Month: February 2026

Actor Priyanka Chopra is already thinking about the kind of guidance she would offer her daughter Malti Marie if she ever chooses to step into the entertainment industry.

In a recent interaction with E! News, Priyanka shared her advice for Malti, whom she shares with husband Nick Jonas.

If their four-year-old decides to pursue acting in the future, Priyanka’s message is clear: stay grounded, and focus on your craft.

“Focus on yourself and what your contribution is instead of all the noise,” she said, adding, “There can be so much distraction and pressure that comes from it. I think just focusing on your craft helps and protects you to be good at what you do,” as quoted by E! News.

Priyanka, who will next be seen in ‘The Bluff’, premiering on Prime Video on February 25, revealed that Malti is already familiar with life on set. According to the actor, her daughter has been accompanying her to work since infancy.

“She’s been on set with me since she was one year old,” Priyanka shared, adding that Malti even traveled at six months and joined Jonas on tour.

Growing up with parents deeply rooted in film and music, Malti’s exposure to the spotlight has been consistent.

Priyanka explained that she and Jonas have made conscious efforts to normalise their professions for their daughter. “Every parent has a job, Mama makes movies,” she said, describing how they introduce Malti to various departments on set- from craft services to assistant directors, producers, and hair and makeup teams.

“She’s seen the different departments, and I think she really loves coming to set with me. Her fascination and curiosity is just so much fun,” she told E! News.

Priyanka’s upcoming film, ‘The Bluff,’ is directed by Frank E. Flowers. Set in the Cayman Islands, the film promises high-octane action, with Priyanka taking on intense sword and gun sequences opposite Karl Urban. The film is slated to release on Prime Video on February 25. (ANI)

Karnataka’s Vijayapura District Police on Saturday organised a ceremony to mark the retirement of two veteran police dogs, Raksha and Stella, honouring their 12 years of service. Superintendent of Police Lakshman Nimbargi presided over the event, honouring the canines for their significant contributions to crime detection and security within the district.

District Superintendent of Police Lakshman Nimbargi announced the retirement of the two dogs, highlighting how the canines has helped the police identify more than 30 accused people across 600 criminal cases.

Speaking on the occasion, Lakshman Nimbargi said that Stella played a significant role in more than 600 criminal cases and helped the department in identifying more than 30 accused. He said that its contribution to crime detection is especially appreciated by the department.

The Raksha dog specialises in detecting bombs and contraband and was also used prominently in the VVIP security system. The retirement of both these dogs was an emotional moment for the department, with the police officials remembering their service.

At the same time, two new police dogs, Yoddha and Veda, were officially inducted into the service. Yoddha, a Belgian Malinois breed, specialises in crime detection, while Veda is trained in detecting bombs and explosives. The SP expressed confidence that the new dogs will further strengthen the department’s performance.

Meanwhile, more than 150 Indian breed dogs have been deployed across multiple operational theatres, including the Western and Eastern borders and in Anti-Naxalite operations, delivering “good results,” a press release said. According to the statement, their commendable performance has validated the decision to integrate Indian breeds into critical security and operational roles.

The Rampur Hound, originating from the princely state of Rampur in Uttar Pradesh, was historically bred by the Nawabs for hunting jackals and large game. The breed is known for its speed, stamina, and fearlessness.

The Mudhol Hound, native to the Deccan Plateau, is traditionally associated with guarding and hunting. Local accounts link similar hounds to the Maratha forces, valued for their alertness and loyalty. The breed was later revived and refined by Raja Malojirao Ghorpade of Mudhol, who introduced it to the British as the “Caravan Hound.

“The BSF has not only been training these indigenous breeds at NTCD Tekanpur but has also taken the lead in breeding and propagation, both at NTCD and across various field formations,” the statement read. This initiative has since expanded to subsidiary K9 training centres, ensuring the large-scale development and deployment of Indian breed dogs across the Force. (ANI)

The Patiala House Court on Saturday sent four Indian Youth Congress (IYC) workers Krishna Hari, Kundan Yadav, Ajay Kumar, Narsingh in 5 days police custody.

They have been arrested in connection with the AI Summit protest that was held at Bharat Mandapam on Friday. They were wearing T Shirts inscribed with the slogan ‘India US Trade Deal Compromised’.

