Times of India

YouTube TV is launching over 10 new, lower-priced subscription plans, moving away from a one-size-fits-all model. Users can now pay for specific genres like Sports, News, or Entertainment, with introductory discounts available for new subscribers. These flexible bundles aim to offer more control and cost savings while retaining key features like unlimited DVR.

Actor Rajpal Yadav surrendered to Tihar jail following a cheque bounce case involving approximately Rs 2.5 crore. The legal battle stems from a 2010 loan for his directorial venture, which failed at the box office. Despite years of appeals and partial repayments, the court dismissed his final extension request, citing a lack of seriousness.

Cricket's governing body, the ICC, met with Pakistan and Bangladesh boards. Discussions covered the T20 World Cup and South Asian cricket growth. Bangladesh will face no penalties for its absence from the recent T20 World Cup. The nation will also host an ICC event before 2031. This reaffirms Bangladesh's importance in global cricket.

Ramadan, the most sacred month for Muslims, begins in India on February 19, 2026. Devout Muslims worldwide will observe a month-long fast from dawn to dusk, abstaining from food and water. This period holds immense religious and spiritual significance, marked by pre-dawn meals (Sehri) and evening breaks of fast (Iftari).

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has urged Pakistan to play the scheduled T20 World Cup match against India on February 15, saying it would serve the interests of the global cricket ecosystem. The appeal came after BCB president Aminul Islam Bulbul's visit to Pakistan, where he praised the PCB for its support and sportsmanship.

JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman sharply criticized Pakistan's handling of militancy and its Afghanistan policy, questioning how terrorists cross the border while trade is blocked. He also lambasted broader foreign and economic policies as failures, leading to national isolation and declining trust from China regarding CPEC.

Associate teams have set the tone at the T20 World Cup, and Scott Edwards-led Netherlands will look to build on their strong showing against Pakistan when they face Gerhard Erasmus' Namibia in Delhi. While the Dutch may carry momentum from a high-intensity opener, Namibia’s consistency promises a closely-fought Group A encounter.

As Israeli prime minister Netanyahu visits Washington, concerns over US-Iran talks and potential military escalation are high. Israel warns it will act alone if Iran crosses its red line on ballistic missiles, fearing limited US strikes could leave Iran's core capabilities intact. Netanyahu aims to press for stricter terms on Iran's nuclear and missile programs.

On its part the Trump administration has claimed that India has committed to ending both direct and indirect imports of oil from the Russian Federation. The executive order by Trump says that the tariffs on Indian exports to the US could be increased if such crude imports resume.

Rahul Gandhi's insistence on reading purported extracts from the yet-to-be-published Naravane's book shone the spotlight on the rules and regulations that restrict senior military officials from revealing classified information or crucial leadership decisions even after retirement. The book was slated to hit the stands in January 2024, but the Army and the defence ministry asked the publisher not to go ahead until they had reviewed its contents.

Microsoft has appointed Charlie Bell, its former security chief, as the company's new engineering quality head — less than a year after CEO Satya Nadella said AI writes 30% of its code. The move comes amid rising Windows 11 bugs, underwhelming Copilot adoption, and growing evidence that AI-generated code introduces more errors than it eliminates.

The Supreme Court extended the deadline for West Bengal's electoral roll revision, demanding a personal affidavit from the DGP over alleged threats to election officials. Micro-observers will only assist Electoral Registration Officers, who retain final decision-making power. The court also directed the deployment of Group B officers for the process.

India's ambitious Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project is reportedly excluding Hindustan Aeronautics Limited from its development phase, signaling a potential shift towards private industry leadership. This move, amid HAL's existing commitments and Tejas Mk-1A delays, aims to accelerate the development of the indigenous fifth-generation stealth fighter.

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has lodged a formal complaint with Hyderabad police. He seeks criminal action against Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. This is over a now-deleted video allegedly showing Sarma shooting at Muslims. Owaisi stated genocidal hate speech has become a norm. The complaint cites Sarma's repeated statements targeting the Muslim community.

Indian IT shares have plummeted, losing Rs 2.5 lakh crore as AI automation threatens traditional outsourcing. New tools from Anthropic and Palantir, capable of rapid SAP migrations, have spooked investors. Analysts predict a significant revenue hit, though historical disruptions have ultimately spurred industry growth. Investors are now cautiously assessing the sector's AI-driven future.

Recalling the horror, the eyewitnesses told news agency PTI that the car first hit an autorickshaw and then crashed into a stationary motorcycle, flinging its rider nearly 10 feet into the air. The car mounted the motorcycle's front wheel and dragged it for some distance before hitting an electric pole and coming to a halt.

Ricky Ponting and Ravi Shastri are questioning Pakistan's approach to Babar Azam at the T20 World Cup, citing his slow starts and perceived loss of power. Experts suggest a more aggressive batting style and potentially a change in batting order to alleviate pressure on the star batter.

In his grand jury testimony, Nixon described a secret assurance given to Beijing during the war. His full statement reads: “The Russians were supporting India. … Nobody was supporting Pakistan because there was an embargo on the shipment of arms. … But we were giving moral support to them, and also we gave to the Chinese an assurance privately that if India jumped Pakistan and China decided to take on the Indians that we would support them.”