IT, BPO services to disappear in 5 years: Billionaire Vinod Khosla
Billionaire venture capitalist Vinod Khosla said IT and BPO services will "almost certainly" disappear in the next five years. He added that young Indians entering the job market should sell AI-based goods and services to the world, not IT services. "That's where the economic opportunity has to go. Almost no economist...is thinking about it. It's a huge danger," he added.
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Billionaire venture capitalist Vinod Khosla said IT and BPO services will "almost certainly" disappear in the next five years. He added that young Indians entering the job market should sell AI-based goods and services to the world, not IT services. "That's where the economic opportunity has to go. Almost no economist...is thinking about it. It's a huge danger," he added.
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Bank's DM removes customers' gold worth ₹3.5 crore from lockers for gambling in Bengaluru
A deputy manager of a bank in Bengaluru removed customers' gold worth over ₹3.5 crore from lockers and mortgaged it, police said on Saturday. Police further said that the accused spent the money on online gambling, adding that they are trying to recover the gold. The DM was arrested after the bank's chief manager filed a complaint on February 5.
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10:03 am Monday, 16 February, 2026
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A deputy manager of a bank in Bengaluru removed customers' gold worth over ₹3.5 crore from lockers and mortgaged it, police said on Saturday. Police further said that the accused spent the money on online gambling, adding that they are trying to recover the gold. The DM was arrested after the bank's chief manager filed a complaint on February 5.
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Satellite pics show reported expansion of secret nuclear sites in China
Geopolitical analysis of satellite pictures taken between 2022 and 2026 revealed the expansion of secret nuclear sites in China's Sichuan Province, New York Times reported. While the facility at Zitong valley shows new bunkers and a rampart, refurbishment can be seen in Pingtong valley's site. Intelligence expert Renny Babiarz, said, "Broadly speaking....change accelerated starting from 2019."
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10:02 am Monday, 16 February, 2026
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Geopolitical analysis of satellite pictures taken between 2022 and 2026 revealed the expansion of secret nuclear sites in China's Sichuan Province, New York Times reported. While the facility at Zitong valley shows new bunkers and a rampart, refurbishment can be seen in Pingtong valley's site. Intelligence expert Renny Babiarz, said, "Broadly speaking....change accelerated starting from 2019."
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Mutual funds see ₹50,000 crore notional loss amid IT selloff: Report
Indian mutual funds recorded a notional loss of over ₹50,000 crore amid a selloff in IT stocks. Their investments in the top 10 IT companies declined to ₹3.04 lakh crore as of February 13, from ₹3.56 lakh crore in January, according to ACE Equities. The downturn has been driven by concerns that AI could reduce demand for IT support services.
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10:20 am Monday, 16 February, 2026
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Indian mutual funds recorded a notional loss of over ₹50,000 crore amid a selloff in IT stocks. Their investments in the top 10 IT companies declined to ₹3.04 lakh crore as of February 13, from ₹3.56 lakh crore in January, according to ACE Equities. The downturn has been driven by concerns that AI could reduce demand for IT support services.
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10:20 am Monday, 16 February, 2026
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7 die in 15 days in village in Haryana, drinking water under probe
At least seven people have passed away in the last 15 days in a village in Haryana's Palwal district, with authorities probing drinking water as the likely cause of death. Out of 107 household water samples, 23 reportedly failed quality checks, showing bacterial growth and inadequate chlorination. Notably, villagers have claimed that at least 12 people have passed away.
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10:18 am Monday, 16 February, 2026
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At least seven people have passed away in the last 15 days in a village in Haryana's Palwal district, with authorities probing drinking water as the likely cause of death. Out of 107 household water samples, 23 reportedly failed quality checks, showing bacterial growth and inadequate chlorination. Notably, villagers have claimed that at least 12 people have passed away.
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Samajwadi Party leader dies after 4,000-kg pole falls on top of his car in UP
Samajwadi Party leader Lal Bahadur Yadav died after a light pole, which weighed around 4,000 kg, fell on top of his moving car in Uttar Pradesh's Pratapgarh. The pole reportedly fell when the crane's strap snapped while it was being installed. The police said an inquiry is underway. The 48-year-old was a PWD contractor and held a country liquor contract.
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10:36 am Monday, 16 February, 2026
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Samajwadi Party leader Lal Bahadur Yadav died after a light pole, which weighed around 4,000 kg, fell on top of his moving car in Uttar Pradesh's Pratapgarh. The pole reportedly fell when the crane's strap snapped while it was being installed. The police said an inquiry is underway. The 48-year-old was a PWD contractor and held a country liquor contract.
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Pak fan asks Sahibzada to hit Bumrah for sixes and make 32-hour film, he gets out for 0
A video has gone viral showing a Pakistani fan asking Sahibzada Farhan to smash Jasprit Bumrah for sixes in their T20 World Cup 2026 match and make a 32-hour film. However, Sahibzada got out for a duck and was trolled online. Notably, Sahibzada had spoken about hitting Bumrah for sixes in Asia Cup 2025 in a short documentary.
