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Pakistan conducts strikes at Afghanistan border, Taliban denies

Pakistan conducted air strikes along the Afghanistan border, targeting areas in North Waziristan and Paktika. While Pakistan claims the strikes were necessary, the Taliban have denied any air strikes occurred.

Sri Lanka’s Pinnawala elephant orphanage celebrates 50-year golden jubilee

Sri Lanka’s Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage celebrates its 50th anniversary with a grand fruit feast for its 68 resident elephants. Known for its dedication to elephant care, the orphanage marks this milestone with pride and global recognition

South Africa at Champions Trophy 2025, SWOT Analysis – Proteas’ time to shine at multi-team event

Cricket, Sports: South Africa is placed in Group B, with their first match scheduled against Afghanistan (Feb 21) before taking on Australia (Feb 25) and England (Mar 1).

US sends third deportation flight to India, lands in Amritsar

As the US continued to crack down on illegal immigrants, a plane carrying a third batch of deportees landed at the Amritsar International Airport. Among the deportees, most migrants belong to Haryana, Punjab and Gujarat.

Breaking: Trip a day after Russia-US officials meeting in Riyadh

EU top team to visit Ukraine for war's 3rd anniversary. EU chief and her team to visit Ukraine next week.

'320 Hiroshima bombs': Scientists decode the power of asteroid that could hit Earth in 2032

Should asteroid 2024 YR4 strike Earth, the energy released would be comparable to the explosion of approximately 320 Hiroshima atomic bombs. This energy, roughly 8 megatons of TNT, could cause catastrophic consequences depending on the impact location.

Why South Korea banned new downloads of DeepSeek?

WORLD | TRENDING | South Korea has banned the new downloads of China's Artificial Intelligence (AI) app DeepSeek, country's personal data protection watchdog confirmed.

Ne Zha 2 sets new IMAX record, becomes China’s highest-grossing IMAX release

Entertainment: The animated movie is a sequel to 2019's Ne Zha and has been breaking box office records since its release in January, becoming the highest-grossing movie of 2025.

Indian Ocean Conference 2025: Jaishankar, Araghchi hold talks to enhance India-Iran cooperation

India's external affairs minister S. Jaishankar met Iran’s foreign minister Araghchi to discuss enhancing India-Iran cooperation. Jaishankar is also attending the 8th Indian Ocean Conference in Oman, expanding India’s regional footprint.

Champions Trophy: Former batter Imrul Kayes picks out India bowler who'll be 'a big threat for Bangladesh' in Bumrah's absence

Champions Trophy: The former Bangladesh batter, however, confessed that Mohammed Shami could be a big threat for them in the match in Bumrah's absence. Cricket Sports

West Asia crisis: IDF strike kills Hamas military unit commander for 'planning terror attacks'

World: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the strike, stating that it had targeted and killed Shahine in a joint operation involving the Israeli Air Force, Shin Bet, Aman (Military Intelligence), and Northern Command. Middle East

Champions Trophy 2025: Colourful opening ceremony held in Lahore sans team captains

Cricket, Sports: Organisers lit Lahore Fort in all its glory, presenting a spectacular sight as a sign of what's to come right way through first Champions Trophy event since 2017

‘Want him to leave Earth’: Salman Rushdie criticises Elon Musk’s views on freedom of speech

World: Salman Rushdie also recalled a meeting with Musk a decade ago, where the SpaceX founder had predicted a seven-year timeline to reach Mars. Expressing frustration, Rushdie said, “Seven years have already passed, and I really want him to leave.”

Domestic investors’ trust has grown in ZEEL, says CEO Punit Goenka

Business & Economy, The interview also touched upon several other points, including the evolving market environment and the role of compliance.

US President Trump visits Daytona track as NASCAR season kicks off

President Donald Trump attended the Daytona 500 NASCAR race in Florida. The president saluted the iconic race as a celebration of American culture. Watch in for more details!

Powerful tremors felt in Delhi due to 'local effect', it wasn't plate tectonic earthquake: Details here

India News | Understand the science behind in situ material heterogeneity, which involves stress concentration from variations in rock properties

WATCH | Preparations underway for Delhi CM swearing-in ceremony, invitations sent, but face remains a mystery

India News: Invitation letters will be sent to the Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers of NDA-ruled states. The chief ministers of 20 states will be present at the ceremony.

"Indian security will not be jeopardised", says Bangladesh's foreign adviser on Pakistan ties

Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Adviser Touhid Hossain has assured that India's security will not be 'jeopardize' over Dhaka's ties with Islamabad. Dhaka under Chief Advisor Md. Yunus has seen increased ties with Pakistan. Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal in Muscat, he said, "Pakistan was singled out due to the visa system...We look Pakistan as just as another country. Hue and cry being created. We are normalising ties at par with other countries" The Foreign Advisor has a bilateral meeting with EAM Dr S Jaishankar on Sunday. Speaking on the bilateral, he said,''Bangladesh, India need mutually beneficial good relationship. We are working on that. I had a good meeting with EAM Dr S Jaishankar. We discussed steps' He spoke on number of issues including situation of minorities, ties with Trump Administration, border situation.

Exclusive | Tanya Maniktala on revisiting classic old romance with Palki Mein.....song from Khal Nayak with Ishwak Singh

Entertainment Bollywood Exclusive Tanya Maniktala recently surprised her fans as she collaborated with Paatal Lok actor Ishwak Singh for TIPS song Palki Mein Hoke Sawaar 2.0.