Shouldn't be allowed: Vaughan on IPL-linked The Hundred teams potentially snubbing Pak players
Reacting to reports that The Hundred franchises owned by IPL team owners won't buy Pakistani players in the auction, ex-England captain Michael Vaughan wrote on X, "The ECB need to act fast on this." He added, "They own the league and this shouldn't be allowed to happen...the most inclusive sport in the country isn't one that allows this to happen."
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Reacting to reports that The Hundred franchises owned by IPL team owners won't buy Pakistani players in the auction, ex-England captain Michael Vaughan wrote on X, "The ECB need to act fast on this." He added, "They own the league and this shouldn't be allowed to happen...the most inclusive sport in the country isn't one that allows this to happen."
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India offers world's cheapest AI compute: Jayant Chaudhary
Speaking at AI Impact Summit, Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary said India offers AI compute at ₹65 per hour, among the lowest globally. "This is…lower than what individuals might pay for everyday services such as a cinema ticket," he said. "AI can help us leapfrog problems," he said, stressing that technology must remain human-centric.
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04:53 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
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Speaking at AI Impact Summit, Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary said India offers AI compute at ₹65 per hour, among the lowest globally. "This is…lower than what individuals might pay for everyday services such as a cinema ticket," he said. "AI can help us leapfrog problems," he said, stressing that technology must remain human-centric.
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What triggered communal unrest in Hyderabad and Jabalpur?
A clash broke out between two communities in Jabalpur's Sihora, resulting in stone pelting, forcing the police to fire tear gas shells to control the situation. Fifteen people have been arrested in the matter. Tensions erupted in Hyderabad after slogans were raised by two groups as the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj procession was passing by a mosque, Amberpet Police said.
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A clash broke out between two communities in Jabalpur's Sihora, resulting in stone pelting, forcing the police to fire tear gas shells to control the situation. Fifteen people have been arrested in the matter. Tensions erupted in Hyderabad after slogans were raised by two groups as the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj procession was passing by a mosque, Amberpet Police said.
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Some firms blame AI for layoffs they would have done anyway: Sam Altman
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said some companies are blaming AI for layoffs that they would have done anyway. "I don't know what the exact percentage is, but there's some AI washing...and then there's some real displacement by AI of different kinds of jobs," Altman said. "I expect we'll see more of the latter over time," he added.
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05:12 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said some companies are blaming AI for layoffs that they would have done anyway. "I don't know what the exact percentage is, but there's some AI washing...and then there's some real displacement by AI of different kinds of jobs," Altman said. "I expect we'll see more of the latter over time," he added.
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Guj to change marriage registration norms, parents to be notified
The Gujarat government proposed amendments to marriage registration norms that would require couples to submit their parents' details and declare whether they have informed them. Moreover, their parents would be formally notified within 10 working days, with officials saying it would enhance transparency, prevent fraud, and protect women. Public feedback has been invited for 30 days.
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05:11 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
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The Gujarat government proposed amendments to marriage registration norms that would require couples to submit their parents' details and declare whether they have informed them. Moreover, their parents would be formally notified within 10 working days, with officials saying it would enhance transparency, prevent fraud, and protect women. Public feedback has been invited for 30 days.
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Indian-origin man behind ₹11-cr 'ghost employee scam' in US himself earned ₹2.4 cr/yr
Karan Gupta, the 47-year-old Indian-origin man who cheated US-based Optum of $1.2 million (₹11 crore) using a 'ghost employee scam', himself earned $260,000/year (₹2.4 crore). Gupta recruited his friend, who earned a starting salary of $100,000 and gave over half his salary back to Gupta. The fraud came to light after Gupta was fired for a separate fraud by Optum.
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05:06 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
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Karan Gupta, the 47-year-old Indian-origin man who cheated US-based Optum of $1.2 million (₹11 crore) using a 'ghost employee scam', himself earned $260,000/year (₹2.4 crore). Gupta recruited his friend, who earned a starting salary of $100,000 and gave over half his salary back to Gupta. The fraud came to light after Gupta was fired for a separate fraud by Optum.
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1 incident of man slapping wife for staying at parental home not cruelty: Gujarat HC
The Gujarat High Court acquitted a man accused of cruelty and abetment to suicide of his wife 23 years ago, by saying that one incident of a man slapping his wife for staying at her parental home without informing him is not cruelty. "And persistent, unbearable, continuous beatings would require cogent evidence," the HC commented.
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05:00 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
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The Gujarat High Court acquitted a man accused of cruelty and abetment to suicide of his wife 23 years ago, by saying that one incident of a man slapping his wife for staying at her parental home without informing him is not cruelty. "And persistent, unbearable, continuous beatings would require cogent evidence," the HC commented.
