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NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will represent India at the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected govt of Bangladesh led by Tarique Rahman, chairman of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), in Dhaka on Feb 17. Foreign secretary Vikram Misri will accompany him, according to official sources.BNP had invited PM Narendra Modi for the oath ceremony, along with the leaders of a dozen other countries, including Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif. However, there was never any question of the PM travelling as the date and even the time of the swearing-in was clashing with his bilateral meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai that was scheduled weeks in advance.The foreign ministry said Birla’s participation at this “important event” underscored the deep and enduring friendship between the peoples of India and Bangladesh, reaffirming India’s steadfast commitment to the democratic values that bind the two nations.“As neighbours united by a shared history, culture, and mutual respect, India welcomes Bangladesh’s transition to an elected govt under the leadership of Tarique Rahman, whose vision and values have received an overwhelming mandate of the people,” MEA said in a statement.Modi was among the first global leaders to congratulate Rahman on X on Friday morning, shortly after it became evident the BNP leader was going to form the new govt with absolute majority. Modi said the results reflected the trust that the Bangladesh people had in Rahman’s leadership. Later in the day, he also became the first foreign leader to speak to Rahman and offer cooperation with him in his efforts to fulfil the aspirations of the people of Bangladesh.Importantly for India, BNP responded positively to Modi’s messages as it said Bangladesh remained committed to upholding democratic values, inclusivity, and progressive development for all its citizens.“We look forward to engaging constructively with India to advance our multifaceted relationship, guided by mutual respect, sensitivity to each other’s concerns, and a shared commitment to peace, stability, and prosperity in our region,” said the party.
A trans teenager who carried out one of Canada’s deadliest school shootings had previously tried to kill his own family by setting their home ablaze, a neighbour has claimed.18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar shot dead their 39-year-old mother and 11-year-old stepbrother at their home in Tumbler Ridge earlier this week before driving to Tumbler Ridge Secondary School and opening fire. Six people inside the school were killed, including a teacher and five children. The gunman then turned the weapon on himself and died from a self-inflicted shot.
According to USA Today, Jesse was born male biologically but transitioned into a female 6 years ago. Nine people in total died, including the attacker. It is one of the worst gun attacks in Canada’s recent history. Police say they may never establish a clear motive.Melanie, a neighbour who lives several houses away from the Rootselaar family, said the violence had been foreshadowed years earlier and shared some eerie details about Rootselaar. She told The Telegraph: “A couple of years back, he lit their house on fire because he was trying to kill his own family… it almost completely burnt down.”She added: “He was just sitting out in the front when the fire trucks arrived.”Melanie said that everyone on the street saw the blaze and that most of the inside of the wooden plank home was destroyed. According to Melanie, the case was later “dismissed” by the police. Authorities have not confirmed the alleged arson.In a social media post from October 2023, seen by The Telegraph, Van Rootselaar appeared to mention the incident. The teenager shooter wrote: “I went crazy and burnt my house down the second time trying shrooms, but still have the desire to try alternatives.”The post continued: “I had a complete break from reality and did a lot of irrational things, I felt like I was dreaming. Many consequences ensued.”Police have confirmed that Van Rootselaar had a history of mental health-related contacts with officers. Firearms had previously been seized from the home and later returned. Investigators said the attacker acted alone and there is no evidence specific individuals at the school were targeted.Residents say there had been repeated warnings. “This all could have been avoided if there was proper mental healthcare,” Melanie said.Those killed at the school were named as Zoey Benoit, Ticaria Lampert, Kylie Smith and Abel Mwansa, all aged 12, along with 13 year old Ezekiel Schofield and teacher Shannda Aviugana-Durand, 39.
A massive win for Team India, the defending champion of the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2026. And for the Pakistan cricket team, it is another heartbreaking moment for them. India won the match by 61 runs, with Ishan Kishan as the best performer of the game.
Ishan Kishan is named as the Man of the Match. He deserved the award. The keeper-batter almost single-handedly carried the team, especially during the powerplays, when Team India was reduced by one wicket. The opener scored 77 off 40 with ten 4s and three 6s.
India was in trouble when Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha dismissed Abhishek Sharma for a duck. It could have been a devastating moment for the Men in Blue, but Ishan Kishan was there to repair the damage. He not only helped the team to sustain the early blow but also took the team for a flying start under overcast weather.
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After the match, Ishan shared that the pitch was not easy to bat on and scored runs at a quick pace. But he did not lose trust in his skills and strengths and continued to score runs. The southpaw informed us that he polished his batting more during the net sessions. He grew more confident while making shots on the off-side. That was the visible result of his hard work at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on February 15.
