4 Easy home remedies to keep rice safe from weevils
Moisture and improper storage can cause weevils in rice. Simple home remedies can help protect it for long-term use. Storing rice in airtight containers, adding bay or neem leaves, sun-drying it occasionally, and using cloves or peppercorns to repel pests naturally helps to ensure grains remain fresh, safe, and weevil-free.
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Moisture and improper storage can cause weevils in rice. Simple home remedies can help protect it for long-term use. Storing rice in airtight containers, adding bay or neem leaves, sun-drying it occasionally, and using cloves or peppercorns to repel pests naturally helps to ensure grains remain fresh, safe, and weevil-free.
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India bowling coach Morne Morkel's brother Albie Morkel is SA's consultant
India bowling coach Morne Morkel's elder brother, Albie Morkel, is South Africa's T20 specialist consultant. Notably, India will face South Africa in their T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight match on Sunday. "Since our playing days...on and off the field...we hardly spoke about games and moments. Life after this tournament will go on, and he is my family," Morne said.
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03:25 pm Sunday, 22 February, 2026
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India bowling coach Morne Morkel's elder brother, Albie Morkel, is South Africa's T20 specialist consultant. Notably, India will face South Africa in their T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight match on Sunday. "Since our playing days...on and off the field...we hardly spoke about games and moments. Life after this tournament will go on, and he is my family," Morne said.
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'Indians couldn't even make own mobile OS, used talent to serve others,' says Pitroda; BJP reacts
Indian Overseas Congress chief Sam Pitroda has sparked a controversy after he claimed that Indians have used their talent to "serve others". "We didn't even make our own mobile operating system. It's a shame," Pitroda added. Reacting to his remarks, BJP listed operating systems developed by India and said, "Unfortunately Congress' only mission is to run down Bharat with lies."
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Indian Overseas Congress chief Sam Pitroda has sparked a controversy after he claimed that Indians have used their talent to "serve others". "We didn't even make our own mobile operating system. It's a shame," Pitroda added. Reacting to his remarks, BJP listed operating systems developed by India and said, "Unfortunately Congress' only mission is to run down Bharat with lies."
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It takes 20 years of food to train humans: Altman as he defends energy-guzzling AI models
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman defended AI models amid concerns that they guzzle massive amounts of energy. "It takes lot of energy to train humans. It takes 20 years of life and all...the food you eat...before you get smart," Altman said. He noted that evolution of 100 billion people, who have lived on Earth, was also needed to make humans smart.
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman defended AI models amid concerns that they guzzle massive amounts of energy. "It takes lot of energy to train humans. It takes 20 years of life and all...the food you eat...before you get smart," Altman said. He noted that evolution of 100 billion people, who have lived on Earth, was also needed to make humans smart.
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Fruit that tastes like fruit: US startup co-founder on what she'll miss about Delhi
Sara Hooker, Co-Founder and CEO of US-based Adaption Labs, attended India AI Impact Summit and shared her experience on X. Sharing picture of freshly cut fruits at a Delhi hotel, she wrote, "One of the things I'll miss the most about Delhi is fruit that tastes like fruit." "In the US, fruit somehow tastes like it was sanitised," she added.
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Sara Hooker, Co-Founder and CEO of US-based Adaption Labs, attended India AI Impact Summit and shared her experience on X. Sharing picture of freshly cut fruits at a Delhi hotel, she wrote, "One of the things I'll miss the most about Delhi is fruit that tastes like fruit." "In the US, fruit somehow tastes like it was sanitised," she added.
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5 live cartridges seized from IIT Bombay hostel
A 23-year-old man has been detained after five live cartridges were allegedly recovered from a hostel room at the IIT-Bombay campus in Powai. The cartridges were found during a security check inside the hostel premises, following a minor dispute over money between students. "Preliminary findings suggest that live cartridges were brought from Bihar...Police are probing this link," officials said.
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03:34 pm Sunday, 22 February, 2026
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A 23-year-old man has been detained after five live cartridges were allegedly recovered from a hostel room at the IIT-Bombay campus in Powai. The cartridges were found during a security check inside the hostel premises, following a minor dispute over money between students. "Preliminary findings suggest that live cartridges were brought from Bihar...Police are probing this link," officials said.
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Carlos Alcaraz downs France's Fils in 50 minutes to win Qatar Open
World number one Carlos Alcaraz defeated France's Arthur Fils to clinch the Qatar Open title on Saturday. Alcaraz sealed a 6-2, 6-1 victory over Fils in a match that lasted 50 minutes. The 22-year-old, who had won the Australian Open last month, has extended his winning streak to 12 matches in 2026, taking his tally to 26 tour-level titles.
