Taliban strike multiple military bases in Pakistan; strategic Nur Khan Airbase in Rawalpindi hit

The Afghan Air Force’s drone aircraft carried out strikes on key Pakistani military installations, including the Nur Khan Airbase in Rawalpindi, the 12th Corps headquarters in Quetta, the Khowizoo Camp in Mohmand Agency of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and the Ghulni military bases, all considered important defence facilities and operational centres.In a social media post on X,…

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Avalanche derails Swiss train: 80 passengers on board; casualties feared

Representative image (AI-generated) A passenger train carrying around 80 people derailed early on Monday in southern Switzerland after an avalanche struck near the village of Goppenstein, authorities said. Police confirmed that the derailment occurred at 7.00 am local time and warned that people were “likely” to be injured. By 10.00 am, 30 passengers had been…

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UP Police SI, ASI recruitment 2026: Admit card for typing test released, direct link to download here

The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has released the admit card for the UP Police SI and ASI 2026 typing test. Candidates who qualified in the earlier stages can now download their hall tickets from the official website. The typing test is scheduled to be held on February 21 and 22, 2026….

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When banks lose interest, in you & me

Financial mis-selling happens when bankers lure customers to meet their targets. Eg: selling insurance while hawking investment options. To tackle it, fix sellers’ incentive structure & mandate stiff penalties Sometime during UPA’s tenure, the then FM held a meeting on a Saturday amid a tussle between Sebi and Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India…

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Bharat Mela 2026 coming to Kuwait: 700+ artists set to showcase India’s vibrant heritage at Green Island | World News

Bharat Mela 2026 coming to Kuwait: Green Island set for grand Indian cultural festival/Image: X The coastline of Kuwait is about to get a lot more colourful. The Embassy of India in Kuwait has officially invited everyone to Bharat Mela 2026, a massive open-air festival celebrating India’s rich heritage. Mark your calendars for Friday, February…

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PSEB Class 8th results declared with 96.51% pass percentage: Check direct link to download scorecards here

PSEB Class 8th result 2026: The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) released the Class 8 examination results for 2026 with a pass percentage of 96.51%. All students who took part in the annual exams are now able to see their scorecards via the official website of PSEB, which is pseb.ac.in. The girls have, yet again,…

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Meet Asha Sharma: Indian-origin executive named CEO of Microsoft Gaming | World News

Microsoft has named Asha Sharma as the new chief executive of its gaming division, marking one of the most significant leadership changes in Xbox’s history. Sharma succeeds long-time gaming head Phil Spencer, who is retiring after nearly four decades at the company and will stay on as an adviser through the summer. Her appointment comes…

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NCERT apologises for ‘judicial graft’ chapter, pulls out Class VIII book | India News

NEW DELHI: NCERT on Tuesday issued an “unconditional and unqualified apology” and withdrew its recently published Class VIII social science textbook after Supreme Court objected to a chapter discussing corruption and other challenges within the judiciary.In a statement, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) said the book – “Exploring Society: India and…

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CPCT admit card 2026 expected to be released shortly at cpct.mp.gov.in: Check details here

CPCT admit card 2026: The Computer Proficiency Certification Test (CPCT) 2026 admit card is anticipated to be available shortly at cpct.mp.gov.in. The CPCT exam is slated for March 13th through 15th, 2026. After the admit cards are published, candidates can retrieve their hall tickets from the official website. This document is essential for gaining entry…

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