Defeated candidates in T'gana ask voters to return campaign gifts
Several candidates who lost in the recently concluded municipal elections in Telangana reportedly asked voters to return cash and gifts they distributed during campaign. Videos circulating on social media show candidates or their relatives visiting homes and demanding repayment. "If they gave us something, it was voluntary. We cannot be forced to return it," a local resident said.
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02:55 pm Saturday, 21 February, 2026
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Several candidates who lost in the recently concluded municipal elections in Telangana reportedly asked voters to return cash and gifts they distributed during campaign. Videos circulating on social media show candidates or their relatives visiting homes and demanding repayment. "If they gave us something, it was voluntary. We cannot be forced to return it," a local resident said.
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Iranian tanker seized by India went dark in Pak waters for 11 hrs, transferred 5,500-tonne oil
MT Asphalt Star, which India intercepted on suspicion of being linked to Iran's sanctioned oil trade, lingered for eight days in January in Pakistani waters. It went completely "dark" on January 28, disabling its radio, identification system and other sensors for nearly 11 hours. It also transferred over 5,500 metric tonnes of heavy fuel oil to its two sister vessels.
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02:54 pm Saturday, 21 February, 2026
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MT Asphalt Star, which India intercepted on suspicion of being linked to Iran's sanctioned oil trade, lingered for eight days in January in Pakistani waters. It went completely "dark" on January 28, disabling its radio, identification system and other sensors for nearly 11 hours. It also transferred over 5,500 metric tonnes of heavy fuel oil to its two sister vessels.
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Prisoners including murder accused found using drugs & alcohol inside Karnataka jail
The Hubballi sub-jail in Karnataka has come under scrutiny after prisoners, including those accused of murder, were found to be using drugs, alcohol and even mobile phones. An image has surfaced on social media showing the inmates seemingly enjoying themselves. This comes days after Director General of Prisons and Correctional Services Alok Kumar inspected the facility.
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03:12 pm Saturday, 21 February, 2026
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The Hubballi sub-jail in Karnataka has come under scrutiny after prisoners, including those accused of murder, were found to be using drugs, alcohol and even mobile phones. An image has surfaced on social media showing the inmates seemingly enjoying themselves. This comes days after Director General of Prisons and Correctional Services Alok Kumar inspected the facility.
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Brazil's Prez Lula condemns attacks in Kashmir, says 'terrorism has no religion'
Brazilian President, during a joint press conference with PM Narendra Modi on Saturday, said, "Brazil has repudiated the attacks in Kashmir." "Terrorism is not associated with any religion or nationality...I reaffirm to Prime Minister Modi that Brazil is committed to maintaining South America as a zone of peace," he stated. Lula earlier participated in the AI Summit.
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03:28 pm Saturday, 21 February, 2026
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Brazilian President, during a joint press conference with PM Narendra Modi on Saturday, said, "Brazil has repudiated the attacks in Kashmir." "Terrorism is not associated with any religion or nationality...I reaffirm to Prime Minister Modi that Brazil is committed to maintaining South America as a zone of peace," he stated. Lula earlier participated in the AI Summit.
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Is Holi on March 3 or 4?
As per Drik Panchang, Holi will be celebrated on March 4, while Holika Dahan will be on March 3. Purnima Tithi begins at 5:55 PM on March 2 and ends at 5:07 PM on March 3, according to Drik Panchang. Since full moon prevails on March 3 evening, Holika Dahan will take place that day and Rangwali Holi next day.
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03:28 pm Saturday, 21 February, 2026
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As per Drik Panchang, Holi will be celebrated on March 4, while Holika Dahan will be on March 3. Purnima Tithi begins at 5:55 PM on March 2 and ends at 5:07 PM on March 3, according to Drik Panchang. Since full moon prevails on March 3 evening, Holika Dahan will take place that day and Rangwali Holi next day.
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How did a toy company help strike down Trump's tariffs?
US Supreme Court's decision to strike down Donald Trump's tariffs was based on a lawsuit filed by US-based, import-dependent toy company Learning Resources. The company argued in the lawsuit, filed in April 2025, that tariffs would hurt small businesses. "They have a record of what they took...just reverse the gears...and give my money back," Learning Resources CEO Rick Woldenberg said.
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03:43 pm Saturday, 21 February, 2026
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US Supreme Court's decision to strike down Donald Trump's tariffs was based on a lawsuit filed by US-based, import-dependent toy company Learning Resources. The company argued in the lawsuit, filed in April 2025, that tariffs would hurt small businesses. "They have a record of what they took...just reverse the gears...and give my money back," Learning Resources CEO Rick Woldenberg said.
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Gujarat minister cites love jihad as he seeks to amend marriage registration rules
Gujarat Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi on Friday proposed amendments to the Gujarat Registration of Marriages Act, 2006, and suggested mandatory consent of parents while registering a marriage. "Under the name of love jihad, a game is being played in the state," Sanghavi said. Under the proposed changes, the parents will be notified via WhatsApp about a marriage registration application.
