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ICC meeting done, Pakistan to take final call on India match in 24 hours: Report

Pakistan are expected to clarify their stance on boycotting the T20 World Cup 2026 match against India within 24 hours. The decision follows a key ICC meeting in Lahore as pressure mounts to resolve the tournament's biggest controversy.

PCB to consult government before confirming India match boycott stance
ICC held marathon talks with Mohsin Naqvi in Lahore
Bangladesh board chief Aminul Islam joined crucial negotiations

Uttar Pradesh News

Fresh twist in Ghaziabad sisters' suicide, father's 3rd wife was his employee

The tragic deaths of three minor sisters in Ghaziabad have revealed a complex family background marked by financial troubles and conflicting statements. The investigation is uncovering disturbing details about their home life and education, deepening the mystery.

Chetan told police that in 2018 he worked in Ghaziabad arranging credit card services. During that time, he hired a young woman named Tina.

US News

Epstein's 'baby ranch' plan to impregnate women with his sperm, create super race

These conversations were rooted in Jeffrey Epstein's fascination with transhumanism, a movement focused on enhancing human capabilities through science and technology. Critics have long warned that such thinking can echo discredited ideas linked to eugenics.

Epstein, who denied wrongdoing in earlier criminal cases before his 2019 arrest, often framed his ideas in intellectual terms.

Delhi News

Delhi will become Khalistan: 9 schools get bomb threats, students evacuated

The bomb threats via email come amid a surge in hoaxes that have increasingly become routine in metros, stretching emergency services and causing widespread alarm among parents and school administrators.

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The Big Picture

How did Rahul Gandhi get an unpublished book by Gen Naravane?

An unpublished book has reached Parliament, and it was by none other than former Army chief General MM Naravane (Retd) who oversaw one of the biggest India-China clashes since 1962. Did the publisher go ahead with printing Gen Naravane's Four Stars of Destiny even before the Defence Ministry approved the manuscript? How did Rahul Gandhi get a copy of the "unpublished" book?

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Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026

Pariksha pe Charcha Live: PM Modi interacts with Gujarati students

Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 Live: Students, teachers, and parents from across India are tuning in as PM Narendra Modi engages with them in the second episode of Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026. The session focuses on exam stress, effective learning, and life skills, offering practical advice for students' academic and personal growth.

Uttar Pradesh News

Kanpur businessman's son rams Lamborghini into pedestrians, vehicles

A luxury Lamborghini in Kanpur veered onto a footpath after its driver suffered a sudden seizure, injuring a pedestrian and raising safety concerns. The incident has sparked debate over the responsibility of driving high-performance cars with known medical conditions.

US News

Time for the truth: Epstein survivors release powerful ad on Super Bowl Sunday

Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein have released a powerful Super Bowl advert demanding full transparency in his sex trafficking case. The ad urges Attorney General Pam Bondi to disclose all related records, highlighting ongoing calls for justice and truth.

Can Surat, among world’s fastest-growing cities, be one of its most liveable?

Beneath Surat's soaring GDP lies rising inequality, overcrowding and urban strain. Will growth outstrip the city's capacity to sustain itself?

Super Bowl Sunday's most viral star was a monster burger worth Rs 16,298

The LX Hammer Burger drew attention for its size and pricing during the Super Bowl. It sparked mixed reactions online.

T20 World Cup

Matchday Preview: Italy set for World Cup debut as SA, Zimbabwe begin campaigns

T20 World Cup 2026, Matchday preview: Day 3 of the tournament features three key matches, including Italy's debut at the grand stage of the T20 World Cup as they take on Scotland in the first fixture. On the other hand, Zimbabwe will take on Oman while South Africa will lock horns with Canada in the third fixture.

Business News

How Norway turned oil into a $2 trillion fund that may never run out

Norway is more often known as one of the happiest countries in the world which has the best Northern Lights, not as a financial powerhouse. Yet behind this image of calm and comfort sits one of the most powerful financial institutions on the planet.

Mumbai News

Watch: Prakash Ambedkar's party workers vandalise builder's office amid remarks row

Angered over the delay in the builder's arrest despite the FIR in the casteist slur matter, Prakash Ambedkar's party workers entered the office premises and allegedly carried out vandalism, damaging property. Police later detained several party workers in connection with the incident.

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In-Depth

Spending time with EVs changed my driving style and perception

I once dismissed electric cars for their silence, range worries and lack of soul, but living with EVs gradually reshaped my perceptions, habits and approach to driving in ways I didn't expect.

After spending quite sometime with EVs, mostly with the MG Windsor and the Tata Punch.ev, my perception about EVs has changed for the better.

SCIENCE

Human city on the Moon in 10 years? Elon Musk says SpaceX actively working on it

A spacecraft can be launched to the Moon every 10 days, with a journey time of about two days. By contrast, missions to Mars depend on planetary alignment, which occurs roughly every 26 months and requires a six-month journey, according to Elon Musk.

Bengaluru

Bodybuilder kills self after girlfriend of 3 years shows wedding invite, new saree

The man was planning a Valentine's Day gift for his girlfriend when she revealed that her marriage had been finalised with another man and showed him her wedding invite.

News

India's Sarvam AI beats Google Gemini and ChatGPT, the world is impressed

India finally has an AI model that seems to be world-class, at least for some India-specific tasks. Sarvam AI has come out with an OCR tool called Vision that beats the likes of Gemini and ChatGPT in reading documents in Indian languages, as well as Bulbul V3 that excels at AI voice generation.

Celebrities

Sonam Kapoor's baby shower look champions effortless Indianwear. Inside pics

Sonam Kapoor, expecting her second child with Anand Ahuja, hosted an elegant godh bharai ceremony at her residence, marked by her distinctive maternity style and attended by figures from the film and fashion industries.

Regional cinema

Amid Jana Nayagan row, Vijay attends wedding in Chennai alongside Jagan Reddy. Pics

Actor-politician Vijay made an appearance at a high-profile wedding in Chennai on Sunday, interacting warmly with guests and fans. He also posed and engaged in conversations with YSR Congress Party Chief Jagan Reddy.

Movies

A slap in the face to US: Trump calls Bad Bunny's Super Bowl act worst ever

US President Donald Trump has strongly criticised Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show. He voiced concerns about the performance's content and its representation of American values.

India News

Opposition trains guns at BJP over Himanta's now-deleted 'point-blank' video

The Assam BJP's official video showing Himanta Biswa Sarma symbolically firing at Muslims sparked widespread outrage and political condemnation. The controversial post was removed after it drew accusations of inciting violence and communal hatred.

Bollywood

Dhurandhar afterthought: Why isn't there a great villain's role for Arjun Rampal?

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As Major Iqbal in Dhurandhar, Arjun Rampal aces the villain's act again, after Raajneeti and Om Shanti Om. Yet, Bollywood is still to create a memorable antagonist for the actor.

Global

Jimmy Lai, pro-democracy Hong Kong media mogul, jailed for 20 years

Media tycoon Jimmy Lai's sentencing caps a legal saga spanning almost five years, and Hong Kong's most high-profile national security hearing.

Jobs and Careers

Are freshers expected to be job-ready from day one in the AI era?

AI is reshaping entry-level IT roles faster than expected. As delivery models evolve and automation accelerates, leading technology companies are redefining what job readiness means while continuing to sustain fresher hiring at scale.

Personal Finance

Are mutual funds really the best place to invest your money right now?

Headlines on the India–US trade deal, India–EU FTA, Budget 2026, swings in gold and silver and a sudden sell-off in IT stocks have followed one another in quick succession, and when so much unfolds at once, many investors end up reacting to every market move.

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