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Canada seeks to block info on Nijjar killing to protect int’l ties
The Canadian government has sought to keep some "sensitive" details regarding Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar confidential, citing that their disclosure could harm international relations. This comes as the trial related to Nijjar's killing is expected to begin later this year. Four Indian nationals are accused of the murder of Nijjar, who was shot dead at a Gurudwara in Surrey.
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05:29 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
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The Canadian government has sought to keep some "sensitive" details regarding Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar confidential, citing that their disclosure could harm international relations. This comes as the trial related to Nijjar's killing is expected to begin later this year. Four Indian nationals are accused of the murder of Nijjar, who was shot dead at a Gurudwara in Surrey.
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Pak PM Sharif sidelined in group photo at Board of Peace event
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif appeared to have been sidelined during group photo at Board of Peace meeting convened by US President Donald Trump. According to a diplomatic source, during the official group photo, Sharif was notably denied a "centre place", appearing "cornered" among the world leaders assembled for the summit. Sharif called Trump "saviour of South Asia" at the event.
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05:27 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
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Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif appeared to have been sidelined during group photo at Board of Peace meeting convened by US President Donald Trump. According to a diplomatic source, during the official group photo, Sharif was notably denied a "centre place", appearing "cornered" among the world leaders assembled for the summit. Sharif called Trump "saviour of South Asia" at the event.
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Urinal, open garbage bin outside home violates right to live: HC
Delhi High Court ruled that a public urinal and open garbage bin next to a residential property violate the right to live in a clean environment. Justice Amit Bansal observed that hygiene is essential for a healthy life. The ruling came on a petition filed challenging the construction of unauthorised urinal and garbage bin along the wall of his property.
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05:25 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
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Delhi High Court ruled that a public urinal and open garbage bin next to a residential property violate the right to live in a clean environment. Justice Amit Bansal observed that hygiene is essential for a healthy life. The ruling came on a petition filed challenging the construction of unauthorised urinal and garbage bin along the wall of his property.
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Who is millionaire Quentin Griffiths, who died after falling from balcony in Thailand?
Quentin Griffiths, who died after falling from a 17th-floor balcony in Thailand, was fashion retailer ASOS' Co-founder. The millionaire left the company in 2005 and shifted to Thailand in 2007 after divorcing his first wife. He then married his Thai partner, but they also separated, reports said. As per his LinkedIn, he is also the Co-founder of luxury retailer ACHICA.
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05:24 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
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Quentin Griffiths, who died after falling from a 17th-floor balcony in Thailand, was fashion retailer ASOS' Co-founder. The millionaire left the company in 2005 and shifted to Thailand in 2007 after divorcing his first wife. He then married his Thai partner, but they also separated, reports said. As per his LinkedIn, he is also the Co-founder of luxury retailer ACHICA.
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India's fastest metro system to be launched in Meerut by PM Modi on Feb 22
PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate 21-km long Meerut Metro project, with 12 stations from Meerut South to Modipuram, on February 22, 2026, NCRTC said. With a design speed of 135 km/hr and maximum operational speed of 120 km/hr, Meerut metro will be the fastest metro system in India. It will cover 21 km distance in just 30 minutes.
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PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate 21-km long Meerut Metro project, with 12 stations from Meerut South to Modipuram, on February 22, 2026, NCRTC said. With a design speed of 135 km/hr and maximum operational speed of 120 km/hr, Meerut metro will be the fastest metro system in India. It will cover 21 km distance in just 30 minutes.
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AI is anti-India for them: BJP on Congress' shirtless protest at AI Summit
After Indian Youth Congress workers staged a shirtless protest at Bharat Mandapam, where the India AI Impact Summit is being hosted, BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla said, "For them, AI is anti-India." "This isn't NC, this is the ANC, anti-National Congress," he added. Poonawalla termed the Congress “characterless, brainless, and emotionless".
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05:58 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
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After Indian Youth Congress workers staged a shirtless protest at Bharat Mandapam, where the India AI Impact Summit is being hosted, BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla said, "For them, AI is anti-India." "This isn't NC, this is the ANC, anti-National Congress," he added. Poonawalla termed the Congress “characterless, brainless, and emotionless".
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Shilpa Shetty’s husband Raj Kundra gets bail in ₹150 crore bitcoin scam case
Shilpa Shetty's husband and businessman Raj Kundra has been granted bail by a special court in Mumbai under the PMLA case linked to the alleged ₹150 crore Bitcoin scam. After being granted bail, Kundra said, "If you've done nothing wrong in life, you're bound to get relief." The case pertains to alleged financial misconduct linked to a cryptocurrency scheme.
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05:56 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
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Shilpa Shetty's husband and businessman Raj Kundra has been granted bail by a special court in Mumbai under the PMLA case linked to the alleged ₹150 crore Bitcoin scam. After being granted bail, Kundra said, "If you've done nothing wrong in life, you're bound to get relief." The case pertains to alleged financial misconduct linked to a cryptocurrency scheme.
