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Citigroup accidentally credited an account with $81 trillion instead of $280 as it meant to before catching the error, the  Financial Times reported. The snafu, a "near miss" in banking industry lingo, eluded a payments employee and a second bank official before being caught by a third employee 90 minutes after it posted, the newspaper reported late Thursday. The bank said it posted the payment to a client, without specifying what kind of client. The payment was reversed several hours later and no funds ever left the bank, the newspaper said. Citigroup, which has $1.7 trillion in assets according to Federal Reserve data, said there was "no impact to the bank or our client," according to a bank statement. "Despite the fact that a payment of this size could not actually have been executed, our detective controls promptly identified the inputting error between two Citi ledger accounts, and we reversed the entry," Citigroup said. Citi's snafu stemmed...

India's bowling coach Morne Morkel has rejoined the team after attending to a personal emergency back home and was part of the squad's training session on Wednesday. Morkel had to leave the Indian camp a couple of days before the team's Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh on February 20. The former South Africa pacer was seen having a long chat with head coach Gautam Gambhir as the players did their warm-up drills at the ICC Academy here. Shubman Gill, who has been India's stand out batter in the tournament, was the only one who did not turn up for practice. Rishabh Pant has recovered from an illness and trained on Wednesday with the rest of the squad. India enjoyed a couple of days off after outplaying Pakistan in their second group game. They have already reached the semifinals from Group A alongside New Zealand. Both teams will face each other in their last group match here on March 2. India, who last won the Champions Trophy in 2013, are favourites to lif...

Centre on Thursday appointed present finance secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey as the chief of the market regulator, SEBI replacing Madhabi Puri Buch whose term ends at the end of the month. Finance Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey has been appointed as the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India for 3 years, a government order showed. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.) from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/O4VflFw https://ift.tt/9diReaK

Michelle Trachtenberg, the actor known for roles in series including "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Gossip Girl," has died, according to US media outlets. She was 39 years old. Police said officers responded to an emergency call just after 8:00 am local time (1300 GMT) on Wednesday, The New York Times said, where they found her in her Manhattan apartment unconscious and unresponsive. Emergency medical workers pronounced her dead without giving a cause. Police said foul play was not suspected. Citing anonymous sources, ABC News reported that the actor recently underwent a liver transplant, and was perhaps experiencing complications. New York native Trachtenberg began her career as a child star, with roles including the titular character in the 1996 film "Harriet The Spy," which she played alongside Rosie O'Donnell. She also had credits on the Nickelodeon kids network, including on the television series "The Adventure of Pete & Pete."...

A 14-year-old student of a municipal school died after suffering a heart attack at a well-known theme park where he had gone on a trip with other pupils in Maharashtra's Raigad district, police said on Wednesday. The incident occurred on Tuesday when students of a Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation-run school in Ghansoli were on an educational trip to Imagicaa Theme Park in Khopoli, a police official said. While on the trip, an eighth-grade student, Ayush Dharmendra Singh, started feeling uneasy and sat on the bench and then suddenly collapsed on the ground, he said. The student was rushed to the primary health centre inside the park with the help of the facility's staff and teachers. He was then taken to a private hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival, the official said. A post-mortem was conducted in the presence of a government medical officer, in which it was ascertained the boy died due to a heart attack, he said. An accidental death case has been regist...

Pakistan's early exit from the Champions Trophy has led to nationwide outrage, with fans and experts criticising the teams approach. The hosts of the tournament, Pakistan, are officially out of the semi-finals race after losing to New Zealand and India, respectively, in their first two group games. However, all hell broke loose on live television when former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez put ex-teammate Shoaib Malik in an awkward position by asking him about his mentorship role during the PCB organised Champions Cup One-Day tournament last year. Malik, a former Pakistan captain, was one of the five mentors appointed by the PCB for the pentangular tournament. As Malik got uncomfortable after Hafeez's query, legendary Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar intervened and came to his rescue. The incident took place on PTV Sports after New Zealand beat Bangladesh to dump them and Pakistan out of the semi-finals race. "Malik is among the five mentors working with the Pakistan tea...

Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja questioned why Pakistan began its campaign against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy, rather than Bangladesh after India humbled Pakistan in a high-voltage clash in Dubai. Following Pakistan's heavy defeat against India, which jeopardised their title defence, Ramiz questioned the team's strategy. "I wonder why Pakistan played their first match against New Zealand. They should have played their first match against Bangladesh. Even though Bangladesh is a strong side, it was still comparatively an easy match for them," Ramiz said on his YouTube channel. Ramiz believes that playing Bangladesh first would have put equal pressure on each team in Group A, rather than allowing New Zealand to gain an early advantage. Pakistan's defeat to New Zealand put pressure on the team, which was exacerbated by their loss to India. After Pakistan surrendered to a thumping 60-run defeat against New Zealand, the significance of...

A significant diplomatic development is unfolding as a 22-member delegation from Bangladesh, comprising political leaders, civil society activists, academics, and journalists, embarks on a 10-day visit to China. This "goodwill visit", initiated by Beijing, aims to strengthen ties between the two nations amid rising tensions between Dhaka and New Delhi. "It's basically a goodwill visit, initiated by Beijing," Abdul Moyeen Khan, a senior official from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), told the BBC . "It is unique because China this time has invited a team representing various groups in Bangladesh," he added. The delegation, led by Khan, will engage in discussions with Chinese government officials and senior members of the ruling Communist Party. The delegation's visit comes at a time when diplomatic relations between India and Bangladesh have become increasingly strained. Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been living in exile in Indi...

After months of chatter around his dwindling form and continuity on the international stage, Virat Kohli added another illustrious century to his tally as he produced a match-winning knock against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy match on Sunday. India only needed two runs to win the match but Kohli still had to add a boundary to reach the triple-digit score. India captain Rohit Sharma , sitting in the dressing room, challenged his long-time teammate to reach his ton with a six. The visual left fans on social media in awe. Even former India cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu was impressed by the smile he saw on Rohit's face as Kohli reached the landmark. Kohli reached his hundred with a boundary and it was also enough for India to secure a 6-wicket victory against Pakistan. The result all but put Pakistan out of semi-finals race and put India in pole position to qualify for the last 4. What a match and what a win! Brilliant teamwork by our Men in Blue in the #INDvsPAK Champions Tr...

It isn't easy to sit in front of media and not stop lauding a player of the opponent team. But for Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan, it was important to doff his hat to Virat Kohli who played a masterful knock to all but eliminate the ICC Champions Trophy hosts. Kohli came into the showdown against Pakistan on the back of an embarrassing run that saw even his place in the team being questioned repeatedly. However, Kohli surprised everyone with his execution as he hit Pakistan bowlers all across the park.  Virat roared back to form with an unbeaten 100 off 111 balls, laced with seven fours, a delight for every cricket lover. He added a couple of feathers to his hat, including the fastest to 14,000 ODI run milestone. Rizwan, who attended the press conference after Pakistan's defeat, wasn't just fascinated with Virat's effortless chase masterclass; but also the fitness level the India star has managed to maintain despite being 36 years old. As questions were fired at Riz...

Captain Mohammad Rizwan conceded that Pakistan made many mistakes in a six-wicket defeat against their arch-rival India in the high-stakes Champions Trophy clash on Sunday in Dubai. Pakistan needed a win against a formidable India side to keep their fate in the Champions Trophy in their hands. However, things fell apart for Pakistan even though the toss went their way. A sluggish display with the bat and an uninspired bowling display jeopardised their title defence. On the other hand, India's spinners kept Pakistan's top stars confined while Virat Kohli dictated the terms of the chase with his unbeaten 51st ODI century. After falling short against their bitter rival, Rizwan didn't mince his words while summing up Pakistan's performance against India. "We won the toss, but we didn't get the benefit of the toss. Their (India) bowlers bowled very well. And Saud Shakeel, I wanted to take it deep. Poor shot selection. They put us under pressure. Whenever you lose, ...

