ICE) campaign of surveillance, violence and repression". In an open letter, the employees urged the company to end its contracts with ICE and Customs & Border Protection (CBP). "We are vehemently opposed to Google's partnerships with...CBP and ICE," they said.
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01:22 pm Sunday, 08 February, 2026
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Over 900 Google employees have accused the company of "powering the US Immigration & Customs Enforcement's (ICE) campaign of surveillance, violence and repression". In an open letter, the employees urged the company to end its contracts with ICE and Customs & Border Protection (CBP). "We are vehemently opposed to Google's partnerships with...CBP and ICE," they said.
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01:22 pm Sunday, 08 February, 2026
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Delhi biker's body was in pit for 8 hrs, 5 people knew but didn't help
The body of a 25-year-old biker who died after falling into a Delhi Jal Board pit remained inside for nearly 8 hours, and five people knew about it but didn't rescue him, police said. First, a passerby saw the body and informed security guard, who alerted a labourer. He called the project's subcontractor, who informed main contractor, but nobody helped.
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01:17 pm Sunday, 08 February, 2026
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The body of a 25-year-old biker who died after falling into a Delhi Jal Board pit remained inside for nearly 8 hours, and five people knew about it but didn't rescue him, police said. First, a passerby saw the body and informed security guard, who alerted a labourer. He called the project's subcontractor, who informed main contractor, but nobody helped.
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Afghanistan hit 182-6 vs NZ, equal highest T20I total at Chepauk
Afghanistan scored 182-6 in their T20 World Cup opener against New Zealand at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk). They equalled India's record for highest T20I total at the venue, 182-4 against West Indies in 2018. Afghanistan all-rounder Gulbadin Naib slammed 63(35), registering his highest T20I score. This is also the highest total at men's T20 World Cup against New Zealand.
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01:44 pm Sunday, 08 February, 2026
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Afghanistan scored 182-6 in their T20 World Cup opener against New Zealand at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk). They equalled India's record for highest T20I total at the venue, 182-4 against West Indies in 2018. Afghanistan all-rounder Gulbadin Naib slammed 63(35), registering his highest T20I score. This is also the highest total at men's T20 World Cup against New Zealand.
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01:44 pm Sunday, 08 February, 2026
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RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat lists 4 types of Hindus
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat listed four types of Hindus in India, stating that the first group consists of those who openly declare their Hindu identity with pride. He said that the second group includes people who acknowledge being Hindu but see nothing exceptional about it, and people in the third category prefer to speak about their identity only in private.
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01:43 pm Sunday, 08 February, 2026
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RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat listed four types of Hindus in India, stating that the first group consists of those who openly declare their Hindu identity with pride. He said that the second group includes people who acknowledge being Hindu but see nothing exceptional about it, and people in the third category prefer to speak about their identity only in private.
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The Washington Post names Jeff D'Onofrio as acting CEO
The Washington Post has appointed Jeff D'Onofrio as the acting CEO and publisher after CEO Will Lewis' departure. D'Onofrio, who has been serving as CFO of the news publication since June last year, previously led Tumblr for over eight years. The executive changes at The Post come days after the outlet laid off over 300 journalists and staff.
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01:58 pm Sunday, 08 February, 2026
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The Washington Post has appointed Jeff D'Onofrio as the acting CEO and publisher after CEO Will Lewis' departure. D'Onofrio, who has been serving as CFO of the news publication since June last year, previously led Tumblr for over eight years. The executive changes at The Post come days after the outlet laid off over 300 journalists and staff.
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01:58 pm Sunday, 08 February, 2026
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NSO unveils MCP server that lets Claude, ChatGPT directly link to official govt statistics
The National Statistics Office (NSO) has unveiled a beta version of its MCP server for the eSankhyiki portal that aims to make official statistics more accessible to citizens, researchers, and businesses. This will allow AI tools and applications, like Claude and ChatGPT, to be directly linked to seven official government statistics- PLFS, CPI, ASI, IIP, NAS, WPI and Energy Statistics.
