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'It's on the table': US backtracks Hegseth's denial of Nato membership, US security guarantees to Ukraine

A day after US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rattled Europe by saying that the Nato membership and US security guarantees were off the table for Ukraine, US officials have backtracked those remarks.Multiple senior US officials, including Vice President JD Vance, have said that everything is on the table. Hegseth also backtracked his comment and said until President Donald Trump makes the final call on the US position, everything —including Nato...


Mumbai: Elderly couple loses Rs 6.75 lakh while trying to recover mistaken transaction worth Rs 3,325

An elderly couple from Chinchpokli lost Rs 7 lakh after attempting to recover Rs 3,325 that was mistakenly transferred to some other account after entering the wrong IFSC code. According to police officials, the couple, both retirees with banking backgrounds, were trying to pay Rs 3,325 to their cable operator on January 23 using the BHIM app. After making the payment, the wife sent a screenshot of the transaction to the operator. However, the...


2020 Yes Bank case: Bail for Wadhawan brothers but they won’t walk out of jail yet

The Bombay High Court granted bail to DHFL promoters Dheeraj and Kapil Wadhawan in a 2020 Yes Bank fraud case due to their prolonged pre-trial detention. They were incarcerated for nearly five years without trial commencement. Bail is set with conditions, but they remain in a Delhi prison for another case. The decision emphasizes the right to a speedy trial.


Chinese man relocates to Ahmedabad for wife, becomes Overseas Citizen of India: Report

A woman based in Ahmedabad first met her husband, a Chinese man, in 2016 through a translation project. They soon started dating and got married the same year.


Pope Francis hospitalised after he struggles to speak during meeting

Earlier this month, Pope Francis told pilgrims that he was suffering from a "strong cold," which the Vatican later described as bronchitis.


ITC Hotels Share Price: British American Tobacco confirms EXIT

British American Tobacco (BAT) stated that it is not interested in becoming a long-term shareholder in a hotel chain in India. On Friday, Feb 14, ITC Hotels shares closed in the negative bias at Rs 164.95 per share, down -4.95 points or -2.91 per cent against the previous close of Rs 169.90 per share. ITC Hotels shares opened at Rs 170.10 and traded in the range of Rs 171.75 and Rs 160.30 per share.


Elon Musk's Wealth Falls Below 400 Billion as Tesla Loses 200 Billion | BYD Rivalry Heats Up

New Delhi, Feb. 13 -- Elon Musk's net worth has fallen below the $400 billion mark for the first time in two months, primarily due to a steep decline in Tesla Inc.'s share price. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Tesla shares and options make up more than 60% of Musk's total wealth, which peaked at $486.4 billion on December 17, following Donald Trump's election as US President. However, Tesla's stock has tumbled 27% since its all-time high in mid-December. The recent decline comes after growing investor concerns about competition, Musk's distractions outside of Tesla, and weaker-than-expected sales figures.


Zydus Lifesciences’ Maharashtra unit clears US FDA inspection with no observations

Zydus Lifesciences Ltd on Friday (February 14) announced the successful completion of a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) surveillance inspection at its API (active pharmaceutical ingredient) manufacturing facility in Ambernath, Maharashtra.The inspection, conducted from February 10 to 14, 2025, concluded with no observations."We wish to inform that the USFDA conducted a surveillance inspection at the group’s API Manufacturing site situated...


CBSE Exam 2025: 42 lakh students to appear for CBSE 10th, 12th exams begin today; Shift timings, key guidelines

CBSE 10th, 12th Exams 2025: CBSE 10th students will appear for their English (Communicative) and English (Language and Literature) paper today, while Class 12 students will sit for the entrepreneurship paper. The shift timing for the CBSE Class 10, 12 exams 2025 is from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm


Massive price drops on Samsung Galaxy devices: Up to ₹10000 discount on Watch Ultra, Tab S10 Plus, and more

Massive price drops on Samsung Galaxy devices now live on Amazon! Save up to ₹10,000 on Galaxy Watch Ultra, Tab S10 Plus and Buds 3 Pro. Upgrade your tech with top features at unbeatable prices.


