US cricketer Harmeet was once arrested for driving car on railway station platform
US cricketer Harmeet Singh was arrested by Mumbai Police in 2017 for driving his car onto the platform of Andheri Railway Station. At that point in his career, Singh was not part of the USA set up and was based in Mumbai. He had featured for the India U19 team that won 2012 World Cup.
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US cricketer Harmeet Singh was arrested by Mumbai Police in 2017 for driving his car onto the platform of Andheri Railway Station. At that point in his career, Singh was not part of the USA set up and was based in Mumbai. He had featured for the India U19 team that won 2012 World Cup.
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US State Dept wipes its X history; posts from Biden, Obama's terms to disappear
The US State Department is removing all posts on its public X accounts made before President Donald Trump returned to office last year. According to NPR, posts from Joe Biden and Barack Obama's terms, as well as Trump's first term, will disappear. They'll be internally archived and require the public to file Freedom of Information Act requests to access them.
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03:12 pm Sunday, 08 February, 2026
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The US State Department is removing all posts on its public X accounts made before President Donald Trump returned to office last year. According to NPR, posts from Joe Biden and Barack Obama's terms, as well as Trump's first term, will disappear. They'll be internally archived and require the public to file Freedom of Information Act requests to access them.
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03:12 pm Sunday, 08 February, 2026
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Netherlands' Max O'Dowd abused online for dropping catch of Pak's Faheem in T20 World Cup
Netherlands' Max O’Dowd was targeted on social media after he dropped Pakistan's Faheem Ashraf's catch during their T20 World Cup match. O'Dowd dropped the catch on second ball of 19th over, with Pakistan needing 23 runs off 11 balls at the time. Following the game, he was subjected to abusive comments online, with several fans blaming him for the defeat.
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03:11 pm Sunday, 08 February, 2026
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Netherlands' Max O’Dowd was targeted on social media after he dropped Pakistan's Faheem Ashraf's catch during their T20 World Cup match. O'Dowd dropped the catch on second ball of 19th over, with Pakistan needing 23 runs off 11 balls at the time. Following the game, he was subjected to abusive comments online, with several fans blaming him for the defeat.
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If 1.25 cr B'deshi Hindus decide to fight, all Hindus will help them: Bhagwat
Ahead of the parliamentary elections in Bangladesh, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat spoke about the situation of Hindus in the neighbouring country. He said that if Bangladesh’s 1.25 crore Hindu population stands up to fight for its rights, it'll receive the support of Hindus across the world. His remarks came amid reports of violence against Hindus in Bangladesh in recent months.
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03:19 pm Sunday, 08 February, 2026
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Ahead of the parliamentary elections in Bangladesh, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat spoke about the situation of Hindus in the neighbouring country. He said that if Bangladesh’s 1.25 crore Hindu population stands up to fight for its rights, it'll receive the support of Hindus across the world. His remarks came amid reports of violence against Hindus in Bangladesh in recent months.
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216% returns likely for gold bond holders as redemption price announced for 2020-21 series
RBI has announced the premature redemption price for sovereign gold bonds (SGBs) issued in the 2020-21 Series-XI on February 9, 2021. The redemption price has been set at ₹15,374 per unit of SGB, yielding an absolute return of 216% over the issue price of ₹4,862 per gram. RBI also pays 2.5% annual interest to SGB holders, which is credited semi-annually.
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RBI has announced the premature redemption price for sovereign gold bonds (SGBs) issued in the 2020-21 Series-XI on February 9, 2021. The redemption price has been set at ₹15,374 per unit of SGB, yielding an absolute return of 216% over the issue price of ₹4,862 per gram. RBI also pays 2.5% annual interest to SGB holders, which is credited semi-annually.
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Afghanistan's Gurbaz pulls out of PSL after Taliban govt denies NOC: Report
Afghanistan wicketkeeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz has pulled out of the PSL 2026, days after Peshawar Zalmi signed him directly ahead of the auction. This comes after the Taliban-led government refused to grant NOCs to Afghan players to play in Pakistan, Telecom Asia Sport reported. Notably, ties between Pakistan and Afghanistan remain strained following recent cross-border air strikes.
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03:31 pm Sunday, 08 February, 2026
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Afghanistan wicketkeeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz has pulled out of the PSL 2026, days after Peshawar Zalmi signed him directly ahead of the auction. This comes after the Taliban-led government refused to grant NOCs to Afghan players to play in Pakistan, Telecom Asia Sport reported. Notably, ties between Pakistan and Afghanistan remain strained following recent cross-border air strikes.
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Private jet crashes in Karnataka, 2 onboard seriously injured
A private jet crashed in Karnataka’s Vijayapura district on Sunday afternoon. There were two people onboard the light aircraft, both of whom sustained serious injuries and were admitted to a hospital. According to preliminary information, the light aircraft was flying from Kalaburagi to Belagavi when it went down after reportedly running out of fuel.
