US notifies removal of 25% penalty tariffs on India
US President Donald Trump-led government has officially removed the additional 25% tariffs imposed as a penalty on India for purchasing Russian oil. The US Customs and Border Protection notified that this will be applicable for all Indian goods effective from February 7, however, reciprocal tariffs will still be imposed. This brings the total tariff on India to 18%.
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08:36 am Wednesday, 11 February, 2026
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US President Donald Trump-led government has officially removed the additional 25% tariffs imposed as a penalty on India for purchasing Russian oil. The US Customs and Border Protection notified that this will be applicable for all Indian goods effective from February 7, however, reciprocal tariffs will still be imposed. This brings the total tariff on India to 18%.
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08:36 am Wednesday, 11 February, 2026
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Abhishek Sharma hospitalised ahead of T20 World Cup match against Namibia
Team India opener Abhishek Sharma has been hospitalised with a stomach infection, as per reports. He is doubtful for India's next T20 World Cup 2026 match against Namibia, which will take place in Delhi on Thursday. Abhishek was reportedly unwell before the previous game against USA as well and did not take the field during India's bowling.
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08:31 am Wednesday, 11 February, 2026
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Team India opener Abhishek Sharma has been hospitalised with a stomach infection, as per reports. He is doubtful for India's next T20 World Cup 2026 match against Namibia, which will take place in Delhi on Thursday. Abhishek was reportedly unwell before the previous game against USA as well and did not take the field during India's bowling.
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08:31 am Wednesday, 11 February, 2026
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120 students hospitalised after deworming drive in UP
Around 100 students in Farrukhabad and nearly two dozen in Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh, were hospitalised after a deworming drive at their schools, officials said. The students complained of headaches and vomiting after consuming Albendazole tablets. Officials added that all admitted children are stable. The incident occurred on National Deworming Day, observed annually on February 10 and August 10.
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08:50 am Wednesday, 11 February, 2026
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Around 100 students in Farrukhabad and nearly two dozen in Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh, were hospitalised after a deworming drive at their schools, officials said. The students complained of headaches and vomiting after consuming Albendazole tablets. Officials added that all admitted children are stable. The incident occurred on National Deworming Day, observed annually on February 10 and August 10.
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08:50 am Wednesday, 11 February, 2026
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CarryMinati barred from making objectionable videos on Karan Johar
A Mumbai court has restrained YouTuber Ajey Nagar, also known as CarryMinati, from publishing or circulating "objectionable or defamatory" content against filmmaker Karan Johar. This comes after CarryMinati used abusive language targeting Bollywood, nepotism, and Johar in a recent YouTube video. The video was titled 'Coffee with Jalan', modelled on Johar's talk show 'Koffee With Karan'.
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08:50 am Wednesday, 11 February, 2026
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A Mumbai court has restrained YouTuber Ajey Nagar, also known as CarryMinati, from publishing or circulating "objectionable or defamatory" content against filmmaker Karan Johar. This comes after CarryMinati used abusive language targeting Bollywood, nepotism, and Johar in a recent YouTube video. The video was titled 'Coffee with Jalan', modelled on Johar's talk show 'Koffee With Karan'.
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08:50 am Wednesday, 11 February, 2026
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White House quietly revises India-US factsheet a day after release
White House quietly revised its fact sheet on India-US interim trade deal framework a day after releasing it. The earlier version stated India "commits" to buying over $500-billion US products, which has now been softened to India "intends to buy". US removed a claim that India would reduce tariffs on "certain pulses", which wasn't mentioned in the initial joint statement.
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08:49 am Wednesday, 11 February, 2026
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White House quietly revised its fact sheet on India-US interim trade deal framework a day after releasing it. The earlier version stated India "commits" to buying over $500-billion US products, which has now been softened to India "intends to buy". US removed a claim that India would reduce tariffs on "certain pulses", which wasn't mentioned in the initial joint statement.
