Indian student's family gets ₹262 cr in settlement after policeman kills her in US
The city of Seattle awarded $29 million (around ₹262 crore) in settlement to the family of Indian student Jaahnavi Kandula, who died in 2023 after a speeding police officer, Kevin Dave, hit and killed her. "The city hopes this financial settlement brings some...closure," attorney Erika Evans said. Dave had laughed after the accident and suggested her life had "limited value".
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The city of Seattle awarded $29 million (around ₹262 crore) in settlement to the family of Indian student Jaahnavi Kandula, who died in 2023 after a speeding police officer, Kevin Dave, hit and killed her. "The city hopes this financial settlement brings some...closure," attorney Erika Evans said. Dave had laughed after the accident and suggested her life had "limited value".
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Jamaat-e-Islami promises 15,000 Bangladeshi Taka on polling day
The coalition led by radical Jamaat-e-Islami promised 15,000 Bangladeshi Taka to voters on the day of the country's first elections since the ouster of former PM Sheikh Hasina. It circulated pamphlets that stated if all members of a family vote for the party, their afterlife will be "free of sin", and this will grant them "salvation from grave punishment".
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01:29 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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The coalition led by radical Jamaat-e-Islami promised 15,000 Bangladeshi Taka to voters on the day of the country's first elections since the ouster of former PM Sheikh Hasina. It circulated pamphlets that stated if all members of a family vote for the party, their afterlife will be "free of sin", and this will grant them "salvation from grave punishment".
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Ex-UK royal Andrew's ex-wife met Epstein with daughters, told him to marry her, reveal files
Sarah Ferguson, ex-wife of UK's former Prince Andrew, met sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in 2009 in US along with her daughters Eugenie and Beatrice, revealed Epstein files. The trip, financed by Epstein, took place within a week after he was released from jail. In one of the emails, she called Epstein a "legend", adding, "I'm at your service...Just marry me."
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01:19 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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Sarah Ferguson, ex-wife of UK's former Prince Andrew, met sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in 2009 in US along with her daughters Eugenie and Beatrice, revealed Epstein files. The trip, financed by Epstein, took place within a week after he was released from jail. In one of the emails, she called Epstein a "legend", adding, "I'm at your service...Just marry me."
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01:19 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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RERA only helps builders, better to just abolish it: SC
The Supreme Court criticised the functioning of Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA). "Except for facilitating builders in default, it's not doing anything else. Better to just abolish this institution," the court said. The remark came while hearing an appeal challenging Himachal Pradesh High Court's order staying a State government notification to shift the State RERA office to Dharamshala.
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01:16 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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The Supreme Court criticised the functioning of Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA). "Except for facilitating builders in default, it's not doing anything else. Better to just abolish this institution," the court said. The remark came while hearing an appeal challenging Himachal Pradesh High Court's order staying a State government notification to shift the State RERA office to Dharamshala.
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New B'desh begins today: Yunus on 1st polls after Hasina's ouster
Bangladesh interim government Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus voted on Thursday in the country's first general elections since the ouster of former PM Sheikh Hasina. "From today, we have the opportunity to create a new Bangladesh at every level...let us celebrate this day as a birthday throughout the day," he stated. Yunus called the election "the end of our nightmare".
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01:15 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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Bangladesh interim government Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus voted on Thursday in the country's first general elections since the ouster of former PM Sheikh Hasina. "From today, we have the opportunity to create a new Bangladesh at every level...let us celebrate this day as a birthday throughout the day," he stated. Yunus called the election "the end of our nightmare".
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OthersideAI CEO compares AI disruption to COVID-19, says it will be 'much bigger'
OthersideAI CEO Matt Shumer has written an essay titled 'Something big is happening in AI - and most people will be blindsided', wherein he issued a warning about AI disruption. "I think we’re in the 'this seems overblown' phase of something much, much bigger than [COVID-19]," he said. He urged people to start using, understanding and adapting to AI.
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01:43 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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OthersideAI CEO Matt Shumer has written an essay titled 'Something big is happening in AI - and most people will be blindsided', wherein he issued a warning about AI disruption. "I think we’re in the 'this seems overblown' phase of something much, much bigger than [COVID-19]," he said. He urged people to start using, understanding and adapting to AI.
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You can't denigrate a section of society by such title: SC to 'Ghooskhor Pandat' makers
The Supreme Court on Thursday rebuked Netflix and Neeraj Pandey over the title of Manoj Bajpayee-starrer 'Ghooskhor Pandat'. "Why should you denigrate a section of society by using such a title? This is against morality and public order," the top court stated. It noted the term 'ghooskhor pandat' makes it look like a pandit is a bribe-taker.
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01:30 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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The Supreme Court on Thursday rebuked Netflix and Neeraj Pandey over the title of Manoj Bajpayee-starrer 'Ghooskhor Pandat'. "Why should you denigrate a section of society by using such a title? This is against morality and public order," the top court stated. It noted the term 'ghooskhor pandat' makes it look like a pandit is a bribe-taker.
