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Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan reunite in a film after 47 years, thrilling Tamil cinema fans.

Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan has advised T20 World Cup opener Abhishek Sharma to adjust his shot selection against off-spinners, urging him to settle in before attacking. Pathan highlighted Abhishek's tendency to play across the wicket too early. He also praised Ishan Kishan's current form but cautioned about his approach against wide deliveries.

Anthropic's new AI tool, Claude Code Security, scans for code vulnerabilities, prompting a multi-billion dollar stock market crash in the cybersecurity sector. While existing scanners use pattern matching, this AI reasons like a human researcher, identifying complex flaws. Despite its research preview status and human oversight requirement for fixes, the market reacted sharply to the potential disruption.

The condition of the 85-year-old Rajya Sabha member was stable, doctors said

Fans are criticising the T20 World Cup's pre-seeding format, which placed strong group winners in the same Super 8 group. However, batting legend Sunil Gavaskar questioned the timing of this outrage, suggesting logistical complexities for the ICC in a multi-country tournament. He highlighted international travel and accommodation as potential reasons for advance group assignments.

US Vice-President JD Vance humorously recounted his early culinary struggles, admitting his first attempt at cooking for his wife, Usha, was "inedible." While his initial vegetarian dish failed spectacularly, Vance has since mastered baking, with brioche and Japanese milk bread now among his best creations. The couple, married since 2010, are expecting their fourth child.

Five cops died, and three others sustained severe injuries in the deadly collision, in Jharsuguda district on February 22

Supreme Court dealt a significant blow to President Trump's global tariff policy, striking it down in a 6-3 decision. Trump, reportedly seething, called the ruling a "disgrace" and "unpatriotic," criticizing even his own appointees. This marks a major policy reversal for the administration, potentially forcing a new legal strategy for future tariffs.

Shark Tank judge Anupam Mittal highlighted the significant evolution of India's tech talent pool over two decades. He noted that skilled professionals, once scarce and difficult to hire, are now world-class and returning to India by choice. This shift is attributed to India's robust digital ecosystem and mature product culture, fostering inspiring work opportunities.

The direction came on February 21, 2026 after a recent data analysis by the CAG related to government pensions in Uttarakhand uncovered alleged irregularities, revealing that 1,377 people in the State were receiving double pension benefits

In the rural parts of Hassan, Mandya and Mysuru in Karnataka, overlooked Hoysala-era temples and basadis reveal a thriving medieval kingdom’s devotion and sculptural mastery; through star-shaped platforms, serene shrines, finely sculpted pillars and quiet stepwells, the Hoysala imagination continues to whisper through stone

Palaniswami alleged that the ruling DMK had “appropriated” all the additional revenue earned by the State government and the “hawala’ money had been  placed abroad

A horrifying double murder in Sarita Vihar has left a 35-year-old woman and her six-year-old daughter dead, their bodies discovered hidden in a bed box. Police are investigating a neighbour, an accountant, as the prime suspect, exploring a motive of rejected advances. The husband returned home to find the door locked, initiating a desperate search for his family.

Two sisters, Shobha (25) and Vimla (23), were found dead at their Jodhpur home on Friday, just a day before their scheduled weddings. They were rushed to a hospital around 4 am after their health suddenly deteriorated, but were declared dead on arrival. Preliminary investigations suggest poisoning, with the post-mortem report to confirm the exact cause.

Matthew Tkachuk made it clear Team USA will not rely on mind games against Sidney Crosby ahead of the Olympic gold medal clash with Canada. Instead, the Americans are leaning on discipline, depth, and belief after a strong semifinal win. With Crosby’s status uncertain and Canada still dangerous, the final will test Team USA’s composure and championship readiness.

Pakistan launched targeted strikes inside Afghanistan against militant hideouts, blaming the Pakistani Taliban for a recent surge in deadly attacks. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar confirmed "intelligence-based, selective operations" against TTP camps and an Islamic State affiliate. This action follows recent suicide bombings, with Islamabad warning of continued operations irrespective of location.