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Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday's rom-com drama Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri has arrived on OTT. Read to know on which streaming platform it is available to watch.

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has ignited fierce political and international backlash after advocating what he described as “voluntary emigration” of Palestinians from parts of the West Bank. The controversial remarks have intensified debate over the future of the occupied territories and the broader Israel-Palestine conflict. Smotrich, a prominent far-right leader within Israel’s governing coalition, suggested that encouraging Palestinians to leave certain areas could alter long-term security and demographic realities.

US President Donald Trump is set to host the inaugural Board of Peace meeting in Washington, D.C., bringing together representatives from more than 20 countries to discuss stabilization efforts in Gaza Strip. The high-level gathering aims to coordinate international support for security, reconstruction, and long-term governance solutions in the conflict-affected region.

Yoon was sentenced to life in prison on the charges of attempting to impose martial law in the country and sending troops to surround the legislature.

Bangladesh’s new Sports Minister Aminul Haque vows to end the "coldness" with India following the 2026 T20 World Cup exit row. After a friendly meeting with Indian diplomats, Dhaka signals a major reset in sporting ties.

Well-known Florida rapper Lil Poppa died at 25 on February 18. Known for his soulful storytelling and raw lyrics, he gained fame with hits like "Purple Hearts" and stayed in the spotlight due to his relationship with Toie Robert.

Nancy Guthrie kidnapping latest: Police have new leads in the case. Officials will investigate whether the abductor was wearing a ring under the gloves, as it seems to be in the doorbell footage. There is a new ransom note as well, and fresh 'biological evidence'.

The US State Department is developing a portal, “freedom.gov”, that could bypass local content laws around the world. The move may potentially strain relations with the European Union

Britain’s inflation rate has cooled as expected, strengthening the case for a potential interest-rate cut as early as next month. Official data shows price pressures easing, offering relief to households and businesses. However, the broader UK economy remains fragile. Wage growth is slowing, job creation is under strain, and economic momentum appears weak. Analysts say the Bank of England now faces a critical decision: support growth with a rate cut or remain cautious amid lingering risks.

Latin America is sharply divided over Cuba’s deepening fuel crisis after the United States tightened its oil embargo on the island. U. S. President Donald Trump cut off Venezuelan oil shipments to Havana and warned of tariffs on countries that sell hydrocarbons to Cuba, escalating pressure on the communist-run nation. Now, the region is responding, but not in unison.

On Day Three of the India AI Summit in New Delhi, Deepak Sharma, MD, CEO and Zone President, Greater India at Schneider Electric, highlighted a critical but often overlooked pillar of the AI revolution: energy stability. As AI-driven data centres expand at unprecedented speed, their electricity consumption is rising dramatically. Globally, large AI data centres can consume as much power as small cities, and demand is projected to grow sharply over the next decade.

Rising geopolitical tensions between China and Japan are beginning to impact regional tourism trends. Travel flows between the two nations have slowed, while South Korea has emerged as the top source of visitors to Japan, reshaping East Asia’s tourism landscape. As diplomatic strains influence traveler sentiment and group tour patterns, Japan’s inbound tourism numbers show a noticeable shift. Industry experts say regional politics, economic conditions, and travel policies are all playing a role in changing visitor rankings.

The latest minutes from the Federal Reserve January 27–28 policy meeting reveal a growing divide among officials over the future direction of U.S. interest rates. While policymakers unanimously agreed to keep rates steady, the internal debate signals mounting uncertainty about inflation, economic resilience, and the timing of potential rate cuts.

U.S. exports are flashing warning signs as outbound shipments fall to their lowest level in three years. According to officials at the Port of Los Angeles, the nation’s busiest seaport, exports have dropped by 8%, with trade to China experiencing one of the sharpest declines.

Children are emerging as a powerful economic force in China, with Gen Alpha reshaping consumption patterns across the world’s second-largest economy. According to recent estimates, Chinese parents spend nearly $800 billion annually on goods and services for their children, fueling rapid growth in retail, education, technology, entertainment, and lifestyle sectors.

At the India AI Summit 2026 in New Delhi, Narendra Modi unveiled India’s “MANAV Vision” for artificial intelligence, calling it a human-centric roadmap for the AI age. “MANAV means human,” he said, framing the blueprint as a global guide for responsible AI governance.

Shiffrin completed first course in 47.13 seconds and the second one in 51.97 seconds - taking her total time to 1:39.10 which was 1.50 seconds better than the 2nd placed skier. This is Shiffrin's fourth medal at Winter Olympics including three golds - both are the most by an American skier.

At the #IndiaAIImpactSummit2026 in Delhi, French President Emmanuel Macron praised India’s progress in digital inclusion, noting how technology has empowered everyday citizens, such as street vendors in Mumbai, to access digital payments and financial services. Macron emphasized this as a key example of technology driving social and economic empowerment in the Global South.

At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, French President Emmanuel Macron lauded India’s digital transformation as a civilisation‑level achievement. He highlighted how a Mumbai street vendor, who once struggled without documents, can now accept digital payments seamlessly. Macron emphasized that India’s digital identity system, empowering 1.4 billion people, is a feat unmatched by any other nation.