Un******g-believable: Swara on Taliban allowing domestic violence
Actress Swara Bhasker reacted to reports of a Taliban law allowing husbands to beat wives if it doesn’t cause “broken bones or open wounds.” Calling the reports “un******g-believable,” she termed the Taliban “cruel and brutal” and “an insult to humanity,” adding it also disrespects the religion they claim to represent. "Absolutely despicable," she further wrote.
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08:36 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
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Actress Swara Bhasker reacted to reports of a Taliban law allowing husbands to beat wives if it doesn’t cause “broken bones or open wounds.” Calling the reports “un******g-believable,” she termed the Taliban “cruel and brutal” and “an insult to humanity,” adding it also disrespects the religion they claim to represent. "Absolutely despicable," she further wrote.
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Galgotias' research claimed banging thalis killed coronavirus, retracted amid AI Summit screw-up
A 2020 study by Galgotias University claimed that sound vibrations produced by banging thalis (plates) or ringing bells helped kill coronavirus. Document library Scribd said the research's publisher retracted the paper, adding, "The information...is creating massive conflict amid the scientific community." This comes days after the university showcased a Chinese robot dog as its own at AI Summit.
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08:34 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
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A 2020 study by Galgotias University claimed that sound vibrations produced by banging thalis (plates) or ringing bells helped kill coronavirus. Document library Scribd said the research's publisher retracted the paper, adding, "The information...is creating massive conflict amid the scientific community." This comes days after the university showcased a Chinese robot dog as its own at AI Summit.
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US GDP slows down to 1.4% in Q4, missing Wall Street expectations
The US economy grew at an annualised 1.4% rate in Q4, missing Wall Street estimates of 2.5%. The slowdown was driven by declines in government spending, exports and consumer spending, though investment accelerated. Full-year 2025 growth slowed to 2.2%, compared to 2.8% in 2024, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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The US economy grew at an annualised 1.4% rate in Q4, missing Wall Street estimates of 2.5%. The slowdown was driven by declines in government spending, exports and consumer spending, though investment accelerated. Full-year 2025 growth slowed to 2.2%, compared to 2.8% in 2024, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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IYC workers had planned black umbrella protest, changed it fearing detection: Sources
The Indian Youth Congress workers, who staged shirtless protest at AI Summit in Delhi, had initially planned to enter the venue carrying black umbrellas with printed stickers, as per Delhi Police sources. The workers, fearing detection during security checks, reportedly changed their plan and wore T-shirts displaying the printed messages instead. Four people have been arrested in the matter.
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08:54 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
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The Indian Youth Congress workers, who staged shirtless protest at AI Summit in Delhi, had initially planned to enter the venue carrying black umbrellas with printed stickers, as per Delhi Police sources. The workers, fearing detection during security checks, reportedly changed their plan and wore T-shirts displaying the printed messages instead. Four people have been arrested in the matter.
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08:54 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
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BJP protests outside Rahul's home over Congress' shirtless protest
The members of BJP Yuva Morcha protested outside the residence of Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, following Indian Yuva Congress' shirtless protest at AI Summit. They raised slogans against Rahul and accused him of "shaming India". "This shows their ideology against the country," a member said. The members were later detained by the police.
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08:51 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
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The members of BJP Yuva Morcha protested outside the residence of Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, following Indian Yuva Congress' shirtless protest at AI Summit. They raised slogans against Rahul and accused him of "shaming India". "This shows their ideology against the country," a member said. The members were later detained by the police.
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08:51 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
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Saudi Arabia allocates SAR3 billion in Ramadan aid for households
In an effort to provide financial assistance during the holy month of Ramadan, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has issued a directive for the disbursement of over SAR3 billion. This initiative works for people who are social security beneficiaries in Saudi Arabia. This initiative aims to alleviate financial burdens faced by families during this significant period.
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In an effort to provide financial assistance during the holy month of Ramadan, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has issued a directive for the disbursement of over SAR3 billion. This initiative works for people who are social security beneficiaries in Saudi Arabia. This initiative aims to alleviate financial burdens faced by families during this significant period.
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Livspace fires 1,000 employees to become 'AI-native agentic organisation', Co-founder quits
KKR-backed Livspace, a home decor and interior furnishing startup, has laid off at least 1,000 employees, representing about 12% of its total workforce. "We're fundamentally reorganising our internal operations to become an AI-native agentic organisation," a company spokesperson was quoted as saying by Moneycontrol. One of its co-founders, Saurabh Jain, has also quit the company.