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03:31 pm Sunday, 22 February, 2026
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World number one Carlos Alcaraz defeated France's Arthur Fils to clinch the Qatar Open title on Saturday. Alcaraz sealed a 6-2, 6-1 victory over Fils in a match that lasted 50 minutes. The 22-year-old, who had won the Australian Open last month, has extended his winning streak to 12 matches in 2026, taking his tally to 26 tour-level titles.
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Norway's Klaebo becomes 1st athlete to win 6 golds at single Winter Olympics
Norway's Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo completed his historic gold medal sweep of the men's cross-country skiing events at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics 2026 on Saturday, winning his sixth race. With the victory, he set the record for the most gold medals by one athlete at a single Winter Olympics. Hoesflot broke speed skater Eric Heiden's record of five gold medals.
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03:59 pm Sunday, 22 February, 2026
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Norway's Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo completed his historic gold medal sweep of the men's cross-country skiing events at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics 2026 on Saturday, winning his sixth race. With the victory, he set the record for the most gold medals by one athlete at a single Winter Olympics. Hoesflot broke speed skater Eric Heiden's record of five gold medals.
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You can't become PM by sending women MPs to seize seats: PM Modi
PM Narendra Modi on Sunday slammed Congress after some Opposition women MPs allegedly surrounded the PM's seat before his speech in Lok Sabha during the Budget Session. Stating, "You cannot become Prime Minister by sending women MPs to seize seats," PM Modi asked Congress leaders, "Have you people become so hollow?" He also praised the Opposition for criticising Congress.
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PM Narendra Modi on Sunday slammed Congress after some Opposition women MPs allegedly surrounded the PM's seat before his speech in Lok Sabha during the Budget Session. Stating, "You cannot become Prime Minister by sending women MPs to seize seats," PM Modi asked Congress leaders, "Have you people become so hollow?" He also praised the Opposition for criticising Congress.
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Indian Coast Guard intercepts boat with Iranian crew, seizes cigarettes worth βΉ5 cr
The Indian Coast Guard on Saturday intercepted a suspicious foreign vessel within Indiaβs Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) off the Gujarat coast. The vessel, carrying an Iranian crew, was found transporting smuggled foreign-brand cigarettes worth an estimated βΉ2.5-5 crore. The vessel and its crew have been taken into custody for detailed questioning.
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03:55 pm Sunday, 22 February, 2026
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The Indian Coast Guard on Saturday intercepted a suspicious foreign vessel within Indiaβs Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) off the Gujarat coast. The vessel, carrying an Iranian crew, was found transporting smuggled foreign-brand cigarettes worth an estimated βΉ2.5-5 crore. The vessel and its crew have been taken into custody for detailed questioning.
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Indian-origin entrepreneur Raj Bhakta plans to donate βΉ180-crore property in US
Indian-origin US-based entrepreneur Raj Peter Bhakta plans to donate a βΉ180-crore college campus he owns in US to a beneficiary committed to promoting Catholicism. He had purchased the 115-155-acre Green Mountain College campus at auction in 2020 after its closure in 2019. He said he seeks to "return the site to its original Christian calling", referencing its 1834 Methodist roots.
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Indian-origin US-based entrepreneur Raj Peter Bhakta plans to donate a βΉ180-crore college campus he owns in US to a beneficiary committed to promoting Catholicism. He had purchased the 115-155-acre Green Mountain College campus at auction in 2020 after its closure in 2019. He said he seeks to "return the site to its original Christian calling", referencing its 1834 Methodist roots.
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2 policemen shot dead at checkpoint near Indo-Pak border in Punjab
Two Punjab policemen were found shot dead at a checkpoint near the India-Pakistan border in Punjab's Gurdaspur district on Sunday. Identified as Ashok Kumar and Gurnam Singh, one of them was an assistant sub-inspector and the other was a head constable. They were found dead following reports of firing from the checkpoint, and an investigation is underway in the case.
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Two Punjab policemen were found shot dead at a checkpoint near the India-Pakistan border in Punjab's Gurdaspur district on Sunday. Identified as Ashok Kumar and Gurnam Singh, one of them was an assistant sub-inspector and the other was a head constable. They were found dead following reports of firing from the checkpoint, and an investigation is underway in the case.
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Traffic curbs near Vidhan Bhavan during Maharashtra Budget Session
Temporary traffic curbs will be in place around Vidhan Bhavan as the Maharashtra Budget Session runs from February 23 to March 25. Mumbai Traffic Police announced closures of Ramnath Goenka Marg and nearby stretches, with pay-and-park facilities suspended to manage flow. Emergency vehicles will be exempted, and commuters are urged to plan travel using alternate routes.
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Temporary traffic curbs will be in place around Vidhan Bhavan as the Maharashtra Budget Session runs from February 23 to March 25. Mumbai Traffic Police announced closures of Ramnath Goenka Marg and nearby stretches, with pay-and-park facilities suspended to manage flow. Emergency vehicles will be exempted, and commuters are urged to plan travel using alternate routes.
