Watch: Benjamin Netanyahu warmly embraces PM Narendra Modi as he arrives in Israel

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hugged PM Modi and gave him warm welcome as he landed in Israel. PM Modi was also accorded warm welcome at the airport. Earlier in the day, PM Modi left for Israel for a two-day visit during which he will have discussions with his counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, address the Israeli Parliament, Knesset, and interact with the Indian diaspora.

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Odisha HC grants interim bail to murder convict to help daughter appear for Class 10 board exams

As board examinations for Classes 10 and 12 continue across the country, a heart-touching case has emerged from Odisha, where a father serving a life sentence in a murder case has been granted temporary bail to assist his daughter during her Class 10 board exams. In its order, the Odisha High Court observed that education is a fundamental right of every child and that, in certain situations, a parent’s presence becomes essential.

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Bill Gates apologises to foundation staff over Epstein link, admits affairs with Russian women

American tech entrepreneur Bill Gates has apologised to staff at the Gates Foundation over his past ties with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, while maintaining that he did “nothing illicit,” according to media reports. The Microsoft co-founder acknowledged in a town hall meeting that his association with Epstein was a “huge mistake” and said it had cast a cloud over the philanthropic organisation’s reputation. According to an exclusive report by The Wall Street Journal, Gates told employees during the town hall, “I did nothing illicit… I saw nothing illicit…To be clear, I never spent any time with victims, the women around him.” Gates said that images in the recently released “Epstein files” showing him with women whose faces are redacted were photographs that Epstein had asked him to take with his assistants after meetings. “I apologise to other people who are drawn into this because of the mistake that I made,” The Wall Street Journal quoted him as saying.

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Colombo weather report: Will rain spoil SL vs NZ T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight clash?

The stage is set for game 46 of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. Sri Lanka will be hosting New Zealand for their Super 8 clash at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on February 25. The two sides have played one game each in the Super 8. 

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The Kerala Story 2 row: Kerala HC asks makers to hold release till court decision; hearing on Thursday

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday heard arguments in The Kerala Story 2 row, with the court flagging concerns over the film’s claims and title, even as multiple legal questions around maintainability and jurisdiction were raised.

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Unidentified assailants fire shots at Lawrence Bishnoi’s lawyer’s car in Delhi; probe on

Bullets were fired at the car of Lawrence Bishnoi’s lawyer by unidentified assailants near ISBT Kashmere Gate in the national capital on Tuesday, police said. Police teams reached the area soon after the incident and launched an investigation. Further details are awaited.

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Harry Brook singlehandedly beats Pakistan with stunning century, England qualify for T20 World Cup semifinal

England defeated Pakistan today to seal their semifinal spot in the T20 World Cup, thanks to a stunning century from captain Harry Brook who led from the front. Pakistan had themselves to blame as they lost the grasp of the game despite picking up four wickets for just 58 runs in less than eight overs at one stage. But Brook planned the 165-run tricky chase perfectly to take England over the line in the final over of the game.

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When Rashmika Mandanna kept blushing as Ranbir Kapoor made her dial Vijay Deverakonda

Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda are finally tying the knot in Udaipur this Thursday, after several years of dating and keeping it under the wrap. Now that the two have finally accepted their relationship in public, let’s revisit a video when the actress was forced a take a call of her then rumoured boyfriend and all she could do was keep blushing.

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I&B Ministry blocks 5 OTT apps for violating digital content rules

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has blocked five OTT platforms due to breaching and violating the digital content rule. As per the information provided by PTI, the blocked apps are MoodXVIP, Digi Movieplex, Feel, Koyal Playpro, and Jugnu. As per the report and officials, it is said that they are following the usual legal process, including talking with the right authorities and reviewing what these platforms were showing.

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Shikhar Dhawan gets relief from Delhi court, orders ex-wife Ayesha to return Rs 5.72 crore

In a massive legal victory for Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan, a Family Court in Delhi has ordered his ex-wife, Aesha Mukerji, to return approximately Rs 5.72 crore. The ruling comes as a major relief for the veteran opener, who has been embroiled in a bitter legal battle since his divorce in 2023. 

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