The bail pleas of all accused have been dismissed by the court. The court rejected the bail pleas in view of the crucial initial stage of investigation, apprehension of Accused fleeing from justice, tampering with evidence, and termed it as premature .

Delhi Police argued that the accsued persons raised anti national slogans and protested on line of Gen Z protest of Nepal in order to defame the country at the international level. They protested when the international dignitaries were present at Bharta Mandapam.

Delhi police has registered a case for the alleged offences of obstructing public servant from performing the official duty, assaulting a public servant, hate speech, criminal conspiracy etc.

Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) Ravi granted five days custody of accused persons after hearing the submissions of Delhi police and additional public prosecutor (APP).

Police have sought custody of four accused persons to custody to investigate and unearth the Conspiracy, to identify and arrest the other persons involved in Conspiracy of the offence.

While opposing the remand application, advocate Rupesh Singh Bhadauria, Litesh Batra and Chitwan Godara submitted that accused belong to a opposition political party. They organised a protest at Bharat Mandapam, they used their right to protest. Their protest was a peaceful protest. It was also submitted that they are office bearers.

The protest was peaceful, there is no video that shows any aggression or violence. All the offences alleged against the accused persons attracts a punishment upto seven years only. There is no requirement of arrest and custodial remand.

The counsel for accused submitted that the FIR is nothing, but a political task.

The counsel also submitted that they are educated persons and they are degree holders.

Additional Public Prosecutor (APP) Atul Shrivastav submitted that accused raised anti national slogans. They were wearing T-shirts showing message against the Prime Minister.

While seeking five days custody, Delhi police argued that the anti-national slogans were raised in the presence of international leaders and dignitaries.

Their custody is required to arrest other accused persons who fled from the spot, to confront with the electronic evidence.

Delhi police further submitted that the custody of the accused persons was required to investigate the case effectively. Police said that three police men got injured when they tried to apprehend the accsued persons, their mobiles are to be recovered, to verify whether they were funded by any organisation is also to be investigated.

APP Shrivastav submitted that the accsued are four persons from four different places who come together, they printed T-shirts, in order to investigate the case five days custody is required.

While opposing the remand application the counsel for the accused submitted that they are being targeted as they belong to a opposition party, they have been beaten black and blue, there is a recession and protest are being held everywhere, can everyone be arrested.

There should be a justification for custodial remand. It should not be given in a mechanical manner, Advocate Rupesh Singh Bhadauria argued.

They are young, they have career, the political dissent shouldn’t be crushed in this way. It was a peaceful protest, the counsel said.

On the other hand APP submitted that if they are educated persons they should know the consequences of their acts.

The court asked the investigation officer why five days custody is required?

Investigation officer said that there is deep Conspiracy to defame, other protestors fled from the spot, for proper investigation custody is required. They are from different states and they are required to be taken to their places.

While arguing on the bail pleas, the Counsel for the accused said that there is no evidence to show that the protest was not peaceful. All the offences are not punishable for more than seven years. They are not required to be arrested and sent in custody remand.

The guidelines of Arnesh Kumar is not complied with, the counsel argued.

APP Shrivastav opposed the bail pleas and submitted that the allegations are serious in nature, there is Conspiracy to defame the country at international level. The don’t deserve to be released on bail. (ANI)

Pakistan’s Parliamentary body has raised red flags over what it termed as “unreliable and incomplete statistics” being reported on HIV/AIDS in the nation, cautioning that the country could face humiliation at international platforms if inaccurate data is forwarded to global health agencies, as reported by The Express Tribune.

According to The Express Tribune, the concerns were voiced during a meeting of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on National Health Services, chaired by Mahesh Kumar Malani. Lawmakers scrutinised figures presented by the health ministry and questioned their credibility, describing them as inconsistent with provincial data. Briefing the committee, officials said that the National AIDS Programme spends roughly $300 to $500 per year on each registered HIV patient.

However, PPP MNA Shazia Sobia Somro sharply criticised the ministry’s report, arguing that it failed to account for a significant number of cases across the country. She claimed that approximately 40,000 HIV patients were recorded in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in 2025 alone, alongside around 300 cases in Islamabad and between 7,000 and 8,000 in Balochistan during the same year. Despite these numbers, the federal report listed only 81,000 patients nationwide and omitted detailed data from several regions. She warned that sharing such flawed statistics with international organisations could damage Pakistan’s credibility.

