Trump may launch 'limited strike' on Iran to force it to sign nuclear deal: Report
US President Donald Trump may launch a limited strike on Iran's military or government sites to force Tehran to sign a nuclear deal, the Washington Post reported. The strike would fall short of a full-scale attack but could come within the next few days. Earlier, reports said the US military is ready to strike Iran as early as this weekend.
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US President Donald Trump may launch a limited strike on Iran's military or government sites to force Tehran to sign a nuclear deal, the Washington Post reported. The strike would fall short of a full-scale attack but could come within the next few days. Earlier, reports said the US military is ready to strike Iran as early as this weekend.
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India to become a key member of International Energy Agency soon
India's full membership in the International Energy Agency (IEA) is now in its final stages, IEA executive director Fatih Birol said. While India has been an association member since 2017, key members include the US, Japan, Germany, the UK, Canada, France, and Australia. Birol said members have welcomed discussions with India following its request to become a full member.
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India's full membership in the International Energy Agency (IEA) is now in its final stages, IEA executive director Fatih Birol said. While India has been an association member since 2017, key members include the US, Japan, Germany, the UK, Canada, France, and Australia. Birol said members have welcomed discussions with India following its request to become a full member.
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Emmanuel Macron uses 'Dhurandhar' title song in video about his India visit
French President Emmanuel Macron shared a video about his visit to India and used the title track of 'Dhurandhar' in it. The video shows Macron's unexpected jog on Mumbai streets, his hugs with PM Narendra Modi, his meeting with Bollywood stars and the Indian food he had. "Thank you India," Macron captioned the video.
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French President Emmanuel Macron shared a video about his visit to India and used the title track of 'Dhurandhar' in it. The video shows Macron's unexpected jog on Mumbai streets, his hugs with PM Narendra Modi, his meeting with Bollywood stars and the Indian food he had. "Thank you India," Macron captioned the video.
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UK blocks Trump from using its airbases for potential strike on Iran: Report
UK PM Keir Starmer blocked US President Donald Trump from using its Royal Air Force bases for a potential strike on Iran, The Telegraph reported. This comes amid US and Iran tensions, with Trump warning "bad things" if they don't reach a deal. Trump earlier said US might need Diego Garcia and UK's Fairford airfield to potentially attack Iran.
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11:08 am Friday, 20 February, 2026
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UK PM Keir Starmer blocked US President Donald Trump from using its Royal Air Force bases for a potential strike on Iran, The Telegraph reported. This comes amid US and Iran tensions, with Trump warning "bad things" if they don't reach a deal. Trump earlier said US might need Diego Garcia and UK's Fairford airfield to potentially attack Iran.
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India joins 'Pax Silica', US-led initiative on AI, critical minerals and semiconductors
India on Friday signed the Pax Silica Declaration, joining the US-led initiative aimed at building secure supply chains for critical minerals, semiconductors and AI infrastructure. US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, said, "India's entry into Pax Silica is not just symbolic. It is strategic and essential." The declaration was signed on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit.
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India on Friday signed the Pax Silica Declaration, joining the US-led initiative aimed at building secure supply chains for critical minerals, semiconductors and AI infrastructure. US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, said, "India's entry into Pax Silica is not just symbolic. It is strategic and essential." The declaration was signed on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit.
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Why are residents of Goa's Panaji protesting against Casinos?
Residents of Goa's Panaji have launched protests under the banner 'Ponjekars Against Casinos' after reports that a larger offshore casino vessel was allowed to anchor in Mandovi River. Activists say such casinos harm marine ecosystem and threaten fisherfolk livelihoods. They also urged the government to stop promoting the capital as "sin city" and implement a plan to remove all casinos.
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11:17 am Friday, 20 February, 2026
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Residents of Goa's Panaji have launched protests under the banner 'Ponjekars Against Casinos' after reports that a larger offshore casino vessel was allowed to anchor in Mandovi River. Activists say such casinos harm marine ecosystem and threaten fisherfolk livelihoods. They also urged the government to stop promoting the capital as "sin city" and implement a plan to remove all casinos.
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Trump asks Pak PM Sharif to stand up, then starts talking about PM Modi
At the Board of Peace Event, US President Donald Trump asked Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif to stand up as he repeated his false claims about ending India and Pakistan war. As soon as Sharif stood up, Trump started talking about PM Narendra Modi. "I spoke to Prime Minister Modi. He's excited. He's watching us right now," Trump claimed.