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03:54 pm Sunday, 08 February, 2026
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A private jet crashed in Karnataka’s Vijayapura district on Sunday afternoon. There were two people onboard the light aircraft, both of whom sustained serious injuries and were admitted to a hospital. According to preliminary information, the light aircraft was flying from Kalaburagi to Belagavi when it went down after reportedly running out of fuel.
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Delhi 5-star hotel prices spike to ₹4 lakh/night due to AI summit
Prices for 5-star hotel rooms in Delhi have spiked up to ₹4 lakh/night due to the upcoming 'India AI Impact Summit 2026', scheduled to take place in New Delhi from February 16 to 20. At one of the hotels, the room prices are ₹2,74,490 and ₹2,75,490 per night for February 15. Prices usually fall between ₹20,000 and ₹40,000 per night.
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03:54 pm Sunday, 08 February, 2026
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Prices for 5-star hotel rooms in Delhi have spiked up to ₹4 lakh/night due to the upcoming 'India AI Impact Summit 2026', scheduled to take place in New Delhi from February 16 to 20. At one of the hotels, the room prices are ₹2,74,490 and ₹2,75,490 per night for February 15. Prices usually fall between ₹20,000 and ₹40,000 per night.
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Before-after pics show repairs at Pak airbase destroyed during Operation Sindoor
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has started the process of reconstructing a hangar at the Bholari airbase, which was severely damaged during Operation Sindoor. An image, shot by Vantor on January 28, shows parts of the damaged green roof have been peeled off. While core damage is still visible, there appear to be signs of partial dismantling of the roof.
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04:14 pm Sunday, 08 February, 2026
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The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has started the process of reconstructing a hangar at the Bholari airbase, which was severely damaged during Operation Sindoor. An image, shot by Vantor on January 28, shows parts of the damaged green roof have been peeled off. While core damage is still visible, there appear to be signs of partial dismantling of the roof.
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2 arrested after Surajkund fair swing collapse kills 1 & injures many others
The owner of the company that installed the Tsunami swing ride, which collapsed during the Surajkund fair in Haryana's Faridabad, killing one policeman and injuring several others, has been arrested along with another accused. An FIR has been registered against the swing ride operator, with CM Nayab Singh Saini announcing ₹1 lakh each for people seriously injured in the incident.
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04:28 pm Sunday, 08 February, 2026
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The owner of the company that installed the Tsunami swing ride, which collapsed during the Surajkund fair in Haryana's Faridabad, killing one policeman and injuring several others, has been arrested along with another accused. An FIR has been registered against the swing ride operator, with CM Nayab Singh Saini announcing ₹1 lakh each for people seriously injured in the incident.
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Nepal's Malla dismisses England's Salt off his 1st ball in int'l cricket
Nepal spinner Sher Malla made his international debut during their T20 World Cup match against England at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday. The 23-year-old got a wicket off his first ball, removing England opener Phil Salt. A full, down-leg delivery took the top edge and went straight up to short fine leg, where Sandeep Lamichhane took the catch.
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Nepal spinner Sher Malla made his international debut during their T20 World Cup match against England at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday. The 23-year-old got a wicket off his first ball, removing England opener Phil Salt. A full, down-leg delivery took the top edge and went straight up to short fine leg, where Sandeep Lamichhane took the catch.
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Who is Dhruv Sharma, owner of 32nd Avenue arrested in ₹500-crore cheating case?
Gurugram police arrested 32nd Avenue owner Dhruv Dutt Sharma for allegedly defrauding people of ₹500 crore. He's a 2013 Boston University graduate and has Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Entrepreneurship, Computer Science, Hospitality. Sharma started GuestHouser, a portal to discover and book vacation rentals, in 2014. In 2018, he was named in 'Forbes 30 Under 30 - Asia' list.
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04:42 pm Sunday, 08 February, 2026
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Gurugram police arrested 32nd Avenue owner Dhruv Dutt Sharma for allegedly defrauding people of ₹500 crore. He's a 2013 Boston University graduate and has Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Entrepreneurship, Computer Science, Hospitality. Sharma started GuestHouser, a portal to discover and book vacation rentals, in 2014. In 2018, he was named in 'Forbes 30 Under 30 - Asia' list.
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2 labourers die after shuttering of building collapses in Noida
At least two labourers died and another got injured after the shuttering of an under-construction building collapsed in Noida Sector 142 on Sunday. DCP Central Noida Shakti Mohan Awasthy said that two people have been detained for questioning. An official stated that one of the dead workers is from Bihar, while another is from Jharkhand.
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05:05 pm Sunday, 08 February, 2026
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At least two labourers died and another got injured after the shuttering of an under-construction building collapsed in Noida Sector 142 on Sunday. DCP Central Noida Shakti Mohan Awasthy said that two people have been detained for questioning. An official stated that one of the dead workers is from Bihar, while another is from Jharkhand.
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No problem for India to buy goods worth $500 bn from US: Goyal
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India will have no problem in buying goods worth $500 billion from US over the next five years. Calling it a very conservative number, he said, "We're even today importing goods worth $300 billion that can be imported from US." Under the trade deal, India will buy US goods, including energy products and precious metals.