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News By: Medhaa Gupta
01:46 pm Sunday, 08 February, 2026
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The National Statistics Office (NSO) has unveiled a beta version of its MCP server for the eSankhyiki portal that aims to make official statistics more accessible to citizens, researchers, and businesses. This will allow AI tools and applications, like Claude and ChatGPT, to be directly linked to seven official government statistics- PLFS, CPI, ASI, IIP, NAS, WPI and Energy Statistics.
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Choose fielding, are you crazy?: Rohit Sharma tells Suryakumar Yadav ahead of toss against USA
The ICC has shared a video showing former Team India captain Rohit Sharma's interaction with Suryakumar Yadav ahead of toss against USA in T20 World Cup 2026 match at Wankhede Stadium. In the video, Suryakumar can be seen asking advice, to which Rohit says, "Fielding kar. Pagal hai kya? (Choose fielding. Are you crazy?)"
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02:25 pm Sunday, 08 February, 2026
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The ICC has shared a video showing former Team India captain Rohit Sharma's interaction with Suryakumar Yadav ahead of toss against USA in T20 World Cup 2026 match at Wankhede Stadium. In the video, Suryakumar can be seen asking advice, to which Rohit says, "Fielding kar. Pagal hai kya? (Choose fielding. Are you crazy?)"
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02:25 pm Sunday, 08 February, 2026
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Skiing body rubbishes claims of jumpers using injections to enlarge genitals and boost distance
The international ski federation has rubbished claims that ski jumpers are using injections to enlarge genitals and boost distance as Winter Olympics begins. A report by Bild had suggested some ski jumpers were injecting hyaluronic acid in their genitals or wearing a condom-like sheath before undergoing rigorous checks on ski-suit sizing. The skiing body called it "wild rumour".
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02:25 pm Sunday, 08 February, 2026
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The international ski federation has rubbished claims that ski jumpers are using injections to enlarge genitals and boost distance as Winter Olympics begins. A report by Bild had suggested some ski jumpers were injecting hyaluronic acid in their genitals or wearing a condom-like sheath before undergoing rigorous checks on ski-suit sizing. The skiing body called it "wild rumour".
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02:25 pm Sunday, 08 February, 2026
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NZ record their highest successful run chase in T20 WC history, beat Afg by 5 wickets
New Zealand defeated Afghanistan by five wickets in their T20 World Cup 2026 opener at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday. Afghanistan posted 182-6 in their 20 overs. Tim Seifert's 65(42) helped New Zealand score 183-5 in 17.5 overs, registering their highest successful run chase in the tournament's history. New Zealand will next face the UAE on Tuesday.
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02:44 pm Sunday, 08 February, 2026
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New Zealand defeated Afghanistan by five wickets in their T20 World Cup 2026 opener at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday. Afghanistan posted 182-6 in their 20 overs. Tim Seifert's 65(42) helped New Zealand score 183-5 in 17.5 overs, registering their highest successful run chase in the tournament's history. New Zealand will next face the UAE on Tuesday.
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Vaishnaw responds after Silicon Valley critic takes U-turn, praises Indian startup Sarvam AI
Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw responded to Indian-origin Silicon Valley critic Deedy Das after he took a U-turn and praised Sarvam AI by calling its Indic language models the "best". "Even the most critical reviewers are praising...technologically advanced model released by Sarvam," he said. The AI startup was chosen to build India's first indigenous foundational model last year.
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02:32 pm Sunday, 08 February, 2026
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Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw responded to Indian-origin Silicon Valley critic Deedy Das after he took a U-turn and praised Sarvam AI by calling its Indic language models the "best". "Even the most critical reviewers are praising...technologically advanced model released by Sarvam," he said. The AI startup was chosen to build India's first indigenous foundational model last year.
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