Gold and Silver Rebound from One-Week Lows on Bargain Hunting
Gold and silver prices rose on February 13, 2026, recovering from near one-week lows hit in the prior session, as bargain hunters stepped in amid anticipation for US inflation data. Price Recovery Spot gold climbed 1% to $4,966.83 per ounce after a more than 3% drop that breached the key
Muthoot Finance Shares Plunge 11% Amid Earnings Sustainability Doubts
Muthoot Finance’s stock dropped over 11% on February 13, 2026, marking its largest single-day decline since August 2022, despite a near-doubling of quarterly profit reported the previous day. Earnings Breakdown The gold loan provider posted robust Q3 FY26 results, with net profit surging 95% year-on-year to contribute to 91% growth
India Thumps Namibia by 93 Runs in T20 World Cup Thriller
India dominated Namibia with a commanding 93-run victory in their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group A clash on February 12, posting 209/9 before restricting the opponents to 116 all out. Batting Fireworks India elected to bat and exploded to 86/1 in the powerplay, led by Ishan Kishan’s blistering
Atlético Madrid Crushes Barcelona 4-0 in Copa del Rey Semifinal
Atlético Madrid delivered a stunning 4-0 thrashing to defending champions Barcelona in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semifinal on February 12, 2026, at the Metropolitano Stadium, positioning themselves strongly for the final. Match Summary All four goals came in a dominant first half: an own goal by
Cyclone Gezani Devastates Madagascar, Threatens Mozambique
Cyclone Gezani has killed at least 38 people in Madagascar, destroyed nearly 18,000 homes, and displaced over 12,000, with Mozambique now bracing for its arrival. Madagascar Impact The storm struck Toamasina, the island’s main port city, with 250 km/h winds on Tuesday, causing widespread flooding, building collapses, and 75% destruction
Tarique Rahman Poised to Become Bangladesh’s Next Prime Minister
Tarique Rahman, acting leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), is set to lead the nation after his party’s sweeping victory in parliamentary elections, following his return from 17 years in exile. Rise to Power At 60, Rahman stepped into the spotlight after the deadly uprising that ousted Sheikh Hasina’s
Choi Ga-on, 17, Denies Chloe Kim Historic Third Olympic Halfpipe Gold
Seventeen-year-old South Korean snowboarder Choi Ga-on claimed gold in the women’s halfpipe at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, thwarting American star Chloe Kim’s bid for a third straight title. Event Highlights Choi overcame an early fall to deliver stunning runs, scoring 95.75 on her final attempt for victory ahead
Trump Revokes Key Greenhouse Gas Ruling: Major US Deregulation Move
President Donald Trump has overturned a landmark 2009 Obama-era “endangerment finding” that classified greenhouse gases as a threat to public health, marking what the White House describes as the largest deregulation in US history. Policy Background The 2009 EPA finding established the legal basis under the Clean Air Act for
When Love Becomes Power: What the Gita Teaches Us About Trust and Wisdom
In the great dialogue of the Bhagavad Gita, Arjuna seeks clarity not only about war, but about life itself. When he asks Krishna—Madhava—about love, the answer is profound and unsettling: love is giving someone the power to destroy you, and trusting that they will not use it. This is not
Rafale Boost: NDA Government Powers IAF with Historic 114-Jet Deal
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, approved the procurement of 114 Rafale fighter jets under the MRFA programme, a landmark ₹3.25 lakh crore step strengthening India’s aerial supremacy amid regional threats. Strategic Squadron Revival This visionary move addresses IAF’s squadron shortfall, integrating advanced F4-standard Rafales
