Javed Akhtar slams Taliban’s ‘wife beating’ law: ‘I beseech the Mufties and mullas of India to condemn it unconditionally’ |

Award-winning lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar has strongly reacted to reports that the Taliban has formalised domestic violence under certain conditions in Afghanistan’s new penal code. Calling the development disturbing, Akhtar took to X on February 21 to express his outrage.His reaction comes after reports surfaced about a sweeping 90-page criminal code allegedly signed by…

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Pakistan 0/0 in 0.0 Overs | Pakistan vs New Zealand Live Score, T20 World Cup 2026: Overs set to be cut after 8pm as rain delays start of the Super 8 clash; PAK to bat first against NZ

While the cricketing rivalry adds spice, the weather in Colombo could play a decisive role. Rain is forecast before and during the match, which is scheduled to begin at 7 PM local time. Showers are expected during the first half, with temperatures hovering between 24 and 26 degrees Celsius and humidity above 80 per cent….

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Govt announces measures to boost exports

New Delhi: The government on Friday launched seven measures under the export promotion mission (EPM), a Rs 25,060-crore initiative aimed at boosting exports by easing finance, compliance and logistics hurdles faced by MSMEs.Of the 11 proposed interventions under the scheme, 10 are now operational. Three measures were already implemented in Jan this year, namely, market…

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Arshad Warsi reveals why he said YES to Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘King’ and Aryan’s ‘The Ba***ds of Bollywood’ |

Arshad Warsi recently opened up about his involvement in Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming film ‘King’ and Aryan Khan’s directorial debut, ‘The Ba***ds of Bollywood.’ He emphasized that his commitment was fueled by his long-standing relationship with the Khan family rather than the allure of the screenplay. Arshad Warsi has opened up about why he agreed…

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‘Beating Australia in Australia really special’: Smriti Mandhana after India’s 3-1 T20I series win | Cricket News

Smriti Mandhana (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Smriti Mandhana expressed her delight after India’s 17-run win over Australia in the series-deciding T20I, calling the victory “really special.” She also stressed that the team will “not celebrate too much” and will quickly shift focus to the upcoming ODI series, starting Tuesday.India clinched the final…

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Policy rate may not change soon: RBI

Mumbai: Minutes of the Feb 4-6 meeting of Reserve Bank of India‘s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) indicate the panel kept policy repo rate unchanged because growth is strengthening and inflation is benign, signalling a pause in easing with scope for future cuts if data permits.Comments of the rate-setting panel show broad agreement that the current…

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T20 World Cup: ‘Abhishek ki jagah khilau?’: Suryakumar Yadav rules out changes in India’s top three | Cricket News

Abhishek Sharma during a practice session before an ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 cricket match between India and South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium. (PTI) TimesofIndia.com in Ahmedabad: “Matlab Abhishek ki jagah khilau? (Should I play him instead of Abhishek?)”, “matlab Tilak ki jagah khilau? (You mean in place of Tilak?).”Suryakumar Yadav was…

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‘Reflection of trust’: PM Modi, Brazil President Lula sign rare earths deal; aim for trade beyond $20 billion

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva during a joint press meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Saturday set a target to raise bilateral trade to $20 billion within five years and signed key agreements in areas including rare earth minerals, digital…

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