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Business & Economy: US President Donald Trump floated new universal tariffs of 25 per cent on autos, drugs and chips, saying they could come as early as April. With this proposal, trump escalated his tariff rhetoric.

World news: In a statement, the Vatican said the "laboratory tests, chest X-ray, and the Holy Father's clinical condition continue to present a complex picture" as a "polymicrobial infection" which has come on top of "bronchiectasis and asthmatic bronchitis.

India News | Discover the newly appointed ministers in Rekha Gupta's cabinet as BJP MLAs Parvesh Verma and Ashish Sood take oath alongside the incoming Delhi chief minister

World: US President Donald Trump criticises Elon Musk's Tesla plans in India, citing concerns over trade disparities and the impact of India's high import duties on US vehicles.

Sports, Cricket: Chasing 321 runs to win the curtain-raiser clash, Pakistan lost by 60 runs which now puts them in a must-win territory ahead of their key clash against India.

A severe snowstorm hits Japan, covering cars, streets, and trees with thick snow. Traffic faces major disruptions as snowplows work to clear the roads. The Japan Meteorological Agency warns of up to 70 cm of snow, creating hazardous conditions throughout the region.

Ukrainian soldiers who lost their vision during the war with Russia are now facing new challenges back home. With limited access to healthcare, many turn to music and dance to adapt and find hope. Their personal battles reflect the ongoing cost of war in Ukraine.

Business & Economy: India’s edtech sector has seen a dramatic shift with the downfall of Byju’s, once valued at $22 billion. While many of its acquired startups crumbled, Great Learning has emerged as a rare survivor.

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Indian opening batsman Shubman Gill become the new world No. 1 ODI batter, days ahead of their teams facing off in a much-awaited clash in the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025.

Tributes poured in for Cisse, whose trailblazing work on the silver screen across more than half a century was marked by a commitment to African storytelling, deep humanism and profound political engagement.

Australian billionaire Clive Palmer has unveiled his new political party, 'Trumpet of Patriots,' mirroring former U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies. Palmer promises to “drain the swamp” in Canberra as his party prepares to contest the federal elections.

Sports, Cricket: One of the favourites to win the Champions Trophy 2025, India will look to start their campaign on a high before they square off against arch-rivals Pakistan.

Sports, Cricket: Team India’s opening contest of the Champions Trophy 2025 could be at the rain gods' mercy as they take on Bangladesh in Dubai on Thursday (Feb 20).

IND vs BAN Live Streaming Free: India will look to raise curtains on a high as they take on Bangladesh in their match of the CT 2025 contest. Ahead of the match here are all the details.

The Lokayukta clears Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and his wife of involvement in the MUDA site allotment case, citing insufficient evidence for the allegations made.

Hamas is set to release the bodies of Shiri Bibas, Ariel Bibas, and Kfir Bibas to Israel, along with Oded Lifshitz as the fourth hostage. This comes amid heightened tensions and reports of a Hezbollah operative being targeted by the IDF in Lebanon, marking the first death since Israeli troop withdrawal from the region.

US President Donald Trump called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky a “dictator without elections” and criticized the $200 billion US aid to Ukraine, claiming the US gains nothing while Europe benefits. Trump also criticized Biden’s efforts to end the war and labeled Zelensky as a “modestly successful comedian.”

US President Donald Trump plans to impose a 25% tariff on imports of autos, drugs, and chips. The move has prompted India, Japan, and other nations to negotiate trade terms with the US. Trump’s new tariff plan aims to enforce stricter trade policies globally.