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05:04 pm Sunday, 08 February, 2026
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Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India will have no problem in buying goods worth $500 billion from US over the next five years. Calling it a very conservative number, he said, "We're even today importing goods worth $300 billion that can be imported from US." Under the trade deal, India will buy US goods, including energy products and precious metals.
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8th Pay Commission launches website, seeks public feedback through 18 questions
The 8th Pay Commission has launched its official website, 8cpc.gov.in, and has invited public feedback through an 18-question questionnaire available on MyGov.in portal. The commission said identities of respondents will be kept confidential. The questionnaire includes questions on issues such as fitment factor, increments in pay scales and expectations regarding inflation or CPI-linked increases.
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05:42 pm Sunday, 08 February, 2026
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The 8th Pay Commission has launched its official website, 8cpc.gov.in, and has invited public feedback through an 18-question questionnaire available on MyGov.in portal. The commission said identities of respondents will be kept confidential. The questionnaire includes questions on issues such as fitment factor, increments in pay scales and expectations regarding inflation or CPI-linked increases.
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Who is Will Lewis, The Washington Post CEO who stepped down?
Will Lewis is a British journalist and media executive who was appointed CEO of The Washington Post in 2023. Before that, Lewis had a long career in journalism and media management in UK and US. He has held leadership roles at Dow Jones & Company and The Wall Street Journal. His resignation comes just three days after mass layoffs.
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Will Lewis is a British journalist and media executive who was appointed CEO of The Washington Post in 2023. Before that, Lewis had a long career in journalism and media management in UK and US. He has held leadership roles at Dow Jones & Company and The Wall Street Journal. His resignation comes just three days after mass layoffs.
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'AI expert' falls for AI video showing man landing safely after jumping from tall building
Author Pascal Bornet, who calls himself an 'AI expert' on his website, fell for an AI video and shared it with thousands of his followers. Bornet called the video, which showed a man jumping from a tall building and landing safely using Xiaomi's robotic shoes, "incredible". A Community Note said the video's prominently visible watermark proves it is AI-generated.
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05:58 pm Sunday, 08 February, 2026
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Author Pascal Bornet, who calls himself an 'AI expert' on his website, fell for an AI video and shared it with thousands of his followers. Bornet called the video, which showed a man jumping from a tall building and landing safely using Xiaomi's robotic shoes, "incredible". A Community Note said the video's prominently visible watermark proves it is AI-generated.
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2 drunk women ram into cab, hit driver with helmet and abuse crowd in B'luru
A road rage incident took place in Bengaluru, when a two-wheeler, allegedly ridden by two intoxicated women, rammed into a cab from behind. The cab driver reportedly stopped to question them about the accident. This led to an argument, during which the women allegedly abused him and hit him with a helmet. Locals who stepped in were also allegedly assaulted.
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06:09 pm Sunday, 08 February, 2026
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A road rage incident took place in Bengaluru, when a two-wheeler, allegedly ridden by two intoxicated women, rammed into a cab from behind. The cab driver reportedly stopped to question them about the accident. This led to an argument, during which the women allegedly abused him and hit him with a helmet. Locals who stepped in were also allegedly assaulted.
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WB minister Siddiqullah's convoy vehicle hits 4-yr-old, flees on seeing crowd
A protest erupted in the Rejinagar area of Murshidabad on Saturday after a four-year-old boy was hit by a car in West Bengal minister Siddiqullah Chowdhury’s convoy. The child reportedly ran onto the road suddenly, and though the driver tried to swerve, the impact left him seriously injured. The occupants initially stepped out but fled as a crowd gathered.
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06:41 pm Sunday, 08 February, 2026
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A protest erupted in the Rejinagar area of Murshidabad on Saturday after a four-year-old boy was hit by a car in West Bengal minister Siddiqullah Chowdhury’s convoy. The child reportedly ran onto the road suddenly, and though the driver tried to swerve, the impact left him seriously injured. The occupants initially stepped out but fled as a crowd gathered.
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90-year-old 'mis-sold' 99-year insurance with ₹2-lakh premium/year by Canara HSBC
Professional trader Saketh R said his wife's grandfather, Vaidyanathan Iyer, was 'mis-sold' a life insurance by Canara HSBC Life Insurance after its branch manager misused his trust. The policy is due to mature after 99 years, in 2124, with ₹2-lakh annual premium, of which Iyer had already paid ₹4 lakh. Saketh said it was done "only to meet sales targets".
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06:55 pm Sunday, 08 February, 2026
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Professional trader Saketh R said his wife's grandfather, Vaidyanathan Iyer, was 'mis-sold' a life insurance by Canara HSBC Life Insurance after its branch manager misused his trust. The policy is due to mature after 99 years, in 2124, with ₹2-lakh annual premium, of which Iyer had already paid ₹4 lakh. Saketh said it was done "only to meet sales targets".
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