37-year-old man dies of heart attack at TVK chief Vijay's rally in Tamil Nadu
A 37-year-old man from Maharashtra died due to a heart attack during actor-turned-politician and TVK chief Vijay's rally in Tamil Nadu's Salem on Friday, reported News 18. The man, identified as Suraj, was taken to a hospital but was declared dead. Notably, in September last year, 41 people were killed in a stampede at Vijay's rally in Karur.
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A 37-year-old man from Maharashtra died due to a heart attack during actor-turned-politician and TVK chief Vijay's rally in Tamil Nadu's Salem on Friday, reported News 18. The man, identified as Suraj, was taken to a hospital but was declared dead. Notably, in September last year, 41 people were killed in a stampede at Vijay's rally in Karur.
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Conversion or inter-caste marriage doesn't change caste determined by birth: HC
The Allahabad High Court has observed that caste determined by birth doesn't change due to religious conversion or inter-caste marriage. The court made the remark while hearing a case under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act involving a Scheduled Caste woman, married to a non-Scheduled Caste man. She alleged assault and casteist abuse by the appellants.
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The Allahabad High Court has observed that caste determined by birth doesn't change due to religious conversion or inter-caste marriage. The court made the remark while hearing a case under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act involving a Scheduled Caste woman, married to a non-Scheduled Caste man. She alleged assault and casteist abuse by the appellants.
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Mukesh Ambani's Reliance wins US licence for Venezuelan oil: Report
Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries has secured a general licence from the US to directly buy Venezuelan oil without violating sanctions, Reuters reported. The licence authorises the purchase, exportation, sale and refining of Venezuelan-origin oil that has already been extracted. The conglomerate reportedly had to stop buying Venezuelan oil in early 2025 following US sanctions.
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04:14 pm Friday, 13 February, 2026
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Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries has secured a general licence from the US to directly buy Venezuelan oil without violating sanctions, Reuters reported. The licence authorises the purchase, exportation, sale and refining of Venezuelan-origin oil that has already been extracted. The conglomerate reportedly had to stop buying Venezuelan oil in early 2025 following US sanctions.
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US spy agency aims to hire Chinese military personnel days after failed coup attempt in China
US' Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) released a video portraying a high-ranking Chinese military officer working for the spy agency. The officer was seen driving to a secluded location where he uses secure network to transmit confidential data to CIA. This video attempting to hire Chinese military personnel comes days after China sacked 11 high-ranking officials after a failed coup attempt.
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04:11 pm Friday, 13 February, 2026
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US' Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) released a video portraying a high-ranking Chinese military officer working for the spy agency. The officer was seen driving to a secluded location where he uses secure network to transmit confidential data to CIA. This video attempting to hire Chinese military personnel comes days after China sacked 11 high-ranking officials after a failed coup attempt.
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IAF to train British air force pilots for 1st time in history
Indian Air Force (IAF) instructors will train Britain’s Royal Air Force (RAF) pilots in the UK for the first time in history. Under the agreement, three IAF Qualified Flying Instructors (QFIs) will be deployed at RAF Valley to train pilots on BAE Hawk T2 and Texan T1 aircraft. The initial deployment will be for a period of two years.
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04:03 pm Friday, 13 February, 2026
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Indian Air Force (IAF) instructors will train Britain’s Royal Air Force (RAF) pilots in the UK for the first time in history. Under the agreement, three IAF Qualified Flying Instructors (QFIs) will be deployed at RAF Valley to train pilots on BAE Hawk T2 and Texan T1 aircraft. The initial deployment will be for a period of two years.
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IE gives 2.5 stars to O'Romeo, says 'High on swag, low on substance'
The Indian Express rated 'O'Romeo' 2.5 stars, calling it stylish and swagger-filled but thin on substance. "The film doesn’t work as well in...romance department as it thinks it does," the review said. It added that while the film is handsomely mounted with slick action, ably pulled off by Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri, it leaves you wanting more emotional depth.
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04:01 pm Friday, 13 February, 2026
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The Indian Express rated 'O'Romeo' 2.5 stars, calling it stylish and swagger-filled but thin on substance. "The film doesn’t work as well in...romance department as it thinks it does," the review said. It added that while the film is handsomely mounted with slick action, ably pulled off by Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri, it leaves you wanting more emotional depth.
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Democrats accuse DOJ of 'spying' on lawmakers reviewing Epstein files
Lawmakers have sought answers from the US Justice Department after Attorney General Pam Bondi presented documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including records of search activity by Democratic Representative Pramila Jayapal. The disclosure at a House Judiciary Committee hearing sparked controversy, with Representative Jamie Raskin calling it "spying on members of Congress".
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
04:24 pm Friday, 13 February, 2026
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Lawmakers have sought answers from the US Justice Department after Attorney General Pam Bondi presented documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including records of search activity by Democratic Representative Pramila Jayapal. The disclosure at a House Judiciary Committee hearing sparked controversy, with Representative Jamie Raskin calling it "spying on members of Congress".