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Jewellery worth crores found hidden in 'secret wall' during raid on Jaipur's Kanha food group
Income Tax department found a secret wall hiding a strongroom full of gold jewellery worth crores during raids at Kanha Group's premises in Jaipur. The raids, which entered third day on Friday, pointed towards alleged large-scale tax evasion reportedly amounting to over ₹100 crore. Notably, Kanha Group, founded by Natwar Lal Sharda, is a prominent Jaipur-based food and beverage company.
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Income Tax department found a secret wall hiding a strongroom full of gold jewellery worth crores during raids at Kanha Group's premises in Jaipur. The raids, which entered third day on Friday, pointed towards alleged large-scale tax evasion reportedly amounting to over ₹100 crore. Notably, Kanha Group, founded by Natwar Lal Sharda, is a prominent Jaipur-based food and beverage company.
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Which NASA-recommended plants can help clean air in Indian homes?
A 1989 NASA study found certain houseplants can help reduce indoor air pollutants. Snake Plant, one of the easiest indoor plants to maintain, helps filter formaldehyde and benzene, while Areca Palm helps remove toxins and adds humidity. Peace Lily can reduce ammonia and benzene, and Spider Plant is known to filter carbon monoxide and formaldehyde.
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05:53 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
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A 1989 NASA study found certain houseplants can help reduce indoor air pollutants. Snake Plant, one of the easiest indoor plants to maintain, helps filter formaldehyde and benzene, while Areca Palm helps remove toxins and adds humidity. Peace Lily can reduce ammonia and benzene, and Spider Plant is known to filter carbon monoxide and formaldehyde.
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AR Rahman agrees to credit Junior Dagar brothers in song after SC's intervention
Music composer AR Rahman told the Supreme Court he will acknowledge the Junior Dagar brothers’ contribution in the song ‘Veera Raja Veera’ from ‘Ponniyin Selvan II’. The court directed updated credits across social media and OTT platforms within five weeks. The move follows a copyright suit by Ustad Faiyaz Wasifuddin Dagar, the successor to the Dagar brothers, against Rahman.
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Music composer AR Rahman told the Supreme Court he will acknowledge the Junior Dagar brothers’ contribution in the song ‘Veera Raja Veera’ from ‘Ponniyin Selvan II’. The court directed updated credits across social media and OTT platforms within five weeks. The move follows a copyright suit by Ustad Faiyaz Wasifuddin Dagar, the successor to the Dagar brothers, against Rahman.
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PCB warns Shadab Khan after he publicly criticises former Pakistan players: Report
PCB officials are reportedly unhappy with all-rounder Shadab Khan for publicly criticising ex-Pakistan players after T20 World Cup Group A match against Namibia in Colombo. The board took cognisance of the matter and cautioned Shadab over language and tone used in his remarks. Shadab had reminded ex-Pakistan players that their team was never able to defeat India in World Cups.
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06:00 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
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PCB officials are reportedly unhappy with all-rounder Shadab Khan for publicly criticising ex-Pakistan players after T20 World Cup Group A match against Namibia in Colombo. The board took cognisance of the matter and cautioned Shadab over language and tone used in his remarks. Shadab had reminded ex-Pakistan players that their team was never able to defeat India in World Cups.
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Govt responds after India attends Board of Peace meet & Trump's 'PM Modi is excited' comment
MEA responded after India attended a Board of Peace meeting and Donald Trump said PM Narendra Modi is "excited" about it. "India attended...the meeting...as an observer. India has supported Gaza Peace Plan initiative of President Trump and efforts that are underway due to UN Security Council resolution 2803," MEA said. It added it's not aware of details of Trump's comment.
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06:28 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
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MEA responded after India attended a Board of Peace meeting and Donald Trump said PM Narendra Modi is "excited" about it. "India attended...the meeting...as an observer. India has supported Gaza Peace Plan initiative of President Trump and efforts that are underway due to UN Security Council resolution 2803," MEA said. It added it's not aware of details of Trump's comment.
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Who are the women arrested over links to Bishnoi crime syndicate?
Khusnuma Ansari, also known as Neha or 'Madam Zeher', linked to Lawrence Bishnoi crime syndicate, has been arrested. Pooja Sharma, who uses aliases Maya and Deepa, was arrested in Chandigarh in 2024. Zoya Khan, third wife of Hashim Baba, a key operative in the Lawrence Bishnoi syndicate, was arrested after police recovered 270 grams of heroin from her possession.
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06:41 pm Friday, 20 February, 2026
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Khusnuma Ansari, also known as Neha or 'Madam Zeher', linked to Lawrence Bishnoi crime syndicate, has been arrested. Pooja Sharma, who uses aliases Maya and Deepa, was arrested in Chandigarh in 2024. Zoya Khan, third wife of Hashim Baba, a key operative in the Lawrence Bishnoi syndicate, was arrested after police recovered 270 grams of heroin from her possession.
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