Pope Francis, battling double pneumonia, remains in a critical condition for a second day running and has shown an "initial, slight insufficiency" in his kidney function, the Vatican said on Sunday. The prognosis for the 88-year-old pope, who required a transfusion of two units of blood on Saturday after experiencing a "prolonged asthma-like respiratory crisis," remains "guarded", according to the latest medical update. Francis was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on February 14. The Vatican first described his condition as critical on Saturday. "The condition of the Holy Father remains critical; however, since last night he has not experienced further respiratory crises," the Vatican said on Sunday. Blood tests also indicated "an initial, slight renal insufficiency, which is currently under control," it said, referring to the functioning of the kidneys, which filter waste products in the blood. "The complexity of the c...

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lamented a "bitter" defeat after his centre-left Social Democrats slumped to a heavy loss in Sunday's national elections. "The election result is poor and I bear responsibility," Scholz told SPD party members, while congratulating conservative opposition leader Friedrich Merz, whose party came out on top. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.) from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/7OdVPaF https://ift.tt/kOT7iRt

Left red-faced after India's national anthem played for a fraction of a second at the start of the Australia-England Champions Trophy match on Saturday, the Pakistan Cricket Board has blamed the ICC for the fiasco and demanded an explanation from the world body. At the start of the game when the two teams lined up for their national anthems, the spectators were left surprised as the Indian national anthem played for a second before being stopped. A source close to the ICC confirmed that the PCB had sent a letter to the governing body outlining the incident and demanding an explanation. "The PCB has made it clear that the ICC needs to offer some explanation as their people are responsible for the (national anthem) playlist of teams in the Champions Trophy. "Since India is not playing in Pakistan, it is hard to understand how their anthem was played by mistake from the playlist," the source said. In the match between England and Australia at Gaddafi Stadium in Laho...

For the first time, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is not distributing free passes for enclosures, VIP areas, or hospitality boxes during the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy, a departure from past practices for international series in Pakistan. Typically whenever an international series is held in Pakistan, the PCB reserves tickets to be given out as free passes to some stakeholders including the media, government departments, VIPs and sponsors. However, this time except for a few tickets given to the Chairman for his personal guests and sponsors, the PCB has not been allocated any quota for complimentary passes, an official source close to the ticketing process for the Champions Trophy said. "The PCB officials are facing a lot of pressure as those used to getting free passes are asking them for the freebies but are being told that since the International Cricket Council controls the ticketing of the tournament there are no free passes,” the source said. "It becomes very dif...

A driver from Himachal Pradesh was killed and 17 pilgrims were injured when a bus returning from Mata Vaishno Devi shrine skidded off the road and plunged into a 30-feet gorge near Jammu on Saturday evening, officials said. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed grief over the accident and praised the rescue teams and officials for their prompt and commendable effort. The bus, bearing registration number UK-07PA-5640, was on its way to Delhi and the accident took place near Manda, nearly eight kilometres from the Jammu bus stand, the officials said. They said a rescue operation was launched soon after the driver lost control while negotiating a curve and the bus plunged into the gorge. All the 17 injured passengers were rescued and evacuated to the Government Medical College Hospital and their condition was stated to be "stable", the officials said. However, the driver of the bus died on the spot and later his body was retrieved from the scene by a joint party of police,...

The Champions Trophy 2025 was hit by a fresh controversy after Pakistan's name was missing the tournament logo during the live broadcast of the India-Bangladesh Group A match in Dubai. During the tournament opener, the logo that was seen during the live coverage featured the name of the host (Pakistan). However, during the second game, Pakistan's name was not there and it caused quite a bit of stir on social media. The International Cricket Council (ICC) quickly reacted to the incident and according to Geo TV, an ICC spokesperson said that it was a technical glitch. The spokesperson also added that the broadcast of all India matches will feature the tournament logo along with Pakistan's name. Logo war... Pakistan not mentioned in India vs Bangladesh match ICC logo pic.twitter.com/vpWcSOgVx5 — Virat Kohli - King(@Peace_950) February 20, 2025 “The omission was due to a graphics-related technical issue, which will be rectified from tomorrow. It was not possible to change ...

