1 8 Volunteers prepare voter slips a day ahead of the national election in Dhaka, Bangladesh, February 11, 2026. 2 8 Election campaign posters hang over a street a day ahead of the national election in Dhaka, Bangladesh, February 11, 2026. 3 8 Members of the Bangladesh Army direct traffic at a temporary checkpoint, a day ahead of the national election in Dhaka, Bangladesh, February 11, 2026. 5 8 Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) patrol a road, a day ahead of the national election in Dhaka, Bangladesh, February 11, 2026. For the first time, drones and body-worn cameras are being used for election security, Sanaullah said.

SynopsisThe New India Assurance Company is revamping its strategy to tap into the underinsured MSME sector by addressing accessibility rather than cost. CMD Girija Subramanian reveals plans for simplified products, parametric insurance in allied sectors, and a focus on speedy claims to drive growth.

The White House has deleted “pulses” from the list of US goods for which it had earlier said India would eliminate or reduce tariffs, according to a revised fact sheet on the interim trade agreement. On Monday, the White House issued a fact sheet on 'The United States and India Announce Historic Trade Deal (Interim Agreement),' days after the two countries, in a joint statement, announced the framework for an interim agreement regarding reciprocal and mutually beneficial trade. The fact sheet had outlined the key terms of the agreement, stating that India would eliminate or reduce tariffs on all US industrial goods and several American food and farm items. However, the revised fact sheet released on Tuesday removed the reference made regarding pulses and changed the word committed used for India to "intends". "India intends to buy more American products and purchase over USD 500 billion of US energy, information and communication technology, coal, and other products," the revised fact sheet said.

Indian influx helps Russia make up labour shortfallIn 2021, a year before Russia sent its troops into Ukraine, some 5,000 work permits were approved for Indian nationals. "Currently, expatriate employees from India are the most popular," said Alexei Filipenkov, director of a company that brings in Indian workers. President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi signed a deal in December to make it easier for Indians to work in Russia. Denis Manturov, Russia's first deputy prime minister, said at the time that Russia could accept an "unlimited number" of Indian workers. Sat at a sewing machine, 23-year-old Gaurav from India said he had been working in Russia for three months.

