50% tariffs on India tore a needless rupture in ties: US lawmaker
US Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove said 50% tariffs on India by US "tore a needless rupture in bilateral ties that sacrificed decades of painstaking trust building" between our two nations. "Dragging on...negotiations for over a year cost us a timely convening of...annual Quad Leaders Summit," Sydney added. Recently, a trade deal was announced that reduced tariffs on Indian exports to 18%.
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US Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove said 50% tariffs on India by US "tore a needless rupture in bilateral ties that sacrificed decades of painstaking trust building" between our two nations. "Dragging on...negotiations for over a year cost us a timely convening of...annual Quad Leaders Summit," Sydney added. Recently, a trade deal was announced that reduced tariffs on Indian exports to 18%.
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Early trends show Tarique Rahman-led BNP alliance leading in B'desh polls
Early trends in Bangladesh’s general election results show the BNP-led alliance, headed by Tarique Rahman, taking an initial lead. An ABP News report said BNP is ahead in 32 seats, Jamaat-e-Islami in 12, while NCP and the Jatiya Party are leading in one seat each. Voting concluded at 4:30 pm in 299 constituencies, with turnout at 47.91% till 2 pm.
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08:33 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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Early trends in Bangladesh’s general election results show the BNP-led alliance, headed by Tarique Rahman, taking an initial lead. An ABP News report said BNP is ahead in 32 seats, Jamaat-e-Islami in 12, while NCP and the Jatiya Party are leading in one seat each. Voting concluded at 4:30 pm in 299 constituencies, with turnout at 47.91% till 2 pm.
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08:33 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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India record their third-highest total in T20 World Cup history
India on Thursday recorded their third-highest total in T20 World Cup history, putting up a total of 209/9 against Namibia in their T20 World Cup 2026 Group A match. Ishan Kishan top-scored for India with 61(24), while Hardik Pandya scored 52(28). India slammed a total of 14 sixes in the innings.
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08:55 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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India on Thursday recorded their third-highest total in T20 World Cup history, putting up a total of 209/9 against Namibia in their T20 World Cup 2026 Group A match. Ishan Kishan top-scored for India with 61(24), while Hardik Pandya scored 52(28). India slammed a total of 14 sixes in the innings.
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AI-generated: Tharoor as Pak journalist shares clip of him backing India boycott
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor reacted to a video shared by Pakistani journalist Zahid Gishkori, which claimed that Tharoor backed Pakistan’s move to boycott the 2026 T20 World Cup match against India. "AI-generated fake news, and not even very good. Neither my language nor my voice," Tharoor said about the video. Notably, Pakistan have reversed their decision to boycott the match.
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08:50 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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Congress MP Shashi Tharoor reacted to a video shared by Pakistani journalist Zahid Gishkori, which claimed that Tharoor backed Pakistan’s move to boycott the 2026 T20 World Cup match against India. "AI-generated fake news, and not even very good. Neither my language nor my voice," Tharoor said about the video. Notably, Pakistan have reversed their decision to boycott the match.
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13-year-old arrested for allegedly stabbing 2 students in UK school
A 13-year-old boy allegedly launched a knife attack at Kingsbury High School in northwest London, leaving two students critically injured. Witnesses said he entered a classroom, sprayed liquid at one student and then stabbed a 13-year-old in the neck. He reportedly shouted a religious phrase and then went ahead and stabbed a 12-year-old. The suspect was later arrested, police said.
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08:49 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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A 13-year-old boy allegedly launched a knife attack at Kingsbury High School in northwest London, leaving two students critically injured. Witnesses said he entered a classroom, sprayed liquid at one student and then stabbed a 13-year-old in the neck. He reportedly shouted a religious phrase and then went ahead and stabbed a 12-year-old. The suspect was later arrested, police said.
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Jamaat accused of promising cash, ‘sin-free afterlife’ in B’desh polls
Amid Bangladesh polls, Jamaat-e-Islami party was accused of using religion and money to bribe voters. The Jamaat coalition circulated pamphlets pledging 15,000 taka (around ₹11,250) to voters who back the party and its leader Shafiqur Rahman, an NDTV report said. The pamphlet reportedly said if all members of a family vote for Jamaat, their afterlife will be "free of sin”.
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09:11 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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Amid Bangladesh polls, Jamaat-e-Islami party was accused of using religion and money to bribe voters. The Jamaat coalition circulated pamphlets pledging 15,000 taka (around ₹11,250) to voters who back the party and its leader Shafiqur Rahman, an NDTV report said. The pamphlet reportedly said if all members of a family vote for Jamaat, their afterlife will be "free of sin”.