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09:09 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
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KKR-backed Livspace, a home decor and interior furnishing startup, has laid off at least 1,000 employees, representing about 12% of its total workforce. "We're fundamentally reorganising our internal operations to become an AI-native agentic organisation," a company spokesperson was quoted as saying by Moneycontrol. One of its co-founders, Saurabh Jain, has also quit the company.
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09:09 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
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Trump says he is considering limited military strike on Iran
A reporter on Friday asked US President Donald Trump if he's considering a limited strike to pressure Iran into a deal on its nuclear program. In response, Trump said, "I guess I can say I'm considering." US has increased its military presence across the Middle East, repositioning warships, aircraft and additional forces as negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear programme remain stalled.
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09:19 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
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A reporter on Friday asked US President Donald Trump if he's considering a limited strike to pressure Iran into a deal on its nuclear program. In response, Trump said, "I guess I can say I'm considering." US has increased its military presence across the Middle East, repositioning warships, aircraft and additional forces as negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear programme remain stalled.
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09:19 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
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Which tariffs imposed by Donald Trump have been struck down by US Supreme Court?
The US Supreme Court announced its decision to strike down the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, which affected India and several other countries. The decision doesn't affect the tariffs he imposed on steel and aluminium. It blocks tariffs that Trump called "reciprocal" and those imposed on goods from certain countries over their failure to control the flow of fentanyl.
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09:44 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
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The US Supreme Court announced its decision to strike down the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, which affected India and several other countries. The decision doesn't affect the tariffs he imposed on steel and aluminium. It blocks tariffs that Trump called "reciprocal" and those imposed on goods from certain countries over their failure to control the flow of fentanyl.
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Bihar Dy CM takes jibe at Pappu Yadav, says 'Elephant falling ill out of police's fear'
Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary took an indirect jibe at Purnea MP Pappu Yadav by comparing him to an elephant. "People land at...airport and say that Bihar Police can’t even kill an ant. Within two hours...that person gets arrested and then claims to be unwell," he added. "Now even elephants...out of fear of...police, seem to prefer going to...hospital," he stated.
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09:42 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
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Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary took an indirect jibe at Purnea MP Pappu Yadav by comparing him to an elephant. "People land at...airport and say that Bihar Police can’t even kill an ant. Within two hours...that person gets arrested and then claims to be unwell," he added. "Now even elephants...out of fear of...police, seem to prefer going to...hospital," he stated.
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Video shows Sharif giving 'guard salute' to Trump at Board of Peace event
A purported video of Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif showed him giving a 'guard’s salute' to US President Donald Trump at a Board of Peace meeting. Another clip showed Trump asking Sharif to stand and speak on Gaza. At the event, Sharif called Trump the “saviour of South Asia”, saying, "You've truly proved to be a man of peace."
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09:40 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
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A purported video of Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif showed him giving a 'guard’s salute' to US President Donald Trump at a Board of Peace meeting. Another clip showed Trump asking Sharif to stand and speak on Gaza. At the event, Sharif called Trump the “saviour of South Asia”, saying, "You've truly proved to be a man of peace."
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'I have a backup plan,' says Trump as US Supreme Court strikes down his tariffs
US President Donald Trump has called the Supreme Court's decision to strike down most of the tariffs imposed by him a "disgrace". Trump further said that he has "a backup plan for tariffs". The conservative-majority court termed the tariffs unauthorised and said that Trump violated the law when he imposed tariffs.
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09:56 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
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US President Donald Trump has called the Supreme Court's decision to strike down most of the tariffs imposed by him a "disgrace". Trump further said that he has "a backup plan for tariffs". The conservative-majority court termed the tariffs unauthorised and said that Trump violated the law when he imposed tariffs.
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What is IEEPA, the law that Trump used to levy tariffs?
US Supreme Court struck down most of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump that he pursued under International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). It is a 1977 law that gives the President broad authority to regulate a variety of economic transactions following a declaration national emergency. However, Congress has authority to terminate emergency by passing a joint resolution.
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09:51 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
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US Supreme Court struck down most of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump that he pursued under International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). It is a 1977 law that gives the President broad authority to regulate a variety of economic transactions following a declaration national emergency. However, Congress has authority to terminate emergency by passing a joint resolution.
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US not at war with every nation in the world: US Supreme Court on Trump tariffs
The US Supreme Court, which struck down most of the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on multiple countries, said US is "not at war with every nation in the world". The court stated that President Donald Trump enjoys no inherent authority to impose tariffs during peacetime. "The challenged tariffs are unbounded in scope, amount, and duration," the court added.
