Politics

Leaders

Rane Vows to Mobilize 45,000 from Sattari for Counter-Protest in Goa

Goa's town and country planning minister Vishwajit Rane declared Saturday he could rally 45,000 supporters from Sattari to Panaji to confront villagers protesting land conversions under Section 39A of the Town and Country Planning Act. Speaking alongside Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, Rane refused to reverse approvals for nine projects in Palem-Siridao.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Russian Envoy: 170 French Seek Citizenship Over Traditional Values Decree

Russia's ambassador to France reported 170 applications last year from French citizens seeking Russian citizenship, citing fears of LGBTQ propaganda. Alexey Meshkov said the requests came from diverse groups, including peasants and young IT specialists.

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Movies

Skanda Sashti 2026 Falls on Feb. 22 with Key Rituals, Fasting Rules

Devotees of Lord Murugan will observe Skanda Sashti 2026 on Sunday, February 22, during the Phalguna Shukla Sashti tithi, a day dedicated to seeking strength and victory over obstacles. The sacred sixth lunar day begins at 11:09 a.m. on February 22 and ends at 9:09 a.m. on February 23.

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Movies

Iraq War’s 20th Anniversary Sparks US Foreign Policy Debate

A collection of essays published in 2023 marks the 20th anniversary of the US-led Iraq invasion and triggers fresh scrutiny of its fallout on American global strategy. Analysts point to failed intelligence on weapons of mass destruction, botched nation-building and the rise of groups like ISIS as enduring lessons.

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Cybersecurity

CypSec Expands Cyber Mentorship Across Europe for Talent Pipeline

CypSec has extended its European Cyber Mentorship Program to build a pipeline of cybersecurity experts for its growing managed services business. The initiative targets talent in the Baltic States, Central Europe and Nordic regions.

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US-Politik

CGG fordert ADC auf, Präsidentschaftskandidatur 2027 an Süden zu vergeben

Die Coalition for Good Governance hat die African Democratic Congress aufgefordert, ihr Präsidentschaftsticket für 2027 einem Kandidaten aus dem Süden Nigerias zu reservieren. Die Gruppenführer warnten, ein Verstoß gegen das Zonenprinzip könne die Parteieinheit zerstören und die Oppositionschancen schwächen.

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Leaders

BJP MLA Chandru Lamani Caught Accepting Rs 5 Lakh Bribe in Gadag

BJP MLA Chandru Lamani from Shirahatti was arrested by Lokayukta police in Gadag for allegedly taking a Rs 5 lakh bribe to approve minor irrigation works. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah demanded answers from BJP leaders over the incident.

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Space

Australia Leads Global Corpse Flower Blooms with 12+ in 2025

More than a dozen corpse flowers bloomed across Australia in 2025, positioning the country among the world's top three hotspots for the rare Sumatran plants. Experts credit mature collections in botanic gardens from Sydney to Adelaide for the surge.

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Leaders

Wike: FCT Curfew Had Tinubu’s Approval, Not My Solo Act

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike insisted Saturday that the curfew imposed before Area Council elections carried President Bola Tinubu's approval. He rejected accusations of acting alone from Senator Ireti Kingibe.

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US Politics

Congress Councillor Gunda Sneha Disqualified for Backing BRS in Asifabad Vote

Election Returning Officer RDO Lokesh disqualified Congress councillor Gunda Sneha from Asifabad's Ward 13 on Saturday for cross-voting in favor of a BRS candidate during the municipality chairman election. The decision followed her violation of a party whip under the Telangana Municipal Act, 2019.

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Política de EE.UU.

Trump promete aranceles más altos pese a fallo de la Corte Suprema

El presidente Donald Trump anunció un arancel global del 10 por ciento mediante orden ejecutiva. Desestimó un fallo de la Corte Suprema que limita sus poderes comerciales e insinuó que las tasas podrían subir más.

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US-Politik

Irland: Schulen melden Kürzungen bei Sonderpädagogik-Assistenten

Irische Schulen melden starke Kürzungen bei Sonderpädagogik-Assistenten (SNA) für das Schuljahr 2026/27. Trotz Rekordzahl neuer SNA-Stellen bundesweit fehlen Ressourcen in Regelschulen.

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Política de EE.UU.

Escuelas irlandesas denuncian recortes en asistentes SNA pese a récord nacional

Escuelas irlandesas notifican fuertes recortes en asistentes de necesidades especiales (SNA) para 2026/27. Ocurre aunque el total nacional alcanza un récord de más de 1.700 nuevas plazas.

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Corporate

Indian Farmers Await PM Kisan 22nd Installment of Rs 2000 Amid Delays

Millions of Indian farmers wait anxiously for the 22nd installment of Rs 2,000 under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana as February draws to a close without an official release date. Media reports point to a possible crediting on February 24, though the Agriculture Ministry has offered no confirmation.

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Economy

US GDP Growth Slows to 1.4% in Q4 2025

U.S. gross domestic product grew at a 1.4% annualized rate in the fourth quarter of 2025, down sharply from the prior period. The Bureau of Economic Analysis cited a federal government shutdown as a major drag on the expansion.

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