What is known about Nikhil Gupta, who pleaded guilty in plot to murder Pannun?
Accused Nikhil Gupta has pleaded guilty in a US court to taking part in a plot to kill Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. Gupta described himself as an international dealer in narcotics and weapons. Prosecutors allege that Gupta worked with other individuals, including co-defendant Vikash Yadav. According to officials, Yadav recruited Gupta to help arrange the killing in US.
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Accused Nikhil Gupta has pleaded guilty in a US court to taking part in a plot to kill Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. Gupta described himself as an international dealer in narcotics and weapons. Prosecutors allege that Gupta worked with other individuals, including co-defendant Vikash Yadav. According to officials, Yadav recruited Gupta to help arrange the killing in US.
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Jharkhand govt slaps Hindustan Copper with ₹929-cr demand notice
Hindustan Copper Ltd received a ₹929-crore demand notice from the District Mining Office, East Singhbhum, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand on February 12. The notice alleges production from the Surda mine without valid statutory clearances or in excess of permissible limits during the period from FY01 to FY17. Hindustan Copper has denied the allegations and stated that it will take appropriate legal action.
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02:28 pm Saturday, 14 February, 2026
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Hindustan Copper Ltd received a ₹929-crore demand notice from the District Mining Office, East Singhbhum, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand on February 12. The notice alleges production from the Surda mine without valid statutory clearances or in excess of permissible limits during the period from FY01 to FY17. Hindustan Copper has denied the allegations and stated that it will take appropriate legal action.
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Govt mulling 20 yr cooling-off period for officials for writing book amid Naravane book row: Report
The government may consider bringing a 20-year cooling-off period after retirement for senior officials in power, including those in the military, before they write a book, HT reported. This comes amid a controversy over an unpublished book by Army Chief General (retired) Manoj Mukund Naravane. The book was discussed during a Union Cabinet meeting this week, the report added.
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02:26 pm Saturday, 14 February, 2026
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The government may consider bringing a 20-year cooling-off period after retirement for senior officials in power, including those in the military, before they write a book, HT reported. This comes amid a controversy over an unpublished book by Army Chief General (retired) Manoj Mukund Naravane. The book was discussed during a Union Cabinet meeting this week, the report added.
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Talks of nuclear weapons in Germany no longer taboo: Russian envoy
Russia's ambassador to Germany, Sergey Nechaev, has said that talks about Germany getting nuclear weapons are no longer taboo. He called this worrying and said the idea is being discussed by politicians, the media and the military. Germany is barred from developing, producing, or acquiring its own nuclear weapons, but it hosts US nuclear arms under NATO.
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02:25 pm Saturday, 14 February, 2026
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Russia's ambassador to Germany, Sergey Nechaev, has said that talks about Germany getting nuclear weapons are no longer taboo. He called this worrying and said the idea is being discussed by politicians, the media and the military. Germany is barred from developing, producing, or acquiring its own nuclear weapons, but it hosts US nuclear arms under NATO.
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Techie refuses to dance during client visit, says 'I'm not an event performer'
A backend developer shared on Reddit that they refused the management's request to dance and participate in a fashion walk as part of a "fun engagement segment" during a client visit. "I'm hired as a backend developer, not an event performer," said the employee. "I don't like the idea of being a puppet to impress someone," they added.
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02:33 pm Saturday, 14 February, 2026
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A backend developer shared on Reddit that they refused the management's request to dance and participate in a fashion walk as part of a "fun engagement segment" during a client visit. "I'm hired as a backend developer, not an event performer," said the employee. "I don't like the idea of being a puppet to impress someone," they added.
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Alibaba gives ₹300 vouchers to AI bot users, overwhelms China stores after ₹326-crore orders
Chinese tech giant Alibaba overwhelmed local stores across China after it offered ¥25 (over ₹300) vouchers for freebies, including bubble tea, to Qwen users. In just nine hours, the AI app placed one crore free orders worth ¥250 million (over ₹326 crore). The surge in traffic and orders on the app even disrupted the giveaway temporarily, according to shop owners.
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02:31 pm Saturday, 14 February, 2026
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Chinese tech giant Alibaba overwhelmed local stores across China after it offered ¥25 (over ₹300) vouchers for freebies, including bubble tea, to Qwen users. In just nine hours, the AI app placed one crore free orders worth ¥250 million (over ₹326 crore). The surge in traffic and orders on the app even disrupted the giveaway temporarily, according to shop owners.
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MMRDA issues first statement after Metro Line 4 slab mishap
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority issued its first statement after a concrete parapet segment from the under-construction Metro Line 4 corridor fell on vehicles in Mulund West on Saturday. The authority said two people were injured and shifted to hospital, adding that relief and safety operations were immediately launched at the site.
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The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority issued its first statement after a concrete parapet segment from the under-construction Metro Line 4 corridor fell on vehicles in Mulund West on Saturday. The authority said two people were injured and shifted to hospital, adding that relief and safety operations were immediately launched at the site.