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Hardik Pandya smashes biggest six of T20 World Cup 2026
Team India all-rounder Hardik Pandya smashed the biggest six of T20 World Cup 2026 so far. The 32-year-old slammed a 109-metre maximum on the bowling of Namibia spinner Bernard Scholtz in 15th over of India's innings. Pandya scored 52 runs off 28 deliveries, including four fours and four sixes.
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Team India all-rounder Hardik Pandya smashed the biggest six of T20 World Cup 2026 so far. The 32-year-old slammed a 109-metre maximum on the bowling of Namibia spinner Bernard Scholtz in 15th over of India's innings. Pandya scored 52 runs off 28 deliveries, including four fours and four sixes.
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Govt to cut toll rates on partially open National Expressways from February 15
The government has amended the national highways fee rules to lower toll fees for users of partially operational National Expressways. Under the amendment, when a National Expressway isn't opened end to end, toll will be charged for completed stretch at lower National Highway rate. Currently, user fee on National Expressways is 25% higher than normal National Highways for completed length.
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09:15 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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The government has amended the national highways fee rules to lower toll fees for users of partially operational National Expressways. Under the amendment, when a National Expressway isn't opened end to end, toll will be charged for completed stretch at lower National Highway rate. Currently, user fee on National Expressways is 25% higher than normal National Highways for completed length.
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Will take action if it exists: India on purported video of Trump's remark on PM Modi's 'career'
MEA has reacted to a purported video of US President Donald Trump commenting on PM Narendra Modi's "political career". "If indeed there is such a video...we'll take appropriate action," MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said. In the video, Trump reportedly said, "PM Modi...loves Trump. I don't want you to take...word 'love' any differently. I don’t want to destroy his political career."
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MEA has reacted to a purported video of US President Donald Trump commenting on PM Narendra Modi's "political career". "If indeed there is such a video...we'll take appropriate action," MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said. In the video, Trump reportedly said, "PM Modi...loves Trump. I don't want you to take...word 'love' any differently. I don’t want to destroy his political career."
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OpenAI researcher quits, says ChatGPT holds deep record of people's lives
OpenAI researcher Zoe Hitzig resigned, warning that the company is starting to walk "the same path as Facebook". She cautioned against introducing advertising into ChatGPT, arguing it holds a deep and personal record of people's lives. "Advertising built on such sensitive data could create a potential for manipulating users in ways we don't have the tools to understand," she said.
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09:52 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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OpenAI researcher Zoe Hitzig resigned, warning that the company is starting to walk "the same path as Facebook". She cautioned against introducing advertising into ChatGPT, arguing it holds a deep and personal record of people's lives. "Advertising built on such sensitive data could create a potential for manipulating users in ways we don't have the tools to understand," she said.
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India lose 5 wickets for 4 runs in last 11 balls against Namibia
India lost five wickets, including two run outs, for four runs in their last 11 balls against Namibia in their T20 World Cup 2026 match at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Thursday. India were 205/4 after 18.1 overs. They ended their innings at 209/9. India had scored 86/1 in the powerplay.
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09:49 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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India lost five wickets, including two run outs, for four runs in their last 11 balls against Namibia in their T20 World Cup 2026 match at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Thursday. India were 205/4 after 18.1 overs. They ended their innings at 209/9. India had scored 86/1 in the powerplay.
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Gram sabha passes resolution to make Maha village 'caste-free'
Gram Sabha of Saundala in Maharashtra has passed a resolution declaring the village as "caste-free" to eliminate discrimination. The resolution stated that all public places and facilities, including government services, water sources, temples, cremation grounds, and social functions, will remain open to all residents without discrimination. Necessary action would be taken against the violators.
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Gram Sabha of Saundala in Maharashtra has passed a resolution declaring the village as "caste-free" to eliminate discrimination. The resolution stated that all public places and facilities, including government services, water sources, temples, cremation grounds, and social functions, will remain open to all residents without discrimination. Necessary action would be taken against the violators.
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High personal income tax collection doesn't mean middle class being crushed: Sitharaman
High personal income tax collection doesn't necessarily mean that the middle class is being suppressed or crushed in the country, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated in the Rajya Sabha. "There is no evidence of middle-class suppression," she said. Sitharaman added, "The economy is no longer narrow, and it's not just confined to the elite. The middle-class basket is widening."
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10:10 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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High personal income tax collection doesn't necessarily mean that the middle class is being suppressed or crushed in the country, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated in the Rajya Sabha. "There is no evidence of middle-class suppression," she said. Sitharaman added, "The economy is no longer narrow, and it's not just confined to the elite. The middle-class basket is widening."
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Why did Bangladeshi voters cast two votes?
Voters in Bangladesh received two ballots during the general elections. The first, a white ballot, was to elect an MP from their constituency, while the second, a pink ballot, was for a national referendum on adopting the July Charter. Named after the July 2024 student uprising that ousted Sheikh Hasina, the charter proposes constitutional amendments, legal reforms and new legislation.
