US govt's statement on Epstein's death dated a day before he actually died, raises doubts

The US government's official statement announcing the death of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has raised doubts after it was released as part of Epstein files. The statement is dated August 9, 2019, a day before Epstein actually died, according to the government's own records. Records had revealed that jail officers failed to complete mandatory checks the night Epstein died.
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10:59 pm Monday, 09 February, 2026

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Baby girl dies as warmer machine catches fire in UP hospital

A newborn girl died after a fire allegedly broke out in a warmer machine inside Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of a private nursing home in Bithoor area in UP. The family claimed that the hospital staff kept the incident hidden for 4-5 hours. The authorities said they have sealed the NICU and ICU facilities of Raja Nursing Home in Brahmnagar.
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10:54 pm Monday, 09 February, 2026

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ICC releases statement after talks with Pakistan, Bangladesh boards amid India match boycott row

ICC has released a statement after holding a meeting with Pakistan and Bangladesh cricket boards amid India match boycott row. ICC said no financial, sporting or administrative penalty will be imposed on Bangladesh Cricket Board in relation to their ouster from T20 World Cup 2026. It further said that Bangladesh will host ICC event prior to ODI World Cup 2031.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
11:14 pm Monday, 09 February, 2026

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Cadillac unveil their debut livery for 2026 F1 season

Cadillac have unveiled their livery for the team's debut Formula 1 season, with the design revealed during a television advert at the Super Bowl. Finnish driver Valtteri Bottas and Mexican driver Sergio Perez will race for the team in 2026. "We still have lots of problems to solve and a bit of a mountain to climb," Bottas said.
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News By: Pravel Jain
11:01 pm Monday, 09 February, 2026

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Pakistan take U-turn on boycott, to face India on February 15

Pakistan have reversed decision to boycott their T20 World Cup 2026 match against India. The Pakistan government said "in view of outcomes achieved as well as the request of friendly countries" it allowed Pakistan team to take the field for their game against India. Sri Lanka and Bangladesh cricket boards had urged PCB to reconsider their decision to boycott match.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
12:02 am Tuesday, 10 February, 2026

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India can't rely on IT services, must focus on deep tech or risk being locked out: Kamath

Zerodha Co-founder Nithin Kamath has warned that India can no longer rely on only exporting IT services. "If we don't build...deep tech capabilities, we'll be locked out when it matters most," he stated. 'If AI can pretty much produce all of the software, asset-light models will get hit. The next decade belongs to atoms, not just bits," he added.
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News By: Mansi Agarwal
09:43 am Tuesday, 10 February, 2026

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DGCA issued 352 show-cause notices to airlines in last 2 yrs: Data

Aviation regulator DGCA issued 352 show-cause notices to scheduled commercial airlines for various violations in 2024 and 2025, according to government data. Of these, IndiGo received the highest at 98, with SpiceJet and Akasa Air receiving 45 and 17 notices, respectively. DGCA imposed penalties in 139 cases and issued warnings in 113 cases as part of enforcement.
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News By: Garima Garg
09:56 am Tuesday, 10 February, 2026

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First lunar eclipse of 2026 will coincide with Holi eve on March 3

The first total lunar eclipse of 2026 will occur on Holi eve, March 3, beginning at 3:20 pm and ending at 6:47 pm IST. The eclipse will peak for about 58 minutes, during which the Moon will appear red, creating a "Blood Moon". The event will be visible across major Indian regions, including Delhi, Mumbai, Assam, Bengal, and Nagaland.
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10:14 am Tuesday, 10 February, 2026

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Epstein wrote about 'wild' dinner with Musk, Zuckerberg in 2015 email, new files show

Convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein said he had a dinner with billionaire tech leaders Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Reid Hoffman and called it "wild", as per latest Epstein files. Epstein said this in a 2015 email to billionaire Tom Pritzker. In another email, Epstein also shared a picture of Musk and Zuckerberg at a dinner table.
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News By: Medhaa Gupta
10:13 am Tuesday, 10 February, 2026

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Anthropic's safety lead Mrinank Sharma resigns, warns of 'world in peril'

Mrinank Sharma, who led Anthropic's Safeguards Research Team, has resigned. In his resignation letter, Sharma wrote, "World is in peril. And not just from Al, or bioweapons, but from a whole series of interconnected crises unfolding in this very moment." "[We're]...approaching a threshold where our wisdom must grow in equal measure to our capacity to affect the world," he added.
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News By: Mansi Agarwal
10:29 am Tuesday, 10 February, 2026

