Feb 15, 2026, 22:22 IST

Feb 15, 2026, 22:22 IST

Pakistan’s captain Salman Ali Agha, left, looks at India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav (AP Photo/) There was no handshake after the match between India and Pakistan at the T20 World Cup clash in Colombo, continuing the icy stand-off that began during the Asia Cup last September.“I will break the suspense tomorrow. Wait for 24 hours,” Suryakumar…

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Microsoft stock plunges 12.3%, drags Wall Street lower-here’s what driving the fall

Microsoft stock plunges 12.3%, drags Wall Street lower-here’s what driving the fall

Microsoft led a pullback on Wall Street on Thursday, with US stocks retreating from record levels after the tech heavyweight logged its steepest single-day fall in years, weighing on broader market sentiment. While gold prices also reversed sharply after a blistering run, reflecting a broader cooling of risk appetite across global markets.Microsoft sank 12.3% despite…

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Alicia Hempleman-Adams becomes first British woman to cross Atlantic in hydrogen balloon

Alicia Hempleman-Adams becomes first British woman to cross Atlantic in hydrogen balloon

Alicia Hempleman-Adams has become the first British woman to complete a transatlantic journey in a hydrogen gas balloon after a four-day flight from the United States to Europe.The 36-year-old explorer travelled from Maine to Luxembourg alongside fellow balloonists Bert Padelt and Peter Cuneo, landing on Sunday after crossing the Atlantic Ocean in an open basket…

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UPSC Prelims 2026 Result Out: What happens next? Key dates, Mains process and important details

UPSC Prelims 2026 Result Out: What happens next? Key dates, Mains process and important details

UPSC Prelims 2026 result out: Key dates, Mains process and what qualified candidates must do next UPSC Prelims 2026 Result Out: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the Civil Services Preliminary Examination (CSE) 2026 results, clearing the way for thousands of aspirants to move to the next stage of India’s most competitive recruitment…

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Mercedes-Benz India records best-ever H1: EV share reaches 14%

Mercedes-Benz India records best-ever H1: EV share reaches 14%

Mercedes-Benz India has reported its highest-ever first-half and second-quarter sales, continuing its growth momentum in the country’s luxury car market. The German luxury carmaker retailed 9,768 vehicles between January and June 2026, registering a 9 percent year-on-year increase over the 9,013 units sold during the same period last year.The company also posted its best-ever second-quarter…

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Updated: Feb 09, 2026, 09:23 IST

Updated: Feb 09, 2026, 09:23 IST

Representative image (ANI Photo) MUMBAI: The chances of an India–Pakistan clash in Colombo on February 15 in the ongoing 2026 T20 World Cup brightened on Sunday, with International Cricket Council (ICC) deputy chairman Imran Khwaja flying to Lahore for a crucial meeting with senior officials of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).Go Beyond The Boundary with…

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NTA reviews CUET UG 2026 city allotment issues amid complaints over distant centres; update shortly for affected aspirants

NTA reviews CUET UG 2026 city allotment issues amid complaints over distant centres; update shortly for affected aspirants

CUET UG 2026: NTA examines city allotment complaints, assures update for affected aspirants soon CUET UG 2026 city change: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has acknowledged concerns raised by candidates of the Common University Entrance Test Undergraduate (CUET UG) 2026 regarding allotment of examination centres located far from their preferred cities. The agency stated that…

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US tops the global economic chart—but for how long? Deutsche Bank flags biggest risk

US tops the global economic chart—but for how long? Deutsche Bank flags biggest risk

The United States may continue to lead the global economy, but its growing debt burden has emerged as the biggest risk to its economic pillar. According to a Deutsche Bank Research Institute report, America’s debt burden has emerged as the biggest threat to its long-term economic leadership, with mounting deficits and rising borrowing costs gradually…

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‘Useless fellows’: Kharge loses cool over DK Shivakumar slogans, warns party workers of action

‘Useless fellows’: Kharge loses cool over DK Shivakumar slogans, warns party workers of action

BENGALURU: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge pulled up party workers during the ‘Sankalpa Samavesha’ programme in Bengaluru after a section of the crowd disrupted the event by raising slogans in support of Karnataka chief minister DK Shivakumar.Visibly annoyed by the chants of “DK, DK”, the veteran Congress leader scolded the workers, calling them “useless fellows”, and…

