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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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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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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US cricketer Harmeet was once arrested for driving car on railway station platform
US cricketer Harmeet Singh was arrested by Mumbai Police in 2017 for driving his car onto the platform of Andheri Railway Station. At that point in his career, Singh was not part of the USA set up and was based in Mumbai. He had featured for the India U19 team that won 2012 World Cup.
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02:57 pm Sunday, 08 February, 2026
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US cricketer Harmeet Singh was arrested by Mumbai Police in 2017 for driving his car onto the platform of Andheri Railway Station. At that point in his career, Singh was not part of the USA set up and was based in Mumbai. He had featured for the India U19 team that won 2012 World Cup.
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US State Dept wipes its X history; posts from Biden, Obama's terms to disappear
The US State Department is removing all posts on its public X accounts made before President Donald Trump returned to office last year. According to NPR, posts from Joe Biden and Barack Obama's terms, as well as Trump's first term, will disappear. They'll be internally archived and require the public to file Freedom of Information Act requests to access them.
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03:12 pm Sunday, 08 February, 2026
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The US State Department is removing all posts on its public X accounts made before President Donald Trump returned to office last year. According to NPR, posts from Joe Biden and Barack Obama's terms, as well as Trump's first term, will disappear. They'll be internally archived and require the public to file Freedom of Information Act requests to access them.
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03:12 pm Sunday, 08 February, 2026
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Netherlands' Max O'Dowd abused online for dropping catch of Pak's Faheem in T20 World Cup
Netherlands' Max O’Dowd was targeted on social media after he dropped Pakistan's Faheem Ashraf's catch during their T20 World Cup match. O'Dowd dropped the catch on second ball of 19th over, with Pakistan needing 23 runs off 11 balls at the time. Following the game, he was subjected to abusive comments online, with several fans blaming him for the defeat.
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03:11 pm Sunday, 08 February, 2026
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Netherlands' Max O’Dowd was targeted on social media after he dropped Pakistan's Faheem Ashraf's catch during their T20 World Cup match. O'Dowd dropped the catch on second ball of 19th over, with Pakistan needing 23 runs off 11 balls at the time. Following the game, he was subjected to abusive comments online, with several fans blaming him for the defeat.
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If 1.25 cr B'deshi Hindus decide to fight, all Hindus will help them: Bhagwat
Ahead of the parliamentary elections in Bangladesh, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat spoke about the situation of Hindus in the neighbouring country. He said that if Bangladesh’s 1.25 crore Hindu population stands up to fight for its rights, it'll receive the support of Hindus across the world. His remarks came amid reports of violence against Hindus in Bangladesh in recent months.
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03:19 pm Sunday, 08 February, 2026
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Ahead of the parliamentary elections in Bangladesh, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat spoke about the situation of Hindus in the neighbouring country. He said that if Bangladesh’s 1.25 crore Hindu population stands up to fight for its rights, it'll receive the support of Hindus across the world. His remarks came amid reports of violence against Hindus in Bangladesh in recent months.
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03:19 pm Sunday, 08 February, 2026
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216% returns likely for gold bond holders as redemption price announced for 2020-21 series
RBI has announced the premature redemption price for sovereign gold bonds (SGBs) issued in the 2020-21 Series-XI on February 9, 2021. The redemption price has been set at ₹15,374 per unit of SGB, yielding an absolute return of 216% over the issue price of ₹4,862 per gram. RBI also pays 2.5% annual interest to SGB holders, which is credited semi-annually.
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03:44 pm Sunday, 08 February, 2026
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RBI has announced the premature redemption price for sovereign gold bonds (SGBs) issued in the 2020-21 Series-XI on February 9, 2021. The redemption price has been set at ₹15,374 per unit of SGB, yielding an absolute return of 216% over the issue price of ₹4,862 per gram. RBI also pays 2.5% annual interest to SGB holders, which is credited semi-annually.
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Afghanistan's Gurbaz pulls out of PSL after Taliban govt denies NOC: Report
Afghanistan wicketkeeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz has pulled out of the PSL 2026, days after Peshawar Zalmi signed him directly ahead of the auction. This comes after the Taliban-led government refused to grant NOCs to Afghan players to play in Pakistan, Telecom Asia Sport reported. Notably, ties between Pakistan and Afghanistan remain strained following recent cross-border air strikes.
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03:31 pm Sunday, 08 February, 2026
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Afghanistan wicketkeeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz has pulled out of the PSL 2026, days after Peshawar Zalmi signed him directly ahead of the auction. This comes after the Taliban-led government refused to grant NOCs to Afghan players to play in Pakistan, Telecom Asia Sport reported. Notably, ties between Pakistan and Afghanistan remain strained following recent cross-border air strikes.
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03:31 pm Sunday, 08 February, 2026
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Private jet crashes in Karnataka, 2 onboard seriously injured
A private jet crashed in Karnataka’s Vijayapura district on Sunday afternoon. There were two people onboard the light aircraft, both of whom sustained serious injuries and were admitted to a hospital. According to preliminary information, the light aircraft was flying from Kalaburagi to Belagavi when it went down after reportedly running out of fuel.
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03:54 pm Sunday, 08 February, 2026
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A private jet crashed in Karnataka’s Vijayapura district on Sunday afternoon. There were two people onboard the light aircraft, both of whom sustained serious injuries and were admitted to a hospital. According to preliminary information, the light aircraft was flying from Kalaburagi to Belagavi when it went down after reportedly running out of fuel.
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Delhi 5-star hotel prices spike to ₹4 lakh/night due to AI summit
Prices for 5-star hotel rooms in Delhi have spiked up to ₹4 lakh/night due to the upcoming 'India AI Impact Summit 2026', scheduled to take place in New Delhi from February 16 to 20. At one of the hotels, the room prices are ₹2,74,490 and ₹2,75,490 per night for February 15. Prices usually fall between ₹20,000 and ₹40,000 per night.
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03:54 pm Sunday, 08 February, 2026
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Prices for 5-star hotel rooms in Delhi have spiked up to ₹4 lakh/night due to the upcoming 'India AI Impact Summit 2026', scheduled to take place in New Delhi from February 16 to 20. At one of the hotels, the room prices are ₹2,74,490 and ₹2,75,490 per night for February 15. Prices usually fall between ₹20,000 and ₹40,000 per night.
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Before-after pics show repairs at Pak airbase destroyed during Operation Sindoor
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has started the process of reconstructing a hangar at the Bholari airbase, which was severely damaged during Operation Sindoor. An image, shot by Vantor on January 28, shows parts of the damaged green roof have been peeled off. While core damage is still visible, there appear to be signs of partial dismantling of the roof.
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04:14 pm Sunday, 08 February, 2026
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The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has started the process of reconstructing a hangar at the Bholari airbase, which was severely damaged during Operation Sindoor. An image, shot by Vantor on January 28, shows parts of the damaged green roof have been peeled off. While core damage is still visible, there appear to be signs of partial dismantling of the roof.
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