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NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday wrote a letter to the voters of West Bengal ahead of the Assembly elections in the state, saying he was “heartbroken” about what he described as the state’s present condition.In his letter, the Prime Minister accused the Mamata Banerjee-led government of “extreme non-cooperation” and said the state’s destiny would be decided in a few months.Beginning the letter with “Joy Maa Kali,” PM Modi wrote: “Just a few months remain, after which the destiny of West Bengal will be decided. The responsibility of determining the path of the next generation’s future rests upon…

3.5-magnitude earthquake strikes off Southern California coast near Rancho Palos Verdes A late-night tremor rippled across parts of Southern California on Sunday after a 3.5-magnitude earthquake struck offshore near Rancho Palos Verdes. The quake was felt along stretches of the Los Angeles County coastline and into northern Orange County, though authorities reported no injuries or damage.According to the United States Geological Survey, the earthquake occurred at approximately 9:40 p.m. on 22 February. Its epicentre was located in the Pacific Ocean about 14 miles south south-west of Rancho Palos Verdes, positioned north of Catalina Island. The tremor originated at a depth…

India’s Axar Patel, with skipper Suryakumar Yadav (ANI Photo) Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has questioned the team management’s decision to leave out Axar Patel for the crucial Super 8 clash against South Africa in the T20 World Cup 2026.India opted to persist with Washington Sundar in the playing XI, citing his favourable match-up against left-handers. However, the move did not pay off. Sundar bowled two overs for 17 runs and failed to make an impact with the bat, scoring 11 at No.5, ahead of Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube. India went on to suffer a heavy 76-run…

The registration window for KCET 2026 will close on February 27, 2026. The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has already extended the deadline once and candidates must complete the process before 11:59 PM on the last date. Students who want admission to engineering, pharmacy, agriculture and other professional courses in Karnataka must apply online through the official portal. The application will be accepted only after the fee payment is completed within the given timeline. Candidates are advised to keep all required documents ready and carefully check their details before final submission to avoid rejection at later stages of the admission process.KCET…

Akshay Kumar shared a hilarious college memory on Wheel of Fortune, recalling how serenading his crush outside her house led to an unexpected beating from her neighbours. The story left everyone laughing. Married to Twinkle Khanna since 2001, Akshay often charms audiences with his humour and candid life anecdotes. Akshay Kumar recently spoke on national television about his college-time crush. With his trademark charm and humor, he recollects those youthful days, sharing stories that instantly captivated the audience and filled the set with laughter and nostalgia.Akshay Kumar recalls his college memoriesIn the newest episode of Wheel of Fortune, a contestant’s…

4 min readFeb 23, 2026 08:00 AM IST First published on: Feb 23, 2026 at 08:00 AM IST In the past few weeks, a series of shocking incidents underlined a grim reality: People who care for street dogs are increasingly facing vilification and violence. In Raipur, a man feeding street dogs was beaten to death. In Gwalior, a woman — herself an advocate — struggled to get the police to register a case after a brutal assault. In Kolkata, senior citizen Gautam Pramanik was admitted to intensive care after being beaten for feeding dogs. Meanwhile, careless public commentary has intensified…

Two 16-year-old boys allegedly attacked another 16-year-old with a large knife at a pool club in Teela Jamalpura, inflicting over two dozen blows BHOPAL: A video went viral on social media platforms on Monday showing two 16-year-old boys allegedly entering a pool club and attacking another 16-year-old boy with a large knife in Teela Jamalpura area. In the video, the accused were seen repeatedly stabbing the minor, reportedly inflicting more than two dozen blows in less than 30 seconds. The incident occurred around 9:15 pm on February 15 and is said to have stemmed from an old dispute. Teela Jamalpura…

South Africa’s players celebrate the wicket of India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki) The Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup has begun with dramatic shifts in momentum, as both groups take early shape following a series of decisive results.In Group 1, South Africa sit at the top of the table after a commanding 76-run win over defending champions India at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The Proteas have two points and a formidable Net Run Rate of +3.800. It was a statement performance from the side that lost to India in the 2024 final. After posting…

Leonardo DiCaprio, the actor, who is currently in the news as his movie ‘One Battle After Another’ won the Best Film title at BAFTA 2026, grew up in the shadow of Hollywood dreams, his early years a mix of passion, creativity, and kid-sized rebellion that built the resilient star we know today. Lesser-known facts reveal a boy full of fire, shaped by loving but unconventional parents in Los Angeles’s tough Echo Park neighborhood. Let’s dive deep into some unknown facts about Leonardo DiCaprio and what shaped him into the man he is today.The Leonardo da Vinci connectionOne charming origin story…

Skoda Auto India recently revealed the new Skoda Kushaq facelift SUV in the Indian market. The company has now announced that production of the updated SUV has commenced at the brand’s manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune. The Pre-bookings for the new SUV will have already begun. Interestedcustomers can book the new Kushaq online or by visiting the nearest dealership. The company will announce prices by the end of February 2026, with deliveries scheduled to begin in March 2026.The new Kushaq is offered in five variants: Classic Plus, Signature, Sportline, Prestige, and Monte Carlo. This marks the first facelift for the…