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08:49 am Wednesday, 11 February, 2026
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Delhi to get 14 more air quality monitoring stations, each station to now cover 25 sq km
The Delhi government has announced plans to install 14 more air quality monitoring stations in FY27. CM Rekha Gupta earlier inaugurated six new Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations (CAAQMS). Combined, these will bring the total network of stations to 60, i.e., one station every 25 sq km across the 1,483-sq-km city, hence, filling coverage gaps.
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09:08 am Wednesday, 11 February, 2026
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The Delhi government has announced plans to install 14 more air quality monitoring stations in FY27. CM Rekha Gupta earlier inaugurated six new Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations (CAAQMS). Combined, these will bring the total network of stations to 60, i.e., one station every 25 sq km across the 1,483-sq-km city, hence, filling coverage gaps.
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ICC's concessions to PCB for ending boycott to be made public after T20 WC: Report
ICC offered a few concessions to Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for ending its boycott of India match in T20 World Cup 2026, PTI reported citing a PCB source. The report added that the concessions will only be made public after the end of T20 World Cup. Meanwhile, ICC confirmed Bangladesh Cricket Board won't face sanctions for boycotting T20 World Cup.
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09:06 am Wednesday, 11 February, 2026
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ICC offered a few concessions to Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for ending its boycott of India match in T20 World Cup 2026, PTI reported citing a PCB source. The report added that the concessions will only be made public after the end of T20 World Cup. Meanwhile, ICC confirmed Bangladesh Cricket Board won't face sanctions for boycotting T20 World Cup.
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09:06 am Wednesday, 11 February, 2026
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In a U-turn, US deletes map showing PoK, Aksai Chin as part of India
The US Trade Representative's office has quietly deleted an X post with an Indian map that showed the entirety of the Jammu and Kashmir region, including Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Aksai Chin, as part of India. India has consistently rejected China's claims over the Aksai Chin region. The map was shared following the announcement of the US-India interim trade deal.
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09:16 am Wednesday, 11 February, 2026
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The US Trade Representative's office has quietly deleted an X post with an Indian map that showed the entirety of the Jammu and Kashmir region, including Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Aksai Chin, as part of India. India has consistently rejected China's claims over the Aksai Chin region. The map was shared following the announcement of the US-India interim trade deal.
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PM Modi has become god for Revanth Reddy: Telangana BJP chief
Telangana BJP chief N Ramchander Rao responded to CM Revanth Reddy's "BJP's only god is (AIMIM chief) Asaduddin Owaisi" remarks. He said, "Revanth Reddy uses PM Modi's name more than we do. PM Modi has become God for Revanth Reddy." He added that Congress falsely claims PM Modi has not contributed to Telangana while repeatedly highlighting him.
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09:40 am Wednesday, 11 February, 2026
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Telangana BJP chief N Ramchander Rao responded to CM Revanth Reddy's "BJP's only god is (AIMIM chief) Asaduddin Owaisi" remarks. He said, "Revanth Reddy uses PM Modi's name more than we do. PM Modi has become God for Revanth Reddy." He added that Congress falsely claims PM Modi has not contributed to Telangana while repeatedly highlighting him.
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13-yr-old stabs 2 students at London school, shouts 'Allahu Akbar'
A 13-year-old boy allegedly stabbed two students at a school in London on Tuesday afternoon and was reportedly heard shouting "Allahu Akbar," meaning 'God is greatest' in Arabic, during the attack. The boy who fled after the attack has been arrested, and a weapon was also recovered from him. Counter Terrorism Policing London is carrying out the investigation.
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09:51 am Wednesday, 11 February, 2026
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A 13-year-old boy allegedly stabbed two students at a school in London on Tuesday afternoon and was reportedly heard shouting "Allahu Akbar," meaning 'God is greatest' in Arabic, during the attack. The boy who fled after the attack has been arrested, and a weapon was also recovered from him. Counter Terrorism Policing London is carrying out the investigation.