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File photos SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah spoke on Thursday with external affairs minister S. Jaishankar on the situation in Iran and cited assurances that all steps will be taken for the safety of hundreds of students and others from J&K stranded in the protest-wracked country.J&K Students Association (JKSA) put the number of students in Iran at over 2000, 95% of them in medical courses. “He (Jaishankar) shared his assessment of the ground situation & the plans that the ministry is working on. I’m grateful for his assurance that all steps will be taken to safeguard the interests & lives of students & other people from J&K who are in Iran now,” Omar wrote on X. After Putin & Xi, Saudi, NATO Nation ‘Back’ Khamenei; Trump Gets Chilling Warning Against Iran ‘War’ PDP president and former CM Mehbooba Mufti sought central intervention. “Thousands of students from across the country, including Kashmir, are stranded in Iran amid the present volatile situation. This has triggered deep fear and anxiety in anguished parents desperately worried about their children’s safety. Urge S Jaishankar and MEA (external affairs ministry) to intervene urgently and ensure their safe return,” Mehbooba posted on X.A similar appeal for Centre-organised evacuations from Iran went out from JKSA, which has been coordinating with various central agencies for the welfare of Kashmiri students studying within and outside the country. The association reiterated distress among parents fearing for the safety and well-being of their children due to the ongoing disturbances in Iran.JKSA convenor Nasir Khuehami pointed out that many parents have been unable to contact their children for the past four days, intensifying safety fears amid restrictions on communication networks and social media due to the protests and clampdown by the authorities.According to Khuehami, most Kashmiri students in Iran pursue MBBS owing to its affordable education system and long-standing academic and people-to-people ties with India.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosNew Army Video Highlights Operation Sindoor Strikes On Terror Camps And AirbasesBJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi Warns Against Left Ideologies, Launches Tarun Vijay’S Book Mantra-ViplavFrom Denial To Confession: Lashkar Commander Confirms Op Sindoor Hit, Lays Bare Pak Terror StateIndia-EU FTA Gets A Date As Ursula Von Der Leyen Confirms January Signing With PM ModiH-1B Visa Shake-Up Fuels Anti-Indian Campaigns as Donald Trump’s Policy Reshapes US HiringTrump Visa Crackdown Hits India’s Neighbours, US Pauses Immigration For Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal’India Fully Ready For Any Threat And Long Wars Ahead’: COAS Dwivedi Signals Pakistan On Army DayBMC Polls 2026: Inside Mumbai’s Civic Giant Whose Budget Is Bigger Than Many Indian StatesI-PAC Raid Row: SC Halts WB Police FIRs against ED, Seeks Mamata’s ReplyON CAM: 200 Sikhs Rescue 16-Year-Old Girl In London, Say She Was Groomed By Afghan Man123PhotostoriesHow to make South Indian Red Garlic Chutney at homeOne heart? Not enough! Meet 5 animals that go beyondRare baby boy names from Indian mythology that still sound modern in 202614 traditional Gujarati mithais and desserts you must tryExclusive: From revealing the ‘most searched’ question about Shark Tank India on AI tools to advice for young entrepreneurs; Ritesh Agarwal’s candid revelationsA festive style guide to the most beautiful types of parandis5 mountain train journeys in India that prove slow travel is still magicalHow to make Restaurant-Style Garlic Chicken at HomeKriti Sanon, Priyanka Chopra, Shah Rukh Khan: Bollywood stars who turned entrepreneurs and built thriving brands50,000 Bengaluru techies to benefit daily: Skywalk from Metro to ITPB opens tomorrow123Hot PicksIran protestsBudget 2026Gold rate todayBank holiday todayAmrit Bharat ExpressPublic holidays January 2026Bank Holidays JanuaryTop TrendingMemphis Grizzlies vs Orlando Magic Injury ReportNHL Trade RumorsMemphis Grizzlies vs Orlando MagicCameron Jordan PodcastPhil Taylor Net WorthTrea Turner WifeKlay Thompson GirlfriendIndia vs New Zealand ODI MatchBengaluru ScamBTEUP Result