Hindi NewsBusinessIncome Tax Refund Pending? 4 Big Reasons; 8.80 Crore Returns Filed24 लाख इनकम टैक्स रिटर्न 90 दिनों से पेंडिंग: लोगों का रिफंड अटका; 4 वजहें हो सकती है; अब तक 8.80 करोड़ ITR फाइल हुएमुंबई 15 घंटे पहलेकॉपी लिंकवित्त राज्य मंत्री पंकज चौधरी ने संसद में बताया कि 4 फरवरी 2026 तक कुल 8.80 करोड़ रिटर्न फाइल किए गए थे। इनमें से करीब 24.64 लाख रिटर्न अब तक प्रोसेस नहीं हो सके हैं।प्रोसेसिंग में देरी की 4 वजहें…टैक्स विभाग के मुताबिक, रिटर्न प्रोसेस होने में देरी का मतलब यह नहीं है कि आपके फॉर्म में कोई गड़बड़ी ही हो। इसकी कई तकनीकी वजहें हो सकती हैं:अगर रिटर्न फाइल करने के बाद ई-वेरिफाई नहीं किया है, तो प्रोसेसिंग शुरू नहीं होगी।बताई गई आय और विभाग के पास मौजूद डेटा (जैसे AIS या Form 26AS) में अंतर ।बैंक अकाउंट वैलिडेट न होना या अन्य तकनीकी जांच पेंडिंग होना।विभाग के पास एक साथ बड़ी संख्या में रिटर्न आने के कारण भी समय लग सकता है।रिफंड के लिए क्यों करना पड़ रहा इंतजारटैक्स विभाग रिफंड तभी जारी करता है जब ITR प्रोसेस हो जाता है। चूंकि 24 लाख से ज्यादा रिटर्न पेंडिंग हैं, इसलिए इन टैक्सपेयर्स के रिफंड भी अटके हुए हैं।अगर आपका रिटर्न प्रोसेस हो गया है लेकिन रिफंड नहीं आया, तो आपको अपना 'बैंक अकाउंट वैलिडेशन' स्टेटस चेक करना चाहिए।अब आपको क्या करना चाहिए? अगर आपने असेसमेंट ईयर 2025-26 का रिटर्न भर दिया है, तो इन बातों का ध्यान रखें:पोर्टल चेक करें: इनकम टैक्स की वेबसाइट पर जाकर अपना 'रिटर्न स्टेटस' देखें।इनकम टैक्स की वेबसाइट पर जाकर अपना 'रिटर्न स्टेटस' देखें। ई-वेरिफाई: सुनिश्चित करें कि आपका रिटर्न वेरिफाई हो चुका है।सुनिश्चित करें कि आपका रिटर्न वेरिफाई हो चुका है। मैसेज/नोटिस: विभाग की ओर से आए किसी भी ईमेल या SMS का तुरंत जवाब दें।विभाग की ओर से आए किसी भी ईमेल या SMS का तुरंत जवाब दें। बैंक अकाउंट: चेक करें कि आपका बैंक अकाउंट प्री-वैलिडेट है।सरकार के 'नज' कैंपेन में 1.11 करोड़ लोगों ने सुधारा रिटर्नसरकार ने संसद में बताया कि विभाग के 'नज' कैंपेन की वजह से टैक्सपेयर्स अब खुद आगे आकर अपनी गलतियां सुधार रहे हैं। पिछले दो सालों में:1.11 करोड़ लोगों ने अपना रिटर्न अपडेट या रिवाइज किया।इसके जरिए सरकार को ₹6,976.5 करोड़ का एडिशनल टैक्स मिला।इस पूरे अभियान का कुल रेवेन्यू प्रभाव करीब ₹8,810.59 करोड़ रहा।नॉलेज बॉक्स: क्या है 'नज' कैंपेन? यह टैक्स विभाग की एक सॉफ्ट पहल है। इसमें विभाग सीधे कार्रवाई करने के बजाय टैक्सपेयर को मैसेज या ईमेल भेजकर 'नज' (प्रेरित) करता है कि वे अपने रिटर्न की दोबारा जांच करें और अगर कोई आय छूट गई है, तो उसे खुद सुधार लें।.

An alleged mass shooting took place in Hat Yai district in southern Thailand on Wednesday. The police had freed several hostages including students and teachers who were kept inside the school premises. An alleged mass shooting took place in Hat Yai district in southern Thailand on Wednesday. Earlier the police had detained the shooter and freed several hostages including students and teachers who were kept inside the school premises, Reuters reported. "Police shot the suspect in the Hat Yai shooting," Thailand's Central Investigation Bureau said in a statement, after earlier saying he had been killed.

Comedian Vir Das on Wednesday reacted with trademark satire after Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee referred to his controversial “Two Indias” set during a debate on the Union Budget in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. ADVERTISEMENT“Sir, in November 2021… On a stage thousands of miles away…” Banerjee is heard saying in the House, referring to Das’s earlier routine. The video cuts to Das reacting, “I’m sorry, this is happening on the floor of Parliament. Reacting to Das’ video on Wednesday, Banerjee posted on X, “Ah, the beauty of two Indias- in one, a comedian is questioned for talking about the ‘TWO INDIA’ divide. Banerjee used Das’ “Two Indias” theme to criticise the BJP-led Union government.

The US government is legally bound to unveil the records under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, passed last year. In a vide of the appearance, Maxwell is seen repeatedly refusing to answer any questions pertaining to the investigation. After the deposition, Comer told reporters: "We had many questions to ask about the crimes she and Epstein committed, as well as questions bout potential co-conspirators. Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted of federal sex trafficking charges in 2021 for her role in sexual exploitation and abuse of minor girls, alongside Epstein. The US government is legally bound to unveil the records under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which was passed last year.