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10:09 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
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The US Supreme Court, which struck down most of the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on multiple countries, said US is "not at war with every nation in the world". The court stated that President Donald Trump enjoys no inherent authority to impose tariffs during peacetime. "The challenged tariffs are unbounded in scope, amount, and duration," the court added.
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Why has US Supreme Court struck down Trump's global trade tariffs?
The US Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s global tariffs on Friday. The decision was taken because the US Constitution clearly assigns the power to issue taxes and tariffs to Congress, not the President, reported HT. Chief Justice John Roberts noted that any "extraordinary assertion" of such power requires "clear congressional authorisation", which President Trump did not have.
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10:02 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
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The US Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s global tariffs on Friday. The decision was taken because the US Constitution clearly assigns the power to issue taxes and tariffs to Congress, not the President, reported HT. Chief Justice John Roberts noted that any "extraordinary assertion" of such power requires "clear congressional authorisation", which President Trump did not have.
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Australia equal England’s record for fastest 100-plus chase in T20 World Cups
Australia defeated Oman by nine wickets in their final group match of the T20 World Cup 2026, chasing down Oman’s 104-run target in 9.4 overs. In the process, Australia equalled England’s record for the fastest chase of a 100-plus target in the Men’s T20 World Cups. Australia captain Mitchell Marsh played an unbeaten knock of 64 runs off 33 balls.
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10:24 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
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Australia defeated Oman by nine wickets in their final group match of the T20 World Cup 2026, chasing down Oman’s 104-run target in 9.4 overs. In the process, Australia equalled England’s record for the fastest chase of a 100-plus target in the Men’s T20 World Cups. Australia captain Mitchell Marsh played an unbeaten knock of 64 runs off 33 balls.
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10:24 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
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What has been the timeline of Trump's tariffs on India as US Supreme Court blocks them?
US President Donald Trump first announced a 26% "reciprocal tariff" on India on April 2, 2025, before announcing a 90-day pause on April 9. He then announced 25% additional tariffs on July 31 over India's Russian oil purchases, taking the total tariffs on Indian exports to 50% in August. The India-US trade deal cut the tariffs on India to 18%.
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10:22 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
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US President Donald Trump first announced a 26% "reciprocal tariff" on India on April 2, 2025, before announcing a 90-day pause on April 9. He then announced 25% additional tariffs on July 31 over India's Russian oil purchases, taking the total tariffs on Indian exports to 50% in August. The India-US trade deal cut the tariffs on India to 18%.
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Who are the top run-scorers in T20 World Cup 2026 after group stage?
Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan is the highest run-scorer in T20 World Cup 2026 after group stage with 220 runs in four innings. He's followed by Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis, who have scored 199 and 182 runs, respectively. They are followed by South Africa's Aiden Markram (178 runs) and India's Ishan Kishan (176 runs).
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10:16 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
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Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan is the highest run-scorer in T20 World Cup 2026 after group stage with 220 runs in four innings. He's followed by Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis, who have scored 199 and 182 runs, respectively. They are followed by South Africa's Aiden Markram (178 runs) and India's Ishan Kishan (176 runs).
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CSK mark 18 years since signing MS Dhoni, share iconic IPL auction sheet
Chennai Super Kings marked 18 years since signing MS Dhoni by sharing a throwback image of the original auction sheet from the first-ever IPL auction held on February 20, 2008. Taking to X, CSK wrote, “MS Dhoni to Chennai...Inked 18 years ago...Etched forever." Dhoni was bought by CSK in the auction for $1.5 million.
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Chennai Super Kings marked 18 years since signing MS Dhoni by sharing a throwback image of the original auction sheet from the first-ever IPL auction held on February 20, 2008. Taking to X, CSK wrote, “MS Dhoni to Chennai...Inked 18 years ago...Etched forever." Dhoni was bought by CSK in the auction for $1.5 million.
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US may be forced to refund ₹16 lakh crore as Trump's tariffs get blocked
US government may be forced to refund $175 billion (nearly ₹16 lakh crore) to importers after the US Supreme Court struck down most of the tariffs announced by Donald Trump. The number was estimated by economists of Penn-Wharton Budget Model, a non-partisan fiscal research group. The estimated amount would exceed US' total budget for its transport and justice departments.
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10:33 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
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US government may be forced to refund $175 billion (nearly ₹16 lakh crore) to importers after the US Supreme Court struck down most of the tariffs announced by Donald Trump. The number was estimated by economists of Penn-Wharton Budget Model, a non-partisan fiscal research group. The estimated amount would exceed US' total budget for its transport and justice departments.
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