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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday invited the “whole world’s data to reside in India,” highlighting the country’s growing data centre capacity and its potential as a major job creator for the youth. His remarks come ahead of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, scheduled from February 16 to 20 in New Delhi, where PM Modi will inaugurate the India AI Impact Expo 2026.
Ishan Kishan became the fourth Indian batter to score a T20 World Cup half-century against arch-rivals Pakistan, joining Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir, and Robin Uthappa. Kishan’s explosive innings of 77 off 40 balls on Sunday helped India gain an early advantage in the high-voltage clash at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said India negotiated its recent trade agreements with the United States, the European Union, and New Zealand from a “position of strength,” highlighting the country’s robust manufacturing sector and thriving MSMEs.
Speaking to PTI, he contrasted this with the previous Congress-led UPA government, which he said left India unable to negotiate confidently during 2004–2014.
Pakistan captain Salman Agha won the toss and chose to field against India in their crucial Group A encounter of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Saturday evening. The decision came after assessing pitch conditions that appeared slightly tacky and likely to assist bowlers early in the match.
Bill Gates, founder chairman of the Gates Foundation, will visit Andhra Pradesh on16th February along with a delegation to review ongoing collaborations with the state government.
Gates would be visiting state secretariat at Amaravati and meet AP chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and IT Minister Nara Lokesh to discuss expansion of projects supported by the Foundation in health, education and agriculture sectors.
A case in China is currently making headlines, where a man sued the shopkeeper and the lottery management center after spending approximately ₹11.8 million on lottery tickets. Although the court dismissed his petition, the case quickly went viral on social media.
According to reports, this man, living in Hefei, purchased a large number of lottery tickets continuously during September 2023. He spent a total of 900,000 yuan (approximately ₹11.8 crore) on tickets, but received no prize.
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has secured a landslide victory in the general elections, ushering in a new phase in Dhaka’s foreign policy. Following the win, party chief Tariq Rahman emphasized that Bangladesh’s external relations will be guided strictly by national interest under a “Bangladesh First” approach.
Responding to questions about ties with India, Rahman said the country’s foreign policy would be shaped by “the interests of Bangladesh and its people,” adding that supporters of democracy and national independence had renewed their faith in the BNP.
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, has described India as the “right place” for global deliberations on Artificial Intelligence (AI), praising the country as a successful emerging economy with expanding influence in world affairs.
Speaking to PTI ahead of the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, Guterres congratulated India for organising the high-level gathering and stressed that AI must serve all of humanity rather than a limited group of powerful nations.
The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on Sunday morning raided over 20 locations at Yavatmal and Ahilyanagar based on specific intelligence regarding extremist activities.
These searches are being conducted at 14 sites in the Pusad and Umarkhed areas of Yavatmaland seven locations in Ahilyanagar.
A snake appeared at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo ahead of the highly anticipated T20 World Cup 2026 match between India and Pakistan. The incident occurred on February 14th, just as the Pakistan team was about to arrive at the ground for practice. Security personnel and ground staff captured the snake in time, averting the imminent danger for the players and support staff.
The snake was reportedly quite long and appeared to be venomous. As soon as its presence in the stadium premises was detected, security teams immediately swung into action. The snake was safely captured within a short time. Had it hidden somewhere, it could have created an atmosphere of fear and insecurity before the India-Pakistan match.
Shri Kedarnath Dham portals will open for devotees at 8 inthe morning on 22 April. This was announced by Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee today on the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri at the winter Gaddi in Omkareshwar Temple at Ukhimath.
T Gangadhar Ling, acting Chief Priest at Baba Kedarnath Dham, announced the date. This year, the doors of Lord Kedarnath will open on 22 April Wednesday at 8 in the morning during the Taurus ascendant.
Preparations are underway for the Uttarakhand Chardham Yatra 2026. In this context, the opening dates for the four holy places are also being announced according to the ascendant.
A significant political moment will be witnessed in Dhaka on February 17th when Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) President Tarique Rahman will be sworn in as the next Prime Minister of Bangladesh. This event is considered to formally mark the BNP's return to power.
The swearing-in ceremony will be held at the Southern Plaza of the Bangladesh Parliament House and has drawn particular attention across South Asia. Leaders from several countries, including India, have been invited to this historic occasion.
The match between India and Pakistan has always been a center of emotion, excitement, and global interest. But behind this high-voltage clash lies a profound economic story. The encounter between the two teams in the T20 World Cup 2026 is being linked not just to sports, but also to business worth crores and billions of rupees. This is why this match is considered the tournament's biggest source of revenue.
Sad news has emerged from California, USA, where the body of 22-year-old Indian student Saket Srinivasaiah, who had been missing for six days, has been recovered. Saket, a resident of Karnataka, suddenly went missing on February 9th, sparking an extensive search by the local administration and the Indian community. The incident has left the family and the entire Indian community in deep shock.
Today, Mahashivratri is being celebrated with great devotion and reverence across the country. This year, several auspicious yogas and Rajyogas have formed on Mahashivratri, which are considered extremely fruitful in astrology. According to the almanac, there is a combination of Shiva Yoga, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ayushmaan Yoga, Saubhagya Yoga, Shobhan Yoga, Preeti Yoga, Sadhy Yoga, Shukla Yoga, Dhruva Yoga, Variyaan Yoga, and Vyatipat Yoga. Furthermore, Rajyogas like Budhaditya, Shukraditya, Navapancham, Lakshmi Narayan, and Chaturgrahi are also making this day special.
The weather is rapidly changing in many parts of the country in mid-February. There are signs of a resurgence of cold in the mountainous regions of North India, while rain and thunderstorms are expected in the plains. This change in weather is due to the activation of a Western Disturbance, the effects of which may be felt in various states over the coming days.
According to the Meteorological Department, a new Western Disturbance will become active in the Western Himalayan regions from February 16th. As a result, many areas of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Muzaffarabad may experience rain and snowfall between February 16th and 18th. Fresh snowfall in the high altitude areas is expected to increase the cold and disrupt normal life. Dense fog is also predicted in some parts of Himachal Pradesh until February 15th in the morning.
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