We are helpless: B'desh players on being blamed for T20 WC boycott
Bangladesh players reacted to Bangladesh government's sports advisor Asif Nazrul's claim that decision to boycott T20 World Cup was taken by cricketers and BCB. "We have no one. We are helpless. We don't know what to say since we had no hand in this [World Cup exclusion]," a player told The Daily Star. "That was funny," another player stated.
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News By: Neeraja Nath
04:22 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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Bangladesh players reacted to Bangladesh government's sports advisor Asif Nazrul's claim that decision to boycott T20 World Cup was taken by cricketers and BCB. "We have no one. We are helpless. We don't know what to say since we had no hand in this [World Cup exclusion]," a player told The Daily Star. "That was funny," another player stated.
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Woman quits city job to live alone on island at ₹40,000/month salary for 'inner peace' in China
A woman quit her job at a large company in China's Beijing to live alone on an uninhabited island, South China Morning Post reported. Yue Li said she was drawn there because of a remote job that pays ₹40,000/month. "I was on business trips for 300 days of...year...I have sought my freedom and inner peace in this...harsh environment," she said.
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04:16 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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A woman quit her job at a large company in China's Beijing to live alone on an uninhabited island, South China Morning Post reported. Yue Li said she was drawn there because of a remote job that pays ₹40,000/month. "I was on business trips for 300 days of...year...I have sought my freedom and inner peace in this...harsh environment," she said.
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Spending 16 hours a day on Instagram is not addiction: CEO Mosseri
Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri told a US court that using Instagram 16 hours/day is "problematic", not "addiction". A person identified as KGM had sued Instagram, YouTube and other social media platforms for their addictive usage. One could use Instagram "more than you and feel good", Mosseri said, as Meta lawyers noted KGM was hurt by other things in her life.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
04:44 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri told a US court that using Instagram 16 hours/day is "problematic", not "addiction". A person identified as KGM had sued Instagram, YouTube and other social media platforms for their addictive usage. One could use Instagram "more than you and feel good", Mosseri said, as Meta lawyers noted KGM was hurt by other things in her life.
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Delhi court summons industrialist Bina Modi in assault case filed by her son
A Delhi court has issued summons to Godfrey Phillips India (GPI) Chairperson Bina Modi, senior lawyer Lalit Bhasin and security officer Surendra Prasad in an assault case filed by her son and ex-GPI Executive Director Samir Modi. Samir alleged he was stopped from entering a board meeting and assaulted by Prasad. Police had filed a chargesheet on March 1, 2025.
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News By: Pravel Jain
04:35 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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A Delhi court has issued summons to Godfrey Phillips India (GPI) Chairperson Bina Modi, senior lawyer Lalit Bhasin and security officer Surendra Prasad in an assault case filed by her son and ex-GPI Executive Director Samir Modi. Samir alleged he was stopped from entering a board meeting and assaulted by Prasad. Police had filed a chargesheet on March 1, 2025.
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04:35 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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Why has Madras HC directed Dhoni to deposit ₹10 lakh in ₹100-cr defamation case filed by him?
Ex-India captain MS Dhoni has been directed by Madras High Court to deposit ₹10 lakh in relation to defamation suit he filed over a decade ago over allegations of IPL betting and match-fixing. The court said transcribing CD contents was "humongous" task which would take interpreter and typist's entire time. The court fixed entire cost and asked Dhoni to pay.
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04:34 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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Ex-India captain MS Dhoni has been directed by Madras High Court to deposit ₹10 lakh in relation to defamation suit he filed over a decade ago over allegations of IPL betting and match-fixing. The court said transcribing CD contents was "humongous" task which would take interpreter and typist's entire time. The court fixed entire cost and asked Dhoni to pay.
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MNS workers slap Physics Wallah coaching staff in Nashik for 'insulting' Marathi students
MNS workers stormed a Physics Wallah coaching centre in Nashik and slapped a staff member after students alleged he insulted Marathi-speaking pupils by calling them "rustic" and "mannerless". The video shows multiple MNS members assaulting the employee and demanding that the centre hire Marathi-speaking staff. They warned the institute to do so within eight days or face "MNS-style" protests.
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04:30 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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MNS workers stormed a Physics Wallah coaching centre in Nashik and slapped a staff member after students alleged he insulted Marathi-speaking pupils by calling them "rustic" and "mannerless". The video shows multiple MNS members assaulting the employee and demanding that the centre hire Marathi-speaking staff. They warned the institute to do so within eight days or face "MNS-style" protests.
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Amendments reflect shared understanding: Govt as WH revises India-US deal factsheet
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) clarified that key revisions in a White House fact sheet on the interim India-US trade framework do not change the core understanding between the two countries. It said the recent amendments "reflect the shared understandings contained in the joint statement". MEA added that both sides will now work towards implementing and finalising the Interim Agreement.