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Voters in Bangladesh received two ballots during the general elections. The first, a white ballot, was to elect an MP from their constituency, while the second, a pink ballot, was for a national referendum on adopting the July Charter. Named after the July 2024 student uprising that ousted Sheikh Hasina, the charter proposes constitutional amendments, legal reforms and new legislation.
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Man, who bought AI.com domain for ₹300 as a 10-year-old in 1993, sells it for ₹634 crore
Malaysian tech entrepreneur Arsyan Ismail sold the premium domain AI.com for a $70 million (approximately ₹634 crore) in 2025. He had originally registered the domain in 1993 for just $100 (₹300 at the time). Ismail sold the domain to Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek. The sale is considered one of the largest publicly disclosed domain name transactions in internet history.
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10:26 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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Malaysian tech entrepreneur Arsyan Ismail sold the premium domain AI.com for a $70 million (approximately ₹634 crore) in 2025. He had originally registered the domain in 1993 for just $100 (₹300 at the time). Ismail sold the domain to Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek. The sale is considered one of the largest publicly disclosed domain name transactions in internet history.
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Service charge cannot be added automatically in food bill, reiterates govt; fines restaurants
The Central Consumer Protection Authority imposed fine of up to ₹50,000 on 27 restaurants located across India for violation of consumer rights and adoption of unfair trade practices. The CCPA reiterated no hotel or restaurant shall add service charge automatically or by default in food bill. The restaurants included Café Blue Bottle, Patna, and China Gate Restaurant (Bora Bora), Mumbai.
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10:36 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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The Central Consumer Protection Authority imposed fine of up to ₹50,000 on 27 restaurants located across India for violation of consumer rights and adoption of unfair trade practices. The CCPA reiterated no hotel or restaurant shall add service charge automatically or by default in food bill. The restaurants included Café Blue Bottle, Patna, and China Gate Restaurant (Bora Bora), Mumbai.
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India record their biggest win in T20 World Cup history
India defeated Namibia by 93 runs in their T20 World Cup 2026 Group A match in Delhi on Thursday. It's India's biggest win (by runs) in T20 World Cup history. India have become the first team to win 10 T20 World Cup matches in a row. India posted a total of 209/9 and dismissed Namibia for 116 in 18.2 overs.
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India defeated Namibia by 93 runs in their T20 World Cup 2026 Group A match in Delhi on Thursday. It's India's biggest win (by runs) in T20 World Cup history. India have become the first team to win 10 T20 World Cup matches in a row. India posted a total of 209/9 and dismissed Namibia for 116 in 18.2 overs.
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Most white-collar jobs will be fully automated within 18 months: Microsoft AI chief
Microsoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman has warned that AI could soon automate most white-collar jobs. "White-collar jobs- those sitting in front of computers, whether lawyers, accountants, project managers or marketers- most of these tasks will be fully automated by AI within the next 12-18 months," he said. Suleyman added that as AI technology advances, building new models will become easier.
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10:45 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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Microsoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman has warned that AI could soon automate most white-collar jobs. "White-collar jobs- those sitting in front of computers, whether lawyers, accountants, project managers or marketers- most of these tasks will be fully automated by AI within the next 12-18 months," he said. Suleyman added that as AI technology advances, building new models will become easier.
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Actress sues Albanian govt for using her image for world's 1st AI minister
Albanian actor Anila Bisha has sued the government for allegedly using her image for Diella, the country’s artificial intelligence (AI) minister, described as the world’s first AI minister. "It was surprising when I heard the Prime Minister declare it. I asked how this could happen without my knowledge," Bisha added. Notably, Diella has over 80 children to assist the MPs.
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11:01 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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Albanian actor Anila Bisha has sued the government for allegedly using her image for Diella, the country’s artificial intelligence (AI) minister, described as the world’s first AI minister. "It was surprising when I heard the Prime Minister declare it. I asked how this could happen without my knowledge," Bisha added. Notably, Diella has over 80 children to assist the MPs.
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Woman claims there is ₹70,000 rent for 2BHK house in Bengaluru, sparks debate on X
A woman on X claimed the monthly rent for a 2-bedroom flat in Bengaluru's Koramangala is ₹70,000, sparking a debate among social media users. She further pointed out that the area struggles with traffic congestion, open sewage, and broken roads despite the high rent. Reacting to her post, an X user said, "There's no justification for this price in India."
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A woman on X claimed the monthly rent for a 2-bedroom flat in Bengaluru's Koramangala is ₹70,000, sparking a debate among social media users. She further pointed out that the area struggles with traffic congestion, open sewage, and broken roads despite the high rent. Reacting to her post, an X user said, "There's no justification for this price in India."
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