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Indian-origin IT professional shot dead in Toronto parking lot, targeted attack suspected

Toronto Police officials said the exact circumstances that led to the attack on Chandan Kumar are not yet clear. The investigators have not been able to determine whether one or more suspects were involved or how many shots were fired, but indicated that it appears to be a targeted attack.

Presidents Day 2026: What it is, when it falls, and what’s open or closed
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Presidents Day was originally established to honour the first president, George Washington’s legacy. Over time, it came to recognise other US presidents as well. The holiday is observed on the third Monday of February as a federal holiday.

IND vs PAK, T20 World Cup 2026: Pakistan PM directs team to play match against India

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 group-stage match between India and Pakistan will go ahead as scheduled on Feb 15, the Government of Pakistan announced on Monday.

MEA Says India Has Always Had a Strategic Mix of Crude Oil Import

India maintains a strategically diversified mix of crude oil imports from multiple sources to ensure energy security, balancing affordability, logistics, and geopolitical risks.

Ukraine and Russia Attack Energy Facilities Amid Freezing Cold

Russia and Ukraine have mutually targeted each other's energy infrastructure during freezing winter conditions, exacerbating civilian hardship amid stalled peace talks.

U.S. Navy Hunts Down Venezuelan Tanker Across Two Oceans

U.S. forces seized the sanctioned Venezuelan oil tanker Aquila II in the Indian Ocean on February 9, 2026, after a dramatic monthlong pursuit spanning 10,000 miles from the Caribbean.

Portugal elects Antonio Jose Seguro as new president, defeating far right rival Andre Ventura

Portugal elects Antonio Jose Seguro as new president, defeating far right rival Andre Ventura

India Arms Rafales With Scalp Meteor Missile to Boost Air Dominance

SCALP cruise missiles deliver long-range precision strikes to the Indian Air Force, while Meteor BVRAAMs transform Rafales into dominant air superiority hunters.

Iran AI Video Sinks US Armada: "Deal or Despair" Warning

Iran released an AI-generated propaganda video simulating a devastating drone and missile swarm sinking the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier amid escalating US tensions, while expressing deep distrust of Washington despite Oman nuclear talks.

T20 World Cup 2026: SA register dominant 57-run victory over Canada in Ahmedabad

With this win, South Africa move up the points table and will look to carry this momentum into their upcoming matches in the T20 World Cup 2026.

‘Pomegranate can’t enter from Afghanistan, but terrorists keep coming’: Jamiat chief Fazlur Rehman slams Pak military

Jamiat chief Fazlur Rehman condemned Pakistan’s foreign and economic policies as complete failures. He said Islamabad’s diplomatic approach had left the country increasingly isolated. He added that Pakistan’s foreign policy was not being driven by elected government but by the military.

Scorecard for IAS officers: Union Secretaries to face negative marking in major performance-linked reform

The top government officers will be awarded marks out of a hundred on dozens of parameters, and will also have a provision of negative marks and discretionary marks

BCCI announces central contracts for 2025-26, demotes Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma to Grade B

India’s new Test and ODI captain, Shubman Gill, has been promoted to the top category, Grade A, for the first time, joining Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja.

‘Did you torture her?’: Emails of Jeffrey Epstein and Martin Nowak reveal shocking details. All about ‘$6.5 million to Harvard’ and  private travels
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DOJ-released Epstein Files reveal Harvard professor Martin Nowak’s close ties with Jeffrey Epstein, including a $6.5 million donation, private travel, and disturbing email exchanges that raise ethical concerns.

World Cup: Delhi Gears Up as Netherlands Face Namibia | WION

Delhi is all set to host its first match of the T20 World Cup. The national capital will host a total of six games, with India playing their only group-stage fixture here on February 12 against Namibia.

Can Mercurial Trump Upset the India-U.S. Deal?

The interim India-U.S. trade pact promises lower tariffs, booming commerce, and a five-hundred-billion-dollar plan. But uncertainty looms over U.S. President Donald Trump. Mercurial and transactional, could he still pull the plug on the deal?

Jeffrey Epstein associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, refuses to testify before Congress, cites Fifth Amendment

Jeffrey Epstein associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, refuses to testify before Congress, cites Fifth Amendment

O'Romeo: Vikrant Massey, Tamannaah Bhatia worked in Shahid Kapoor starrer for free; Vishal Bhardwaj reveals why

Shahid Kapoor's O'Romeo is slated to release on February 13. Recently, director Vishal Bhardwaj reportedly revealed that Vikrant Massey and Tamannaah Bhatia chose to be a part of the film for free.

Iran 'Fears' for Khamenei's Life as U.S. Mobilises Air, Sea Power Around Iran

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei skipped a key annual meeting with Air Force commanders for the first time in 37 years. This comes amid heightened tensions with U.S which has mobilised air and sea power around Iran. However, most U.S. West Asian bases are within striking distance of Iran's ballistic missiles.