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Railways' new feature to help customers if money is deducted but ticket not booked
The IRCTC has introduced a resume/retry booking feature to help customers in cases where their money is deducted, but the ticket hasn't been booked. Now, through the iPay gateway, customers can reuse the same amount to book a ticket on same day. However, the transaction amount has to be the same. With this feature, customers won't need other payment platforms.
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09:45 am Wednesday, 11 February, 2026
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The IRCTC has introduced a resume/retry booking feature to help customers in cases where their money is deducted, but the ticket hasn't been booked. Now, through the iPay gateway, customers can reuse the same amount to book a ticket on same day. However, the transaction amount has to be the same. With this feature, customers won't need other payment platforms.
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09:45 am Wednesday, 11 February, 2026
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What all changes has White House made in India-US deal factsheet?
White House quietly revised its India-US interim trade deal factsheet to India "intends to buy" $500 billion-worth of US goods from "commits". It removed "agricultural" from the $500 billion-list of categories and the mention of “certain pulses” while naming US goods India will cut/reduce tariffs on. It also revised the assertion that "India will remove its digital services taxes".
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10:11 am Wednesday, 11 February, 2026
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White House quietly revised its India-US interim trade deal factsheet to India "intends to buy" $500 billion-worth of US goods from "commits". It removed "agricultural" from the $500 billion-list of categories and the mention of “certain pulses” while naming US goods India will cut/reduce tariffs on. It also revised the assertion that "India will remove its digital services taxes".
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10:11 am Wednesday, 11 February, 2026
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Finn Allen breaks Abhishek Sharma's record, takes fewest balls to score 5,000 runs in T20 cricket
New Zealand opener Finn Allen has broken India opener Abhishek Sharma's record for taking the fewest balls to score 5,000 runs in T20 cricket. Allen reached the milestone in 2,854 deliveries, surpassing Abhishek's mark of 2,898 balls. He achieved the feat during his unbeaten 84 off 50 balls against UAE in T20 World Cup 2026 on Tuesday.
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10:06 am Wednesday, 11 February, 2026
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New Zealand opener Finn Allen has broken India opener Abhishek Sharma's record for taking the fewest balls to score 5,000 runs in T20 cricket. Allen reached the milestone in 2,854 deliveries, surpassing Abhishek's mark of 2,898 balls. He achieved the feat during his unbeaten 84 off 50 balls against UAE in T20 World Cup 2026 on Tuesday.
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10:06 am Wednesday, 11 February, 2026
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Karnataka relaunches Mysore Sandal Soap with Tamannaah, BJP calls it 'Anti-Kannada'
Karnataka government has relaunched iconic 108-year-old Mysore Sandal Soap with actress Tamannaah Bhatia as its ambassador. Calling it "anti-Kannada mindset", BJP MP Sudhakar K said the Congress government appointed "a film actress from another state and another language" as the face of internationally recognised brand. Notably, Tamannaah signed a two-year deal for reported fee of ₹6.2 crore.
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10:06 am Wednesday, 11 February, 2026
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Karnataka government has relaunched iconic 108-year-old Mysore Sandal Soap with actress Tamannaah Bhatia as its ambassador. Calling it "anti-Kannada mindset", BJP MP Sudhakar K said the Congress government appointed "a film actress from another state and another language" as the face of internationally recognised brand. Notably, Tamannaah signed a two-year deal for reported fee of ₹6.2 crore.
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10:06 am Wednesday, 11 February, 2026
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Govt notifies guidelines for Vande Mataram, 6-stanza version must at official events: Reports
The Union Home Ministry has issued new guidelines requiring the six-stanza version of Vande Mataram (3 minutes and 10 seconds) to be played or sung at specified official events, according to reports. When paired with the National Anthem, Vande Mataram must precede it, and audiences must stand at attention. Schools must begin with mass singing under the protocol.
