Ajit Doval holds high-level talks in Canada; government reiterates no backing for violent extremism
National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval held high-level meetings in Ottawa to deepen cooperation on national security, law enforcement, and cybersecurity, as India and Canada work to strengthen bilateral engagement. A key message emerging from the discussions was that violent extremist groups do not enjoy the support of the Government of Canada.
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Can Rashid Khan break Shakib Al Hasan’s all-time T20 World Cup record? Here’s what the statistics say
The T20 World Cup 2026 is well underway, and almost all teams have played one game each. There are several sides who registered victory and many who came within touching distance of a win, Afghanistan being one of the many. The side took on New Zealand in their first game of the tournament and gave them a target of 183 runs.
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Bengaluru metro fare hike put on hold amid commuter fury and BJP-Congress clash
Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has suspended its planned annual fare revision, announced on February 5 for implementation from February 9 (Monday), following public outcry and political sparring. The operator cited a board review, committing to safe, reliable, and affordable services while keeping commuters in limbo. This U-turn came days after backlash over hikes of Rs 1-5 across 10 zones on the 96.10-km Namma Metro, like Rs 10 to Rs 11 for up to 2 km and Rs 90 to Rs 95 beyond 30 km.
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Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s first woman PM, secures mandate: LDP wins supermajority in winter snap polls
Japan’s trailblazing Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, the nation’s first female PM and LDP chief, led her Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) to a stunning triumph in Sunday’s winter snap elections, clinching 271 seats outright in the 465-member lower house- surging past the 261 needed for absolute majority. With ally Japan Innovation Party (Ishin), the coalition grabbed a two-thirds supermajority (328 projected seats), enabling overrides of the opposition-held upper house and turbocharging Takaichi’s agenda despite LDP’s recent scandals.
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‘If 1.25 crore Hindus unite, they can…’: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Bangladesh
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday issued a strong message on the situation of Hindus in crisis-hit Bangladesh, calling the Hindus in the country to unite and fight for their rights. Speaking at a two-day lecture series titled ‘100 Years of Sangh Journey – New Horizons’ in Mumbai, Bhagwat referred to the adverse atmosphere that has developed in Bangladesh following the exit of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, coupled with rising anti-India sentiments.
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NEET UG 2026 registrations begin at neet.nta.nic.in: Key changes every applicant must note
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started the application process for NEET UG 2026 for admission to undergraduate medical courses in medical institutions across India. Interested and eligible candidates can apply through the official website. The last date to submit the application is March 8, 2026, and candidates are advised to apply on or before this deadline.
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Drunken rage in Bengaluru: Two women assault cab driver after bike collision, viral CCTV captures full chaos
Late Saturday night (February 7) in Bengaluru, what began as a simple post-party ride home spiralled into a shocking public brawl when two drunk women on a two-wheeler rear-ended a cab driven by a man named Ahmad. After meeting friends, the women, visibly drunk, erupted in aggression upon the minor collision, hurling abuses at the driver and escalating the dispute into outright violence. CCTV footage of the mayhem has exploded across social media, drawing widespread outrage over the women’s brazen behaviour and the driver’s ordeal.
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New Zealand break massive T20I record, pick comfortable win vs Afghanistan in run-fest clash in Chennai
New Zealand opened their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a comfortable five-wicket win against Afghanistan, chasing down a target of 183 with 13 balls to spare at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. After early setbacks left them reeling at 14/2, following the quick dismissals of Finn Allen for a duck and Rachin Ravindra for one, Tim Seifert and Glenn Phillips steadied the innings with a crucial 74-run partnership. Phillips struck a brisk 42 off 25 deliveries, while Seifert anchored the chase with a composed 65 from 42 balls.
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‘Disappointing’: Vikrant Massey breaks silence on his ‘replacement’ from Ranbir Kapoor, Yash’s Ramayana
Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana is one of the most anticipated films of 2026. The mythological epic features a star-studded cast including Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash and others. Recently, reports surfaced online claiming that Vikrant Massey had been replaced by actor Raghav Juyal in the film’s cast.
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Surajkund Mela tragedy: 10 injured as swing collapses and welcome gate crashes in Faridabad
Two shocking accidents marred the ongoing Surajkund International Crafts Mela in Haryana’s Faridabad, on Saturday (February 7), leaving at least 10 people injured, including a police inspector, prompting immediate official response and site cordoning.
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