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The recent US-Bangladesh trade agreement grants zero reciprocal tariffs on Bangladeshi textiles made with US cotton, halving India's prior 2% tariff edge (now 18% vs. Bangladesh's 19% reduced rate).

A 32-year-old labourer, from Bihar's Samastipur, died after falling into a 14-foot-deep open sewer manhole in Begumpur, Rohini Sector 32, near Mahashakti Kali Temple. This marks the second such death in Delhi within two weeks, following a 25-year-old motorcyclist's fall into a 15-foot pit in Janakpuri on February 6, fueling outrage over open drains citywide.

A 24-year-old woman named Reena from Auraiya, Uttar Pradesh, staged a bizarre 'Naagin' transformation, leaving a 5-foot snake skin on her bed, to elope with her lover and avoid an arranged marriage.

Turkey could be on the verge of a devastating earthquake triggered by a fault line that remained invisible for the longest time. A study has found that this region has been building stress for centuries, and when it is released, Turkey might bear the brunt.

Gurbaz smashed three back-to-back sixes as Afghans dared to do impossible. Maharaj then bowled a wide and the equation came to 5 off 1, a four would have gotten the match into the third super over but alas, Gurbaz got out and the match ended in SA's favour - somehow.

Actor Allu Arjun is in news for a podcast where a brand manager has claimed that his team sends out a long list of dos and don'ts before anyone has to meet him. The actor's team has now denied the claims, while the interview has been pulled down due to backlash from Arjun's fans.

A report reveals Google provided US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) with data on student journalists amid a visa investigation, triggered by an agency legal request under valid subpoenas. The handover involved location, search, and communication records of international students at universities, raising privacy alarms despite compliance with law.

A Lancet Regional Health study warns that HbA1c tests, the "gold standard" for diabetes, often fail in India due to anemia, thalassemia, sickle cell disease, and G6PD deficiency, which alter red blood cell lifespan and skew readings.

A Cricket Australia (CA) statement detailed the reason behind Marsh’s absence, while announcing Steve Smith as a cover, should he be required.

India opener Abhishek Sharma has been admitted to a Delhi hospital with a stomach infection ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026 match against Namibia on February 12 at Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie's Wuthering Heights' first reviews are finally out. The romance drama is all set to release in cinemas on February 13 in India.

South Africa defeated Afghanistan in the second Super Over thriller during match 13 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.

Earth is the only planet that supports life, and it is not just because of water or oxygen. Scientists have discovered that when our planet was born, it was sitting in the "chemical Goldilocks zone”, making it incredibly lucky.

China has deepened its influence in Bangladesh since the ouster of Sheikh Haseena and recently signed a defence agreement to set up a drone factory near the India border. Dhaka is also in talks with Pakistan to buy JF-17 Thunder fighter jets jointly developed with China.

A 32-year-old labourer, from Bihar's Samastipur, died after falling into a 14-foot-deep open sewer manhole in Begumpur, Rohini Sector 32, near Mahashakti Kali Temple. Friends stated he was inebriated around 7:30 PM on February 9, lost balance while walking back to their jhuggi.

Trump's Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick faces bipartisan calls to resign after admitting to a family lunch on Jeffrey Epstein's island in 2012, contradicting his prior claim of cutting ties post-2005. Newly unredacted Justice Department Epstein files reveal deeper business links, prompting Democrats like Adam Schiff and Republicans like Thomas Massie to demand his ouster.

Iran's ballistic missile program tops the agenda for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's meeting with President Donald Trump today at the White House, amid concerns over Tehran's rapid expansion post-2025 strikes on its nuclear sites. Netanyahu plans to brief Trump on military options, including potential US involvement in strikes if the program poses an immediate threat to Israel.

Self-styled godman allegedly poisoned three Delhi residents with laced sweets, stole ₹2 lakh cash, and fled; arrested after investigation ruled out suicide

Prime Video has unveiled the teaser of Anil Kapoor's Subedaar, directed by Suresh Triveni. Set to start streaming next month, it also stars Radhikka Madan, Saurabh Shukla, Aditya Rawal, Faisal Malik, and Mona Singh.