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A new Morgan Stanley report says Indian equity markets could be heading for a major re-rating by the end of 2026. The global brokerage says India’s macro environment is easing after years of tightness.

Storm Marta battered Spain and Portugal, prompting evacuations of over 11,000 amid flood warnings, road closures, and rail disruptions after prior storms like Leonardo.

South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has admitted to a major operational error after accidentally distributing more than six hundred thousand bitcoins to customers during a promotional campaign. The coins, worth over 40 billion dollars at current prices, were issued instead of small cash rewards of about 2,000 Korean won per user.

According to reports, some emails linked to Epstein in October 2012 suggested that the sexual offender was to attend an event on an island where the spiritual leader was also likely to be present.

Team India revived from a shaky start to post a fighting total against the USA, eventually beating them by 29 runs in Mumbai.

PM Modi received a ceremonial welcome in Malaysia, including a Guard of Honour, cultural performances and diaspora interaction, marking his first foreign visit of 2026 and highlighting strong India-Malaysia ties.

India faces tough competition from South Africa, England, and Australia as primary rivals in the T20 World Cup 2026, based on recent form, historical clashes, and Super 8s/knockout potential.

ICC and PCB are in back-channel talks over Pakistan's decision to boycott their Group A T20 World Cup match against India on Feb 15 in Colombo, citing government orders and force majeure. PCB must justify skipping just one game amid solidarity with Bangladesh, or risk sanctions, while India insists they'll play per neutral venue agreement.

Ghooskhor Pandat's controversy continues to dominate headlines. The movie is facing a backlash over its title, with authorities slamming it for allegedly disrespecting a specific community.

Four Indian students and two police officers were injured in a knife attack at a university hostel in Ufa, Russia. The attacker, a 15-year-old linked to a banned neo-Nazi group, resisted arrest and shouted extremist slogans. Indian Embassy is assisting victims.

Lamine Yamal continues hot form in the Barcelona jersey this season, smashing four goals in last four games.

Balochistan saw intense rebel violence in January 2026, with BLA militants launching coordinated assaults dubbed "Operation Herof 2.0" across nine districts including Quetta and Gwadar, killing 31 civilians and 17 security forces via suicide bombings and gun attacks on police stations and infrastructure.

West Indies launched their T20 World Cup campaign with a commanding 35-run victory over Scotland at Eden Gardens, highlighted by Romario Shepherd's sensational hat-trick.

PM Narendra Modi receive a Guard of Honour during his visit to Malaysia. The Indian Prime Minister met Malaysian leaders to discuss expanding cooperation across multiple sectors, including trade, investment, and cultural ties.

South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb accidentally distributed around 620,000 BTC (worth ~$44 billion) to 249-695 users during a "Random Box" promo, intending to give just 2,000 KRW (~$1.50) each. A configuration error credited full Bitcoin units instead, sparking a sell-off that crashed BTC prices 16% on the platform to 81M KRW before rebounding.

Portugal heads to a critical presidential runoff election, seen as a referendum on the country’s far-right surge. Voters are choosing between competing candidates in a high-stakes contest that could shape the nation’s political future.

Pakistan's government released Imran Khan's medical report from PIMS hospital, confirming his stable health amid rising speculation over his condition in Adiala Jail.

Siraj returned with three wickets against the USA in Team India's T20 World Cup opener in Mumbai.

The Kinshasa Fashion Lab, a France-supported initiative at the Regional Fashion Institute in Africa (IRMA), hosted its first showcase where 12 designers from five Central African countries presented collections after six months of free training in sewing, design, and entrepreneurship.