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Along with a 12 and 14-year-old boy, the 34-year-old teacher’s aide also manipulated two other teens into a sexual encounter with her. Additionally, she sent sexually explicit messages, videos and pictures to each student.

Bangladesh has resumed full visa and consular services at its missions in India, including in New Delhi, Agartala, and Siliguri, as ties take a positive turn. Services had been suspended since late December 2025 amid security concerns and protests near diplomatic premises. The suspension began on 22 December, when the Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi and the Assistant High Commission in Agartala halted consular operations indefinitely, citing "unavoidable circumstances". The visa application centre in Siliguri followed suit shortly after.

India and the United States announced a new trade framework on February 6, aiming to enhance bilateral economic cooperation, market access, and strategic trade engagement. The development comes amid continued tariff pressure rhetoric from Donald Trump, signalling a tougher negotiation stance as both sides navigate trade imbalances, supply chain concerns, and evolving global economic dynamics.

India and Brazil on Saturday signed a memorandum of understanding on critical minerals and rare earths, following discussions in New Delhi between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Lula da Silva.

The incident surfaced while Wexner was appearing before the House panel to testify in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation after the Justice Department released the latest batch of files related to the late convicted child sex offender.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the expansion of the India–MERCOSUR trade agreement would further boost economic cooperation, as Brazil is India’s largest trading partner in Latin America. He added that the two nations aim to take bilateral trade beyond $20 billion in next five years.

A devastating accident occurred in Russia’s Siberia as a tour bus carrying eight Chinese tourists plunged into Lake Baikal after the ice cracked. Seven people have been confirmed dead. Authorities are conducting rescue and recovery operations on the frozen lake. The tragedy highlights the dangers of traveling on unstable ice in extreme winter conditions.

America’s push for energy dominance is driving record liquefied natural gas exports — but could it be raising costs at home? Under President Donald Trump, the United States has expanded LNG exports to global markets, strengthening its position as a top energy supplier. However, higher overseas demand may also tighten domestic supply, potentially impacting US energy bills. Is energy dominance boosting the economy — or creating affordability challenges for American households? Here’s a closer look at the trade-offs shaping US energy policy.

The US Supreme Court has struck down the Trump administration’s sweeping global tariffs, ruling that presidents do not have inherent authority to impose broad trade levies. Chief Justice John Roberts authored the decision. President Donald Trump reacted at a White House briefing, calling the ruling deeply disappointing and criticising the justices. Trump said the decision was harmful to US economic interests and stated that the administration would pursue alternative legal tools on tariffs. He also claimed the court was influenced by foreign interests, without presenting evidence.

As tensions escalate between US President Donald Trump and the Supreme Court of the United States over executive tariff powers, a larger question looms: what happens to America’s trade deals?

A powerful snowstorm has battered Austria, leaving five people dead and causing widespread disruption. In the northern city of Linz, a 53-year-old man was crushed to death after a snow plough fell down steps inside a residential complex, according to police. The severe weather triggered power outages and brought transport systems to a standstill in several regions. Authorities have urged residents to stay indoors as emergency services continue rescue and recovery operations.

Deranque, 23, died from head injuries after being attacked by at least six people on the sidelines of a protest against a politician from the hard-left France Unbowed party in the southeastern city of Lyon last week.

In a major escalation in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, Israel has reportedly set a 60-day deadline for Hamas to disarm, warning of intensified military action if the demand is not met. The development comes amid continued tensions in Gaza, diplomatic pressure, and calls for a ceasefire, as regional and global powers closely monitor the evolving security situation and its humanitarian impact.

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s February 25 visit to Israel, India is poised to strengthen strategic and defence ties, with key discussions expected around joint missile defence systems, laser weapon technologies, and enhanced long-range stand-off capabilities.

Austria is spending $24 million to turn Adolf Hitler’s birth home in Braunau am Inn into a police station, aiming to “neutralise” it. The move has sparked debate over memory, symbolism and Holocaust responsibility.

Ramesh accused PM Modi of being "so desperate to protect his delicate image" and suggested that if he had "simply waited another 18 days, Indian farmers could have been spared this pain and crisis.

In the T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight stage, India are in Group 1 with Zimbabwe, South Africa and the West Indies. Their next match is against Aiden Markram’s South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday (Feb 22).

At the AI India Impact Summit, a groundbreaking AI tool capable of reading and evaluating students’ handwritten answers was showcased, highlighting how artificial intelligence can transform education. The innovation aims to assist teachers with faster assessments, reduce manual workload, and improve accuracy in grading while supporting digital learning in classrooms across India.

Ahead of the T20 World Cup Super 8 clash between India and South Africa, here is all you need to know about the sides, including live streaming, broadcast, squads and other key details.