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10:35 am Monday, 16 February, 2026
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A video has gone viral showing a Pakistani fan asking Sahibzada Farhan to smash Jasprit Bumrah for sixes in their T20 World Cup 2026 match and make a 32-hour film. However, Sahibzada got out for a duck and was trolled online. Notably, Sahibzada had spoken about hitting Bumrah for sixes in Asia Cup 2025 in a short documentary.
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Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav appear angry with Kuldeep Yadav after Pak match, video viral
India all-rounder Hardik Pandya and captain Suryakumar Yadav appeared angry with Kuldeep Yadav after their win against Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2026. A video of the incident went viral. Hardik was seen scolding Kuldeep, while Suryakumar gave him a stern look after the handshake, possibly because Kuldeep had dropped Shaheen Afridi's catch and parried ball over boundary for six.
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10:34 am Monday, 16 February, 2026
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India all-rounder Hardik Pandya and captain Suryakumar Yadav appeared angry with Kuldeep Yadav after their win against Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2026. A video of the incident went viral. Hardik was seen scolding Kuldeep, while Suryakumar gave him a stern look after the handshake, possibly because Kuldeep had dropped Shaheen Afridi's catch and parried ball over boundary for six.
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India AI Summit to shape a progressive, innovative future: PM Modi
PM Narendra Modi said the India AI Impact Summit "will help shape a future that is progressive, innovative and opportunity-driven". "Thanks to the 1.4 billion people of India, our nation stands at the forefront of the AI transformation," he stated. "From digital public infrastructure to a vibrant startup ecosystem...our strides in AI reflect both ambition and responsibility," he added.
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10:33 am Monday, 16 February, 2026
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PM Narendra Modi said the India AI Impact Summit "will help shape a future that is progressive, innovative and opportunity-driven". "Thanks to the 1.4 billion people of India, our nation stands at the forefront of the AI transformation," he stated. "From digital public infrastructure to a vibrant startup ecosystem...our strides in AI reflect both ambition and responsibility," he added.
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KSRTC increases luggage fares by 15%
The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has increased the luggage charges by around 15% for state buses in Karnataka, effective from today (February 16). Carrying luggage up to 30 kg is free, and beyond that, passengers will now have to pay ₹6 for stages 1-5, ₹12 for stages 6-10, ₹20 for stages 11-15 and ₹25 for stages 16-20.
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11:01 am Monday, 16 February, 2026
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The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has increased the luggage charges by around 15% for state buses in Karnataka, effective from today (February 16). Carrying luggage up to 30 kg is free, and beyond that, passengers will now have to pay ₹6 for stages 1-5, ₹12 for stages 6-10, ₹20 for stages 11-15 and ₹25 for stages 16-20.
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3-yr-old drowns in rainwater-filled pit in Greater Noida days after techie died in similar incident
A three-year-old boy died after drowning in a rainwater-filled pit in Greater Noida. The incident occurred on Saturday when the child identified as Devansh fell into the pit near a temple where a community feast was underway. In January, a 27-year-old techie named Yuvraj Mehta died after his car plunged into a water-filled construction pit in Noida's Sector 150.
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11:26 am Monday, 16 February, 2026
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A three-year-old boy died after drowning in a rainwater-filled pit in Greater Noida. The incident occurred on Saturday when the child identified as Devansh fell into the pit near a temple where a community feast was underway. In January, a 27-year-old techie named Yuvraj Mehta died after his car plunged into a water-filled construction pit in Noida's Sector 150.
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Grandson of REESE'S inventor publicly calls out Hershey's for not using quality products
Brad Reese, the grandson of REESE'S Peanut Cup inventor HB Reese, has publicly called out Hershey's in an open letter to its manager Todd Scott. He claimed they replaced milk chocolate with compound coatings and peanut butter with peanut‑butter‑style crèmes. "How does...[Hershey's] continue to position REESE'S as its flagship brand...while quietly replacing the very ingredients?" he said.
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11:25 am Monday, 16 February, 2026
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Brad Reese, the grandson of REESE'S Peanut Cup inventor HB Reese, has publicly called out Hershey's in an open letter to its manager Todd Scott. He claimed they replaced milk chocolate with compound coatings and peanut butter with peanut‑butter‑style crèmes. "How does...[Hershey's] continue to position REESE'S as its flagship brand...while quietly replacing the very ingredients?" he said.
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Mumbai man dies 10 days after SUV driven by minor hit his scooter
A 33-year-old man has passed away in Mumbai ten days after an SUV allegedly driven by a minor rammed into his scooter in Mumbai. His wife, Meenal Patel, who was riding pillion at the time of the accident, remains in critical condition. The police have registered a case against minor and his father, in whose name SUV was registered.
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11:18 am Monday, 16 February, 2026
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A 33-year-old man has passed away in Mumbai ten days after an SUV allegedly driven by a minor rammed into his scooter in Mumbai. His wife, Meenal Patel, who was riding pillion at the time of the accident, remains in critical condition. The police have registered a case against minor and his father, in whose name SUV was registered.
