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Former Army chief MM Naravane supports Penguin's statement that his memoir is unpublished, warning against unauthorised circulation or copyright violations

Opposition leaders submitted a notice for a resolution to remove Speaker Om Birla, which came amid ongoing disruptions in the Lok Sabha. Birla responds.

India govt introduces new rules to label AI content on social media platforms

Govinda has called out Karan Johar for his 2022 film Govinda Naam Mera. During an interview, the actor stated that the title and plot of the movie did not go well with him.

French President Emmanuel Macron will visit India from February 17–19, 2026, to boost strategic ties, launch the India-France Year of Innovation, and deepen cooperation in defence, AI, and the Indo-Pacific.

OpenAI has begun testing ads for ChatGPT users on its Free and Go subscription tiers in the US. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the company said that ads do not influence ChatGPT’s answers and are clearly labelled as sponsored, with visual separation from responses. OpenAI said the goal of introducing ads is to keep ChatGPT free for a wider audience with fewer usage limits. The change applies only to lower-cost plans, while paid tiers such as Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise, and Education will remain ad-free.

Bangladesh general elections 2026: Awami League and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) are facing off in the country's first general elections since Sheikh Hasina's ouster. Here is what the past elections have looked like in the country.

Madras High Court allows Jana Nayagan producers to withdraw their writ plea against CBFC delays, opting for revising committee review.

Sri Lanka will play their second group match against Oman in Pallekele on Feb 12, before facing Australia at the same venue on Feb 16, and then taking on Zimbabwe at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Feb 19.

Guyana minister Vikash Ramkisoon impressed Indians after confidently responding in fluent Hindi in Parliament, challenging critics to debate him, highlighting Guyana’s deep Indo-Guyanese cultural and linguistic roots.

The 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) runs from February 12-22, 2026, featuring 22 films vying for the Golden Bear top prize.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu departed for Washington on February 10, 2026, to meet President Trump on Wednesday, prioritizing talks on Iran amid US-Iran negotiations in Oman.

Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado has vowed to return to Venezuela despite the recent detention of a close ally. The opposition leader has criticised new arrests and says she will go back to confront the regime and push for democratic reforms.

Growers fear that with the duty waiver, the price of imported US apples could fall significantly, making it difficult for Indian farmers to compete.

Sourav Ganguly reacts to Pakistan's T20 World Cup U-turn, hoping for a fight on Feb 15 while calling a win against 'superb' India a 'distant dream.'

Jamaat-e-Islami has long remained a polarising presence in Bangladesh politics. The party opposed Bangladesh’s independence from Pakistan in 1971, a stance that has shaped its controversial legacy.

A heated debate has erupted in Bangladesh over women’s participation in the upcoming elections, following controversial remarks by a Jamaat-e-Islami leader. The discussion has sparked widespread attention, highlighting issues of gender equality, political representation, and the role of women in shaping Bangladesh’s democracy.

Israel faces a surge in violence against teachers, with recent parental threats in Kiryat Motzkin forcing school delays.

China firmly rejects US accusations of secret nuclear tests, labeling them "completely groundless" and "outright lies" aimed at justifying Washington's own testing plans.