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Jammu and Kashmir scripted history by reaching their first-ever Ranji Trophy final with a dominant win over Bengal. Chasing 126, they sealed victory in 34.4 overs. CM Omar Abdullah and LG Manoj Sinha hailed the team’s achievement, calling it a proud and defining moment for the UT.

Perfect 4-0! South Africa cruises into the T20 World Cup Super 8s after a dominant 6-wicket thrashing of the UAE in Delhi. With Dewald Brevis finding form and Corbin Bosch taking 3/12, the Proteas have fired a massive warning to India ahead of their February 22 clash. Read the match report.

This incident mirrors the earlier "Orion" robodog scandal that broke just days prior. in that case, the university displayed a Unitree Go2 robot (a Chinese product worth roughly Rs 2.3 lakh) and claimed it was developed under a Rs 350 crore AI initiative.

Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran and the United States agreed on general guiding principles during the second round of nuclear talks in Geneva, though no date has been set for a third round of negotiations. U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Iran has not yet met Washington’s red lines, underscoring continuing differences over the nuclear dispute.

An 18-year-old man ran toward the U.S. Capitol with a loaded shotgun on Tuesday (February 17) and was arrested without incident, according to U.S. Capitol Police Chief Michael Sullivan. Police images showed the suspect being detained along with the weapon. The motive remains unclear, though authorities said he was wearing a tactical vest and gloves, and had a Kevlar helmet and gas mask in his vehicle. He reportedly arrived in a white Mercedes SUV, parked near the Capitol, and then ran toward the congressional building.

Israel’s court has reinstated restrictions on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s chief of staff, Tzachi Braverman, intensifying scrutiny around the prime minister’s inner circle. The court imposed a travel ban on Braverman, marking a significant legal development amid the ongoing controversy.

Peru’s Congress ousted President Jose Jeri over undisclosed meetings with a Chinese businessman, deepening political instability and paving the way for another leadership transition ahead of the April elections.

The India AI Impact Summit also entered the Guinness World Records after 2,50,946 students took a pledge to use AI responsibly within 24 hours, surpassing the target of 5,000. The pledge underscores the Indian government’s attempt to balance rapid AI adoption with ethical safeguards.

PM Modi hold talks with Google CEO Sundar Pichai at India AI Impact Summit; discuss AI innovation and talent development

Cuba said it remains an ally of the United States in the fight against drug trafficking, but warned that the oil blockade is damaging its anti-drug operations. Cuban officials argued that energy constraints are affecting enforcement capacity and cooperation linked to counter-narcotics efforts.

France is facing heightened political tensions after the killing of a French activist, with authorities detaining the assistant of hard-left MP Raphaël Arault in connection with the incident. This video delves into the case, the political repercussions, and its wider impact on France’s political climate, activism, and national security.

Earlier this week, Stalin had written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking citizenship or long-term visas for 89,000 Sri Lankan Tamils who have been living in the Southern Indian state after having fled their home country.

Speculation over the 2028 race surfaced at the Munich Security Conference, drawing attention to remarks by U.S. Vice President JD Vance. Vance echoed President Donald Trump and urged focus on current responsibilities, while dismissing suggestions of friction with Marco Rubio. President Trump praised both Vance and Rubio, calling them “fantastic”, and noted he still has three years left in office.

Tarique Rahman has now taken oath as Prime Minister after previously serving as a special advisor in the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus. The development marks a major political shift in Bangladesh, signalling the transition from an interim setup to a new leadership phase with significant implications for the country’s governance, policy direction and regional politics.

Once envisioned in the 1950s as a futuristic drive-through shopping centre, El Helicoide in Caracas was never completed and later became Venezuela’s most notorious detention and torture site for political prisoners under Hugo Chávez and Nicolás Maduro. Now, under US pressure, acting president Delcy Rodríguez has announced plans to shut the facility and convert it into a sports, cultural and commercial centre, a move critics say risks erasing the dark legacy of repression tied to the site.

Epstein Files: The paedophile and sex trafficker was well-connected in the Hamptons and organised girls weekends. He also flew in several girls to groom them. Epstein even had someone who helped “procure underage girls” for him.

Priyanka Chopra will appear in the latest Hollywood film, The Bluff, alongside Karl Urban. The high-octane action thriller, which will be released this month, had its world premiere on February 17, where Chopra dazzled on the red carpet in her outfit.

ECI announces Rajya Sabha polls for 37 seats across 10 states on March 16

More than 80 actors and filmmakers have called on the Berlinale to clarify its position following accusations of artist censorship and alleged suppression of Gaza-related expression. The controversy has intensified debate around free speech, political expression, and the festival’s handling of the Gaza issue.