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03:41 pm Saturday, 21 February, 2026
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Gujarat Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi on Friday proposed amendments to the Gujarat Registration of Marriages Act, 2006, and suggested mandatory consent of parents while registering a marriage. "Under the name of love jihad, a game is being played in the state," Sanghavi said. Under the proposed changes, the parents will be notified via WhatsApp about a marriage registration application.
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'Fake nikaah case' back in focus as Gujarat moves to amend marriage registration rules
Gujarat Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi moved a proposal to amend marriage registration rules, under which parental consent would become compulsory. Tabling the proposed changes, he cited the 2024 fake nikaah case, under which 4,600 'nikaahnamas' were issued from four talukas in Panchmahal district. A probe revealed that over 300 certificates were issued to couples who didn't even visit Gujarat.
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03:57 pm Saturday, 21 February, 2026
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Gujarat Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi moved a proposal to amend marriage registration rules, under which parental consent would become compulsory. Tabling the proposed changes, he cited the 2024 fake nikaah case, under which 4,600 'nikaahnamas' were issued from four talukas in Panchmahal district. A probe revealed that over 300 certificates were issued to couples who didn't even visit Gujarat.
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India will study verdict, then respond: Pralhad Joshi on US SC striking down Trump's tariffs
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has responded to US Supreme Court striking down US President Donald Trump's tariffs. "The US top court has given some judgment and the Indian government will study that, and whatever the reaction needs to be given, that will be given by the Commerce Ministry and MEA," he added. Trump imposed 10% global trade tariffs after verdict.
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03:51 pm Saturday, 21 February, 2026
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Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has responded to US Supreme Court striking down US President Donald Trump's tariffs. "The US top court has given some judgment and the Indian government will study that, and whatever the reaction needs to be given, that will be given by the Commerce Ministry and MEA," he added. Trump imposed 10% global trade tariffs after verdict.
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03:51 pm Saturday, 21 February, 2026
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What does the US SC decision on Trump's tariffs mean for the Indian stock market?
The US Supreme Court's decision to strike down most tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump has triggered positive sentiment, with Indian stock market expected to open with an upside gap on Monday, News18 reported, citing market experts. However, analysts cautioned that volatility may persist in the coming week. They also projected a positive opening for gold and silver prices.
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04:08 pm Saturday, 21 February, 2026
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The US Supreme Court's decision to strike down most tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump has triggered positive sentiment, with Indian stock market expected to open with an upside gap on Monday, News18 reported, citing market experts. However, analysts cautioned that volatility may persist in the coming week. They also projected a positive opening for gold and silver prices.
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04:08 pm Saturday, 21 February, 2026
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UN warns of global 'water bankruptcy' threat affecting billions
Recent UN report has warned of severe global crisis, "water bankruptcy," characterised by an imbalance between water supply & demand. With 3 quarters of the global population facing water shortages, reliance on groundwater is increasing, raising concerns about its depletion. Key factors include urban expansion, agriculture & climate change, leading to profound implications for societal stability.
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Recent UN report has warned of severe global crisis, "water bankruptcy," characterised by an imbalance between water supply & demand. With 3 quarters of the global population facing water shortages, reliance on groundwater is increasing, raising concerns about its depletion. Key factors include urban expansion, agriculture & climate change, leading to profound implications for societal stability.
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86 countries sign Delhi Declaration at India AI Impact Summit
A total of 86 countries signed Delhi Declaration at India AI Impact Summit. The document, inspired by 'Welfare for all, happiness for all', calls for enhanced international cooperation and multistakeholder engagement across signing countries. "We remain committed to advancing our shared aspirations for realising the benefits of AI and look forward to continued cooperation," the declaration said.
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04:37 pm Saturday, 21 February, 2026
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A total of 86 countries signed Delhi Declaration at India AI Impact Summit. The document, inspired by 'Welfare for all, happiness for all', calls for enhanced international cooperation and multistakeholder engagement across signing countries. "We remain committed to advancing our shared aspirations for realising the benefits of AI and look forward to continued cooperation," the declaration said.
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Brazil is India's largest trade partner in Latin America: PM Modi
PM Narendra Modi, while addressing joint press meet with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Saturday, said, "Brazil is India's largest trade partner in Latin America." He added, "We are committed to taking our bilateral trade beyond $20 billion in the next five years." PM said that President Lula's visit has added distinction to the AI Impact Summit.
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04:30 pm Saturday, 21 February, 2026
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PM Narendra Modi, while addressing joint press meet with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Saturday, said, "Brazil is India's largest trade partner in Latin America." He added, "We are committed to taking our bilateral trade beyond $20 billion in the next five years." PM said that President Lula's visit has added distinction to the AI Impact Summit.
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UP couple sentenced to death for sexually abusing 33 boys sold 2 lakh videos on dark web
Suspended UP junior engineer Ram Bhawan and his wife Durgavati, who have been sentenced to death for sexually abusing 33 boys over a decade, sold nearly two lakh videos of sexual abuse on dark web. Investigators found that they lured victims with mobile phones, chocolates, watches and access to online video games. The case was investigated by CBI from 2020.