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At the Board of Peace Event, US President Donald Trump asked Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif to stand up as he repeated his false claims about ending India and Pakistan war. As soon as Sharif stood up, Trump started talking about PM Narendra Modi. "I spoke to Prime Minister Modi. He's excited. He's watching us right now," Trump claimed.
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2% DA hike likely before Holi 2026, pay boost ahead
Central government employees may receive a 2% Dearness Allowance hike ahead of Holi 2026, according to reports. The revision, if approved, will raise monthly salaries and help offset inflation. The move is expected to benefit millions of employees and pensioners, with an official announcement likely before the festive season if details are finalised soon by the finance ministry and authorities.
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Central government employees may receive a 2% Dearness Allowance hike ahead of Holi 2026, according to reports. The revision, if approved, will raise monthly salaries and help offset inflation. The move is expected to benefit millions of employees and pensioners, with an official announcement likely before the festive season if details are finalised soon by the finance ministry and authorities.
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AI leaders flag productivity gains and diffusion gap
At the India AI Summit, Sam Altman, Vishal Sikka and Dario Amodei outlined rapid AI capability gains alongside adoption gaps and safety risks. They cited rising enterprise productivity but warned that economic impact depends on governance, energy efficiency and how quickly organisations integrate the technology.
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At the India AI Summit, Sam Altman, Vishal Sikka and Dario Amodei outlined rapid AI capability gains alongside adoption gaps and safety risks. They cited rising enterprise productivity but warned that economic impact depends on governance, energy efficiency and how quickly organisations integrate the technology.
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India-France bond an 'all-weather' global model: Emmanuel Macron
The President of France described his relationship with PM Modi as a rare "geopolitical certainty." He noted that France and India are "all-weather friends" who deliver real results like the Solar Alliance. He believes their shared taste for innovation and diversity is setting an example for a balanced, multipolar world.
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The President of France described his relationship with PM Modi as a rare "geopolitical certainty." He noted that France and India are "all-weather friends" who deliver real results like the Solar Alliance. He believes their shared taste for innovation and diversity is setting an example for a balanced, multipolar world.
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Sundar Pichai maps full-stack AI expansion in India
Sundar Pichai said Alphabet Inc. will invest $15 billion over five years to build "full-stack" AI infrastructure in India, including a large data centre campus in Visakhapatnam and new subsea cable links. Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit, he called AI the biggest platform shift and stressed responsible deployment.
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Sundar Pichai said Alphabet Inc. will invest $15 billion over five years to build "full-stack" AI infrastructure in India, including a large data centre campus in Visakhapatnam and new subsea cable links. Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit, he called AI the biggest platform shift and stressed responsible deployment.
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2 hrs self-study better than 6 hrs of group study: JEE Main topper
JEE Main Session-1 topper Kabeer Chhillar said that two hours of self-study is more efficient than six hours of group study. He added that he studied 7–9 hours on average daily, occasionally extending to 8–12 hours when necessary. Chhillar secured a perfect 300 out of 300 score and is one of the 12 toppers of the exam.
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JEE Main Session-1 topper Kabeer Chhillar said that two hours of self-study is more efficient than six hours of group study. He added that he studied 7–9 hours on average daily, occasionally extending to 8–12 hours when necessary. Chhillar secured a perfect 300 out of 300 score and is one of the 12 toppers of the exam.
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Zuckerberg's team wears Meta AI glasses to court, judge scolds
A California judge reportedly reprimanded members of Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's team for wearing Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses during his testimony in a high-profile trial over social media's impact on children. The glasses are equipped with cameras. She warned that recording devices are prohibited in the courtroom, ordering anyone wearing the glasses to remove them and delete recordings.
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A California judge reportedly reprimanded members of Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's team for wearing Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses during his testimony in a high-profile trial over social media's impact on children. The glasses are equipped with cameras. She warned that recording devices are prohibited in the courtroom, ordering anyone wearing the glasses to remove them and delete recordings.
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Rahul Gandhi dodges questions on his claims on Naravane's book
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was seen avoiding questions related to ex-Army chief MM Naravane's book, from which he had tried to quote excerpts on Ladakh standoff. The development came after Naravane, in an interview with Republic, rejected the claims and dismissed allegations that Indian territory was ceded to China. He added that political interpretations of the excerpts were speculative.