A new bat coronavirus that carries the risk of animal-to-human transmission, similar to the one that caused the COVID-19 pandemic, has been discovered in China. According to the South China Morning Post (SCMP) , the new virus called HKU5-CoV-2 was found by a team of virologists led by Shi Zhengli, the famed scientist known as "Batwoman" for her lifetime work in coronaviruses, especially at the Wuhan Institute, which has been at the centre of the theory suggesting COVID-19 came from a lab leak - something China has denied repeatedly.  The Chinese researchers found that the new virus has similarities to SARS CoV-2 - the virus which led to the Covid pandemic - because this too can infiltrate human cells called ACE2 the same way Covid did, the outlet reported.  What is HKU5-CoV-2? HKU5-CoV-2 is a coronavirus belonging to the merbecovirus subgenus, which also includes the virus that causes Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS). Scientists found that the new virus can bind to...

The Delhi High Court has been informed by DGCA that airlines would implement the revised norms on duty and rest hours for pilots in a phased manner starting July 1. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) also informed Justice Tara Vitasta Ganju that the remaining revised regulations would be implemented from November 1. Among other aspects, airlines will ensure that there are not more than 168 hours between the end of one weekly rest period and the start of the next under the revised norms. The watchdog's revised civil aviation requirement (CAR) relates to flight duty time limitation and seeks to provide more rest time for pilots amid concerns over pilot fatigue. Initially, it was to be implemented from June 1, 2024. DGCA submitted an affidavit in court on the phased implementation of the roadmap after considering the outcome of the minutes of the meetings among the representatives from the airlines, pilot groups and the civil aviation ministry. Additional solicitor ...

US President Donald Trump on Thursday, while speaking at FII Priority Summit in Miami, warned that "World War III is not far away" but claimed that his leadership would prevent it from happening. Trump said that if former US President Joe Biden's administration had continued, the world would have been in war. "There's no profit for anyone in having World War III, and you're not so far away from it. I'll tell you right now. You're not so far away. If we would've had this administration for another year, you would've been in a war three, and now it's not going to happen," he said. Trump said that although the US will not participate in any of these wars, he will stop them. "We're going to stop people from these stupid, never-ending wars. We're not going to partake in them ourselves, but we'll be stronger and more powerful than anybody by far. And if it ever came to war, there is nobody that will be able to come clos...

The Republican-controlled US Senate on Thursday confirmed Kash Patel, a staunch loyalist of President Donald Trump, to be director of the FBI, the country's top law enforcement agency. Patel, 44, whose nomination sparked fierce but ultimately futile opposition from Democrats, was approved by a 51-49 vote. The vote was split along party lines with the exception of two Republican senators, Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, who voted not to confirm Patel to head the 38,000-strong Federal Bureau of Investigation. Patel drew fire from Democrats for his promotion of conspiracy theories, his defense of pro-Trump rioters who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021, and his vow to root out members of a supposed "deep state" plotting to oppose the Republican president. The Senate has approved all of Trump's cabinet picks so far, underscoring his iron grip on the Republican Party. Among them is Tulsi Gabbard, confirmed as the nation's spy chief despit...

The disappearance of a bride-to-be just hours before her wedding in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar district, a police complaint alleging abduction, and a social media post about her "death" sent investigators into a tizzy and sparked a massive manhunt, which ended after the woman was found in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior. According to police sources, the chaos began on Tuesday evening, when the woman, Sushmana Sharma left her house to visit a beauty parlour, just hours before her marriage with Bharat Bhushan. After the woman failed to return home and could not be traced, her family filed a police complaint, alleging she was abducted. However, in a bid to save face in front of guests and relatives, the groom's family posted on social media that the wedding could not take place as Sushmana died of a heart attack, the sources said. The social media post, the sources added, went viral as netizens extended their sympathies to the groom's family over the "devast...

