Rajpal Yadav makes first appearance after being released from Tihar Jail on interim bail | Watch

Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav was released from Tihar Jail after being granted interim bail by the High Court in a cheque bounce case. The actor came out after completing the formalities of his release and gave a brief statement to the media, thanking the court for the relief granted to him.

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Australia knocked out of T20 World Cup 2026 as Zimbabwe qualify for Super Eight after Ireland washout

Zimbabwe have qualified for the T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight stage after their crucial clash against Ireland at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, which was washed out due to rain on Tuesday, February 17. With this result, Australia and Ireland have officially been knocked out of the tournament in the group stage itself.

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EC has become a ‘Tughlaqi Commission’ run by a political party, alleges Mamata Banerjee ahead of Bengal polls

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday once again targeted the Election Commission of India (ECI) accusing it of acting on the directions of a political party. She said the Election Commission has now become a “Tughlaqi Commission” and is functioning with clear political bias. “EC has become a ‘Tughlaqi Commission’ run by a political party. Election Commission treating ordinary people like terrorists…On instruction from BJP, the Election Commission is deleting names of Bengal’s voters during SIR,” Mamata alleged.

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Tarique Rahman’s new cabinet: 25 ministers, 24 state ministers take oath in Bangladesh, check full list

BNP leasder Tarique Rahman was sworn-in as the new Prime Minister of Bangladesh on Tuesday, marking the end of the 18-month rule of the interim government which took charge after the collapse of the Sheikh Hasina regime in August 2024. President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered the oath of office to 60-year-old Rahman at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad instead of Bangabhaban, in a departure from a long-standing tradition.

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Two Pakistani nationals escape from juvenile home after attacking cops; high alert sounded across Jammu

Security agencies sounded a high alert in Jammu and adjoining districts on Monday after two Pakistani nationals and a local inmate escaped from a juvenile observation home in the border area of Jammu after allegedly attacking police personnel on duty.

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Minority status certificates issued in bulk during state mourning after Ajit Pawar’s death, probe ordered

A new controversy has erupted in Maharashtra’s political arena. According to information, the issuance of minority status certificates immediately after the death of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has triggered a major political debate. Questions are being raised over how 75 educational institutions were granted minority status between January 28 and January 31, 2026. This period coincided with the three days of state mourning declared after Ajit Pawar’s demise.

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Delhi records hottest day of year at  31.6 degrees Celsius as maximum temperature rises above normal

With the end of the winter season, the national capital witnessed a significantly hot day on Monday, recording the hottest day of the year so far, with maximum temperatures soaring well above seasonal norms, while minimum temperatures remained near or below average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

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Sunetra Pawar set to be elected NCP National President on February 26

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar is set to become the National President of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on February 26. She will be formally elected to the post during a meeting of the party’s National Executive scheduled for that day, said NCP Maharashtra president Sunil Tatkare.

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When was the last time Australia were knocked out of group stage of ICC event?

Australia’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign is hanging by a thread after a crushing defeat to Sri Lanka. Following the eight-wicket defeat, the team is left staring at a group-stage exit. Sri Lanka, in the meantime, has qualified for the Super 8 while Zimbabwe remain in the mix for the second qualifying spot following their memorable win over the Aussies earlier in the tournament.

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Delhi to Meerut in just 1 hour, PM Modi to inaugurate the Namo Bharat Corridor on February 22

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the remaining stretch of the 82-km-long Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor on February 22, connecting Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi to Modipuram in Meerut. Work on the 5-km section between Sarai Kale Khan and New Ashok Nagar in Delhi, as well as the 21-km stretch from Meerut South to Modipuram, has been completed and is scheduled for inauguration on February 22. On the same day, the Prime Minister will also flag off the 23-km-long Meerut Metro. An official stated that the first phase of the Meerut Metro will include 13 stations.

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