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04:58 pm Saturday, 21 February, 2026
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Suspended UP junior engineer Ram Bhawan and his wife Durgavati, who have been sentenced to death for sexually abusing 33 boys over a decade, sold nearly two lakh videos of sexual abuse on dark web. Investigators found that they lured victims with mobile phones, chocolates, watches and access to online video games. The case was investigated by CBI from 2020.
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04:58 pm Saturday, 21 February, 2026
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India responds after US Supreme Court blocks Trump's tariffs, says 'Studying developments'
The Union Commerce Ministry responded after the US Supreme Court struck down most of US President Donald Trump's tariffs. "We have noted the US Supreme Court judgement on tariffs yesterday...We're studying all these developments for their implications," the ministry said. Trump had clarified that "nothing changes" with the provisions of the India-US trade deal after the court's decision.
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04:50 pm Saturday, 21 February, 2026
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The Union Commerce Ministry responded after the US Supreme Court struck down most of US President Donald Trump's tariffs. "We have noted the US Supreme Court judgement on tariffs yesterday...We're studying all these developments for their implications," the ministry said. Trump had clarified that "nothing changes" with the provisions of the India-US trade deal after the court's decision.
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Russian agency seizes Wagner Group's shadow empire in Africa: Probe
Russia's SVR foreign intelligence agency has taken over mercenary group Wagner's influence operations in Africa after death of its founder, Yevgeny Prigozhin, according to a new probe. Russia has sought to replace Wagner in Africa and coordinate security operations through umbrella group known as Africa Corps after Prigozhin died in a 2023 plane crash following short-lived mutiny against Moscow.
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05:14 pm Saturday, 21 February, 2026
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Russia's SVR foreign intelligence agency has taken over mercenary group Wagner's influence operations in Africa after death of its founder, Yevgeny Prigozhin, according to a new probe. Russia has sought to replace Wagner in Africa and coordinate security operations through umbrella group known as Africa Corps after Prigozhin died in a 2023 plane crash following short-lived mutiny against Moscow.
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Giant tortoises return to Galápagos islands after 180 years
Floreana lineage giant tortoises have been reintroduced to Floreana island in the Galápagos archipelago for the first time in around 180 years. The subspecies was considered to have gone extinct, however, a relic population of giant tortoises were later discovered on Wolf volcano. Following a focused breeding program, 158 young hybrid tortoises have now been released on their ancestral island.
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05:26 pm Saturday, 21 February, 2026
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Floreana lineage giant tortoises have been reintroduced to Floreana island in the Galápagos archipelago for the first time in around 180 years. The subspecies was considered to have gone extinct, however, a relic population of giant tortoises were later discovered on Wolf volcano. Following a focused breeding program, 158 young hybrid tortoises have now been released on their ancestral island.
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05:26 pm Saturday, 21 February, 2026
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Virus outbreak kills 72 tigers in Thailand, popular tourist attraction closed
A virus outbreak in northern Thailand has killed 72 captive tigers at Tiger Kingdom facilities in Chiang Mai province, prompting a temporary closure of Mae Rim and Mae Taeng parks. Laboratory tests detected canine distemper virus with Mycoplasma bacterial infection in carcasses, which don't spread to humans. The remaining tigers have been relocated while the enclosures are being disinfected.
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05:41 pm Saturday, 21 February, 2026
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A virus outbreak in northern Thailand has killed 72 captive tigers at Tiger Kingdom facilities in Chiang Mai province, prompting a temporary closure of Mae Rim and Mae Taeng parks. Laboratory tests detected canine distemper virus with Mycoplasma bacterial infection in carcasses, which don't spread to humans. The remaining tigers have been relocated while the enclosures are being disinfected.
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I am worried about people who are worrying about Abhishek Sharma: Suryakumar Yadav
During the press conference ahead of India’s T20 World Cup Super Eight match against South Africa, India captain Suryakumar Yadav spoke about Abhishek Sharma, who has registered three ducks in the tournament so far. He said, "I am worried about the people who are worrying about Abhishek. I am more concerned for the teams that will face him later."
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05:58 pm Saturday, 21 February, 2026
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During the press conference ahead of India’s T20 World Cup Super Eight match against South Africa, India captain Suryakumar Yadav spoke about Abhishek Sharma, who has registered three ducks in the tournament so far. He said, "I am worried about the people who are worrying about Abhishek. I am more concerned for the teams that will face him later."
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Lawlessness from court: Vance on US SC blocking Trump's tariffs
After the United States Supreme Court struck down most of the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on multiple countries, US Vice President JD Vance said, "This is lawlessness from the Court, plain and simple." "And its only effect will be to make it harder for the president to protect American industries and supply chain resiliency," Vance added.
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06:06 pm Saturday, 21 February, 2026
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After the United States Supreme Court struck down most of the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on multiple countries, US Vice President JD Vance said, "This is lawlessness from the Court, plain and simple." "And its only effect will be to make it harder for the president to protect American industries and supply chain resiliency," Vance added.
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