Somro further alleged that the Islamabad Healthcare Regulatory Authority had submitted outdated figures instead of updated data when asked to provide fresh statistics. She also drew attention to reports of illegal abortions, claiming they were taking place in as many as 60 per cent of certain cases, raising broader governance and oversight questions, as cited by The Express Tribune.

Responding to the criticism, Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal said it was unrealistic to expect years of systemic shortcomings to be resolved within months. He added that estimates placing Pakistan’s HIV burden at 300,000 were largely speculative. The minister also disclosed that under the Global Fund framework, 25 per cent of resources are channelled through the government, while 75 per cent are distributed to non-governmental organisations, highlighting structural complexities in the national HIV response, as reported by The Express Tribune. (ANI)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday highlighted how the coming together of India and Brazil strengthens the voice of global south in the international arena. He gave a call for reform of international institutions to address contemporary challenges and affirmed the resolve of India and Brazil to work together in that direction.

He made the remarks during a joint presser with Brazilian President Lula here in the national capital.

“India and Brazil’s partnership on the global stage has been strong and influential. As democratic nations, we will continue to advance the priorities and aspirations of the Global South. When India and Brazil work together, the voice of the Global South becomes stronger and more confident.”

PM Modi also said, “We believe that all problems must be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy. India and Brazil are unanimous that terrorism and its supporters are enemies of all humanity. We also agree that reform of global institutions is essential to address the challenges of our time. We will continue to work together in this direction”

In his remarks, PM Modi noted that the cooperation in areas of climate resilient agriculture, precision farming, and biofertiliser will strengthen the food security of both the nations.

“The agreement reached on critical minerals and rare earths is a major step in building a resilient supply chain. Our cooperation in the defence sector is also steadily growing. This is a great example of mutual trust and strategic alignment. We will continue to strengthen this win-win partnership.”

PM Modi added, “There is also immense potential for cooperation in the health and pharmaceutical sectors. We will work to increase the supply of affordable and quality medicines from India to Brazil.”

He also noted that the discussions between the two leaders aimed at moving forward across all sectors in the spirit of shared purpose and that the nations are committed for bilateral trade to surpass 20 billion USD in the next five years.

He thanked the Brazilian President for his participation in the Global AI Impact Summit, and also praised his visionary leadership in giving a fillip to India-Brazil ties.

Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva also held delegation-level talks.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, MoS MEA Pabitra Margherita, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal were among those present during the talks.

Earlier today, a ceremonial welcome was held on Saturday at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan for Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who is on a state visit to India. President Lula was accorded the Guard of Honour at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. The Brazilian President was received at the Rashtrapati Bhavan by PM Modi and President Droupadi Murmu.

He also paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat.

Lula’s visit to India follows a July 2025 visit to Brasilia by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the first by an Indian prime minister in more than 50 years.

The Brazilian President has arrived in India with large delegation of top CEOs of Brazilian companies. The CEOs are expected to participate in a Business Forum. (ANI)

An intelligence alert has been issued in the national capital following inputs warning of a possible terror threat near the Red Fort, with sources stating that terrorists may target a temple in the Chandni Chowk area.

According to intelligence sources, key religious places, including areas around the Red Fort and parts of Chandni Chowk, remain on the radar of the Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).

Inputs suggest that the group may be plotting an improvised explosive device (IED) attack and that a temple in the Chandni Chowk area could be a potential target.

Sources further indicated that the outfit is allegedly seeking to avenge a February 6 blast at a mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan, and may be planning a major strike in India.

“Blast alert in front of the Red Fort in Delhi. Terrorists may target a temple in Chandni Chowk. Lashkar-e-Taiba is plotting an IED attack. They are planning a major terrorist attack in India to avenge the February 6th mosque blast in Islamabad, Pakistan. Major temples in the country can be targeted by Lashkar-e-Taiba,” Intelligence sources said.

Sources further stated that prominent temples in the country can be targeted by Lashkar-e-Taiba, indicating that prominent religious places remain on the group’s radar.

This comes in the backdrop of the recent deadly car explosion near the historic Red Fort in Delhi on November 10, 2025, which killed 12 people.

The blast, caused by a car loaded with explosives near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station, triggered fires in multiple nearby vehicles.