“I think the wicket wasn’t that easy in the beginning. You just have to believe and focus on your strength. Wanted to make them run as much as possible to my side. I worked a lot on my offside play. I was just trying to keep it simple,” Ishant Kishan said during the post-match presentation ceremony.
Backed by Ishan’s 77, Team India registered 175 runs in exchange for 7 wickets in 20 overs. In modern cricket, a target below 180 is often considered a chaseable total. But Ishan knew that the pitch would make the Pakistan batters toil hard in front of a total of 170.
He also believed that the massive win over the arch rivals will boost up their confidence, which will help them in the upcoming matches of the tournament. The batter vowed that they will try their best to carry the moment for the rest of the title race.
“I had in mind that we need to put up a total like 160-170 runs, and it will be a very good total for us. India v Pakistan is always a special game, not only for us but for our country as well. So we had to win this one because it was a very important game, and they had pretty good spinners on their side, and we were just supposed to play the good shots, and yeah, winning this against the Pakistan team… it will give us a lot of confidence going ahead in the tournament, and we’ll try to just keep the momentum going,” he added.
Ishan also praised Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah for their bowling efforts. The combination of Bumrah and Pandya with the new ball claimed three top-order wickets of Pakistan’s batting lineup. Bumrah took the wickets of Saim Ayub and captain Salman Ali Agha, while Hardik dismissed Sahibzada Farhan and later, Usman Tariq.
“I think they bowled tremendously well. Pace bowlers… when I was batting and Shaheen was bowling, I didn’t feel like the ball was doing much for the pace bowlers. But at the same time, looking at them (India’s new ball bowlers) bowl two beautiful overs,” Ishan Kishan explained.
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TimesofIndia.com in Colombo: On a surface where timing was a luxury and survival itself felt like an act of resistance, Ishan Kishan produced one of the most belligerent innings of the ongoing T20 World Cup. Against Pakistan, on a R Premadasa Stadium pitch that gripped, turned and repeatedly forced batters to check their strokes, Kishan played an innings that lifted India to 175 for 7.The left-hander scored a stroke-filled 77 off 40 balls, while the rest of the Indian batters managed only 98 runs off 80 deliveries.From the very start, the signs were unmistakable. When Shaheen Afridi dug one in short, Kishan swivelled and sent it soaring into the stands. It was not reckless bravado. It was intent. With purchase for the spinners, Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha opened the bowling himself and got rid of Abhishek Sharma, the batter everyone was talking about before the match.What transpired was a four-ball duck for Abhishek, who is yet to open his account in the T20 World Cup. Salman’s decision to open the bowling turned out to be a masterstroke. After three dot balls, Abhishek decided to go for a hoick, but the delivery was not there to pull and he miscued it to mid-on, where Shaheen completed an easy catch.Kishan understood early that Pakistan wanted the surface to do the damage. His answer was to stay ahead of it.Spin arrived quickly, and with it came the real examination. The off-spin of Salman Ali Agha and Saim Ayub found turn straightaway, with the ball holding up and deviating sharply off a length. Kishan responded not by retreating into defence, but by expanding his options. Sweeps, slog-sweeps, reverse hits and inside-out strokes flowed in succession, forcing Pakistan’s fielders into constant recalibration.The fifty came off just 27 balls, pumped straight back over the bowler’s head, and it told a story larger than numbers. This was Kishan batting with clarity, reading lengths early and trusting his hands even when his feet were not always planted. At one point, a possible cramp on right leg did little to slow him down. If anything, it sharpened his resolve.Against Abrar Ahmed’s googlies, Kishan showed rare adaptability. When the length was full, he went straight. When it was short, he rocked back and pierced the gaps. Even mistimed strokes fell safe, a testament to how deep Pakistan were forced to set their field. The message was clear. Defensive lines would not work.The most brutal phase came against Shadab Khan. A floated delivery on middle disappeared into the crowd via a ferocious slog-sweep. Another drifted down leg and was punished behind square. Pakistan’s plan of strangling India in the middle overs was being dismantled ball by ball.What made the innings stand out was not just the strokeplay, but the context. This was not a flat track designed for excess. The pitch demanded patience, yet Kishan refused to be trapped by it. He understood that in a high-pressure India-Pakistan contest, momentum matters as much as runs. Every boundary dented belief, every six silenced Pakistani fans in the stands.His dismissal, fittingly, came through craft rather than force. Saim Ayub slowed it down, drew Kishan across the crease and let the surface do the rest. The ball gripped, turned and clipped the top of middle and leg. Pakistan celebrated with visible relief.But, by then, the damage was done.Kishan walked back to a standing ovation, his 77 off 40 balls having completely altered the trajectory of the innings. On a pitch where run accumulation felt like wading through sand, he had sprinted. In a match where margins are thin and conditions often dictate terms, this was an innings that stood apart. It was fearless without being reckless, aggressive without being careless. More than anything, it was a reminder that in the biggest games, the bravest batters do not wait for conditions to improve. They bend them to their will.
