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Most brokerage houses are positive on the deal that Reliance Industries and Walt Disney struck on Wednesday to merge their media operations in India. The Disney India-Viacom18 joint venture, with near-monopoly in cricket broadcasting rights in India, is expected to push up advertisement rates and turn the broadcasting industry highly competitive, especially for smaller players. from Times of India https://ift.tt/1gOjaDI via IFTTT

Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin acknowledged a "breakdown in notifications" about his health problems. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ORDrLuA

Two days after three opposition legislators—two from the Congress and one from the RJD—crossed over to the BJP, RJD leader and Bihar’s former chief minister Rabri Devi on Thursday came down heavily on them, terming them as “shameless” and said they must have resigned from the respective parties before switching their allegiance. from Times of India https://ift.tt/fvzORcN via IFTTT

Four men are on trial in connection with the deadly attack, in which five people were killed in 2018. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rquCDfp

The Odysseus robot broke a leg on touchdown but continues to stream data back to Earth from BBC News https://ift.tt/fjYHE2x

Noises that prompted hope in the search for the missing Titan submersible have been released to the media. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ijwxSrb

Vasily Dubkov, who represented the Russian activist, was arrested for "violating public order", reports say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sAmqviX

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Republicans will introduce a bill designed to protect access, after a court ruling cast doubt on its availability. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QCmoVx9

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The Uzbekistan judgement also gives compensation to families of children who died or became disabled. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8kZQFDJ

It the latest atrocity in the country to be attributed to Islamist militants. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nDv5ZkB

After Alabama rules that frozen embryos are children, some fertility patients pray that lawmakers find a solution. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mh6fKsa

Western leaders are in Kyiv in a show of solidarity as the country grapples with a range of setbacks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iWtELxc

Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate Gujarat's first AIIMS in Rajkot and a cable-stayed bridge between Okha and Beyt Dwarka. He will hold a road show, visit Dwarka town, Porbandar, and perform groundbreaking of several projects. from Times of India https://ift.tt/zpsHKjr via IFTTT

A senior National Congress leader, a former J&K MLC and dozens of Pahari activists joined BJP in Jammu Saturday. Prominent among them is Syed Mohd Rafiq Shah. In 2019, he had joined National Conference in 2019 after snapping ties with National Panthers Party. Pahari leader Mohd Ayub Pahalwan has also joined BJP along with his supporters. from Times of India https://ift.tt/zUilAH7 via IFTTT

The ex-president is the clear front-runner in South Carolina - but his rival Nikki Haley vows not to give up. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MNFf5bP

Elon Musk hints at X platform launching 'XMail' to rival Gmail. Some users considering the switch due to loss of trust in Gmail. Follower plans to use Gmail like Hotmail for junks. Musk's post quickly gained traction on the social media platform as people were greeted with rumours about Google’s plans to phase out Gmail. from Times of India https://ift.tt/5WbC4Pl via IFTTT

The Jammu and Kashmir Police's State Investigation Agency (SIA) has filed an additional chargesheet against six more individuals in a case related to narco-terrorism. This marks the fourth chargesheet filed in just one week, bringing the total number of accused to 18. According to the police, there has been a decline in terrorist activities in the region, but terrorist handlers from across the border are resorting to drug smuggling to fund their operations. from Times of India https://ift.tt/gpe4ErU via IFTTT

Hundreds of security service workers are evacuated after reports of a strange smell in the building. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DayNAqx

Blood-stained clothes belonging to the couple were found in a bin and police are worried for their safety. from BBC News https://ift.tt/i7eoZLI

Nineteen members of a criminal network operating in the English Channel were arrested, investigators said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HJFQ5po

Positronium has the potential to revolutionise physics but the elusive substance had been too hot to handle. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mG0wSg5

The micro-blogging site says it did so after receiving orders from the Indian government. from BBC News https://ift.tt/W7yHG5U

The jet, known as Kaan and developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries with help from the UK’s BAE Systems, took off from an airstrip in capital Ankara for a flight that lasted just over 10 minutes, according to state broadcaster TRT. The flight marks a landmark moment for Turkey, where authorities have made modernizing the country’s aging air force a top priority. from Times of India https://ift.tt/KvzNSQV via IFTTT

The former influencer is sentenced to between four and 60 years in prison for abusing her children. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0snlkXf

Shipments of diesel from India to Europe are at their lowest since 2022 due to Houthi attacks on merchant shipping. Higher freight costs and refinery maintenance in Asia have made it more economically viable to send cargo to Asia. Recent shipments on Marlin Sicily and Marlin La Plata are headed for Rotterdam. from Times of India https://ift.tt/kIiwUj4 via IFTTT

The Russian president says Moscow has always been "categorically against" such deployments. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Hd6jWBX

Rescuers with shovels and axes are trying to find survivors in the country's eastern province. from BBC News https://ift.tt/voT5lqy