ICMR confirms diarrhoeal pathogen in Guillain-Barre Syndrome case samples but cause of outbreak unclear

This is India's biggest outbreak of Guillain-Barre Syndrome. There are very few instances when high number of GBS cases are reported in a geographical area within short span of time.


‘Let’s cut our military budget in half’: Trump proposes nuclear arms deal with Russia, China

President Donald Trump said Thursday (February 13) that he wants to restart nuclear arms control talks with Russia and China.Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, he also said he hoped that all three nations could eventually agree to cut their defence budgets in half.Trump said he would pursue negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping once "we straighten it all out" in West Asia and Ukraine."One of...


Breaking News Live: NCW summons YouTuber Elvish Yadav over alleged racist remarks against actress Chum Darang

The NCW has summoned YouTuber Elvish Yadav over alleged racist remarks against actress Chum Darang, calling him to appear on February 17, 2025. The Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Women also condemned his comments as insulting to Northeast women. Meanwhile, comedian Samay Raina’s show 'India's Got Latent' is under fire after Ranveer Allahbadia made a vulgar remark on air, leading to FIRs against Raina, Allahbadia, and others. Raina has...


Delhi Excise Policy Case: MHA Approves ED Prosecution Of AAP Leader Satyendar Jain, Requests President's Sanction

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Friday allowed the prosecution of AAP leader Satyendar Jain by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the ongoing money laundering case. The MHA further urged President Droupadi Murmu to grant sanction for the prosecution of the former Delhi minister, news agency PTI reported citing sources. The central probe agency has sought sanction against the AAP leader under Section 218 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita...


Anupam Kher's tips on how to be extraordinary | Watch The Impossible Show Ep 3 with Ritesh Agarwawal

New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- Anupam Kher's tips on how to be extraordinary | Watch The Impossible Show Ep 3 with Ritesh Agarwalal


Masterclass on how to deal with Trump: American media hails PM Modi after negotiations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s handling of trade negotiations with US President Donald Trump is being hailed as a “masterclass” by CNN, after the two leaders secured key agreements despite escalating tariff tensions. Modi, who faced a potential diplomatic setback when Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on India during his Washington visit, turned t...


OpenAI rejects Elon Musk's bid for control of the company

OpenAI sent a letter Friday to Marc Toberoff, the lawyer representing Elon Musk and the investors making the bid, saying that the offer was "not in the best interests of OAI's mission," which is to build artificial intelligence that benefits "all of humanity."


New FASTag rules from February 17: Penalties, transaction limits, and how to avoid extra charges

FASTag users must stay alert as new rules kick in on February 17, bringing stricter validations, penalties, and time limits for seamless toll payments.


JioHotstar launched in India: Full details on new plans and pricing

JioHotstar is now live in India, offering combined content from Jiocinema and Disney Hotstar on one platform. Starting today, Disney+ Hotstar has officially changed its logo.


Delhi's new CM likely to take oath on February 19; BJP plans a grand event

Delhi is preparing for a significant political shift with the Bharatiya Janata Party set to swear in a new Chief Minister on February 19, marking their return after 27 years. Key leaders will finalize the government structure and venue for this momentous event.


Maharashtra New Criminal Laws: Govt To 'Completely' Roll Out New Laws In Next 6 Months, Says CM Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday announced that the state will 'completely' roll out the new criminal laws within the next six months. This came following a review meeting in the North Block with Union Home Minister Amit Shah regarding the implementation process of the new provisions. Speaking to reporters, Fadnavis shared that Maharashtra has already made significant strides in implementing the new laws and mentioned that...


'Tahawwur Rana is going back to India!': Donald Trump approves extradition of 26/11 accused

Tahawwur Rana extradition: The United States has agreed to extradite Tahawwur Rana, an accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, to India. The decision was announced by US President Donald Trump during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Washington. Trump described Rana as a "very evil person" and confirmed that he would be handed over to Indian authorities. Rana, a Canadian citizen of Pakistani origin, had exhausted all legal appeals in...


