Latest news today (February 20): Presenting FE’s Breaking News today. We will keep you updated on all major news, views and much more throughout the day.
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma, shared the joyous news of the arrival of their second child. Kohli revealed on Instagram that their baby boy, named Akaay, was born on February 15. Although the birth occurred earlier, the announcement was made today on Instagram. (READ MORE)
The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) expressed its approval of the farmer leaders’ decision involved in the ‘Delhi Chalo’ movement to turn down the Centre’s MSP proposal. They hailed this move as a positive step forward that will foster increased solidarity among farmers nationwide.
China’s central bank announced Tuesday that it cut its 5-year loan prime rate while leaving its 1-year rate unchanged in the latest move to ease pressures on the ailing property market.The 5-year rate was lowered by 0.25 basis points to 3.95% while the 1-year rate remains at 3.45%. It was the first time the 5-year rate was cut since May, and analysts said it was the largest cut on record for that rate. (AP)
Rishabh Pant is progressing well toward his eagerly awaited return to the IPL. He recently participated in a practice match organized by his team, the Delhi Capitals, in Alur, Karnataka. Despite enduring a serious car accident in December 2022, Pant has been dedicated to his rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy. He is putting in considerable effort to regain match fitness ahead of the IPL, scheduled to begin in the latter part of March.
On ‘Cinema Lovers Day’ this Friday, movie enthusiasts can enjoy their favorite releases at PVR and INOX cinema chains for a special ticket price of Rs 99. Additionally, both PVR and INOX are providing attractive pricing options for audiences interested in celebrating the occasion in premium formats.
Walmart forecast fiscal 2025 sales above Wall Street expectations on Tuesday and said it would buy smart-TV maker Vizio for $2.3 billion. Shares in the US retail giant rose 3% in premarket trading after it also announced its biggest dividend increase in more than a decade. (Reuters)
A latest intelligence input can potentially change the world’s military order not just on the Earth but in the space as well. The US has reportedly learnt that Russia is actively developing new anti-satellite weapon that can strike down the US satellite orbiting the Earth. According to multiple reports, the White House has acknowledged the intel input. (Read More)
IPL 2024 Latest News: It’s Official! After days of buzz, IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal on Tuesday confirmed that the new season on the tournament will begin from March 22 next month. Dhumal also clarified that all the matches of the IPL 2024 tournament will be played in India despite the evident clash with the Lok Sabha election schedule. (Read More)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated new buildings of several prestigious academic institutions in Bihar, such as IIT Patna and the permanent campus of IIM Bodh Gaya, through a virtual ceremony on Tuesday.
Activist Manoj Jarange Patil, leading the Maratha reservation movement, welcomed Maharashtra Assembly’s bill but argued it didn’t meet community demands.
The Supreme Court examined 8 ballot papers that were allegedly defaced and has directed a recount of votes.
President Vladimir Putin will address the Federal Assembly on February 29, the Kremlin has announced, according to news reports
The Maharashtra Assembly has approved the Maratha Reservation Bill, which grants reservations in both education and employment.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached Jammu where he will launch multiple development projects, including for education, railway, aviation, and road sectors, worth over Rs 32,000 crore.
Sultanpur Court granted Rahul Gandhi bail in defamation case for which he had appeared today. The bail bond is worth Rs 25,000.
Well-known TV actor Rituraj Singh died of cardiac arrest on Tuesday. He was 59. (READ MORE)
BJP MLA Suvendhu Adikhari was barred by cops from entering the violence-hit Sandeshkhali
Rahul Gandhi arrived at Sultanpur Court to appear for the defamation case lodged against him. The case was filed after Rahul called Amit Shah a ‘murderer’. (READ MORE)
Section 144 has been imposed in 6 localities of Sandeshkhali. There is also huge deployment of police in the area (READ MORE)
St Stephen’s College has allegedly suspended around 100 first-year students “for not attending morning assembly,” a teacher claimed on Tuesday. The college has also threatened to debar the students if they do not call their parents.
Curfew was lifted entirely from the riot-hit Banbhoolpura area of Haldwani Tuesday morning, 12 days after the restrictions were first clamped following violence over the demolition of an “illegal” madrasa. Curfew was lifted with effect from 5 am, according to an official order.
The Bharatiya Janata Party‘s poll plan for Uttar Pradesh will be decided on Tuesday before the announcement of candidates for the Lok Sabha 2024 elections, said sources.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Jammu on Tuesday to launch multiple development projects, including for education, railway, aviation, and road sectors, worth over Rs 32,000 crore.
The Maharashtra government will hold a special Vidhan Sabha session for one day on Tuesday to hold discussion on the Maratha reservation issue. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde stressed on Friday that reservation to Marathas will be given according to the terms of the law after presenting the report in during the special assembly session called for February 20.