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xAI was reorganised: Elon Musk after two more co-founders exit
After two more co-founders left xAI, Elon Musk clarified that the AI startup was recently reorganised to improve speed of execution. He noted that as a company grows, its structure must evolve and some individuals were less suited for the later stages, suggesting that exits were not voluntary. Six of the original 12 co-founders have left xAI so far.
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02:13 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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After two more co-founders left xAI, Elon Musk clarified that the AI startup was recently reorganised to improve speed of execution. He noted that as a company grows, its structure must evolve and some individuals were less suited for the later stages, suggesting that exits were not voluntary. Six of the original 12 co-founders have left xAI so far.
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02:13 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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Drunk policeman runs over 24-year-old woman in Haryana, she dies
A 24-year-old woman, Nikita, was killed after allegedly being run over by a drunk police officer in Haryana’s Ambala, police said. She fell from an e-rickshaw after it was hit by the officer, identified as PSI Amit. Police said, "The drunk policeman lost control of the vehicle, ran over Nikita, and the vehicle hit the grille on the highway."
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02:12 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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A 24-year-old woman, Nikita, was killed after allegedly being run over by a drunk police officer in Haryana’s Ambala, police said. She fell from an e-rickshaw after it was hit by the officer, identified as PSI Amit. Police said, "The drunk policeman lost control of the vehicle, ran over Nikita, and the vehicle hit the grille on the highway."
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Donald Trump praises trade deal with India, calls it 'Historic'
US President Donald Trump praised the trade deal with India, calling it "historic". "In the past few months, we have made historic trade deals with Japan, Korea, India, and others to increase our coal exports dramatically," he said. Under the agreement, India intends to buy $500 billion worth of American products, including energy (specifically coal).
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02:11 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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US President Donald Trump praised the trade deal with India, calling it "historic". "In the past few months, we have made historic trade deals with Japan, Korea, India, and others to increase our coal exports dramatically," he said. Under the agreement, India intends to buy $500 billion worth of American products, including energy (specifically coal).
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Sidhu Moosewala's parents protest over unpaid royalty, father says 'I only have ₹100 left'
Slain singer Sidhu Moosewala's parents - Balkaur Singh and Charan Kaur - staged a sit-in protest at the Mansa district police chief's office on Wednesday, alleging that a company having the marketing rights to their son's songs didn't share royalty payments. "I don't have anything in my account. I have only ₹100," said Balkaur Singh.
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02:17 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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Slain singer Sidhu Moosewala's parents - Balkaur Singh and Charan Kaur - staged a sit-in protest at the Mansa district police chief's office on Wednesday, alleging that a company having the marketing rights to their son's songs didn't share royalty payments. "I don't have anything in my account. I have only ₹100," said Balkaur Singh.
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Bombay HC warns Mallya, says 'Come back to India else we won't hear your fugitive tag plea'
The Bombay High Court on Thursday said that fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya cannot challenge his status as a fugitive economic offender while staying outside India, observing that he's "avoiding the court's process". "You've to come back. If you cannot come back, then we cannot hear this plea," PTI quoted the HC as saying. "We're giving you another opportunity," it added.
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02:40 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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The Bombay High Court on Thursday said that fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya cannot challenge his status as a fugitive economic offender while staying outside India, observing that he's "avoiding the court's process". "You've to come back. If you cannot come back, then we cannot hear this plea," PTI quoted the HC as saying. "We're giving you another opportunity," it added.
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TCS market cap slips below ₹10 lakh crore for 1st time since 2020
The market capitalisation of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) slipped below ₹10 lakh crore for the first time since December 2020, amid a global sell-off seen in IT and software-related companies on February 12. TCS' stock fell over 5.5% to ₹2745.00 apiece, hitting a 52-week low. Nifty IT index plunged 12.9% year-to-date as stocks including Coforge, Infosys, and Wipro tanked.
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02:37 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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The market capitalisation of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) slipped below ₹10 lakh crore for the first time since December 2020, amid a global sell-off seen in IT and software-related companies on February 12. TCS' stock fell over 5.5% to ₹2745.00 apiece, hitting a 52-week low. Nifty IT index plunged 12.9% year-to-date as stocks including Coforge, Infosys, and Wipro tanked.
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Ukraine's athlete wears helmet showing war victims at Winter Olympics, disqualified
Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified by the International Olympic Committee for wearing a helmet at the 2026 Winter Olympics, showing images of the nation's athletes killed during the war with Russia. Olympic officials had told Heraskevych that the helmet violated Games’ prohibition on political speech. The decision was announced before Heraskevych was due to compete.