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was seen avoiding questions related to ex-Army chief MM Naravane's book, from which he had tried to quote excerpts on Ladakh standoff. The development came after Naravane, in an interview with Republic, rejected the claims and dismissed allegations that Indian territory was ceded to China. He added that political interpretations of the excerpts were speculative.
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NASA calls mission that left Sunita Williams stuck in space one of worst mishaps
NASA has classified the 2024 Boeing Starliner mission as a 'Type A mishap', a category reserved for incidents involving over $2 million in damage, loss of a vehicle or fatalities. The mission left astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore stranded in space for nine months. "While there were no injuries...this...designation recognises there was potential for a significant mishap," said NASA.
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NASA has classified the 2024 Boeing Starliner mission as a 'Type A mishap', a category reserved for incidents involving over $2 million in damage, loss of a vehicle or fatalities. The mission left astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore stranded in space for nine months. "While there were no injuries...this...designation recognises there was potential for a significant mishap," said NASA.
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Meta to shut down Messenger website in April 2026
Following the discontinuation of Messenger desktop app, Meta announced it would also discontinue the Messenger.com website in April 2026. Users trying to access it in a browser will be redirected to facebook.com/messages, even as the mobile app for iOS and Android will continue to operate normally. Meta is trying to integrate the chat service back into the main Facebook ecosystem.
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Following the discontinuation of Messenger desktop app, Meta announced it would also discontinue the Messenger.com website in April 2026. Users trying to access it in a browser will be redirected to facebook.com/messages, even as the mobile app for iOS and Android will continue to operate normally. Meta is trying to integrate the chat service back into the main Facebook ecosystem.
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India & US to sign trade deal sooner than later: US Ambassador Sergio Gor
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said on Friday that India and the US will sign the trade deal "sooner than later". "The reality is there are tens of thousands of points...we're not dealing with a small country. This is one of the biggest economies," he said. Gor stated that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit India soon.
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US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said on Friday that India and the US will sign the trade deal "sooner than later". "The reality is there are tens of thousands of points...we're not dealing with a small country. This is one of the biggest economies," he said. Gor stated that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit India soon.
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Govt officers take sick leaves in Himachal, social media pics reveal their Rajasthan vacation
Deputy Tehsildar Indra Kumar of Majra Tehsil, Paonta Sahib, in Himachal Pradesh, and his staff are facing action for allegedly travelling to Rajasthan's Jaisalmer and vacationing there after taking sick leaves. Their vacation came to light after they uploaded pictures on social media. SDM Gunjeet Singh Cheema of Paonta Sahib has issued show-cause notices to them, said reports.
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Deputy Tehsildar Indra Kumar of Majra Tehsil, Paonta Sahib, in Himachal Pradesh, and his staff are facing action for allegedly travelling to Rajasthan's Jaisalmer and vacationing there after taking sick leaves. Their vacation came to light after they uploaded pictures on social media. SDM Gunjeet Singh Cheema of Paonta Sahib has issued show-cause notices to them, said reports.
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Why do kids fall sick more often during weather changes?
Dr. Indu Khosla explains children fall sick often during weather changes because their immunity is still developing and learning to fight viruses. Dry or cold air irritates the nose and throat, easing infections. Indoor crowding and irregular routines add risk. Most illnesses are mild and build immune memory; hygiene, fluids, nutrition, and sleep help prevention.
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Dr. Indu Khosla explains children fall sick often during weather changes because their immunity is still developing and learning to fight viruses. Dry or cold air irritates the nose and throat, easing infections. Indoor crowding and irregular routines add risk. Most illnesses are mild and build immune memory; hygiene, fluids, nutrition, and sleep help prevention.
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Why does chest acne happen and how can you prevent it?
Chest acne can be triggered by sweat, tight clothing, skincare habits, and delayed showers. In this video, Dr Radhika Kopikar explains hidden causes, the importance of post-workout hygiene, and smart treatment options. Learn how timely care, lifestyle changes, and professional guidance can help control truncal acne and prevent stubborn marks for clearer healthier skin long-term.
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Chest acne can be triggered by sweat, tight clothing, skincare habits, and delayed showers. In this video, Dr Radhika Kopikar explains hidden causes, the importance of post-workout hygiene, and smart treatment options. Learn how timely care, lifestyle changes, and professional guidance can help control truncal acne and prevent stubborn marks for clearer healthier skin long-term.
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