Life on Earth may have originated in volcanic lakes rather than in oceans, according to a study published in the journal Nature. Researchers studying Last Chance Lake in British Columbia have found evidence suggesting that ancient carbonate-rich lakes could have been the "cradle of life." This discovery challenges the widely held belief that life first emerged in the ocean. from Times of India https://ift.tt/8oZ9ztX via IFTTT

African leaders pay tribute to Tanzania's founding father as a statue to him is unveiled in Ethiopia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/51qxzfO

An explosion at a firecracker unit in Ramuthevanpatti, Virudhunagar, caused by friction while mixing chemicals, killed 10 workers and injured 3. CM M K Stalin announced a solatium. Alangulam police are investigating. The collector plans to order permanent closure of units with violations. from Times of India https://ift.tt/knAH3Cy via IFTTT

Companies are transitioning from work-from-home to office-based work, with tech giants like TCS, Infosys, HCL Technologies, Wipro, Meta, IBM, Dell, Google and Amazon implementing policies to require employees to return to the office a minimum number of days per week. Non-compliance may have consequences, including termination and limited career advancement. from Times of India https://ift.tt/xVXd54A via IFTTT

An ally of the opposition activist, who died on Friday, says officials are "trying to cover traces". from BBC News https://ift.tt/rsMvPYZ

Karnataka BJP MLA Arvind Bellad criticizes Infosys for acquiring land at a lower price, promising job creation but failing to deliver. He demands that the government reclaim the land. from Times of India https://ift.tt/T15LqBX via IFTTT

See key moments in Alexei Navalny's career as an outspoken critic of President Putin. from BBC News https://ift.tt/usPdZVb

BBC Verify has analysed the latest satellite image from the city in southern Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4TEpJ2w

The Supreme Court on Thursday declared the electoral bond scheme introduced by the BJP government in 2018 that allowed large-scale anonymous corporate contributions to political parties unconstitutional, ordering State Bank of India to immediately cease issuing bonds and provide up-to-date details of such contributions since April 2019 for publication on the Election Commission's website by March 13. from Times of India https://ift.tt/h5K23Uz via IFTTT

Anders Breivik killed eight people with a car bomb in Oslo and shot dead 69 at a youth camp in 2011. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3AusSU7

Delhi CM Kejriwal summoned by Enforcement Directorate to join investigation in excise policy scam and money laundering case. AAP accused of taking bribes from liquor cartel. Colleagues in custody. Kejriwal summoned by court for non-compliance. Court orders Kejriwal to explain under IPC Section 174 and PMLA. Kejriwal must comply with Section 50(3) of PMLA. from Times of India https://ift.tt/4rnqQoA via IFTTT

The German national, 38, was arrested after six cannabis edibles were found in his rucksack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/T4Yomi1

Tensions escalated on the second day of the farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' protest as clashes broke out between security personnel and farmers at various border points. Police used tear gas shells and rubber bullets to stop the farmers from entering the national capital. A team of Union ministers will hold a meeting with farmer leaders to address their demands. from Times of India https://ift.tt/FMsRf7G via IFTTT

All men are invited to this mostly imaginary conference on Valentine's Day but women are banned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KXuFTcQ

Jaya Amitabh Bachchan is scheduled to compete for a fifth term as Samajwadi Party MP in Rajya Sabha representing 'aadhi abadi'. She and her husband own Rs 1,578 crore collectively. Jaya owns Rs 40.97 crore worth jewelry and one sedan for Rs 9.82 lakh, Amitabh owns Rs 54.77 crore worth jewelry and 16 vehicles for Rs 17.66 crore including two Mercedes and Range Rover. from Times of India https://ift.tt/WGzAtPv via IFTTT

Congress claims Bharuch seat is emotional for them as Ahmed Patel used to contest from there. Pathak countered the claim stating that Congress hasn't won the seat in 40 years. He emphasized the need to focus on defeating the BJP and not nepotism. from Times of India https://ift.tt/gHMpsmG via IFTTT

Over 100 facilities have been affected with some doctors resorting to pen and paper. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7zcwOSM

The UN warns an assault on the city where more than a million people are sheltering would be "terrifying". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xdSOqTf

Israeli commandos rescued two men in an operation that reportedly killed dozens of Palestinians. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/84ydOn2

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Google CEO Sundar Pichai has shared his unique morning routine, revealing that he doesn't begin his day with traditional news outlets like The Wall Street Journal or The New York Times. from Times of India https://ift.tt/DYxvhfV via IFTTT

The presidential hopeful suggests the US will not protect allies failing to meet defence spending targets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/d8Ta3ZQ