पाकिस्तान के रक्षा मंत्री ख्वाजा आसिफ ने नेशनल असेंबली में अमेरिका के साथ पाकिस्तान के रिश्तों को लेकर बड़ा बयान दिया और कहा कि पाकिस्तान में आतंकवाद की जड़ें तभी पड़ीं जब वह अमेरिका के लिए अफगानिस्तान में जंग में कूदा. ख्वाजा आसिफ ने कहा कि पाकिस्तान अक्सर अपने इतिहास को स्वीकार करने से बचता है, जबकि हकीकत यह है कि आतंकवाद की जड़ें उसी दौर में पड़ीं जब पाकिस्तान अमेरिका के लिए अफगानिस्तान में जंग में कूदा. ख्वाजा आसिफ ने अफगानिस्तान की दो जंगों में पाकिस्तान की भागीदारी पर भी सवाल उठाए. उनके मुताबिक 1989 के बाद अमेरिका के साथ अफगानिस्तान को लेकर रणनीतिक नजदीकियां पाकिस्तान के लिए लंबी अवधि का नुकसान साबित हुईं. ख्वाजा आसिफ ने उस नैरेटिव को भी चुनौती दी, जिसमें अफगान जंग को मजहब के कर्तव्य के रूप में पेश किया गया था.

ADVERTISEMENTIn an age where modern Indian cuisine takes centre stage in the culinary scene, such menus are common in fine dining, chef’s tables and tasting menus. My Kolkata got in touch with Kolkata chefs to review the menu. Avinandan Kundu, co-head chef at Sienna, who presents Bengali cuisine with modern twists, said Indian food must move beyond stereotypes and evolve. But it is very important to show the world that Indian food is not just a bowl of curry or takeaway”. That is how Indian food will gain global appreciation,” he said.

The magistrate court in Mansa, Gandhinagar, has convicted journalist Ravi Nair in a criminal defamation case and sentenced him to a year's imprisonment and imposed a fine. The case followed a complaint filed by Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL), the Adani Group's flagship company, alleging that Ravi Nair published and disseminated a series of tweets containing false and defamatory statements intended to damage the reputation of AEL and the Adani Group. After a full-fledged trial, the court held that AEL had successfully established its case and found Ravi Nair guilty of criminal defamation. The court convicted Ravi Nair and sentenced him to one year's imprisonment and imposed a fine. Nair could not be immediately reached for comments.

The Pink Tag Project: An innovative initiative to raise awareness about breast cancer The Federal Bank Hormis Memorial Foundation–Network18 Sanjeevani Pink Tag Project was born in rural India and amplified by local tailors and community trust. This is how the Federal Bank Hormis Memorial Foundation–Network18 Sanjeevani Pink Tag Project was born in rural India and amplified by local tailors and community trust. The Pink Tag Project began with a simple observation: women have one moment alone each day, when they get dressed. From now on, alongside the wash-care tag on Suta blouses, there will also be a Pink Tag. The Pink Tag shows how media can move beyond communication to drive measurable behavioural change.

All flights to and from Texas' El Paso International Airport, which borders Mexico, have been halted for "special security reasons," the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said. The El Paso airport confirmed the development in an Instagram post, saying all flights to and from the airport were grounded. The FAA did not specify the nature of the "security reasons." It said the temporary restrictions would be in place until February 21.

Bilateral trade was $132 billion in 2024-25, with a roughly $41 billion surplus in India's favour. Indian markets steadied after staging an initial relief rally, but economists said investors appear wary of the $500 billion headline. "The markets seem to be treating the $500 billion purchase intention with a degree of scepticism," said Dhiraj Nim, an economist at ANZ. India had a total goods trade deficit of $283.5 billion in 2024-25. "If it is a $100 billion every year, it will completely upset India's trade balance," said independent trade expert Biswajit Dhar.

A special court in Goa on Wednesday (February 11, 2026) acquitted BJP MLA and Minister Atanasio Monserrate in a rape case registered against him nearly a decade ago. Special Judge Irshad Agha has now acquitted the Minister of all charges. As per the FIR registered by the Goa police, a minor girl had alleged that she was sold to then St Cruz MLA Monserratte who drugged and raped her. Initially, the case was registered against the Minister under the Goa Children’s Act. The case was tried before the district court after the police filed a 250-page chargesheet against him.