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Observations using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) reveal that Sagittarius A* (Sgr A*), the supermassive black hole at the centre of the Milky Way, is constantly emitting flares like a dragon of varying intensity and duration.

Astronomers have discovered that the exoplanet WASP-121 b, located 900 light-years away, experiences extreme weather conditions, including powerful winds and liquid metal rain.

The Champions Trophy kicks off on Wednesday with defending champions and host Pakistan taking on New Zealand. However, on the eve of the match, the Black Caps have been dealt a major blow. Their most experienced fast bowler, Lockie Ferguson, has been ruled out of the tournament due to a foot injury. Ferguson is a veteran with 65 ODIs, including two world cups in which New Zealand reached back-to-back semi-finals. He picked up the injury during the DP World ILT20 in the UAE earlier this month. Watch in for more details!

A local Imam and a faith healer Ajaz Sheikh who sexually abused minor children or minors for over three decades in the Sopore area of Indian Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir has finally been convicted after a decade long legal battle. The local Court convicted the infamous pedophile bringing relief to the hundreds of victims in that case. Here's a report. Watch in for more details!

A series of important meetings are taking place with wide-ranging geopolitical ramifications. The most significant meeting occurred about an hour ago, where American and Russian officials concluded crucial talks in Saudi Arabia over Ukraine's future. The talks took place in Riyadh in the absence of Ukraine. Watch in for more details!

A series of important meetings are taking place with wide-ranging geopolitical ramifications. The most significant meeting occurred about an hour ago, where American and Russian officials concluded crucial talks in Saudi Arabia over Ukraine's future. The talks took place in Riyadh in the absence of Ukraine. Watch in for more details!

Israel on Tuesday (Feb 18) stated that Hamas will hand over the bodies of four hostages held in Gaza on Thursday and release six living captives on Saturday. The announcement confirmed the earlier statement by Hamas. Watch in for more details!

#Gravitas From the world’s largest sea-crossing in China to crash barriers in India, bamboo is increasingly becoming the backbone of construction and sustainability. Watch in for more details!

China is facing a serious issue with a decline in marriage registrations, which has triggered major concerns over its birth rate. Just how bad are things looking? We'll get to that in a bit. First, what is being done about it? One approach is offering cash incentives to newlywed couples, with hopes that this measure will boost marriage rates. Watch in for more details!

#Gravitas China’s top counterspy agency has arrested an ex-soldier for allegedly sending military secrets to a foreign espionage agency. Watch in for more detais!

Meta is building the world's longest undersea cable which will connect five continents! This multi-billion-dollar investment aims to boost global connectivity and digital inclusion. Will this project truly bridge the digital divide? Watch this report to know more.

Europe is more worried about Donald Trump than Vladimir Putin as American and Russian diplomats met in Riyadh. The coming together has caused unease in Europe, which feels sidelined, with Washington's moves further emboldening Moscow. Our next report covers the anxiety gripping European capitals.

#GRAVITAS | Authorities in Multan and Peshawar advised parents to keep children away from this. In a public warning, the deputy commissioner of Multan has described the drug-laced candy to be a new form of “sweet poison,” Watch this video to find out more.

India News: This is yet another victory for the politics of development. It is humbling how the people of Gujarat are time and again reposing their faith in us.

Entertainment | Bollywood: B Praak's new statement comes after he slammed Ranveer Allahbadia's remark and cancelled his appearance on his podcast. B Praak shared that the YouTuber must be forgiven for his words.

India news | Trending | The newly-elected BJP legislature party will hold a meeting at the party's Delhi unit office to elect the Leader of the House in the Delhi Assembly on Wednesday (Feb 19).

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Qatar's Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani held bilateral talks to strengthen ties. The areas of focus were; trade, investment, energy, security and cultural exchange, including a $10 billion investment pledge. In a joint statement issued hours after they held talks on Tuesday, India and Qatar emphasised the "importance of dialogue, diplomacy for peaceful resolution of international disputes". The Amir's two-day State visit to India on February 17 and February 18 "reaffirmed the strong bonds of friendship and cooperation between India and Qatar.

The selection committee headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi appointed Gyanesh Kumar as the new Chief Election Commissioner of India. Gyanesh Kumar will be replacing incumbent CEC Rajiv Kumar who will be retiring from his services on February 18.

Ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has vowed to return to power, accusing Yunus of destabilizing the nation. She denied police involvement in protester deaths and claimed officers acted in self-defense. Tensions remain high in Bangladesh as political conflicts escalate.