“How can you say yoga centre is not an educational institution?”: SC slams TN Pollution Control Board's plea against Isha Foundation

The Supreme Court (SC) criticised the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board today, today, Friday, February 14 for appealing against a decision to quash a show cause notice issued against the Isha Foundation for allegedly violating environmental regulations after two years. A bench of Justice Surya Kant and Justice N Kotiswar Singh described the petiti...


New Zealand dealt body blow ahead of Champions Trophy opener, premier pacer ruled out of tournament

New Zealand pacer Ben Sears has been ruled out of upcoming Champions Trophy. Jacob Duffy named as his replacement.


Thanjavur district: Unaffiliated private CBSE school students to miss Class X board exam

For the 19 students of an unaffiliated private Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) syllabus school in Adhirampattinam in Thanjavur district, taking up the Class X CBSE board examination today, February 15, has become a distant dream, thanks to the failure of the school in obtaining affiliation, leaving the students in distress at the last m...


Namma Metro Update: Bengaluru Metro Fare Hike Reduced From 50% To 30% After Backlash

Bengaluru Namma Metro Update: The Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) on Thursday announced a revision in the recent metro fare hike following backlash from the commuters and public representatives. It stated that there will be a reduction of up to 30 per cent on several routes, and the changes will be "immediately implemented". BMRCL Managing Director Maheshwar Rao said that the board decided to cut the ticket costs after reviewing...


T-Series, Saregama and Sony among other music labels seek to challenge OpenAI in copyright lawsuit

A group of India's top Bollywood music labels is seeking to join a copyright lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging the improper use of recordings to train AI models. This adds to OpenAI's mounting legal challenges globally. Music labels argue that their unauthorized use of sound recordings breaches copyright.


RBI issues notice to halt all financial operations of New India Co-operative Bank

RBI's move comes after what it called 'recent material developments' at the bank. Although the central bank did not provide specific details, it stated that these directions were issued to protect depositors' interests.


Good to see clear statement from Ajit Agarkar: Karun Nair after Champions Trophy snub

Vidarbha batter Karun Nair responded to national selector Ajit Agarkar statement about why he was not selected for the ICC Champions Trophy despite his sensational form in domestic cricket.


Chhaava Box Office Day 1: Vicky Kaushal's Film Beats Sky Force, Earns Rs31 Crore

Chhaava Box Office Collection Day 1: Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava finally hit theatres on Friday, February 14 and impressed the audiences. It has now been reported that the film also broke records on its opening day. As reported by Sacnilk, Chhaava earned Rs 31 crore (nett) on its opening day.Reportedly, the film saw an overall occupancy of 35.17 per cent in Hindi on the opening day. While the morning shows registered 30.51 per cent footfall, it...


Bigg Boss fame Chum Darang's journey: Small-town roots to national stardom

From competing in beauty pageants, and doing films to standing up against racial discrimination, here's how Chum became an icon for change and inspiration.


Nothing Phone 3a launching on March 4, confirmed to be powered by Snapdragon chipset - All details

Nothing Phone 3a series confirmed to feature a Snapdragon chipset. Heres what we know about the upcoming mid-ranger.


The $800 million Bitcoin hunt: Man's final bid to retrieve lost hard drive

James Howells, a British man who lost a hard drive containing $800 million in Bitcoin, is offering to buy the landfill where it was dumped in a last-ditch effort before its closure.


OPPO Find N5 battery and other key features surfaced online ahead of February 20th launch - Details

OPPO Find N5, set to launch on February 20, has surfaced on TENAA with key specifications, including its Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, cameras, and battery details have been revealed.


In addition to securing Keys to Kingston, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce makes another splash in her career

Jamaican sprint legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce earns the prestigious Keys to Kingston while continuing her legacy of excellence and community impact. Explore how the Olympic icon inspires beyond the track.


