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Delhi Police File FIR Over Racial Abuse of Arunachal Women in Malviya Nagar

Three women from Arunachal Pradesh reported racial slurs and intimidation from neighbors in south Delhi's Malviya Nagar after dust from apartment repairs fell on the floor below. Police registered an FIR against Harsh Singh and his wife under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for insulting women's modesty, criminal intimidation and promoting enmity.

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Asia Pacific

India’s NHRC Opens Probe into Infant’s Death in Temple Caste Attack

India's National Human Rights Commission registered a case Thursday into the death of a two-month-old infant kicked during a caste-based assault at a temple in Nagarkurnool district. The panel took up a complaint alleging police and state authorities failed to act after the February 21 incident.

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Economía

FMI urge reformas decisivas para crecimiento en Trinidad y Tobago

El FMI proyecta un crecimiento del PIB de Trinidad y Tobago del 0,8 % en 2025 y 0,7 % en 2026. Pide reformas estructurales ante conflictos políticos que amenazan las reservas y la recuperación sostenible.

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US Politics

Calcutta HC Chief Justice Paul Forms Panel for Urgent Cases Amid SIR Deployment

Calcutta High Court Chief Justice Sujoy Paul set up a committee Saturday to handle urgent cases as judicial officers shift to assist the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in West Bengal. The move follows a Supreme Court order deploying judges to the poll process.

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Corporate

Altman Calls Orbital Data Centers Ridiculous, Slams Musk and Bezos Plans

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman labeled plans for data centers in space as ridiculous during a New Delhi interview. He argued launch costs and repair challenges make the concept uneconomical for this decade.

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Africa

DA Hails Free State Rural Roads Pilot for Agricultural Boost

The Democratic Alliance praised the launch of a rural roads revitalization pilot in South Africa's Free State province on Friday. DA officials called the initiative, spearheaded by Minister Dean Macpherson, a vital step to cut transport costs and bolster farming efficiency.

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US Politics

New England Colleges Recruit TRIO Students Amid Federal Cut Fears

High school students from low-income and first-generation backgrounds flocked to a Framingham hotel college fair Friday, bolstered by federally funded TRIO programs facing renewed threats from the Trump administration. Over 300 teens explored booths from more than 50 colleges across six states, crediting TRIO with opening doors to higher education.

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Konflikte & Sicherheit

US-Militärpräsenz in Karibik schrumpft nach Auslaufen der USS Gerald R. Ford

Der Flugzeugträger USS Gerald R. Ford hat die Karibik nach knapp drei Monaten verlassen. Das Auslaufen signalisiert den Rückzug US-amerikanischer Streitkräfte im Rahmen der Operation Southern Spear nach der Festnahme von Venezuelas Präsident Nicolás Maduro am 3. Januar.

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Corporate

Sarasota Police Officer Launches Serotonin & Sugar Cookie Business

A Sarasota police officer has launched Serotonin & Sugar, a side business crafting custom hand-decorated sugar cookies. Lauren McElyea runs the small-batch operation alongside her law enforcement duties.

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Elections

Voter Turnout Plummets in Bwari During FCT Area Council Elections

Voter apathy gripped Bwari Area Council in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory on Saturday, with many polling units seeing almost no participation despite hundreds of registered voters. Officials reported empty stations hours into the election, echoing low turnout earlier in Abuja Municipal Area Council.

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US Politics

CBI Probes Officers Named in Bhullar’s Phone Data

India's Central Bureau of Investigation is scrutinizing police officers whose names, chats and transaction records surfaced in mobile phones seized from suspended Punjab Police DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar. The probe targets suspected illegal gratifications uncovered during a separate corruption case, court documents show.

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Celebrity

Nicki Chapman Exposes X Factor Manipulation in Popstars at 25 Episode

Nicki Chapman uncovers the raw mechanics of The X Factor's high-stakes era in the second episode of her Magic Radio series Popstars at 25. Former contestants Marvin Humes, Lucie Jones and 2016 winner Matt Terry share stories of feeling like pawns amid producer-driven scandals and rivalries.

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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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Climate Change

Cape Town Baboon Troops Face Relocation Amid Human Conflicts

Authorities in Cape Town plan to relocate two chacma baboon troops from Simon's Town to a sanctuary later this year after repeated incursions into homes caused property damage and injuries. The proposal has sparked legal challenges from animal rights activists who favor ranger patrols with paintball deterrents.

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Space

NYT Weather Team Emphasizes Data Over Hype in Storm Coverage

The New York Times Weather team, formed in 2022 and expanded in 2024, tracks storms by highlighting forecast uncertainties through data visualizations and explanations. Team leader John Keefe and reporters stress probabilistic outlooks over sensational predictions amid rising extreme weather events.

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