Farhan Akhtar Lands Hollywood Debut as Ravi Shankar in Beatles Biopic
Farhan Akhtar is set for his Hollywood acting debut, cast as legendary sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar in Sam Mendes’ four-part cinematic event on The Beatles, announced by Sony Pictures on February 12, 2026. Project Details The ambitious series comprises four standalone films, each from one Beatle’s viewpoint—Paul McCartney (Paul
Global EV Sales Dip 3% in January Amid China-US Slowdown
Global electric vehicle registrations fell 3% year-on-year to nearly 1.2 million units in January 2026, dragged down by policy shifts in China and the US. Regional Breakdown China saw a sharp 20% drop to under 600,000 units—the lowest in nearly two years—after new purchase taxes and reduced subsidies took effect.North
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
