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A Class 10 student from Kharjama village, was found dead near a railway track in Bihar after reportedly being denied entry to the exam for arriving late, sparking grief and investigation
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Five HDFC Bank employees were arrested in Shopian district, Jammu and Kashmir, over an alleged large-scale financial fraud after a complaint prompted the Economic Offences Wing of the Crime Branch to conduct searches across Shopian and Budgam district, officials said
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Actor Harshvardhan Rane shared a video braving sub-zero temperatures while photographing wildlife in Montana’s Yellowstone National Park. The actor captured stunning coyote visuals and showcased dedication by lying on snow for perfect shots
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A Youth Congress leader, Suhail Ansari, was taken into custody in Pathanamthitta after a 35-year-old woman was found dead at her husband’s home in Kadambanad. Police cited a suicide note naming him; interrogation is underway
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A POCSO convict escaped from the Fast Track Special Court complex in Karunagappally, Kollam, minutes before sentencing. Sirajul Haque, found guilty of abducting and sexually assaulting a minor, fled after conviction; the court issued a warrant following his 23-year sentence
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A large sleeper shark was filmed 490 meters deep near the South Shetland Islands in the Antarctic Ocean, challenging assumptions that sharks avoid Antarctica. Researchers from the University of Western Australia say the rare sighting highlights limited deep-sea exploration
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Tension erupted in Baramati, Pune district, after a 21-year-old woman was allegedly abducted in Bhigwan, Indapur Taluka. Assailants reportedly sprayed chilli powder at her family before fleeing. Protests, highway blockade, and market shutdown followed as police launched a search
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Benchmark indices BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty opened lower in a volatile session, dragged by IT and services stocks. Despite gains in select counters, investor caution persisted amid sectoral uncertainty, while Asian markets were mixed and Brent crude edged higher
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Two men died and three others were seriously injured in a late-night accident near Raikal toll plaza at Shadnagar. Returning to Hyderabad from a pilgrimage to Arunachalam, their Innova was allegedly hit by an unidentified vehicle; police are investigating
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A 50-year-old businessman died in a road accident at Kulcharam on the Medak–Hyderabad road early Wednesday. Returning from Vijayawada after visiting Kanaka Durga Temple, he lost control of his car, which overturned, killing him instantly
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In Ranchi’s Doranda area, a young man was dragged several kilometres on a Mercedes after protesting its collision with a woman. The driver, High Court advocate Manoj Tandon, has been detained, and police are investigating amid public outrage
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Forest officials in Odisha’s Ganjam district reported 13 critically endangered Irrawaddy dolphins near Bateshwar at the Rushikulya river mouth, a site already famed for Olive Ridley turtle mass nesting, emphasizing the estuary’s ecological significance
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Tarique Rahman was elected Leader of the BNP Parliamentary Party, positioning him to become Bangladesh’s next Prime Minister. BNP MPs took their oaths at Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, while skipping the Constitution Reform Council procedure
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Confusion surrounds Bill Gates’s participation in the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, with government sources saying he won’t attend, while his foundation confirms he will deliver a keynote on February 19 during the ongoing February 16–20 event
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Pixxel Space partnered with French propulsion firm Exotrail to integrate electric propulsion systems in its satellites, boosting its Earth Observation constellation. The announcement coincided with India-France Innovation Year in Mumbai
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Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan, known for classics like 'Sholay', 'Deewar', and 'Zanjeer', was admitted to the ICU of Lilavati Hospital. His son, actor Salman Khan, was seen outside the hospital
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The Delhi High Court allowed the Centre and Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi more time to seek UAE cooperation regarding the detention of Major Vikrant Jaitly, brother of actress Celina Jaitly, with further hearings scheduled in March
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Kolkata police arrested Mohammad Amjad in a Rs 3 crore cyber fraud case involving SIM box technology. The gang threatened a couple with fake CBI and ED charges. Multiple devices, SIM cards, and international links were seized and are under investigation
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Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir expressed displeasure to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif over Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi, criticizing his management after a humiliating T20 World Cup loss to India, calling for possible reprimand or removal
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A tiger that traveled roughly 35 km from Chinnakondur forest attacked and killed three cattle in Thippapuram village, Ellantakunta mandal, Rajanna Sircilla district, Telangana. Forest officials are tracking the animal, and villagers have been alerted to stay cautious
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B62 Studios, headed by filmmaker Aditya Dhar, may be blacklisted by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation over repeated safety and civic violations during the shoot of “Dhurandhar 2,” starring Ranveer Singh, with police intervention reported on set
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In Bengaluru, an actress alleged voyeurism and online blackmail at the Celebrity Women Cricket Tournament, claiming a stranger recorded her in a stadium washroom and threatened to make the footage viral. Cyber Crime Police have registered an FIR and launched an investigation
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Maya Hawke married singer Christian Lee Hutson on Valentine’s Day in New York. The ceremony was attended by her parents Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke, along with her "Stranger Things" co-stars