Recently, a Special NIA court at Patiala House Court on February 13 extended the period of investigation for a further 45 days to conclude the investigation in the Delhi blast case of November 2025.

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) sought a 90-day extension to complete the investigation. Meanwhile, the NIA court has extended the judicial custody of 7 accused till March 13. (ANI)

US President Donald Trump on Friday (US local time) signed an order making 10 per cent global tariff on all countries, effective “almost immediately”.

Sharing the announcement in a post on Truth Social, the US President said, “It is my Great Honor to have just signed, from the Oval Office, a Global 10% Tariff on all Countries, which will be effective almost immediately. Thank you for your attention to this matter! PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP”

A White House official stated that this new tariff will remain in place until another authority is invoked, emphasising the expectation that trade partners abide by US trade deals.

The official also advised all the trade partners to abide by the trade deals. The new 10% global tariff is part of Trump’s protectionist trade agenda, aimed at addressing balance-of-payments issues and unfair trade practices.

US President Donald Trump announced 10 per cent global tariffs “effective immediately,” following a major legal defeat at the US Supreme Court.

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the Trump administration exceeded its legal authority by using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) of 1977 to impose broad-based import tariffs.

Terming SC’s ruling as a “terrible decision”, Trump announced he would sign an executive order for a 10% global tariff under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. This authority allows for a temporary import surcharge (up to 15%) for 150 days to address balance-of-payments deficits.

“Effective immediately, all the national security tariffs under Section 232 and existing Section 301 tariffs remain in place… Today, I will sign an order to impose a 10% global tariff under Section 122 over and above our normal tariffs already being charged,” he said.

Chief Justice John Roberts, joined by Justices Neil Gorsuch, Amy Coney Barrett, and the three liberal justices, held that the IEEPA does not explicitly authorise the president to levy duties–a power the Constitution assigns to Congress.

Justices Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas, and Brett Kavanaugh dissented, supporting the administration’s broader interpretation of emergency powers.

The ruling invalidated billions of dollars in “reciprocal” and emergency tariffs, potentially requiring the government to refund approximately $130-$175 billion in collected revenue.

US Supreme Court has held that the US President did not possess the authority under IEEPA to impose extensive import duties on goods from nearly all US trading partners.

Trump has already stated that “alternatives will be used” to replace the tariffs that the court has “incorrectly rejected.”

“Other alternatives will now be used to replace the ones that the court incorrectly rejected. We have alternatives. Could be more money, we will take in more money… We have taken in hundreds of billions of dollars. We will continue to do so,” he said.

Trump, referring to the decision as “ludicrous”, added that this decision benefits other countries but not the US. He further alleged that the courts are “swayed by foreign interests.”

“Foreign countries that have been ripping us off for years are ecstatic. They are dancing in the streets, but they won’t be dancing for long… Those justices are a disgrace to our nation… The court has been swayed by foreign interests and a political movement that is far smaller than people would ever think,” he said.

Trump specifically noted that “The India deal is on,” suggesting that recent bilateral trade agreements–including the reduction of reciprocal tariffs to 18%–would be maintained through these new legal pathways.

The ruling is expected to have wide-ranging consequences for global trade, businesses, consumers, inflation trends and household finances across the country.

The financial implications of the ruling are substantial. The tariffs in question cover trillions of dollars in trade, and the US government collected nearly USD 134 billion in levies through December 14 under the contested authority, The Washington Post reported.

US stock indexes rose following the ruling, as investors anticipated a reduction in inflationary pressure, though gains were tempered by Trump’s immediate vow to reimpose new levies.

The administration also launched new investigations into “unfair trade practices” under Section 301, which could lead to more permanent, targeted duties.

Trump emphasised that tariffs previously imposed under Section 232 (National Security) and existing Section 301 (Unfair Trade) remain “in full force and effect,” as they were not affected by the IEEPA ruling. (ANI)

A delivery boy lost his life after being allegedy hit by a speeding car in the Subhash Nagar area of West Delhi in the early hours of Saturday, Delhi police said.

Delhi police said that a delivery boy died after being hit by a speeding car around 3 am in the Subhash Nagar area of West Delhi.

Police have taken the accused into custody and seized the car, as per Delhi Police.

Further investigation is underway.