At least two people were confirmed dead after two small planes collided midair at the Marana Regional Airport in the US state of Arizona, officials said. A Cessna 172S and Lancair 360 MK II collided while upwind of runway 12 on Wednesday morning, according to preliminary information from the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The planes that collided were identified as a Cessna 172S and a Lancair 360 MK II, both fixed-wing, single-engine aircraft, the NTSB said in a statement on X. The NTSB, which is leading the investigation into the incident, said that based on preliminary information, the aircraft "collided while upwind of runway 12", which is one of two runways at the airport. Both planes were smaller fixed-wing single-engine planes, according to the Marana Police Department. The Marana Police Department is currently on scene at the airport. The NTSB added that the Cessna "landed uneventfully" while the Lancair "impacted terrain near runw...

Citing the Supreme Court's stern words against vulgarity in the Ranveer Allahbadia case, a parliamentary panel Wednesday asked the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to submit a note on the efficacy of existing laws in dealing with such cases and any amendment needed to bring online platforms under legal scrutiny. The Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology headed by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey wrote to the ministry's secretary S Krishnan over the issue. It said, "In the light of the above and growing incidents of misuse of digital and social media platforms, the Ministry of Electronics and IT is requested to send a brief note to this committee on the efficacy of existing laws to deal with such cases and need to amend the existing laws/IT Act, 2000, in order to bring such platforms under legal scrutiny". This is needed to "safeguard the societal values and protect the dignity of women and children" while adhering to the ...

Australian great Ricky Ponting will pick Arshdeep Singh over Harshit Rana for India's Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh here on Thursday with the Rohit Sharma-led side hoping to fill the huge void left by injured pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah. Rana has done alright in the chances he has got ahead of the ICC event but Ponting feels the left-arm pacer Arshdeep is better suited to bowl in all phases of the 50-over game. "I would go with the left-armer and I'd go with Arshdeep (to replace Bumrah)," Ponting said on The ICC Review. "We know how good he's been in T20 cricket and if you think about the skill set, he probably provides a similar skill set to what Bumrah does with new ball and death overs and that's what India will miss. "That's taking nothing away from Harshit Rana because I think he has got a lot of talent and we know what he can do with the new ball, but I don't think his death skills are as good as what Arshdeep Singh...

 President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he will not let billionaire Elon Musk take part in any space-related government decisions, when the president was asked about Musk's potential conflicts of interest amid his drive to cut government spending. "So anything to do with possibly even space, we won't let Elon partake in that," Trump told reporters. The White House has previously said Musk would excuse himself from any conflicts of interest between his various business interests and efforts to cut costs for the federal government via his Department of Government Efficiency. The White House said on Monday that Musk's role in the Trump administration was as a White House employee and senior adviser to the president, and that he was not an employee of DOGE. The White House also said Musk had no decision-making authority. DOGE has swept through federal agencies since Trump began his second term as president last month and put Musk in charge of rooting out wasteful ...

After horror stories from changing rooms in hotels and malls with hidden cameras, several videos of women being examined at a maternity hospital in Gujarat have been uploaded to YouTube and Telegram channels, putting a question mark on the security of women at an institution widely considered to be safe. The CCTV clips - showing nursing staff administering injections to women patients - from Rajkot's Payal Maternity Home were widely shared online and eventually came to the notice of Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Police. When the hospital's director was questioned, he claimed that the CCTV server was hacked. "I don't know how the hospital videos went viral. Our CCTV server seems to have been hacked. However, we are also unaware of why this happened and will inform the police. We will also lodge a complaint and cooperate with the police in investigating all the issues," Dr Amit Akbari, who works at the hospital, said. A case has also been filed by the Rajkot Cyber Crime...