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Palash Muchhal gets relief from HC after Smriti Mandhana's friend accuses him of cheating
The Bombay High Court has restrained actor-producer Vidnyan Mane, who is also Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana's friend, from making any statements that can harm Palash Muchhal's reputation. Smriti's ex-fiance, Palash, had filed a defamation suit seeking ₹10 crore in damages after Mane claimed he was caught in bed with another woman. Mane also claimed Palash cheated him of ₹40 lakh.
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04:24 pm Friday, 13 February, 2026
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The Bombay High Court has restrained actor-producer Vidnyan Mane, who is also Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana's friend, from making any statements that can harm Palash Muchhal's reputation. Smriti's ex-fiance, Palash, had filed a defamation suit seeking ₹10 crore in damages after Mane claimed he was caught in bed with another woman. Mane also claimed Palash cheated him of ₹40 lakh.
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Tech firms oppose IT rule mandating unlawful post removal in 3 hrs: Report
India's technology firms are preparing a formal pushback against the government's newly notified IT rules, and representations are being drafted to IT Ministry, Moneycontrol reported. They are mainly opposing the mandate requiring platforms to remove unlawful content within three hours of receiving complaint. They are also opposing the framework for regulating synthetically generated information.
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News By: Vaishnavi Mishra
04:19 pm Friday, 13 February, 2026
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India's technology firms are preparing a formal pushback against the government's newly notified IT rules, and representations are being drafted to IT Ministry, Moneycontrol reported. They are mainly opposing the mandate requiring platforms to remove unlawful content within three hours of receiving complaint. They are also opposing the framework for regulating synthetically generated information.
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04:19 pm Friday, 13 February, 2026
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We're going to shoot down England: Italy cricket Prez after win vs Nepal
After Italy defeated Nepal by 10 wickets in their T20 World Cup 2026 match, Italy cricket President Simone Gambino said, “We're going right back to Kolkata to shoot down England.” Gambino stated that Italy aim to reach the semifinals of the tournament. Notably, Italy are currently above England in Group C points table and will face them on February 16.
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04:43 pm Friday, 13 February, 2026
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After Italy defeated Nepal by 10 wickets in their T20 World Cup 2026 match, Italy cricket President Simone Gambino said, “We're going right back to Kolkata to shoot down England.” Gambino stated that Italy aim to reach the semifinals of the tournament. Notably, Italy are currently above England in Group C points table and will face them on February 16.
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How will RBI's draft rules on mis-selling impact banks, insurers?
RBI draft rules on mis-selling aren't meant to stop banks from selling third-party products but to ensure ethical practices, said SBI ex-chair Dinesh Khara. Banks may lose bundled income, not all revenue, he added. Further, the impact on insurance firms could be more visible in the short term, especially for those dependent on bancassurance (banks acting as agents for insurers).
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04:42 pm Friday, 13 February, 2026
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RBI draft rules on mis-selling aren't meant to stop banks from selling third-party products but to ensure ethical practices, said SBI ex-chair Dinesh Khara. Banks may lose bundled income, not all revenue, he added. Further, the impact on insurance firms could be more visible in the short term, especially for those dependent on bancassurance (banks acting as agents for insurers).
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India eying 6 more 'submarine hunters' P-8Is in ₹36,200 crore deal with US
The Defence Acquisition Council on Thursday approved a proposal to procure six additional Boeing P-8I Poseidon aircraft from the US, reportedly at an estimated cost of about $4 billion (₹36,200 crore). The ‘submarine hunter’ aircraft will significantly enhance the Indian Navy’s surveillance and combat capabilities in the Indian Ocean Region. The Navy currently operates 12 P-8Is.
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04:40 pm Friday, 13 February, 2026
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The Defence Acquisition Council on Thursday approved a proposal to procure six additional Boeing P-8I Poseidon aircraft from the US, reportedly at an estimated cost of about $4 billion (₹36,200 crore). The ‘submarine hunter’ aircraft will significantly enhance the Indian Navy’s surveillance and combat capabilities in the Indian Ocean Region. The Navy currently operates 12 P-8Is.
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What do the guidelines say about service charge in restaurants?
According to the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) guidelines, hotels and restaurants cannot automatically add service charge to bills or collect it under any other name. Customers cannot be forced to pay it and must be informed it is voluntary. Denial of entry or service is barred for refusal and service charge cannot be levied with GST.
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04:39 pm Friday, 13 February, 2026
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According to the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) guidelines, hotels and restaurants cannot automatically add service charge to bills or collect it under any other name. Customers cannot be forced to pay it and must be informed it is voluntary. Denial of entry or service is barred for refusal and service charge cannot be levied with GST.
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Silver futures gain 5%, ETFs fall up to 6%
Silver futures expiring in March gained as much as 5.2% to 2,48,786/kg on February 13, according to MCX data. Similarly, gold futures expiring in April rose 1.3% intraday. Meanwhile, silver ETFs plunged nearly 6%, with Motilal Oswal Silver ETF down 5.84%, while 360 ONE Silver ETF, Mirae Asset ETF, and Kotak Silver ETF fell around 5.5%.