This comes after the recent incident that took place near Lal Bahadur Shastri College in Dwarka South, where a man was killed in a road accident after a car allegedly driven by a juvenile without a licence collided with his motorcycle. (ANI)

US President Donald Trump claimed India pulled its oil trade with Russia “way back” on his request.

Trump, citing his “fantastic relationship” with India, told reporters at a White House briefing that “India pulled out of Russia. India was getting its oil from Russia, and they pulled way back on my request because we want to settle a horrible war, where 25,000 people are dying every month. My relationship with PM Modi is great.”

Washington had imposed 25 per cent additional tariffs on New Delhi’s purchase of discounted oil from Russia, taking the total tariffs to 50 per cent. A few days ago, India struck an interim trade agreement with the US, taking the tariffs down to 18 per cent.

However US, while removing the additional 25 per cent tariffs, stated, “India has committed to stop directly or indirectly importing Russian Federation oil, has represented that it will purchase United States energy products from the United States, and has recently committed to a framework with the United States to expand defence cooperation over the next 10 years.”

Meanwhile, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has asserted that India remains firmly committed to strategic autonomy, even as the global energy markets evolve and partnerships shift.

“We are very much wedded to strategic autonomy because it’s very much a part of our history and our evolution. It’s something which is very deep, and it’s something which cuts across the political spectrum as well,” he said.

Addressing concerns over energy sourcing, the minister described the global oil market as complex and dynamic, stressing that commercial considerations guide procurement decisions.

“As for energy issues, this is a complex market today. Oil companies in India, as in Europe, as probably in other parts of the world, look at availability, look at costs, look at risks and take the decisions that they feel are in their best interest,” he noted.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said that “national interest” would continue to guide India’s energy-related decisions, underlining that the key drivers of the country’s energy policy are “adequate availability, fair pricing and reliability of supply.” (ANI)

In a major blow to US President Donald Trump’s signature trade policy, the US Supreme Court on Friday invalidated most of his sweeping tariff measures, The Washington Post reported.

According to The Post, the US apex court held that the US President did not possess the authority under the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose extensive import duties on goods from nearly all US trading partners.

The ruling is expected to have wide-ranging consequences for global trade, businesses, consumers, inflation trends and household finances across the country.

The verdict marks a notable shift from a series of recent wins for Trump at the Supreme Court. Over the past year, the justices had largely sided with the administration in interim orders, allowing policies such as a ban on transgender troops serving in the military, granting the United States DOGE Service access to sensitive data, and enabling significant cuts to the Education Department while legal challenges continued, The Washington Post reported.

The financial implications of the ruling are substantial. The tariffs in question cover trillions of dollars in trade, and the US government collected nearly USD 134 billion in levies through December 14 under the contested authority, The Washington Post reported.

According to estimates by the Tax Foundation, Trump’s trade war will cost American households approximately USD 1,100 each in 2025, The Post reported.

The judgement came days after the United States and India announced that they have reached a framework for an Interim Agreement regarding reciprocal and mutually beneficial trade.

The framework reaffirmed the countries’ commitment to the broader U.S.-India Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) negotiations, launched by President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 13, 2025, which will include additional market access commitments and support more resilient supply chains.

A Joint Statement had said that the Interim Agreement between the United States and India will represent a historic milestone in our countries’ partnership, demonstrating a common commitment to reciprocal and balanced trade based on mutual interests and concrete outcomes.

According to the joint statement, India will eliminate or reduce tariffs on all U.S. industrial goods and a wide range of U.S. food and agricultural products, including dried distillers’ grains (DDGs), red sorghum for animal feed, tree nuts, fresh and processed fruit, soybean oil, wine and spirits, and additional products.

The United States will apply a reciprocal tariff rate of 18 percent under Executive Order 14257 of April 2, 2025, as amended, on originating goods of India, including textile and apparel, leather and footwear, plastic and rubber, organic chemicals, home décor, artisanal products, and certain machinery. And, subject to the successful conclusion of the Interim Agreement, will remove the reciprocal tariff on a wide range of goods identified in the Potential Tariff Adjustments for Aligned Partners Annex to Executive Order 14346 of September 5, 2025, as amended, including generic pharmaceuticals, gems and diamonds, and aircraft parts.

US had earlier imposed 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods, including a 25 per cent tariff for importing oil from Russia (ANI)