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You see the condition in Delhi? It feels like a gas chamber: UP CM Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath, during a rally in Gorakhpur, likened the air quality of BJP-ruled Delhi to a "gas chamber". "The environment in Gorakhpur is quite good; there is no pollution. Without pollution, there are fewer diseases," he explained. "You see the condition in Delhi? It feels like a gas chamber...What kind of life is this?" questioned Adityanath.
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02:54 pm Saturday, 14 February, 2026
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Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath, during a rally in Gorakhpur, likened the air quality of BJP-ruled Delhi to a "gas chamber". "The environment in Gorakhpur is quite good; there is no pollution. Without pollution, there are fewer diseases," he explained. "You see the condition in Delhi? It feels like a gas chamber...What kind of life is this?" questioned Adityanath.
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Who is UAE billionaire Sultan Bin Sulayem, sender of purported 'torture' video to Epstein?
UAE billionaire Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, who has ₹6.7-lakh crore net worth, has been replaced as group chairman and CEO of global logistics giant DP World. Sulayem had a close friendship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and has been mentioned 9,400 times in Epstein files. US lawmakers, who have accessed unredacted versions, revealed Sulayem sent a "torture" video to Epstein.
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02:54 pm Saturday, 14 February, 2026
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UAE billionaire Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, who has ₹6.7-lakh crore net worth, has been replaced as group chairman and CEO of global logistics giant DP World. Sulayem had a close friendship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and has been mentioned 9,400 times in Epstein files. US lawmakers, who have accessed unredacted versions, revealed Sulayem sent a "torture" video to Epstein.
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Metro pillar collapses in Maharashtra; 1 dead, 3 injured
At least one person died, and three others were injured when part of a pillar from an under-construction metro rail line collapsed onto vehicles on Saturday in Maharashtra's Mulund area, officials said. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority reported that a section of the parapet fell from a height and struck a passing auto-rickshaw. The incident occurred around 12:15 pm.
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02:54 pm Saturday, 14 February, 2026
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At least one person died, and three others were injured when part of a pillar from an under-construction metro rail line collapsed onto vehicles on Saturday in Maharashtra's Mulund area, officials said. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority reported that a section of the parapet fell from a height and struck a passing auto-rickshaw. The incident occurred around 12:15 pm.
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10-month-old baby becomes Kerala's youngest organ donor
A 10-month-old girl from Kerala became the state's youngest organ donor after being declared brain-dead following a road accident. Her parents chose to donate her kidneys, liver and heart valves, giving new hope to other children. Health Minister Veena George praised the family's courage and humanitarian decision.
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A 10-month-old girl from Kerala became the state's youngest organ donor after being declared brain-dead following a road accident. Her parents chose to donate her kidneys, liver and heart valves, giving new hope to other children. Health Minister Veena George praised the family's courage and humanitarian decision.
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We will see about it tomorrow: Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha on handshake with Team India
On being asked whether Pakistan would be willing to shake hands with India if the latter are ready to in their T20 World Cup 2026 match on Sunday, Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha said, "We will see about it tomorrow." He further said, "I expect game should play in the spirit it has always been played since its inception."
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03:14 pm Saturday, 14 February, 2026
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On being asked whether Pakistan would be willing to shake hands with India if the latter are ready to in their T20 World Cup 2026 match on Sunday, Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha said, "We will see about it tomorrow." He further said, "I expect game should play in the spirit it has always been played since its inception."
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Man awarded ₹226 crore as cooking spray leaves him with rare lungs disease in US
A US man has been awarded $25 million (₹226 crore) after developing a lung condition that he claims was caused by a cooking spray. The product was PAM cooking spray which earlier contained diacetyl chemical. In 2022, he filed lawsuit claiming that the exposure caused him to develop bronchiolitis obliterans, a rare lung disease commonly known as popcorn lung.
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03:14 pm Saturday, 14 February, 2026
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A US man has been awarded $25 million (₹226 crore) after developing a lung condition that he claims was caused by a cooking spray. The product was PAM cooking spray which earlier contained diacetyl chemical. In 2022, he filed lawsuit claiming that the exposure caused him to develop bronchiolitis obliterans, a rare lung disease commonly known as popcorn lung.
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Anti-India terror accused linked to bomb blasts win B'desh polls
Three Bangladeshi leaders once sentenced to death have won the Bangladesh elections. BNP’s Lutfozzaman Babar was convicted in a grenade attack case targeting Sheikh Hasina, while Abdus Salam Pintu is accused of backing Pakistan's terror group Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami, linked to attacks in India. Jamaat-e-Islami's ATM Azharul Islam is linked to over 1,200 deaths in the 1971 Liberation War.
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03:08 pm Saturday, 14 February, 2026
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Three Bangladeshi leaders once sentenced to death have won the Bangladesh elections. BNP’s Lutfozzaman Babar was convicted in a grenade attack case targeting Sheikh Hasina, while Abdus Salam Pintu is accused of backing Pakistan's terror group Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami, linked to attacks in India. Jamaat-e-Islami's ATM Azharul Islam is linked to over 1,200 deaths in the 1971 Liberation War.