Vidaamuyarchi Box Office Collection Day 8: Ajith Kumar-Trisha Krishnan’s Tamil Movie Concludes First Week On High Note; Check Detailed Collection

Vidaamuyarchi Box Office Collection Day 8: Ajith Kumar and Trisha Krishnan starrer Tamil movie released in theatres on February 6, 2025. The movie received praise from the audience and the critics. The action thriller movie performed exceptionally well at the ticket windows earning in two digits in its first weekend. But in the first week, the movie saw a downfall in numbers. However, it still managed to keep a steady momentum. The upcoming...


Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore to return to earth on this date, dismiss ‘stranding’ claims

Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore flew to the International Space Station's Boeing Starliner on June 5 last year and have been stuck since due to technical problems with the spacecraft.


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Indian Idol judge Vishal Dadlani meets with an accident; gives an update to the fans

Singer Vishal Dadlani announced his Pune concert with Sheykhar Ravijani is postponed following an accident. He didn't share details about his injury but assured fans a new concert date will be announced soon. Fans expressed concern and sent well-wishes for his speedy recovery. Further updates on his health are eagerly awaited.


Why only Punjab? US deportation flights landing in Amritsar sparks row

More illegal Indian immigrants are set to be deported from the US, with American flights landing in Amritsar over the weekend. The opposition leaders questioned the decision to choose the Punjab state as the landing spot.


Hyderabad heart doctor shares how a man who suffered a heart attack in gym could be fortunately saved

A Hyderabad-based cardiologist, Dr. Mukharjee Madivada, saved a 39-year-old man experiencing a massive heart attack with immediate intervention. The patient initially considered transferring to an ill-equipped hospital based on his family doctor's advice. Dr. Madivada emphasized the importance of timely treatment and informed decisions in medical emergencies. The patient is now stable.


Good News For Kumbh Devotees! Special Vande Bharat Trains To Run From New Delhi To Varanasi Via Prayagraj

The Vande Bharat Special Train number 02252 will depart from New Delhi at 5.30 in the morning (via Prayagraj at 12.00 hrs) to reach Varanasi at 14.20 hours, said a press statement issued by the Northern Railways.


At Trump's White House, Musk's tactics frustrate some senior officials, sources say

Elon Musk's increasing power over U.S. federal agencies has led to frustration among Trump's aides, who are seeking better coordination. Despite underlying tensions, Trump supports Musk's efforts to restructure government operations. Communication issues and unsanctioned emails have contributed to the friction within the administration.


What is bourbon whiskey? India slashes tariffs from 150% to 100% | 5 facts

In 1964, the US Congress declared bourbon whiskey to be a "distinctive product of the United States".


Bank holiday today: Are banks open today on Saturday, February 15 on occasion of Lui Ngai Ni? Check here

Bank holiday today: Banks are open today, February 15, except in Manipur for Lui Ngai Ni, a festival celebrating spring and the new year. February includes eight bank holidays in addition to weekends.


India News Live Today February 15, 2025: What is bourbon whiskey? India slashes tariffs from 150% to 100% | 5 facts

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‘We will see an end to Naxalism in a few months’: Sundarraj P, IGP for Bastar Range

The Government of India and the Chhattisgarh government have a clear intention of bringing this seven-decade-long Naxal violence to an end much sooner, said Sundarraj P, IGP for Bastar Range.


AAP guards Fort Punjab

With Delhi lost, the AAP is placing all its bets on its government in Punjab, which is likely to see a lot more Kejriwal in coming days


$1.9b mystery solved: Allegedly misplaced by Biden administration, DOGE finds and recovers lost taxpayer money

The department of government efficiency, led by Elon Musk, has recovered $1.9 billion misplaced by the Biden administration. HUD Secretary Scott Turner collaborated with DOGE to rectify the issue, ensuring funds are now available for other uses. A new task force within HUD aims to enhance financial oversight and efficiency.


Donald Trump’s Task Force to declassify JFK files, Epstein records, UFO reports

President Donald Trump’s task force, led by Rep Anna Paulina Luna, plans to declassify files on JFK’s assassination, Jeffrey Epstein, and UFOs, aiming for full transparency.