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Canada's Olympic gold medallist Kennedy accused of cheating twice at Winter Olympics
Sweden accused Canada of cheating in men's curling at Winter Olympics 2026, alleging Canada's Olympic gold medal-winning curler Marc Kennedy repeatedly double-touched stones as it neared the hog line. While match officials found no violations and Kennedy denied allegations, TV visuals appeared to show that Kennedy did double-touch. Kennedy was again accused of cheating by Switzerland.
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11:44 am Monday, 16 February, 2026
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Sweden accused Canada of cheating in men's curling at Winter Olympics 2026, alleging Canada's Olympic gold medal-winning curler Marc Kennedy repeatedly double-touched stones as it neared the hog line. While match officials found no violations and Kennedy denied allegations, TV visuals appeared to show that Kennedy did double-touch. Kennedy was again accused of cheating by Switzerland.
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NGT clears ₹81,000 crore Great Nicobar Project
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has cleared around ₹81,000 crore worth of the Great Nicobar Island Development Project, stating there is no ground to intervene. Discarding the two petitions against the project, the NGT cited "adequate safeguards" provided in the environmental clearance. The project includes the construction of a dual-use civilian and military airport, among others.
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11:41 am Monday, 16 February, 2026
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The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has cleared around ₹81,000 crore worth of the Great Nicobar Island Development Project, stating there is no ground to intervene. Discarding the two petitions against the project, the NGT cited "adequate safeguards" provided in the environmental clearance. The project includes the construction of a dual-use civilian and military airport, among others.
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Man shares screenshot of hiked hotel room price amid AI Summit in Delhi, says 'This is crazy'
A man shared a screenshot showing hiked hotel room price amid the AI Summit in Delhi. "This is crazy! I was planning to visit Delhi for a doctor's appointment, and just look at this ₹2,23,000 for a hotel room! With no meals included," he wrote. "I appreciate the AI Summit 2026, but Delhi is already so overcrowded," he added.
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11:59 am Monday, 16 February, 2026
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A man shared a screenshot showing hiked hotel room price amid the AI Summit in Delhi. "This is crazy! I was planning to visit Delhi for a doctor's appointment, and just look at this ₹2,23,000 for a hotel room! With no meals included," he wrote. "I appreciate the AI Summit 2026, but Delhi is already so overcrowded," he added.
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9-judge Supreme Court bench to hear Sabarimala case from April 7
A nine-judge bench of Supreme Court will begin hearing the petitions challenging its 2018 judgement allowing entry of women aged between 10 and 50 in the Sabarimala Temple from April 7. The centre is supporting the review petitions, challenging the 2018 verdict, while the original petitioners are in its favour. The hearing is proposed to be concluded on April 22.
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12:13 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026
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A nine-judge bench of Supreme Court will begin hearing the petitions challenging its 2018 judgement allowing entry of women aged between 10 and 50 in the Sabarimala Temple from April 7. The centre is supporting the review petitions, challenging the 2018 verdict, while the original petitioners are in its favour. The hearing is proposed to be concluded on April 22.
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I'm fully confident we will win T20 World Cup 2026: Rajeev Shukla
After India's 61-run win over Pakistan in T20 World Cup, BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla praised Team India saying winning against Pakistan by such a big margin is a huge achievement. "I'm fully confident that the way our boys played, [India] will win the 2026 World Cup as well," he added, noting that India's T20I team is very strong.
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12:26 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026
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After India's 61-run win over Pakistan in T20 World Cup, BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla praised Team India saying winning against Pakistan by such a big margin is a huge achievement. "I'm fully confident that the way our boys played, [India] will win the 2026 World Cup as well," he added, noting that India's T20I team is very strong.
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7 workers burnt alive in massive fire at factory in Rajasthan
At least seven workers were reportedly burnt alive in a massive fire that broke out at a factory in Rajasthan's Bhiwadi on Monday. At least two workers are still trapped inside the factory, with Additional District Magistrate Sumita Mishra stating that efforts are being made to rescue them. The incident took place in the town's Khushkhera-Karoli industrial area.
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12:24 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026
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At least seven workers were reportedly burnt alive in a massive fire that broke out at a factory in Rajasthan's Bhiwadi on Monday. At least two workers are still trapped inside the factory, with Additional District Magistrate Sumita Mishra stating that efforts are being made to rescue them. The incident took place in the town's Khushkhera-Karoli industrial area.
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Irfan returns with 'Afghan Jalebi' dance after India beat Pakistan
Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan danced to the beats of 'Afghan Jalebi' song from the movie 'Phantom' following India's comprehensive 61-run win in Group A match against Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2026. He had previously danced to the same track after India defeated Pakistan in Asia Cup 2025 and after Afghanistan's win against England in Champions Trophy 2025.
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12:23 pm Monday, 16 February, 2026
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Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan danced to the beats of 'Afghan Jalebi' song from the movie 'Phantom' following India's comprehensive 61-run win in Group A match against Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2026. He had previously danced to the same track after India defeated Pakistan in Asia Cup 2025 and after Afghanistan's win against England in Champions Trophy 2025.
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