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Mississippi lieutenant governor Delbert Hosemann collapsed on the senate floor, sparking concerns and dramatic social media videos. Hosemann later attributed the incident to dehydration and reassured the public of his recovery. His office confirmed he is in good spirits, ready to resume work. The collapse follows his recent $326 million tax cut proposal aimed at balancing income and grocery taxes with infrastructure funding.

Congress leader Alka Lamba congratulated Rekha Gupta on becoming the newly elected Chief Minister of Delhi, expressing hope for a cleaner Yamuna and improved women's safety. Rekha Gupta, chosen as BJP’s legislative leader, will take the oath tomorrow at Ramlila Maidan.

Top stock market recommendations: Aakash K Hindocha from Nuvama Professional Clients Group recommends buying Axis Bank, Bajaj Finance, and JSW Steel stocks today. Nifty and Bank Nifty have shown signs of recovery after recent lows.

A fraudster claiming to be a senior embassy official from Washington DC, who took over Rs 2 lakh from a Mumbai doctor for a US visa, was exposed by an inadvertent WhatsApp video call. The doctor realized the man was in Mumbai, not the US, and reported him to the police. They are now searching for him.

Samay Raina and Ranveer Allahbadia face legal action after controversial remarks on 'India’s Got Latent', inciting online uproar and multiple FIRs. Comedian Daniel Fernandes humorously suggests leniency, while acknowledging the serious consequences, including bans on their shows and interim bail with passport confiscation for Ranveer.

TMC MP Mahua Moitra said it was Section 7 of the impugned Act, which described the composition of the selection committee, which was particularly “troubling” and was the "fulcrum" of the her constitutional challenge

In the MHA's April 2019 letter to Mr. Gandhi, he was informed about Mr. Swamy's representation regarding his citizenship and he was reportedly asked to intimate the factual position in the matter within a fortnight of receipt of the communication

A case was registered at Narsinghgarh police station under multiple charges of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

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With the Champions Trophy format allowing little room for error, India's big stars, led by Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, face Bangladesh in their opening Group-A match in Dubai. Hosts Pakistan, meanwhile, opened the tournament with a defeat against New Zealand in Karachi on Wednesday and will face India on February 23 in a must-win game.

Israel is preparing for the return of four hostages' bodies, including three members of the Bibas family, from Hamas. The deaths of Shiri Bibas and her two young sons have been confirmed, and the remains are to be transferred respectfully on Thursday.

Vicky Kaushal's film Chhaava nears Rs 200 crore in its first week, driven by strong collections during the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti holiday. Directed by Laxman Utekar, the historical drama features an acclaimed performance by Kaushal. With one day left, it's poised to become the highest-grossing film of 2025 and Kaushal's career.

Irate villagers eliminate the two dogs; anti-rabies vaccine administered to all the injured, says doctor at PHC

The State government’s recent initiative to bring darshan and allied services within the reach of the public on WhatsApp is a step in that direction, he avers

At a meeting organised at Udaipur in Rajasthan, the Water Resources Ministers of the three States emphasise the need for taking collective decisions to ensure the welfare of farmers