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Not afraid of ICC sanctions, you know our Field Marshal: Naqvi hours before U-turn on boycott

During a press conference, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi was asked whether Pakistan were afraid of possible ICC sanctions over boycotting T20 World Cup match against India. Naqvi replied, "Neither am I intimidated...nor is...Pakistan government...You know our [Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir]...he never gets afraid." Hours later, Pakistan took U-turn and decided to face India.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
10:25 am Tuesday, 10 February, 2026

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Gave 'I'm Thakur' remark to ex-colleague's husband who misbehaved with me: HDFC staffer

Following controversy over her 'I'm Thakur, don't mess with me' remark video, HDFC Bank employee Aastha Singh clarified she said it to an ex-colleague's husband and not a customer. She alleged he misbehaved with her. "My words may be wrong...but if a person tells me 'Mai tumhari garmi utar dunga (teach her a lesson)', I won't tolerate it," she added.
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News By: Medhaa Gupta
10:35 am Tuesday, 10 February, 2026

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Plane makes emergency landing on busy road in US, crashes into several cars

A small plane made an emergency landing on a busy road in US' Georgia and crashed into multiple vehicles. According to the police, the pilot was forced to land the single-engine training flight as the aircraft did not have enough power to make it back to the airport. Videos of the incident have gone viral on social media.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
10:59 am Tuesday, 10 February, 2026

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We didn't do anything for ourselves: Naqvi before boycott U-turn

Before Pakistan officially reversed their decision to boycott India match, PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi was asked if Pakistan gained any concessions for themselves during negotiations with ICC. "We didn't do anything for ourselves...We took a stand for Bangladesh. It was their matter," he had said. Reports had claimed Naqvi urged Bangladesh to formally ask Pakistan to reverse India match boycott.
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News By: Neeraja Nath
11:03 am Tuesday, 10 February, 2026

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UP Budget doubles in 9 years, reaches ₹8.33 lakh crore for FY26

Uttar Pradesh's FY26 budget size is estimated at Rs 8.33 lakh crore, marking a strong expansion over the past decade. The state is focusing on capital expenditure and infrastructure creation to support growth. Officials say rising revenues and controlled debt levels provide room for capex-led development and long-term economic targets.
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UK's King Charles booed over brother Andrew's Epstein ties, asked 'Did you pressurise police?'

UK's King Charles III has been heckled by protesters over sexual assault allegations against his brother Andrew in Epstein files. A video shows a protester asking King Charles, "How long have you known about Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein?" In another incident, a protester asked him if he pressurised police against prosecuting Andrew, whose royal titles have been stripped off.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
11:43 am Tuesday, 10 February, 2026

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US forcing India to buy its LNG at exorbitant prices: Russia

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the US is forcing India and other nations to buy American LNG at "significantly higher prices". "India and other partners are discouraged from purchasing affordable Russian energy," he stated. He added that the US is using "coercive" measures like tariffs and sanctions to achieve "economic domination".
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News By: Mansi Agarwal
11:55 am Tuesday, 10 February, 2026

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Sonu Sood offers film to Rajpal after he surrenders in ₹2.5-cr case, says 'He's not alone'

Actor Sonu Sood has offered a film to Rajpal Yadav, who has surrendered before Tihar jail in a ₹2.5-crore cheque bouncing case. "When one of our own is going through a tough phase, the industry must remind him he's not alone," said Sonu. This comes after Rajpal said people are not friends in film industry, adding, "We're on our own."
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
12:13 pm Tuesday, 10 February, 2026

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Indian-origin Tesla VP Raj Jegannathan quits after 13 years

Indian-origin Tesla VP Raj Jegannathan has left the EV company after more than 13 years. Jegannathan, who reported directly to CEO Elon Musk, was VP of IT, AI infrastructure, business apps and information security. "From the technical intricacies of...operating one of the world's largest AI clusters to impactful contributions in IT...it has been a privilege to serve [Tesla]," he said.
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News By: Mansi Agarwal
12:37 pm Tuesday, 10 February, 2026

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Textile stock falls 5% as US agrees to zero duty on certain B'desh clothing

Indian textile stock plunged over 5% after Bangladesh signed a trade deal with US, securing 19% tariffs and exemptions on some textiles and clothes made from US-sourced materials. Pearl Global Industries, Arvind, and Gokaldas Exports fell over 5.5%, while KPR Mill dropped 4%. Although the US' reciprocal tariffs on India stand at 18%, Bangladesh has an overall lower tariff rate.
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News By: Ishita Ranganath
12:59 pm Tuesday, 10 February, 2026

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