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BNP to invite PM Modi to B'desh PM-elect Tarique Rahman's swearing-in ceremony: Report
BNP is planning to invite PM Narendra Modi to the swearing-in ceremony of its leader and PM-elect, Tarique Rahman, following the party's victory in the Bangladesh elections, Republic World reported, citing sources. It has also expressed gratitude to PM Modi for his congratulatory message to Tarique. "We look forward to engaging...with India to advance our multifaceted relationship," BNP said.
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03:06 pm Saturday, 14 February, 2026
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BNP is planning to invite PM Narendra Modi to the swearing-in ceremony of its leader and PM-elect, Tarique Rahman, following the party's victory in the Bangladesh elections, Republic World reported, citing sources. It has also expressed gratitude to PM Modi for his congratulatory message to Tarique. "We look forward to engaging...with India to advance our multifaceted relationship," BNP said.
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McDonald’s Jaipur outlet warned after 40 litres toxic cooking oil & 40 kg rotten tomatoes found
Food safety department officials warned a McDonald's outlet in Jaipur after finding around 40 litres of cooking oil at the store unfit for consumption. Food safety officer Sushil Chotwani said the oil was repeatedly used in cooking, adding that 40 kg of rotten tomatoes were also found in storage. The outlet has been given 14 days to fix its practices.
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03:05 pm Saturday, 14 February, 2026
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Food safety department officials warned a McDonald's outlet in Jaipur after finding around 40 litres of cooking oil at the store unfit for consumption. Food safety officer Sushil Chotwani said the oil was repeatedly used in cooking, adding that 40 kg of rotten tomatoes were also found in storage. The outlet has been given 14 days to fix its practices.
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Company earns ₹12.4 lakh/month by sub-leasing govt land it rented for ₹1/year in Tamil Nadu
The Madras High Court allowed Tamil Nadu government's SIPCOT to collect sub-leasing charges from Carriers Private Limited, stating that government industrial land cannot be commercially exploited. Carriers was allotted 17.64-acre land for 99 years at ₹1/year rent. Carriers sub-leased the property, earning ₹12.41 lakh monthly rent, with 5% annual escalation and 18% interest on delayed payments.
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03:04 pm Saturday, 14 February, 2026
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The Madras High Court allowed Tamil Nadu government's SIPCOT to collect sub-leasing charges from Carriers Private Limited, stating that government industrial land cannot be commercially exploited. Carriers was allotted 17.64-acre land for 99 years at ₹1/year rent. Carriers sub-leased the property, earning ₹12.41 lakh monthly rent, with 5% annual escalation and 18% interest on delayed payments.
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Rajpal made blunder because of his poor education, we want to save him: Priyadarshan
Filmmaker Priyadarshan, who has collaborated with Rajpal Yadav in several films, said the actor made the "blunder" of ₹9-crore debt because of his "poor education". Priyadarshan said he knew about the actor's financial problems, adding, "We want to save him...That’s why I kept signing Rajpal for every film." Priyadarshan said he has increased Rajpal's fees for their upcoming film.
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03:28 pm Saturday, 14 February, 2026
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Filmmaker Priyadarshan, who has collaborated with Rajpal Yadav in several films, said the actor made the "blunder" of ₹9-crore debt because of his "poor education". Priyadarshan said he knew about the actor's financial problems, adding, "We want to save him...That’s why I kept signing Rajpal for every film." Priyadarshan said he has increased Rajpal's fees for their upcoming film.
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Vegetables above, fish below: Odisha farmer's ‘pond farming’ hack
A farmer from Sundargarh, Odisha, has gone viral for his 'pond farming' hack growing vegetables on a trellis built above his pond while rearing fish below. The innovative model creates two income streams from the same land, showcasing smart vertical farming, efficient space use, and sustainable agriculture in action.
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A farmer from Sundargarh, Odisha, has gone viral for his 'pond farming' hack growing vegetables on a trellis built above his pond while rearing fish below. The innovative model creates two income streams from the same land, showcasing smart vertical farming, efficient space use, and sustainable agriculture in action.
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What does US' 'dollar shortage' tactic on Iran mean for global oil supply?
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent admitted that the US deliberately created a "dollar shortage" in Iran, triggering massive protests. Being blocked from the global financial system pushed Iran towards severe import compression, leading to shortage of funds for domestic production. Further, US-Iran talks have increased global oil prices and demand, according to International Energy Agency (IEA).
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03:40 pm Saturday, 14 February, 2026
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent admitted that the US deliberately created a "dollar shortage" in Iran, triggering massive protests. Being blocked from the global financial system pushed Iran towards severe import compression, leading to shortage of funds for domestic production. Further, US-Iran talks have increased global oil prices and demand, according to International Energy Agency (IEA).
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