Was in touch with Prabhakaran, does that make me terrorist: Puri on Epstein row
Amid a row over his name being mentioned in files linked to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Union Minister Hardeep Puri said he was in touch with LTTE leader Velupillai Prabhakaran, adding, "Does that make him a terrorist?" Puri stated that he had a dislike for Epstein. "First time I met him, I was part of a delegation," he further said.
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06:28 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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Amid a row over his name being mentioned in files linked to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Union Minister Hardeep Puri said he was in touch with LTTE leader Velupillai Prabhakaran, adding, "Does that make him a terrorist?" Puri stated that he had a dislike for Epstein. "First time I met him, I was part of a delegation," he further said.
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Muslim Law Board terms govt's order on Vande Mataram 'unconstitutional', demands withdrawal
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) termed Centre's mandate of singing of all six stanzas of 'Vande Mataram' in schools and official functions "unconstitutional" and said it'll move court if the government doesn't withdraw the order. "Song contains references to...worship and veneration of Durga and other deities, which directly contradicts beliefs of Muslims," it said.
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06:19 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) termed Centre's mandate of singing of all six stanzas of 'Vande Mataram' in schools and official functions "unconstitutional" and said it'll move court if the government doesn't withdraw the order. "Song contains references to...worship and veneration of Durga and other deities, which directly contradicts beliefs of Muslims," it said.
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Who are the Mosca siblings, who recorded a century partnership vs Nepal?
Italy batters and siblings Anthony Mosca and Justin Mosca, who registered an unbeaten 124-run partnership against Nepal in the T20 World Cup, have lived in Sydney for three generations now. Justin, 31, is a physical education teacher, while his brother Anthony, 34, is a carpenter. Anthony and Justin have scored 554 and 441 runs in 21 and 22 T20Is, respectively.
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06:40 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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Italy batters and siblings Anthony Mosca and Justin Mosca, who registered an unbeaten 124-run partnership against Nepal in the T20 World Cup, have lived in Sydney for three generations now. Justin, 31, is a physical education teacher, while his brother Anthony, 34, is a carpenter. Anthony and Justin have scored 554 and 441 runs in 21 and 22 T20Is, respectively.
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Sheikh Hasina demands cancellation of 'sham election' in Bangladesh, calls Yunus a 'killer'
Ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina has demanded the cancellation of the country’s latest national election. She described the election as "a sham election staged by the killer, fascist Muhammad Yunus" and called for his resignation. Hasina, who has been living in exile in India, alleged that the election disregarded "the people’s voting rights, democratic values, and spirit of the constitution".
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06:31 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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Ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina has demanded the cancellation of the country’s latest national election. She described the election as "a sham election staged by the killer, fascist Muhammad Yunus" and called for his resignation. Hasina, who has been living in exile in India, alleged that the election disregarded "the people’s voting rights, democratic values, and spirit of the constitution".
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India announce playing XI for T20 World Cup match against Namibia, make 2 changes
Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus won the toss and elected to bowl first against India in their T20 World Cup 2026 match on Thursday. India have made two changes to their playing XI, with Sanju Samson replacing Abhishek Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah replacing Mohammed Siraj. This is the second time India and Namibia are facing each other in T20 World Cups.
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06:48 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus won the toss and elected to bowl first against India in their T20 World Cup 2026 match on Thursday. India have made two changes to their playing XI, with Sanju Samson replacing Abhishek Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah replacing Mohammed Siraj. This is the second time India and Namibia are facing each other in T20 World Cups.
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Govt to acquire 8 Dornier 228 aircraft from HAL for ₹2,312 crore
The Ministry of Defence on Thursday signed a ₹2,312-crore contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for the acquisition of eight Dornier 228 aircraft, along with operational role equipment, for the Indian Coast Guard. The contract was signed in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh in Delhi. The government also reportedly cleared a proposal to procure 114 Rafale fighter jets.
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07:27 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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The Ministry of Defence on Thursday signed a ₹2,312-crore contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for the acquisition of eight Dornier 228 aircraft, along with operational role equipment, for the Indian Coast Guard. The contract was signed in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh in Delhi. The government also reportedly cleared a proposal to procure 114 Rafale fighter jets.
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Proud footballing nation making its mark in cricket: Sachin on Italy's victory
Former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar congratulated Italy on registering their first-ever win in T20 World Cup history. "A proud footballing nation making its mark in cricket reminds us how beautifully the game is spreading across the globe," he wrote on X. "Congratulations to Italy for winning the first World Cup game. So much learning for Nepal," Irfan Pathan said.
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07:19 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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Former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar congratulated Italy on registering their first-ever win in T20 World Cup history. "A proud footballing nation making its mark in cricket reminds us how beautifully the game is spreading across the globe," he wrote on X. "Congratulations to Italy for winning the first World Cup game. So much learning for Nepal," Irfan Pathan said.