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10:04 am Wednesday, 11 February, 2026
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The Union Home Ministry has issued new guidelines requiring the six-stanza version of Vande Mataram (3 minutes and 10 seconds) to be played or sung at specified official events, according to reports. When paired with the National Anthem, Vande Mataram must precede it, and audiences must stand at attention. Schools must begin with mass singing under the protocol.
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US Commerce Secy denies Epstein ties, says 'Met 3 times in 14 yrs'
Amid calls to step down, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick denied having connections to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. While speaking to a Senate committee, he said, "I didn't have a relationship with Epstein." However, he confirmed that he had lunch with Epstein on his island during a family vacation, and that Epstein was his neighbour in Manhattan.
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10:21 am Wednesday, 11 February, 2026
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Amid calls to step down, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick denied having connections to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. While speaking to a Senate committee, he said, "I didn't have a relationship with Epstein." However, he confirmed that he had lunch with Epstein on his island during a family vacation, and that Epstein was his neighbour in Manhattan.
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10:21 am Wednesday, 11 February, 2026
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Men harass women at Jasmine Sandlas' concert, she says 'I won't sing'
Singer Jasmine Sandlas halted her concert in Delhi after two men allegedly harassed women. In a video from the show, Jasmine could be heard saying, "I will not perform if women do not feel safe in my concert." She also asked security personnel to remove the men from the premises. The show happened on February 7.
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10:38 am Wednesday, 11 February, 2026
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Singer Jasmine Sandlas halted her concert in Delhi after two men allegedly harassed women. In a video from the show, Jasmine could be heard saying, "I will not perform if women do not feel safe in my concert." She also asked security personnel to remove the men from the premises. The show happened on February 7.
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Noida Police's interference let accused flee in Mahua Moitra case: WB Police
West Bengal Police alleged that Noida Police interfered during their attempt to make an arrest in the fake chat case involving TMC MP Mahua Moitra, claiming this allowed the accused to escape. Noida Police reportedly denied obstruction, stating all procedures were followed. The case involves forged screenshots of private chats between Moitra and strategist Prashant Kishor that circulated online.
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10:37 am Wednesday, 11 February, 2026
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West Bengal Police alleged that Noida Police interfered during their attempt to make an arrest in the fake chat case involving TMC MP Mahua Moitra, claiming this allowed the accused to escape. Noida Police reportedly denied obstruction, stating all procedures were followed. The case involves forged screenshots of private chats between Moitra and strategist Prashant Kishor that circulated online.
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10:37 am Wednesday, 11 February, 2026
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How have Australia fared in previous T20 World Cups?
Australia have second-highest win percentage in T20 World Cup history, trailing only India. They have played 47 T20I World Cup matches, securing 30 wins and losing 17, giving them win percentage of 63.82%. They won 2021 T20 World Cup title and were runners-up in the 2010 edition. Australia were eliminated in the Super 8 stage of the 2024 edition.
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10:55 am Wednesday, 11 February, 2026
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Australia have second-highest win percentage in T20 World Cup history, trailing only India. They have played 47 T20I World Cup matches, securing 30 wins and losing 17, giving them win percentage of 63.82%. They won 2021 T20 World Cup title and were runners-up in the 2010 edition. Australia were eliminated in the Super 8 stage of the 2024 edition.
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10:55 am Wednesday, 11 February, 2026
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Gujarat couple going to US kidnapped in Azerbaijan; rescued with MEA’s help
A couple from Gujarat’s Anand district was kidnapped and held hostage in Azerbaijan while going to US, and was later rescued with the help of the Ministry of External Affairs. They were kidnapped by the agents who had promised them safe passage to America through illegal means and had also threatened to kill them if they were not paid ransom.
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10:50 am Wednesday, 11 February, 2026
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A couple from Gujarat’s Anand district was kidnapped and held hostage in Azerbaijan while going to US, and was later rescued with the help of the Ministry of External Affairs. They were kidnapped by the agents who had promised them safe passage to America through illegal means and had also threatened to kill them if they were not paid ransom.
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