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The Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority has cleared key Cabinet Sub-Committee proposals. AP Minister Ponguru Narayana said that land has been allotted for a BJP office in Amaravati, alongside allocations for banks. Approvals were granted for High Court works, and for transferring projects to AGICL. Infrastructure designs were also reviewed.
After a rebuke from the US Supreme Court over his tariff rule, President Trump escalated trade tensions by rising global duties from 10 to 15%. The move, said on Truth Social, signals defiance amid controversy and uncertainty for international markets, sparking fresh debate over executive power. Allies and critics alike brace for widening global trade […]
Here are the petrol prices per liter today in the top cities in India. ★ Delhi – ₹94.77, ★ Kolkata – ₹105.41, ★ Mumbai – ₹103.50, ★ Chennai – ₹100.80, ★ Bangalore – ₹102.92, ★ Bhubaneswar – ₹101.19, ★ Chandigarh – ₹94.30, ★ Hyderabad – ₹107.46, ★ Jaipur – ₹104.41, ★ Lucknow – ₹94.69, ★ […]
BLACKPINK made history on February 20, becoming the first artist channel to reach 100 million YouTube subscribers, earning the Red Diamond Creator Award. Launched in 2016, their channel hosts 648 videos, including nine billion-view hits. The group thanked fans, BLINKs, ahead of their third mini-album, DEADLINE, releasing February 27.
The T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 clash between Pakistan and New Zealand was abandoned due to rain in Colombo, with no ball bowled. Both teams earned one point each. The 2009 champions now face a double-header tomorrow, while other Super 8 matches include Sri Lanka vs England and India vs South Africa.
The Election Commission has released Madhya Pradesh’s final electoral roll after a four-month Special Intensive Revision. The updated list records over 5.39 crore voters, reflecting additions and deletions from the draft roll. Nearly 72,000 booth-level officers participated, and 5.74 crore entries were digitised. The final roll is available online.
India face an injury scare ahead of their T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 clash against South Africa after Mohammed Siraj was struck on the knee by Hardik Pandya during training in Ahmedabad. Siraj left the nets in pain. Bowling coach Morne Morkel backed Varun Chakaravarthy as a key strike option.
Brazilian footballer Kathleen Souza, Al Nassr Women’s captain, performed Umrah in Makkah after converting to Islam. Sharing heartfelt posts on Instagram, she expressed gratitude for her spiritual journey. Fans and teammates praised her courage. Souza, 29, previously played for Brazil’s national team and clubs including Internacional, and U.S. university teams.
Accenture has begun monitoring senior staff’s use of AI tools, making regular adoption a key factor for leadership promotions. Employees are tracked via weekly AI log-ins, focusing on tools like AI Refinery and SynOps. Those unwilling to adapt may risk career growth, though the policy excludes certain European countries and U.S. federal contract units.
Thousands of Indian women like Monsumi Murmu endure watching disturbing violent and explicit content to help train AI systems. This emotionally taxing work causes lasting psychological harm, with little support or recognition. Despite the trauma, many fear job loss and isolation, coping alone while the tech industry benefits from their hidden labor.
Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan will film his extended cameo for Superstar Rajinikanth’s ‘Jailer 2’ in March, completing the shoot. Following the blockbuster success of the first film, ‘Jailer 2’ promises more action and entertainment. Key cast includes Ramya Krishnan, Mohanlal, and Vijay Sethupathi, with music by Anirudh.
A 14-year-old Dalit girl in Uttar Pradesh died by suicide on February 18 after her 25-year-old molester, Lavlesh Kumar, was released on bail and threatened to kill her unless the family withdrew the complaint. He had molested her on January 10, hurling casteist slurs. Kumar was rearrested on February 20 under BNS and SC/ST Act […]
In Japan, an anonymous donor gifted gold bars worth over ₹32 crore (560 million yen) to Osaka’s waterworks department. The generous donation is intended to fix the city’s aging water pipes. Mayor Hideyuki Yokoyama expressed shock and gratitude, revealing the amount was received in November and called it “staggering.”
The Super 8 clash between New Zealand and Pakistan at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, has been delayed due to rain. Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat first. The match scheduled for February 21, 2026, awaits a weather window to start. Both teams hope for a fair contest.
The Supreme Court ruled that a clean, healthy environment is part of the right to life, issuing nationwide directions for implementing the 2026 Solid Waste Management Rules. Local bodies, district collectors, and pollution boards must ensure full compliance by April 1, 2026, with fines, criminal penalties, infrastructure audits, and public awareness campaigns mandated.