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Two Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists killed in J&K encounter
Two terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chatroo area of Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar on Sunday. Police said the gunfight broke out during an operation. Two AK-47 rifles were recovered from the site. In a major breakthrough for Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police, the terrorists killed in the encounter were identified as Jaish-e-Mohammed commanders.
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Two terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chatroo area of Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar on Sunday. Police said the gunfight broke out during an operation. Two AK-47 rifles were recovered from the site. In a major breakthrough for Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police, the terrorists killed in the encounter were identified as Jaish-e-Mohammed commanders.
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Cristiano Ronaldo nets brace days after ending Al-Nassr strike
Cristiano Ronaldo bagged a brace days after his strike at Al-Nassr ended, helping his team thrash Al-Hazem 4-0 in the Saudi Pro League. The 41-year-old also became the first footballer to score 500 goals after turning 30. Al-Nassr's Kingsley Coman found the back of the net in the 30th minute, while Angelo Gabriel scored in the 77th minute.
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Cristiano Ronaldo bagged a brace days after his strike at Al-Nassr ended, helping his team thrash Al-Hazem 4-0 in the Saudi Pro League. The 41-year-old also became the first footballer to score 500 goals after turning 30. Al-Nassr's Kingsley Coman found the back of the net in the 30th minute, while Angelo Gabriel scored in the 77th minute.
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Trump-appointed justices upheld law: Indian-origin lawyer on tariff order
Indian-origin lawyer Neal Katyal, who argued against US President Donald Trump's tariffs in US Supreme Court, said, "Judges can't vote out of loyalty. Trump-appointed justices upheld law." "Rule of law means same rules for all, party or President doesn't matter," he stated. Notably, three judges out of nine, who struck down tariffs, were nominated by Trump.
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04:02 pm Sunday, 22 February, 2026
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Indian-origin lawyer Neal Katyal, who argued against US President Donald Trump's tariffs in US Supreme Court, said, "Judges can't vote out of loyalty. Trump-appointed justices upheld law." "Rule of law means same rules for all, party or President doesn't matter," he stated. Notably, three judges out of nine, who struck down tariffs, were nominated by Trump.
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2 terrorists of Pak's JeM killed in J&K
Two terrorists affiliated with Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad were killed in an encounter with security forces in J&K's Kishtwar on Sunday, officials said. While reports claimed Pakistani Jaish Commander Saifullah is among those killed in the Operation Trashi-I, security officials are yet to confirm the development. "War-like stores including 2 AK-47 rifles have also been recovered," Army said.
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04:00 pm Sunday, 22 February, 2026
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Two terrorists affiliated with Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad were killed in an encounter with security forces in J&K's Kishtwar on Sunday, officials said. While reports claimed Pakistani Jaish Commander Saifullah is among those killed in the Operation Trashi-I, security officials are yet to confirm the development. "War-like stores including 2 AK-47 rifles have also been recovered," Army said.
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8-year-old critical after being shot in Bulandshahr
An eight-year-old boy was critically injured during celebratory firing at a wedding in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr. Reports say a man allegedly encouraged his son to fire the gun, leading to the tragic incident. The child suffered severe injuries and is undergoing treatment. Police have launched an investigation and are examining those responsible for negligence and illegal firing.
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An eight-year-old boy was critically injured during celebratory firing at a wedding in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr. Reports say a man allegedly encouraged his son to fire the gun, leading to the tragic incident. The child suffered severe injuries and is undergoing treatment. Police have launched an investigation and are examining those responsible for negligence and illegal firing.
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India have too many left-handers, adding Samson could help: Kaif
Ahead of the India-South Africa T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight clash, ex-India cricketer Mohammad Kaif said India have "way too many" left-handers in the top order. "This makes it easy for opponents to make tactical plans and pick off-spinners as ideal match-ups. Adding Sanju Samson to the mix could help," he added. The match will take place on Sunday.
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04:29 pm Sunday, 22 February, 2026
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Ahead of the India-South Africa T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight clash, ex-India cricketer Mohammad Kaif said India have "way too many" left-handers in the top order. "This makes it easy for opponents to make tactical plans and pick off-spinners as ideal match-ups. Adding Sanju Samson to the mix could help," he added. The match will take place on Sunday.
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Brazil President Lula sends message to Trump from India, says 'Treat all countries equally'
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva sent a message to US counterpart Donald Trump from India. "I want to tell...Trump that we don't want a new Cold War. We don't want to interfere in any other country, we want all countries to be treated equally," he said during a press conference in New Delhi.
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04:22 pm Sunday, 22 February, 2026
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Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva sent a message to US counterpart Donald Trump from India. "I want to tell...Trump that we don't want a new Cold War. We don't want to interfere in any other country, we want all countries to be treated equally," he said during a press conference in New Delhi.
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