An earthquake measuring 4.0 on the richter scale hit Delhi-NCR this morning with many residents rushing out of their houses. According to National Centre for Seismology, tremors were felt across north India, with Delhi as the epicentre. The depth of the quake was just 5 km. So far there are no reports of injuries or casualties. In a post on X, The Delhi Police said, "We hope you all are safe, Delhi!" It also urged citizens to call on the emergency 112 helpline for emergencies. The strong tremors triggered by the earthquake prompted residents of several high-rise buildings in Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad to rush out. A passenger awaiting his train at New Delhi railway station said he felt like as if a train has crashed or a bridge collapsed. "I was in the waiting lounge. All rushed out from there. It felt as if any bridge or something had collapsed...", he said while speaking to the news agency ANI.  Follow Delhi Earthquake Live Updates here A resi...

Strong tremors were felt in Delhi and its adjoining areas at 5:36 a.m. today after a 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck the national capital. The National Centre for Seismology, the nodal agency of the Government of India for monitoring earthquake activity in the country, said in an update that tremors were felt across north India, with Delhi as the epicentre. The quake's depth was just 5 km. EQ of M: 4.0, On: 17/02/2025 05:36:55 IST, Lat: 28.59 N, Long: 77.16 E, Depth: 5 Km, Location: New Delhi, Delhi. For more information Download the BhooKamp App https://t.co/5gCOtjdtw0 @DrJitendraSingh @OfficeOfDrJS @Ravi_MoES @Dr_Mishra1966 @ndmaindia pic.twitter.com/yG6inf3UnK — National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) February 17, 2025 Last month, on January 23, strong tremors were felt across Delhi-NCR after a 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck China's Xinjiang at a depth of 80 kilometres. Two weeks before that, mild tremors were last felt in Delhi and NCR on January 11 af...

Bollywood actress Sagarika Ghatge and cricketer Zaheer Khan got married in 2017. The couple, who are quite active on social media, often share their adorable pictures on Instagram, keeping their fans updated. The two come from different religious backgrounds, and after years of marriage, Sagarika opened up about their love story and their interfaith marriage. For Sagarika, her partner's religious beliefs were irrelevant; what mattered most was if they were a good person. In a recent interview, she opened up about the same; she also mentioned how none of their families objected to the wedding, but "things were discussed". Also Read:  Hania Aamir Aces Casual Chic In A Pair Of Jeans, Biscuit-Toned Layers And Chunky Sneakers View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sagarika Z Ghatge (@sagarikaghatge) In a recent interview with Hauterrfly, Sagarika recalled how Zaheer proposed to her during the IPL. When asked if the top...

Ever since announcing his international retirement, veteran cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has become more active on social media, especially YouTube. Ashwin called time on his illustrious international career during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in December last year. Recently, Ashwin spoke strongly against the "celebrity culture" in the Indian team, insisting that cricketers are not actors or superstars but simply athletes. The veteran all-rounder also urged players to stay grounded in order to be more relatable to the common people. "It is important to normalise things in Indian cricket. We must not encourage this superstardom and super celebrities within the Indian cricket team. We must normalise all these things going forward. We are cricketers. We are not actors or superstars. We are sportspersons, and we must be someone that the common people should resonate with, and can compare themselves with," Ashwin said on his Hindi YouTube channel ' Ash Ki Baat '...

At least 15 people were killed and several were injured in a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday, caused by a sudden rush of passengers who tried to board trains for the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj.  In a statement, the Ministry of Railways said a high level inquiry has been ordered on the "unfortunate incident".  The injured were rushed to Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narain (LNJP) Hospital for treatment.  Deputy commissioner of police (railway) said many people were present on platform number 14 when the Prayagraj Express train was standing at the platform. The Swantrata Senani Express and Bhubaneshwar Rajdhani Express were delayed and the passengers of these trains were also present on platform numbers 12, 13 and 14, the official said in a statement.  Eyewitnesses said due to a huge rush at the station, several passengers fainted due to suffocation.   Here are the updates on New Delhi Railway Station stampede: from NDTV News- Topstories https:...

