Times of India

In a startling turn of events, Bihar's prohibition law, which has been in place for a decade, is under scrutiny once again, this time from unexpected political allies. Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi raised his voice against the law, shedding light on how it disproportionately affects the marginalized and leads to substantial revenue losses.

Speculation around the relationship status of Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna has once again taken centre stage on social media. A video showing Vijay’s Jubilee Hills residence in Hyderabad lit up with decorative lights has gone viral, prompting fresh chatter about an impending wedding on February 24.

Kashmir division now boasts more registered voters than Jammu, with the Union Territory tallying over 8.7 million. Srinagar district leads in third-gender voters. This surge in the Valley's electorate is linked to increased youth and first-time voter participation following past boycotts, according to MLA Waheed Parra. The Election Commission employs annual revisions to update rolls.

Jammu and Kashmir's tourism sector is showing signs of recovery following a significant downturn after the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack. Government initiatives, including promotional efforts, have boosted tourist footfalls during the winter season. Despite a dip in 2025 compared to 2024, efforts are underway to further revive the industry, which contributes substantially to the state's economy.

Authorities are intensifying their search for local gangster Karanjit Singh, also known as Gugga, who escaped a Jammu juvenile home with two Pakistani inmates. The Pakistani nationals were apprehended in Ambala and handed over to Jammu and Kashmir Police. Gugga, believed to be the escape's architect, remains at large, with his mother also missing.

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India secured four wins in the T20 World Cup group stage but batting has been inconsistent. Different players have rescued the team in each match. The opening has been the biggest concern as the World No.1 T20I batter Abhishek Sharma is yet to score a run in the tournament.

Mark Zuckerberg is reportedly making significant investments in Sacramento, California, while simultaneously acquiring a lavish Miami mansion. This move, alongside other tech titans like Larry Page and Sergey Brin relocating to Florida, is fueled by California's proposed Billionaire Tax Act. The potential 5% tax on net worth exceeding $1 billion could cost Zuckerberg billions, prompting a westward exodus.

Piyush Goyal said India is looking to broaden its sourcing of crude oil and coking coal and would welcome supplies of premium-quality coking coal from the United States.

A foreign traveler's delighted reaction to a full meal served on an Indian train has gone viral, challenging preconceptions about railway food. The content creator praised the quality and variety of the vegetarian thali, including rice, dal, paneer, and dessert. This highlights the impressive hospitality managed by IRCTC on select long-distance journeys.

Kansas City Chiefs player Rashee Rice is now facing a major civil lawsuit. His former partner Dacoda Jones has filed a case seeking over one million dollars. She alleges a pattern of domestic violence over nearly two years. The NFL is investigating these serious claims. Rice is already on probation from a previous incident.

Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan, 90, was admitted to Lilavati Hospital on Tuesday morning after suffering a haemorrhage. Hospital officials confirmed that he was brought in around 8.30 am by his family physician, Dr Sandeep Chopra, following a sudden deterioration in his health.

Poland has banned Chinese-made cars from its military facilities, citing risks of uncontrolled data acquisition and use by these systems. This move enhances infrastructure security and aligns with NATO practices. Restrictions also apply to government workers' official phones connected to Chinese vehicle infotainment systems.

Investment in gold can happen through various avenues: physical pure gold like coins or bars, gold jewellery, or even through digital forms and investment avenues like exchange trade funds (ETFs), mutual funds, and sovereign gold bonds.

Anthropic's AI, Claude Code, now generates nearly all internal code, prompting questions about its 100+ open engineering roles. Executives clarify human engineers are crucial for prompting, customer interaction, and strategic decisions. This shift elevates engineers to focus on system design and product direction, with AI handling repetitive coding tasks. The trend signifies a significant evolution in software development.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced a significant commitment to India's AI growth, unveiling a new India-US subsea cable initiative and a $30 million AI for Science fund. These initiatives, alongside expanded skilling partnerships, aim to bolster AI connectivity and accelerate scientific breakthroughs, positioning India for an "extraordinary trajectory" in AI.

Shadab Khan responded strongly to criticism from Mohammad Yousuf and Shahid Afridi after Pakistan’s loss to India, defending senior players and the team’s process. The all-rounder cited Pakistan’s lone World Cup win over India in 2021, brushed aside external criticism, and stressed that the team remains focused on winning the T20 World Cup.

Tensions escalate as US officials warn of a massive, weeks-long military operation against Iran, potentially alongside Israel, targeting its nuclear and missile programs. Diplomatic talks are ongoing but face significant hurdles, with a 90% chance of kinetic action predicted by some advisors. Israel also prepares for imminent conflict.