President Droupadi Murmu launched the 'Venture Capital Fund for Scheduled Tribes' at the inaugural ceremony of the tribal festival 'Aadi Mahotsav'. She emphasized the importance of tribal lifestyle in living in harmony with nature and highlighted the need to preserve traditional knowledge and use technology for sustainable development. The portal for applicants is now open from Times of India https://ift.tt/hCEITzN via IFTTT

Katalin Novak steps down live on TV after pardoning man jailed for covering up sexual abuse at a children's home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/o1kWpwL

Administering CPR within a minute of cardiac arrest increases the chances of survival to 22%, compared to only 1% if CPR is given after 39 minutes. It also shows that a longer resuscitation period may not necessarily be more beneficial. Experts emphasize the importance of CPR training. Mohit Gupta, professor, highlights the need to train people to perform CPR. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2rVMEXu via IFTTT

The fiance of a popular news presenter is convicted of killing a businesswoman five years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RNP1M4T

Jailed Imran Khan party PTI-backed independent candidates seemed to have delivered a body blow to the formidable Pakistan Army and its newly minted protégé Nawaz Sharif in the National Assembly elections, as they maintained a steady lead over Sharif’s PML (N) till late in the evening. Nevertheless, Sharif declared victory, while acknowledging he didn’t have a majority, raising expectations among his supporters of his taking over as PM for the fourth time. from Times of India https://ift.tt/C64Drt2 via IFTTT

Twelve out of 29 information commissions have not had a single woman commissioner since they were constituted under the Right to Information Act of 2005. The CIC and SICs of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, and Kerala returned 41% of the appeals and complaints they received without passing any orders. This raises concerns about the efficiency and effectiveness of these information commissions in addressing the grievances brought before them. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ErD8CL9 via IFTTT

The Russian leader's first interview with Western media since invading Ukraine comes at an opportune time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/74NHCKo

Apple is reportedly working on prototypes of foldable iPhones and iPads. The foldable iPhone which may look like Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip series may face challenges in display design and thickness, while the foldable iPad aims to reduce the crease and improve the hinge. Launch dates for both devices vary according to different reports. from Times of India https://ift.tt/NoDrzhU via IFTTT

Thousands of people are being urged to conserve hot water after key pipes were damaged. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/adJogEP

A French enthusiast who wanted to beat the world record is told he used the wrong matches. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gHIfsDa

Yemen's UN-backed government warns of the threat to crucial communication links under the Red Sea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fKqHkeS

Chinese researchers announce significant advancements in electronic warfare technology, exposing adversaries on the battlefield. China's military has developed real-time monitoring and analysis of the electromagnetic spectrum, granting them unprecedented information perception capabilities. This technology allows them to swiftly detect and neutralize enemy signals, while ensuring uninterrupted communication for their own forces. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ElSMtIZ via IFTTT

The ex-Fox News host is in Moscow, as speculation grows that he may interview Vladimir Putin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/N4rhTsz

A terrorist assault targeted a police station in the Dera Ismail Khan district of Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province on Monday morning, resulting in the tragic loss of at least 10 officers' lives and injuring six others. This incident occurred just three days prior to the national elections scheduled for February 8. from Times of India https://ift.tt/7YzrEcv via IFTTT

A Kurdish-led force blamed Iran-backed militias for the strike on a training centre in Deir al-Zour. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1Tg3FH5

Isro's 'Vyommitra' robot astronaut to fly ahead of 'Gaganyaan' mission. Vyommitra, equipped to monitor module parameters, execute life support operations, and perform tasks like operating panels. The final manned mission, with three astronauts, scheduled for 2025. Numerous precursor missions planned to test technology readiness. from Times of India https://ift.tt/A9UICgW via IFTTT

People in some areas are told to evacuate ahead of "one of the most dramatic weather days in recent memory". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8QCLGXm

NASA is making strides toward its goal of establishing nuclear power on the moon by 2030. In a recent announcement, the agency stated that it is concluding the initial phase of the project, known as the Fission Surface Power Project. This endeavor holds great importance as NASA aims to establish a long-term human presence on the moon and eventually extend missions to Mars. from Times of India https://ift.tt/gJstw3j via IFTTT

Alert Army troops responded to suspicious activity observed along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Sabra Gali area of Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, by initiating gunfire early Saturday. An official reported, "The firing occurred in a forward village in the snow-covered Mendhar region. A comprehensive search operation is currently in progress." from Times of India https://ift.tt/xluP6zB via IFTTT

The suspect called his own phone to try to arrange an exchange, after he lost it during an attempted robbery. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AWG05VJ

Video verified by the BBC shows US strikes on al-Qaim, Iraq. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pPxEA2k

One of Europe's most wanted men, Marco Raduano, used knotted bed sheets to scale the prison walls in 2023. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LAmrlQZ

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The US president sanctions four Israeli settlers accused of attacking Palestinians. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/694T1gb

Hans-Georg Maassen has said his party could work with the far right - breaking a taboo in German politics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/D4OgRHz