Sweet and loving, it wasn't. The Valentine's Day message sent by the White House on Friday was instead a threat to potential migrants thinking of heading to the United States without the required visas and paperwork. "Roses are red, violets are blue. Come here illegally, and we'll deport you," read the pink card released on social media by the official White House account. The image was decorated with hearts, and the stern faces of President Donald Trump and his border chief Thomas Homan. Happy Valentine's Day ♥️ pic.twitter.com/6d7qmo7gtz — The White House (@WhiteHouse) February 14, 2025 Trump has not yet publicly wished his wife Melania a happy Valentine's Day. His predecessor Joe Biden often exchanged loving messages on social media with his wife Jill on February 14 while they were in the White House. Trump returned to office pledging a crackdown on migrant arrivals and the largest deportation campaign in US history. Homan last week told Pope...

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his visit to the United States and left for New Delhi, the American media was all praises for the manner in which PM Modi dealt with US President Donald Trump, calling it a "masterclass for other leaders around the world". PM Modi, who is one of the first few world leaders to meet Donald Trump and hold bilateral talks, was in Washington on the same day as Trump announced sweeping reciprocal tariffs on US' allies and competitors alike. President Trump, who has called India a "tariff king" and a "massive abuser of tariffs" in the past, said he was "excited" to see PM Modi. "Prime Minister Modi is a great leader," he said, adding that "We're going to make some wonderful trade deals for India and the US." By the end of the meeting, despite the pressure of Trump's tariff announcement that same day, PM Modi turned the bilateral meeting into an opportunity. According to the joi...

US Vice President JD Vance pledged Friday that Washington sought to secure a "lasting" peace as he held a first meeting with Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss Donald Trump's push for a deal with Moscow. The talks in Munich were seen as a key moment for Kyiv as it tries to keep Washington on its side after Trump stunned allies by announcing peace efforts with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. "We want to achieve a durable, lasting peace, not the kind of peace that's going to have Eastern Europe in conflict just a couple years down the road," Vance said as the meeting wrapped up. He said "good conversations" had been had with Zelensky about how they could reach that goal, and they would have more talks "in the days, weeks and months to come". Zelensky also hailed a "good conversation", saying the encounter with Vance was "our first meeting, not last, I'm sure". "We are ready to move as quickly...

Shortly after announcing sweeping reciprocal tariffs which will impact all nations which impose tariffs on US goods, Donald Trump spoke about how India is "right at the top of the pack" when it comes to tariffs. President Trump's remarks come hours before his bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during which the two leaders will discuss the entire gamut of India-US ties. Tariffs will figure high on the agenda. Speaking to reporters at the Oval Office after making the announcement for reciprocal tariffs, President Trump said "allies are often worse than enemies" and said the US will now impose a tit-for tat tariff on all nations which imposes tariffs on US goods. President Trump said "India charges tremendously high tariffs". He recalled how "Harley Davidson couldn't sell their motorbikes in India because of the fact that in India - the tariff was so high." He went on to say that "Harley was forced to build... But I ...

The Assam cabinet led by Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will discuss the 'national security" angle of alleged Pakistani links of the wife of Gaurav Gogoi, Congress MP from Assam and Deputy Opposition Leader in the Lok Sabha. In a post on X, without naming Mr Gogoi, Mr Sarma said: "On February 16, the Assam Cabinet will deliberate on whether the recent revelations concerning an MP from Assam have any implications for national security. The discussion will focus on assessing the matter objectively and thoroughly, ensuring that any necessary actions are taken from a completely nonpartisan standpoint". Earlier, Mr Sarma alleged that Mr Gogoi raised questions in Parliament on sensitive defence matters after his marriage to a British citizen.  There have been social media posts by pro-BJP handles alleging that Elizabeth Colebourn, wife of Mr Gogoi, allegedly had professional ties with ISI-linked Pakistani individuals during her time in Islamabad. She has worked direc...