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2 US Navy ships collide in Caribbean: Reports
A US Navy warship and a Navy supply vessel collided on Wednesday in the Caribbean, injuring two personnel, multiple reports claimed. The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun and Supply-class fast combat support ship USNS Supply collided during a ship-to-ship refuelling operation at sea. The injured personnel are in stable condition, and a probe into incident has been ordered.
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07:15 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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A US Navy warship and a Navy supply vessel collided on Wednesday in the Caribbean, injuring two personnel, multiple reports claimed. The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun and Supply-class fast combat support ship USNS Supply collided during a ship-to-ship refuelling operation at sea. The injured personnel are in stable condition, and a probe into incident has been ordered.
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AI startup Simile raises ₹905 cr to help firms predict human behaviour
AI startup Simile has raised $100 million (₹905 crore) in a new round of funding to help companies predict human behaviour, including by guessing items customers might purchase and questions that might get asked on earnings calls. The financing was led by Index Ventures, with participation from Bain Capital Ventures, A* and Hanabi Capital. Simile is based in the US.
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08:11 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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AI startup Simile has raised $100 million (₹905 crore) in a new round of funding to help companies predict human behaviour, including by guessing items customers might purchase and questions that might get asked on earnings calls. The financing was led by Index Ventures, with participation from Bain Capital Ventures, A* and Hanabi Capital. Simile is based in the US.
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Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan loses 85% vision, family alleges 'inhumane' treatment in jail
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan has lost most of the vision in his right eye, with only around 15% eyesight reportedly remaining. "This is the direct consequence of 922 days of solitary confinement, medical neglect...and the deliberate denial of proper treatment in jail," Imran's son Kasim Khan said. Notably, Imran has been in jail since August 2023.
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08:11 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan has lost most of the vision in his right eye, with only around 15% eyesight reportedly remaining. "This is the direct consequence of 922 days of solitary confinement, medical neglect...and the deliberate denial of proper treatment in jail," Imran's son Kasim Khan said. Notably, Imran has been in jail since August 2023.
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Ishan Kishan smashes most runs in an over in T20 World Cup 2026
Team India opener Ishan Kishan on Thursday smashed the most runs in an over in T20 World Cup 2026. The 27-year-old slammed 28 runs in an over bowled by Namibia's Johannes Jonathan Smit. Kishan slammed four sixes and one four in the over. He got out for 61 runs off 24 deliveries in the eighth over.
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08:02 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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Team India opener Ishan Kishan on Thursday smashed the most runs in an over in T20 World Cup 2026. The 27-year-old slammed 28 runs in an over bowled by Namibia's Johannes Jonathan Smit. Kishan slammed four sixes and one four in the over. He got out for 61 runs off 24 deliveries in the eighth over.
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32 students fall ill after suspected food poisoning at Telangana hostel
Nearly 32 students fell ill due to suspected food poisoning at Bala Sadan hostel in Telangana’s Peddapalli district. The incident occurred after children had dinner on Wednesday, following which they began vomiting and complained of discomfort. They were shifted to the Government District Hospital, where condition of five children reportedly deteriorated and they're being given intravenous fluids.
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08:25 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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Nearly 32 students fell ill due to suspected food poisoning at Bala Sadan hostel in Telangana’s Peddapalli district. The incident occurred after children had dinner on Wednesday, following which they began vomiting and complained of discomfort. They were shifted to the Government District Hospital, where condition of five children reportedly deteriorated and they're being given intravenous fluids.
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Does boiling packaged milk for 5 minutes make it safe?
When milk is brought to a rolling boil and heated for about five minutes, the temperature rises above 100°C. This process kills most remaining vegetative bacteria, including coliform organisms, and provides an added layer of safety, reported News18. However, if milk contains urea, detergent, or caustic soda, boiling does not neutralise them, and they may continue to pose health risks.
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08:16 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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When milk is brought to a rolling boil and heated for about five minutes, the temperature rises above 100°C. This process kills most remaining vegetative bacteria, including coliform organisms, and provides an added layer of safety, reported News18. However, if milk contains urea, detergent, or caustic soda, boiling does not neutralise them, and they may continue to pose health risks.
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50% tariffs on India tore a needless rupture in ties: US lawmaker
US Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove said 50% tariffs on India by US "tore a needless rupture in bilateral ties that sacrificed decades of painstaking trust building" between our two nations. "Dragging on...negotiations for over a year cost us a timely convening of...annual Quad Leaders Summit," Sydney added. Recently, a trade deal was announced that reduced tariffs on Indian exports to 18%.
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08:33 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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US Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove said 50% tariffs on India by US "tore a needless rupture in bilateral ties that sacrificed decades of painstaking trust building" between our two nations. "Dragging on...negotiations for over a year cost us a timely convening of...annual Quad Leaders Summit," Sydney added. Recently, a trade deal was announced that reduced tariffs on Indian exports to 18%.