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
04:55 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) clarified that key revisions in a White House fact sheet on the interim India-US trade framework do not change the core understanding between the two countries. It said the recent amendments "reflect the shared understandings contained in the joint statement". MEA added that both sides will now work towards implementing and finalising the Interim Agreement.
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Viral video shows stray dog roaming inside Delhi hospital ward, urinating on wall
A video of a stray dog roaming freely inside Delhi’s Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital has gone viral online. The clip shows patients' attendants sitting on the floor on pieces of cardboard as the dog walks by and urinates on a corridor wall. “No water in washrooms…can’t even breathe due to the stench,” the person sharing the video said.
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News By: Aradhana
04:51 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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A video of a stray dog roaming freely inside Delhi’s Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital has gone viral online. The clip shows patients' attendants sitting on the floor on pieces of cardboard as the dog walks by and urinates on a corridor wall. “No water in washrooms…can’t even breathe due to the stench,” the person sharing the video said.
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North Korea's Kim Jong-un chooses his daughter as his likely successor: Report
South Korea’s intelligence agency has claimed that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has selected his daughter, Kim Ju Ae, as his likely successor. The agency said its conclusion is based on multiple indicators, including her increasingly frequent appearances at high-profile state events. The development comes ahead of North Korea’s ruling party congress scheduled for later this month.
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04:48 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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South Korea’s intelligence agency has claimed that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has selected his daughter, Kim Ju Ae, as his likely successor. The agency said its conclusion is based on multiple indicators, including her increasingly frequent appearances at high-profile state events. The development comes ahead of North Korea’s ruling party congress scheduled for later this month.
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India to get 0% tariffs like Bangladesh from US: Piyush Goyal on textiles
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has said India will also get "zero reciprocal tariff" on certain textiles in its trade deal with US, similar to Bangladesh. He made the remark while dismissing Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's claim that Bangladesh benefited more than India while making deal with US. "When...interim agreement is finalised...you'll get to see this in fine print," Goyal added.
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04:46 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has said India will also get "zero reciprocal tariff" on certain textiles in its trade deal with US, similar to Bangladesh. He made the remark while dismissing Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's claim that Bangladesh benefited more than India while making deal with US. "When...interim agreement is finalised...you'll get to see this in fine print," Goyal added.
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India pulls out of Mali lithium project over security risks: Report
Security risks are prompting India to pull out of a lithium project in Mali backed by Russia's state nuclear firm Rosatom, Reuters reported. Western nations have urged citizens to leave the African nation as security concerns rise in its battle with al Qaeda-linked militants targeting economic assets and foreign investment. Lithium is a key metal used in electric vehicle batteries.
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05:09 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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Security risks are prompting India to pull out of a lithium project in Mali backed by Russia's state nuclear firm Rosatom, Reuters reported. Western nations have urged citizens to leave the African nation as security concerns rise in its battle with al Qaeda-linked militants targeting economic assets and foreign investment. Lithium is a key metal used in electric vehicle batteries.
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Hardeep Puri explains why he wrote 'have fun' and 'exotic island' in emails to Epstein
Union Minister Hardeep Puri explained why he wrote "have fun" and "exotic island" in emails to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Puri said he uses "exotic" word casually in conversations with well-to-do people, adding, "I ask, 'Which exotic place are you in?'" Talking about "have fun", Puri said he had no clue about Epstein's activities as he wasn't his personal acquaintance.
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05:08 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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Union Minister Hardeep Puri explained why he wrote "have fun" and "exotic island" in emails to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Puri said he uses "exotic" word casually in conversations with well-to-do people, adding, "I ask, 'Which exotic place are you in?'" Talking about "have fun", Puri said he had no clue about Epstein's activities as he wasn't his personal acquaintance.
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Why the price of gold varies across different Indian cities?
The price of gold often varies across different cities in India due to a mix of global pricing and local realities. The rates are determined by the international market at first, then state-specific taxes, import duties and GST are added. Apart from this, transportation costs, distance from import hubs, jeweller margins and quality of the precious metal also affect prices.
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05:05 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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The price of gold often varies across different cities in India due to a mix of global pricing and local realities. The rates are determined by the international market at first, then state-specific taxes, import duties and GST are added. Apart from this, transportation costs, distance from import hubs, jeweller margins and quality of the precious metal also affect prices.
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BNP leader dies at polling station, party blames Jamaat-e-Islami
Mohibuzzaman Kochi, a Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader, died at a polling centre amid national elections. He was allegedly pushed by Jamaat-e-Islami activists for objecting to canvassing inside the centre. According to reports, Kochi hit his head on a tree after being pushed and was soon declared dead at a hospital. Jamaat's centre director, Mahbubur Rahman, has denied the allegations.
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News By: Ishita Ranganath
05:04 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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Mohibuzzaman Kochi, a Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader, died at a polling centre amid national elections. He was allegedly pushed by Jamaat-e-Islami activists for objecting to canvassing inside the centre. According to reports, Kochi hit his head on a tree after being pushed and was soon declared dead at a hospital. Jamaat's centre director, Mahbubur Rahman, has denied the allegations.
