Maybe Obama is alien: Putin's aide on Trump's order to release files
After US President Donald Trump ordered release of files on aliens, and ex-President Barack Obama remarked that "aliens are real", Russian President Vladimir Putin's aide, Kirill Dmitriev, said, "Maybe Obama is one, along with EU, UK leadership." He added that these leaders explain their work to undermine Western civilisation from within. Trump said release followed "tremendous interest shown".
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After US President Donald Trump ordered release of files on aliens, and ex-President Barack Obama remarked that "aliens are real", Russian President Vladimir Putin's aide, Kirill Dmitriev, said, "Maybe Obama is one, along with EU, UK leadership." He added that these leaders explain their work to undermine Western civilisation from within. Trump said release followed "tremendous interest shown".
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CIE Automotive shares jump 5% amid increase in revenue
CIE Automotive India shares rose 5% in the day’s trade. Its revenue from operations increased 13.4% YoY, from ₹2,110 crore in Q3 FY25 to ₹2,393 crore in Q3 FY26. Its net profit rose 10% YoY, from ₹185 crore in Q3 FY25 to ₹204 crore in Q3 FY26. Also, the Board has recommended a final dividend of ₹7 per share.
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CIE Automotive India shares rose 5% in the day’s trade. Its revenue from operations increased 13.4% YoY, from ₹2,110 crore in Q3 FY25 to ₹2,393 crore in Q3 FY26. Its net profit rose 10% YoY, from ₹185 crore in Q3 FY25 to ₹204 crore in Q3 FY26. Also, the Board has recommended a final dividend of ₹7 per share.
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BLA shares video of Pak soldiers crying & showing IDs as Pak denies their kidnapping
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has released a video of Pakistani soldiers showing their ID cards after Pakistan reportedly denied that its soldiers were abducted. "I fight for Pakistan, and today the Pakistani Army does not own me," one soldier was heard saying as he cried. BLA has been pressuring Islamabad to release Baloch detainees in exchange for its soldiers.
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The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has released a video of Pakistani soldiers showing their ID cards after Pakistan reportedly denied that its soldiers were abducted. "I fight for Pakistan, and today the Pakistani Army does not own me," one soldier was heard saying as he cried. BLA has been pressuring Islamabad to release Baloch detainees in exchange for its soldiers.
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Kritika Kamra and Gaurav Kapur to marry in intimate ceremony on March 11: Reports
Actress Kritika Kamra and cricket presenter Gaurav Kapur will register their marriage in an intimate ceremony on March 11 at the latter's Mumbai home, multiple reports claimed. The couple will reportedly host a grand reception in the city a day later. "Kritika and Gaurav wanted their wedding to feel authentic and personal rather than extravagant," a source said.
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01:36 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
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Actress Kritika Kamra and cricket presenter Gaurav Kapur will register their marriage in an intimate ceremony on March 11 at the latter's Mumbai home, multiple reports claimed. The couple will reportedly host a grand reception in the city a day later. "Kritika and Gaurav wanted their wedding to feel authentic and personal rather than extravagant," a source said.
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Sarvam launches AI chatbot app Indus
Sarvam has launched an AI chatbot app called Indus on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. The app allows users to chat in every Indian language, use voice commands and deploy specialised AI agents to automate tasks, according to the startup. However, access to the app is currently limited through a waitlist system.
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01:33 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
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Sarvam has launched an AI chatbot app called Indus on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. The app allows users to chat in every Indian language, use voice commands and deploy specialised AI agents to automate tasks, according to the startup. However, access to the app is currently limited through a waitlist system.
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How much does Nita Ambani's hairstylist Ritika Kadam charge?
Celebrity hairstylist Ritika Kadam is renowned for styling luxury weddings and high-profile events. Reports indicate she charges ₹2,500-₹12,000 for party hairstyling and ₹15,000-₹20,000 or more for bridal looks. Fees increase for destination weddings, VVIP clients, and customised hair designs matched to outfits & jewellery, cementing her status as a premium celebrity styling expert today.
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Celebrity hairstylist Ritika Kadam is renowned for styling luxury weddings and high-profile events. Reports indicate she charges ₹2,500-₹12,000 for party hairstyling and ₹15,000-₹20,000 or more for bridal looks. Fees increase for destination weddings, VVIP clients, and customised hair designs matched to outfits & jewellery, cementing her status as a premium celebrity styling expert today.
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Can daily habits raise your vaginal infection risk?
What you do every day can influence vaginal health. As XYZ explains, things like douching, scented wipes, tight clothes and not changing pads or tampons often can upset your natural bacterial balance and raise infection risk. Even diet and stress can shift your microbiome, creating a pH imbalance that lets harmful bacteria or yeast overgrow.