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News By: Ishita Ranganath
04:32 pm Friday, 13 February, 2026
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Silver futures expiring in March gained as much as 5.2% to 2,48,786/kg on February 13, according to MCX data. Similarly, gold futures expiring in April rose 1.3% intraday. Meanwhile, silver ETFs plunged nearly 6%, with Motilal Oswal Silver ETF down 5.84%, while 360 ONE Silver ETF, Mirae Asset ETF, and Kotak Silver ETF fell around 5.5%.
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Rafale to be made outside France for 1st time: Defence Secy on India deal
The Defence Acquisition Council reportedly approved a proposal to procure 114 Rafale jets as part of an acquisition plan worth ₹3.6 lakh crore. "For the first time, Rafale...will be manufactured outside France with significant levels of localisation. We are seeking at least 40-50%," Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said. Over 90 jets will reportedly be built in India.
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04:59 pm Friday, 13 February, 2026
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The Defence Acquisition Council reportedly approved a proposal to procure 114 Rafale jets as part of an acquisition plan worth ₹3.6 lakh crore. "For the first time, Rafale...will be manufactured outside France with significant levels of localisation. We are seeking at least 40-50%," Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said. Over 90 jets will reportedly be built in India.
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Rahul will have to explain how he got ex-Army chief's book: BJP
BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad criticised Congress' Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on an unpublished book by ex-Army Chief MM Naravane. Prasad said, "Gandhi will have to explain that, when this book had not even been published, where did he get it?" The comment came after Gandhi claimed the book he tried to quote in Parliament is listed on Amazon.
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04:59 pm Friday, 13 February, 2026
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BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad criticised Congress' Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on an unpublished book by ex-Army Chief MM Naravane. Prasad said, "Gandhi will have to explain that, when this book had not even been published, where did he get it?" The comment came after Gandhi claimed the book he tried to quote in Parliament is listed on Amazon.
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'Anti-India' Jamaat-e-Islami sweeps border districts facing WB in B'desh polls
In Bangladesh’s February 12 elections, Jamaat-e-Islami scored major wins in border districts facing India, sweeping Satkhira and dominating Kushtia and Rangpur. The gains form a continuous arc near West Bengal and the Siliguri Corridor. Nationally, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by Tarique Rahman, and its allies secured over 200 seats in the 350-member Jatiya Sangsad.
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In Bangladesh’s February 12 elections, Jamaat-e-Islami scored major wins in border districts facing India, sweeping Satkhira and dominating Kushtia and Rangpur. The gains form a continuous arc near West Bengal and the Siliguri Corridor. Nationally, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by Tarique Rahman, and its allies secured over 200 seats in the 350-member Jatiya Sangsad.
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Billionaires' children also facing job crisis, they ask them to find jobs at small firms
Even children of billionaires in US are having difficulty finding jobs despite their financial security, as AI disrupts the job market. Wealth manager Patrick Dwyer said billionaires are worried they'll have to retrain their kids at the age of 33. They are advising their kids to target small firms for jobs, where they can lead AI implementation and remain indispensable.
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04:53 pm Friday, 13 February, 2026
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Even children of billionaires in US are having difficulty finding jobs despite their financial security, as AI disrupts the job market. Wealth manager Patrick Dwyer said billionaires are worried they'll have to retrain their kids at the age of 33. They are advising their kids to target small firms for jobs, where they can lead AI implementation and remain indispensable.
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'You're in Epstein files,' reads job email sent by IIT student, CEO says 'Don't do this'
Harshdeep Rapal, CEO of AI startup Legitt AI, shared an email from an IIT Hyderabad student titled, "Your name is in Epstein files." However, inside the email, the student expressed the desire to work with the startup, saying, "Hello Harshdeep, Just kidding, I wanted you to open the mail." "Folks, please don't do this...This approach won't help you," Rapal said.
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04:52 pm Friday, 13 February, 2026
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Harshdeep Rapal, CEO of AI startup Legitt AI, shared an email from an IIT Hyderabad student titled, "Your name is in Epstein files." However, inside the email, the student expressed the desire to work with the startup, saying, "Hello Harshdeep, Just kidding, I wanted you to open the mail." "Folks, please don't do this...This approach won't help you," Rapal said.
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What is the engineering behind India's 1st musical road that plays 'Jai Ho' song?
India's first-ever musical road in Mumbai has been constructed by carving strips into asphalt and placing them at regular intervals. When vehicles pass over these strips at a speed not more than 80 kmph, vibrations generate musical notes which then form the 'Jai Ho' song. The road aims to encourage people to drive at a safe and steady speed.
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India's first-ever musical road in Mumbai has been constructed by carving strips into asphalt and placing them at regular intervals. When vehicles pass over these strips at a speed not more than 80 kmph, vibrations generate musical notes which then form the 'Jai Ho' song. The road aims to encourage people to drive at a safe and steady speed.
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