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02:59 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified by the International Olympic Committee for wearing a helmet at the 2026 Winter Olympics, showing images of the nation's athletes killed during the war with Russia. Olympic officials had told Heraskevych that the helmet violated Games’ prohibition on political speech. The decision was announced before Heraskevych was due to compete.
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Indian GCCs cut up to 6,000 jobs in 2025 due to trade tariffs, AI: Report
Indian Global Capability Centres(GCCs) cut 5,500-6,000 jobs in 2025 as their global parent companies faced macro pressures, including trade tariffs and AI-led workforce restructuring, Moneycontrol said. Technicolor's shutdown accounted for around 3,000 layoffs, with remaining cuts across 20 GCCs. Despite this, India saw record GCC growth with over 100 new centres and up to 1,50,000 net jobs added.
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02:55 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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Indian Global Capability Centres(GCCs) cut 5,500-6,000 jobs in 2025 as their global parent companies faced macro pressures, including trade tariffs and AI-led workforce restructuring, Moneycontrol said. Technicolor's shutdown accounted for around 3,000 layoffs, with remaining cuts across 20 GCCs. Despite this, India saw record GCC growth with over 100 new centres and up to 1,50,000 net jobs added.
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Veteran Doordarshan anchor Sarla Maheshwari passes away aged 71
Veteran Doordarshan anchor Sarla Maheshwari, who was one of the first news anchors to read live on Indian television, has passed away at the age of 71. Doordarshan National extended a "heartfelt tribute" to her, calling her a "respected and esteemed newsreader" known for her "gentle voice, precise pronunciation, and dignified presentation." Her funeral will take place on Thursday.
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02:49 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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Veteran Doordarshan anchor Sarla Maheshwari, who was one of the first news anchors to read live on Indian television, has passed away at the age of 71. Doordarshan National extended a "heartfelt tribute" to her, calling her a "respected and esteemed newsreader" known for her "gentle voice, precise pronunciation, and dignified presentation." Her funeral will take place on Thursday.
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Italy spinner Crishan, who hails from SL, is a pizza maker in Tuscany
Italy spinner Crishan Kalugamage, who hails from Sri Lanka, is a pizza maker. He works at a pizzeria in Italy's Tuscany and practices his cricket around his work commitments, as per The Indian Express. The 34-year-old said, "I lost a lot of jobs...Sunday is a very busy day...lots of bosses aren't keen on you not working because you're playing cricket."
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03:12 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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Italy spinner Crishan Kalugamage, who hails from Sri Lanka, is a pizza maker. He works at a pizzeria in Italy's Tuscany and practices his cricket around his work commitments, as per The Indian Express. The 34-year-old said, "I lost a lot of jobs...Sunday is a very busy day...lots of bosses aren't keen on you not working because you're playing cricket."
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Maha deletes over 7.5 million ineligible ration card beneficiaries
Maharashtra deleted over 7.5 million names from its free food-grain scheme after Centre flagged 17.8 million ration-card holders as ineligible due to high income. The verification drive began last year, with officials conducted house-to-house visits, removing deceased and relocated beneficiaries. State has over 68 million beneficiaries receiving free 5 kg of ration per person per month.
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03:06 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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Maharashtra deleted over 7.5 million names from its free food-grain scheme after Centre flagged 17.8 million ration-card holders as ineligible due to high income. The verification drive began last year, with officials conducted house-to-house visits, removing deceased and relocated beneficiaries. State has over 68 million beneficiaries receiving free 5 kg of ration per person per month.
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You've gone to jail because you didn’t honour your commitment to pay ₹9 cr: Delhi HC to Rajpal
The Delhi High Court on Thursday heard actor Rajpal Yadav’s bail plea in a cheque bounce case. During the hearing, the court told Rajpal, "You've gone to jail because you didn’t honour your own commitment." The court further claimed that Rajpal promised to honour his commitment to pay ₹9 crore on over two dozen occasions but failed to do so.
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03:02 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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The Delhi High Court on Thursday heard actor Rajpal Yadav’s bail plea in a cheque bounce case. During the hearing, the court told Rajpal, "You've gone to jail because you didn’t honour your own commitment." The court further claimed that Rajpal promised to honour his commitment to pay ₹9 crore on over two dozen occasions but failed to do so.
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Rahul didn't read India-US deal, made an a** of himself: Hardeep Puri
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is a “not-so-young politician who needs better advisors.” His comments came after Gandhi criticised Centre over India-US trade deal and claimed that government "sold Bharat Mata”. “If he had read it (trade deal framework) he would perhaps have taken measures not to make an absolute a** of himself" Puri said.
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03:17 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is a “not-so-young politician who needs better advisors.” His comments came after Gandhi criticised Centre over India-US trade deal and claimed that government "sold Bharat Mata”. “If he had read it (trade deal framework) he would perhaps have taken measures not to make an absolute a** of himself" Puri said.
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