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What you do every day can influence vaginal health. As XYZ explains, things like douching, scented wipes, tight clothes and not changing pads or tampons often can upset your natural bacterial balance and raise infection risk. Even diet and stress can shift your microbiome, creating a pH imbalance that lets harmful bacteria or yeast overgrow.
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Mumbai man loses ₹78.85 lakh in online crypto fraud
A Kanjurmarg resident was allegedly duped of ₹78.85 lakh after fraudsters added him to a WhatsApp group promising trading tips and crypto gains. After initial returns boosted his trust, he transferred funds to multiple bank accounts. He discovered the scam when asked to pay ₹18 lakh as withdrawal charges and approached cyber police.
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A Kanjurmarg resident was allegedly duped of ₹78.85 lakh after fraudsters added him to a WhatsApp group promising trading tips and crypto gains. After initial returns boosted his trust, he transferred funds to multiple bank accounts. He discovered the scam when asked to pay ₹18 lakh as withdrawal charges and approached cyber police.
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Galgotias University got bigger booth than 4 IITs combined at AI summit: Report
Galgotias University was allotted a 155-square-metre booth at the India AI Impact Summit, over 15% larger than the combined space allocated to four IITs and a research institution. According to The Indian Express, the institution paid around ₹14 lakh for the space. Galgotias University had to vacate the booth after presenting a China-made robot dog as its own creation.
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01:51 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
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Galgotias University was allotted a 155-square-metre booth at the India AI Impact Summit, over 15% larger than the combined space allocated to four IITs and a research institution. According to The Indian Express, the institution paid around ₹14 lakh for the space. Galgotias University had to vacate the booth after presenting a China-made robot dog as its own creation.
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Leaders going backwards: Macron on Trump leaking private texts
French President Emmanuel Macron, when asked about Trump leaking their private messages online, said that it is "surprising" to see leaders go "backwards in the civilisation process". "Respect was built. Everything that goes with the civilisation process was built over decades and years to improve ourselves," he added. I really believe that respect is a part of leadership, he stated.
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01:50 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
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French President Emmanuel Macron, when asked about Trump leaking their private messages online, said that it is "surprising" to see leaders go "backwards in the civilisation process". "Respect was built. Everything that goes with the civilisation process was built over decades and years to improve ourselves," he added. I really believe that respect is a part of leadership, he stated.
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Why did govt send alert on people's phones on Feb 20?
Both iOS and Android users across India reported receiving a test alert notification with a sharp beep at around noon on Friday. The cell broadcast message was sent by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in coordination with the Department of Telecommunications to check public safety tech. It aimed to ensure the system works during real emergencies like natural disasters.
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Both iOS and Android users across India reported receiving a test alert notification with a sharp beep at around noon on Friday. The cell broadcast message was sent by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in coordination with the Department of Telecommunications to check public safety tech. It aimed to ensure the system works during real emergencies like natural disasters.
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Union Minister Giriraj backs 'The Kerala Story 2' amid backlash
Union Minister Giriraj Singh backed 'The Kerala Story 2', stating that the film "shows truth", as it faces legal challenge for allegedly "spreading communal hate". Giriraj said, "Filmmakers and producers have the right to show the truth to the nation. Otherwise, the youth will remain uninformed." This comes after Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan slammed the film for its "false propaganda".
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02:14 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
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Union Minister Giriraj Singh backed 'The Kerala Story 2', stating that the film "shows truth", as it faces legal challenge for allegedly "spreading communal hate". Giriraj said, "Filmmakers and producers have the right to show the truth to the nation. Otherwise, the youth will remain uninformed." This comes after Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan slammed the film for its "false propaganda".
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Amazon dethrones Walmart, becomes world's biggest company by sales
Amazon has dethroned Walmart to become the world's biggest company by revenue after it posted $717 billion in sales in the fiscal year ending in December 2025, Bloomberg reported. Meanwhile, Walmart reported a revenue of $713.2 billion for the fiscal year ending in January 2026. Notably, Amazon's revenue has grown 10x more than Walmart's over the past decade.
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Amazon has dethroned Walmart to become the world's biggest company by revenue after it posted $717 billion in sales in the fiscal year ending in December 2025, Bloomberg reported. Meanwhile, Walmart reported a revenue of $713.2 billion for the fiscal year ending in January 2026. Notably, Amazon's revenue has grown 10x more than Walmart's over the past decade.
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Trump has speech on aliens ready for the right time: Lara Trump
US President Donald Trump's daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, revealed in a podcast that Trump has a speech ready on aliens. She said Trump will share it at the “right time". When asked about her claim, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said a speech on aliens would be very exciting and of great interest but "news to me".