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Early trends show Tarique Rahman-led BNP alliance leading in B'desh polls
Early trends in Bangladesh’s general election results show the BNP-led alliance, headed by Tarique Rahman, taking an initial lead. An ABP News report said BNP is ahead in 32 seats, Jamaat-e-Islami in 12, while NCP and the Jatiya Party are leading in one seat each. Voting concluded at 4:30 pm in 299 constituencies, with turnout at 47.91% till 2 pm.
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08:33 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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Early trends in Bangladesh’s general election results show the BNP-led alliance, headed by Tarique Rahman, taking an initial lead. An ABP News report said BNP is ahead in 32 seats, Jamaat-e-Islami in 12, while NCP and the Jatiya Party are leading in one seat each. Voting concluded at 4:30 pm in 299 constituencies, with turnout at 47.91% till 2 pm.
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08:33 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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India record their third-highest total in T20 World Cup history
India on Thursday recorded their third-highest total in T20 World Cup history, putting up a total of 209/9 against Namibia in their T20 World Cup 2026 Group A match. Ishan Kishan top-scored for India with 61(24), while Hardik Pandya scored 52(28). India slammed a total of 14 sixes in the innings.
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08:55 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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India on Thursday recorded their third-highest total in T20 World Cup history, putting up a total of 209/9 against Namibia in their T20 World Cup 2026 Group A match. Ishan Kishan top-scored for India with 61(24), while Hardik Pandya scored 52(28). India slammed a total of 14 sixes in the innings.
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08:55 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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AI-generated: Tharoor as Pak journalist shares clip of him backing India boycott
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor reacted to a video shared by Pakistani journalist Zahid Gishkori, which claimed that Tharoor backed Pakistan’s move to boycott the 2026 T20 World Cup match against India. "AI-generated fake news, and not even very good. Neither my language nor my voice," Tharoor said about the video. Notably, Pakistan have reversed their decision to boycott the match.
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08:50 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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Congress MP Shashi Tharoor reacted to a video shared by Pakistani journalist Zahid Gishkori, which claimed that Tharoor backed Pakistan’s move to boycott the 2026 T20 World Cup match against India. "AI-generated fake news, and not even very good. Neither my language nor my voice," Tharoor said about the video. Notably, Pakistan have reversed their decision to boycott the match.
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13-year-old arrested for allegedly stabbing 2 students in UK school
A 13-year-old boy allegedly launched a knife attack at Kingsbury High School in northwest London, leaving two students critically injured. Witnesses said he entered a classroom, sprayed liquid at one student and then stabbed a 13-year-old in the neck. He reportedly shouted a religious phrase and then went ahead and stabbed a 12-year-old. The suspect was later arrested, police said.
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08:49 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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A 13-year-old boy allegedly launched a knife attack at Kingsbury High School in northwest London, leaving two students critically injured. Witnesses said he entered a classroom, sprayed liquid at one student and then stabbed a 13-year-old in the neck. He reportedly shouted a religious phrase and then went ahead and stabbed a 12-year-old. The suspect was later arrested, police said.
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Jamaat accused of promising cash, ‘sin-free afterlife’ in B’desh polls
Amid Bangladesh polls, Jamaat-e-Islami party was accused of using religion and money to bribe voters. The Jamaat coalition circulated pamphlets pledging 15,000 taka (around ₹11,250) to voters who back the party and its leader Shafiqur Rahman, an NDTV report said. The pamphlet reportedly said if all members of a family vote for Jamaat, their afterlife will be "free of sin”.
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09:11 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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Amid Bangladesh polls, Jamaat-e-Islami party was accused of using religion and money to bribe voters. The Jamaat coalition circulated pamphlets pledging 15,000 taka (around ₹11,250) to voters who back the party and its leader Shafiqur Rahman, an NDTV report said. The pamphlet reportedly said if all members of a family vote for Jamaat, their afterlife will be "free of sin”.
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Hardik Pandya smashes biggest six of T20 World Cup 2026
Team India all-rounder Hardik Pandya smashed the biggest six of T20 World Cup 2026 so far. The 32-year-old slammed a 109-metre maximum on the bowling of Namibia spinner Bernard Scholtz in 15th over of India's innings. Pandya scored 52 runs off 28 deliveries, including four fours and four sixes.
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09:10 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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Team India all-rounder Hardik Pandya smashed the biggest six of T20 World Cup 2026 so far. The 32-year-old slammed a 109-metre maximum on the bowling of Namibia spinner Bernard Scholtz in 15th over of India's innings. Pandya scored 52 runs off 28 deliveries, including four fours and four sixes.
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09:10 pm Thursday, 12 February, 2026
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