File photos SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah spoke on Thursday with external affairs minister S. Jaishankar on the situation in Iran and cited assurances that all steps will be taken for the safety of hundreds of students and others from J&K stranded in the protest-wracked country.J&K Students Association (JKSA) put the number of students in Iran at over 2000, 95% of them in medical courses. “He (Jaishankar) shared his assessment of the ground situation & the plans that the ministry is working on. I’m grateful for his assurance that all steps will be taken to safeguard the interests & lives of students & other people from J&K who are in Iran now,” Omar wrote on X. After Putin & Xi, Saudi, NATO Nation ‘Back’ Khamenei; Trump Gets Chilling Warning Against Iran ‘War’ PDP president and former CM Mehbooba Mufti sought central intervention. “Thousands of students from across the country, including Kashmir, are stranded in Iran amid the present volatile situation. This has triggered deep fear and anxiety in anguished parents desperately worried about their children’s safety. Urge S Jaishankar and MEA (external affairs ministry) to intervene urgently and ensure their safe return,” Mehbooba posted on X.A similar appeal for Centre-organised evacuations from Iran went out from JKSA, which has been coordinating with various central agencies for the welfare of Kashmiri students studying within and outside the country. The association reiterated distress among parents fearing for the safety and well-being of their children due to the ongoing disturbances in Iran.JKSA convenor Nasir Khuehami pointed out that many parents have been unable to contact their children for the past four days, intensifying safety fears amid restrictions on communication networks and social media due to the protests and clampdown by the authorities.According to Khuehami, most Kashmiri students in Iran pursue MBBS owing to its affordable education system and long-standing academic and people-to-people ties with India.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosNew Army Video Highlights Operation Sindoor Strikes On Terror Camps And AirbasesBJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi Warns Against Left Ideologies, Launches Tarun Vijay’S Book Mantra-ViplavFrom Denial To Confession: Lashkar Commander Confirms Op Sindoor Hit, Lays Bare Pak Terror StateIndia-EU FTA Gets A Date As Ursula Von Der Leyen Confirms January Signing With PM ModiH-1B Visa Shake-Up Fuels Anti-Indian Campaigns as Donald Trump’s Policy Reshapes US HiringTrump Visa Crackdown Hits India’s Neighbours, US Pauses Immigration For Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal’India Fully Ready For Any Threat And Long Wars Ahead’: COAS Dwivedi Signals Pakistan On Army DayBMC Polls 2026: Inside Mumbai’s Civic Giant Whose Budget Is Bigger Than Many Indian StatesI-PAC Raid Row: SC Halts WB Police FIRs against ED, Seeks Mamata’s ReplyON CAM: 200 Sikhs Rescue 16-Year-Old Girl In London, Say She Was Groomed By Afghan Man123PhotostoriesHow to make South Indian Red Garlic Chutney at homeOne heart? Not enough! Meet 5 animals that go beyondRare baby boy names from Indian mythology that still sound modern in 202614 traditional Gujarati mithais and desserts you must tryExclusive: From revealing the ‘most searched’ question about Shark Tank India on AI tools to advice for young entrepreneurs; Ritesh Agarwal’s candid revelationsA festive style guide to the most beautiful types of parandis5 mountain train journeys in India that prove slow travel is still magicalHow to make Restaurant-Style Garlic Chicken at HomeKriti Sanon, Priyanka Chopra, Shah Rukh Khan: Bollywood stars who turned entrepreneurs and built thriving brands50,000 Bengaluru techies to benefit daily: Skywalk from Metro to ITPB opens tomorrow123Hot PicksIran protestsBudget 2026Gold rate todayBank holiday todayAmrit Bharat ExpressPublic holidays January 2026Bank Holidays JanuaryTop TrendingMemphis Grizzlies vs Orlando Magic Injury ReportNHL Trade RumorsMemphis Grizzlies vs Orlando MagicCameron Jordan PodcastPhil Taylor Net WorthTrea Turner WifeKlay Thompson GirlfriendIndia vs New Zealand ODI MatchBengaluru ScamBTEUP Result

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah spoke on Thursday with external affairs minister S. Jaishankar on the situation in Iran and cited assurances that all steps will be taken for the safety of hundreds of students and others from J&K stranded in the protest-wracked country.J&K Students Association (JKSA) put the number of students…

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Saudi Arabia hit by 4.3-magnitude earthquake, region records fourth tremor in 2025

Saudi Arabia hit by 4.3-magnitude earthquake, region records fourth tremor in 2025

4.3-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Saudi Arabia / image: @ncmuae Residents of Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province experienced an unexpected start to their Wednesday morning as a moderate earthquake rippled through the region, briefly unsettling communities while remaining under close monitoring by authorities. The tremor was felt across several areas, prompting residents to share their experiences online, while…

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‘Rider holding my family hostage, I might die’: Zomato chatbot experiment goes viral, message shocks users |

‘Rider holding my family hostage, I might die’: Zomato chatbot experiment goes viral, message shocks users |

As chatbots become the first point of contact for customer complaints, one question keeps coming up online: Is anyone actually reading what users are typing?That debate has resurfaced after a Reddit user shared an unusual experience involving a food delivery order and an automated support system. The post was not just about a delivery issue….

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Won’t go back to Bangladesh to face political assassination: Sheikh Hasina after ICT verdict | India News

Won’t go back to Bangladesh to face political assassination: Sheikh Hasina after ICT verdict | India News

Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina dismissed on Monday calls for her return to the country amid ongoing legal proceedings, saying the action against her was politically driven and insisting she would not go back under the present circumstances, even as Bangladesh witnessed fresh unrest last week, including the killing of a Hindu man.“You cannot demand…

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Pulwama mastermind Hamza Burhan killed by unknown gunmen in PoK

Pulwama mastermind Hamza Burhan killed by unknown gunmen in PoK

NEW DELHI: Hamza Burhan, one of the alleged masterminds behind the Pulwama attack, was reportedly killed by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).Burhan, was shot multiple times. According to sources, Burhan died following the attack carried out by the unidentified assailants in Muzaffarabad, Pakistan. Burhan was designated a terrorist by the Centre in 2022. In…

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