Shahid Kapoor‘s ‘O’ Romeo’ has been released in theaters and is receiving a mixed response from the audience. While the audience is praising the performances by lead stars Shahid and Triptii Dimri, the story of the film failed to impress them. As the movie opened to a good number at the box office, let’s take a look at its Day 3 collections and how much it will earn on Day 4.
The Vishal Bhardwaj film raked in Rs 8.5 crore on its debut day at the theaters. The second day—Valentine’s Day—witnessed a jump in its collections, earning Rs 12.65 crore. And now, according to the Sacnilk report, the movie has minted Rs 9 crore on its Day 3 since its release.
This section will be updated as soon as the numbers are available for the day.
With that, the total box office collection of the romantic revenge drama in India is Rs 30.15 crore. Meanwhile, as per the same report, the worldwide earnings of the movie stand at Rs 40.6 crore.
Day 1 [1st Friday]: Rs 8.5 croreDay 2 [1st Saturday]: Rs 12.65 croreDay 3 [1st Sunday]: Rs 9.00 croreDay 3 [1st Monday]: Rs (will be updated)Total: Rs 30.15 crore (This number will increase as the day progresses)
According to the report, the Vishal Bhardwaj directorial, ‘O’ Romeo’, witnessed an overall 18.96% Hindi occupancy on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
Directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, the film stars Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri in the lead roles as Ustara and Afsha Qureshi, respectively. The film also features Nana Patekar, Avinash Tiwary, Tamannaah Bhatia, Disha Patani, Vikrant Massey, Farida Jalal, and Rahul Deshpande.Apart from directing, Vishal Bhardwaj has also composed the music for the film.The movie is based on Hussain Zaidi’s book, ‘Mafia Queens of Mumbai’. It was released in theaters on February 16, 2026.
PATHANAMTHITTA: Ten-month-old Aalin Sherin Abraham, the youngest organ donor in the state, was laid to rest with full state honours in the presence of a large gathering at Nedungadappally St Thomas CSI Church on Sunday evening.Declared brain-dead last Friday, Aalin gifted life to four children. Her liver, kidneys, corneas and heart valves were donated, turning a family’s immeasurable loss into hope for others. She suffered critical injuries in a road accident on Feb 5 while travelling in a car with her parents and relatives in Kottayam.Earlier in the morning, a steady stream of people made their way to Valumannil House at Nedungadappally near Mallapally to pay their respects to Aalin and her parents, Arun Abraham and Sherin Ann John, who chose to donate their daughter’s organs in an extraordinary act of generosity.Aalin’s body was brought home around 7.45 am and placed in a tiny coffin on a bed of jasmine. People from all walks of life gathered to offer condolences, as her grief-stricken parents and relatives sat beside her.Ministers Veena George and V N Vasavan, MP Suresh Gopi and several other public representatives visited the house to pay homage. Many travelled from different parts of the state after learning of the couple’s decision, filling both the house and later the church in a collective tribute to a life that, though brief, touched many.The toddler’s body was taken to the church by 3 pm, where a packed gathering assembled to bid her farewell. Aalin’s grandfather, Reji Samuel, addressed the mourners with an emotional message, saying the family found solace in knowing that four other children were given a new lease of life. “When my son told me about the decision to donate my granddaughter’s organs, I agreed. People asked if I felt pain. Yes, the pain is there, but I stood by my children’s decision. We lost our baby, who was with us for 20 months — 10 months in the womb and another 10 months on earth — but we gained four children. Our baby returned after fulfilling the duty entrusted to her even before she was born. God took her back after she fulfilled the purpose of her birth,” he said.Chandran, grandfather of Shreya, who received Aalin’s kidneys, also paid homage at the house. “I met the angel for the last time. She gave a new life to my granddaughter, who is recuperating well after the surgery. I am a grandfather, and I know the excruciating pain Aalin’s family is going through. I came here to share in their grief,” he said.