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US President Donald Trump's daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, revealed in a podcast that Trump has a speech ready on aliens. She said Trump will share it at the “right time". When asked about her claim, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said a speech on aliens would be very exciting and of great interest but "news to me".
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Video shows child mauled by pack of 7-8 stray dogs in Karnataka
A six-year-old girl was seriously injured after a pack of stray dogs attacked her on a street in Karnataka. CCTV footage shows about 8 dogs surrounding and mauling the child before bystanders rescued her. She suffered severe eye injury and several bite wounds and was hospitalised. The incident has sparked public concern about stray dog safety and protection of children.
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A six-year-old girl was seriously injured after a pack of stray dogs attacked her on a street in Karnataka. CCTV footage shows about 8 dogs surrounding and mauling the child before bystanders rescued her. She suffered severe eye injury and several bite wounds and was hospitalised. The incident has sparked public concern about stray dog safety and protection of children.
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Not worried about Hastinapur, only his Duryodhana: Maithili on Lalu Yadav
BJP MLA Maithili Thakur criticised RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav in the Bihar Assembly, comparing his tenure to characters from the Mahabharata. Referring to Lalu and his son Tejashwi Yadav, Thakur said that the period before 2005 reminded her of Dhritarashtra's Hastinapur, where the king cared more for Duryodhana than the kingdom. She alleged Bihar suffered greatly during that time.
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02:27 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
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BJP MLA Maithili Thakur criticised RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav in the Bihar Assembly, comparing his tenure to characters from the Mahabharata. Referring to Lalu and his son Tejashwi Yadav, Thakur said that the period before 2005 reminded her of Dhritarashtra's Hastinapur, where the king cared more for Duryodhana than the kingdom. She alleged Bihar suffered greatly during that time.
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Rabri Devi criticises Bihar govt following girl student's death
RJD leader Rabri Devi has expressed strong criticism of Bihar govt led by CM Nitish Kumar following death of a girl near AIIMS Patna. She raised concerns regarding state’s law and order, emphasising increasing incidents of violence against women. Referring to the situation, Rabri Devi questioned, “Is this Ram Rajya?” highlighting need for urgent government action to address these issues.
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RJD leader Rabri Devi has expressed strong criticism of Bihar govt led by CM Nitish Kumar following death of a girl near AIIMS Patna. She raised concerns regarding state’s law and order, emphasising increasing incidents of violence against women. Referring to the situation, Rabri Devi questioned, “Is this Ram Rajya?” highlighting need for urgent government action to address these issues.
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The Hundred franchises owned by IPL team owners to not buy Pakistan players: Report
The Hundred franchises owned by IPL team owners won't bid for Pakistan players during the auction, The Telegraph reported. Manchester Super Giants, MI London, Southern Brave and Sunrisers Leeds are fully or partly owned by companies that also have their respective teams in IPL. The reason behind the decision is attributed to geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan
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02:16 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
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The Hundred franchises owned by IPL team owners won't bid for Pakistan players during the auction, The Telegraph reported. Manchester Super Giants, MI London, Southern Brave and Sunrisers Leeds are fully or partly owned by companies that also have their respective teams in IPL. The reason behind the decision is attributed to geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan
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Congress workers create ruckus & stage shirtless protest at AI Summit; detained
Indian Youth Congress workers created a ruckus at Bharat Mandapam, where the global event India AI Impact Summit is being hosted. They staged a shirtless protest and raised slogans against the US-India trade deal. A video shows police officials detaining them and escorting them away from the venue. Police assured it would take legal action against them.
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Indian Youth Congress workers created a ruckus at Bharat Mandapam, where the global event India AI Impact Summit is being hosted. They staged a shirtless protest and raised slogans against the US-India trade deal. A video shows police officials detaining them and escorting them away from the venue. Police assured it would take legal action against them.
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Big black cloud inspired by Kalidasa's poem 'Meghdoot' unveiled at B'luru airport
A large suspended black monsoon cloud was unveiled at Bengaluru airport's Terminal 2. Designed by artist Shanthamani Muddhaiah, the structure is inspired by the 4th-5th century Sanskrit author Kalidasa's famous poem 'Meghdoot' (a messenger from the clouds). "The cloud acts as a messenger for passengers transiting through a busy lounge," the airport said on X.
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02:43 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
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A large suspended black monsoon cloud was unveiled at Bengaluru airport's Terminal 2. Designed by artist Shanthamani Muddhaiah, the structure is inspired by the 4th-5th century Sanskrit author Kalidasa's famous poem 'Meghdoot' (a messenger from the clouds). "The cloud acts as a messenger for passengers transiting through a busy lounge," the airport said on X.
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