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Voting concludes for B'desh general elections; 47.91% turnout till 2 pm
Voting for Bangladesh’s 13th general elections concluded at 4:30 pm (Bangladesh local time) on Thursday. The voter turnout was recorded at 47.91% as of 2 pm, according to the Daily Star. The country’s Election Commission said the voting was conducted in 299 out of 300 constituencies as voting in one seat was cancelled due to death of a candidate.
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05:29 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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Voting for Bangladesh’s 13th general elections concluded at 4:30 pm (Bangladesh local time) on Thursday. The voter turnout was recorded at 47.91% as of 2 pm, according to the Daily Star. The country’s Election Commission said the voting was conducted in 299 out of 300 constituencies as voting in one seat was cancelled due to death of a candidate.
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05:29 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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Celina Jaitly's brother, who is detained in UAE, refuses to speak to her: Govt to HC
Celina Jaitly's brother Major (Retd) Vikrant Kumar Jaitly, who has been detained in UAE since 2024, refuses to interact with her, the MEA told Delhi High Court. This was in response to Celina's plea to establish communication with Vikrant after she alleged her sister-in-law Charul "stonewalled" her from him. The court urged Celina to "work in tandem" with Charul.
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News By: Ishita Ranganath
05:26 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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Celina Jaitly's brother Major (Retd) Vikrant Kumar Jaitly, who has been detained in UAE since 2024, refuses to interact with her, the MEA told Delhi High Court. This was in response to Celina's plea to establish communication with Vikrant after she alleged her sister-in-law Charul "stonewalled" her from him. The court urged Celina to "work in tandem" with Charul.
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05:26 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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Oman's 43-yr-old batter Nadeem becomes oldest to hit 50+ score in T20 WC history
Oman all-rounder Mohammad Nadeem slammed an unbeaten 53 off 56 in the team's T20 World Cup 2026 match against Sri Lanka on Thursday. The 43-year-old has become the oldest batter to record a 50-plus score in T20 World Cup history, surpassing Sri Lanka's Sanath Jayasuriya, who had achieved the feat against West Indies in 2009 at the age of 39.
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News By: Neeraja Nath
05:21 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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Oman all-rounder Mohammad Nadeem slammed an unbeaten 53 off 56 in the team's T20 World Cup 2026 match against Sri Lanka on Thursday. The 43-year-old has become the oldest batter to record a 50-plus score in T20 World Cup history, surpassing Sri Lanka's Sanath Jayasuriya, who had achieved the feat against West Indies in 2009 at the age of 39.
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05:21 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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Who are the frontrunners to be Bangladesh’s next PM?
Among the frontrunners to be next Bangladesh PM is BNP chairman Tarique Rahman, son of ex-President Ziaur Rahman and ex-PM Khaleda Zia. Jamaat-e-Islami Bangladesh chief Shafiqur Rahman is another contender, who said he's open to working with India for modern Bangladesh. Gen Z face Nahid Islam who was involved in 2024 protests is also in race to be the PM.
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News By: Aradhana
05:18 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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Among the frontrunners to be next Bangladesh PM is BNP chairman Tarique Rahman, son of ex-President Ziaur Rahman and ex-PM Khaleda Zia. Jamaat-e-Islami Bangladesh chief Shafiqur Rahman is another contender, who said he's open to working with India for modern Bangladesh. Gen Z face Nahid Islam who was involved in 2024 protests is also in race to be the PM.
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Italy record their 1st ever win in T20 World Cup history, thrash Nepal by 10 wickets
Italy on Thursday recorded their first-ever victory in T20 World Cup history, defeating Nepal by 10 wickets at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Playing their second T20 World Cup match, Italy dismissed Nepal for 123 runs and chased down the target in 12.4 overs. Italy openers Anthony Mosca and Justin Mosca, who are brothers, slammed unbeaten fifties.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
05:41 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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Italy on Thursday recorded their first-ever victory in T20 World Cup history, defeating Nepal by 10 wickets at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Playing their second T20 World Cup match, Italy dismissed Nepal for 123 runs and chased down the target in 12.4 overs. Italy openers Anthony Mosca and Justin Mosca, who are brothers, slammed unbeaten fifties.
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Which 5 items saw highest inflation in India in January 2026?
Silver jewellery recorded the highest inflation at 159.67% in January 2026, according to data released as part of the new CPI series with base year 2024. Tomato followed at 64.80%, while coconut copra rose 47.18%. Gold, diamond and platinum jewellery saw 46.77% inflation and coconut oil increased 40.44%. These five items recorded the sharpest price rise at the all-India level.
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05:38 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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Silver jewellery recorded the highest inflation at 159.67% in January 2026, according to data released as part of the new CPI series with base year 2024. Tomato followed at 64.80%, while coconut copra rose 47.18%. Gold, diamond and platinum jewellery saw 46.77% inflation and coconut oil increased 40.44%. These five items recorded the sharpest price rise at the all-India level.
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