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Source:The Star
February 13, 2026 06:26 UTC
Several Delhi schools receive bomb threat emails, evacuated
Several schools in the national capital on Friday, February 13, received bomb threats, causing widespread panic. Several schools in Delhi have received bomb threats. — ANI (@ANI) February 13, 2026Earlier on Monday, nine schools across the national capital had received bomb threat emails. Following the alerts, Delhi Police, fire department teams, and bomb disposal squads were immediately rushed to the schools. In South Delhi, three schools including the Air Force School on Lodhi Road, KR Mangalam School, and The Indian School in Sadiq Nagar had received bomb threats.
Source:News 24
February 13, 2026 04:30 UTC
New Income Tax Rules 2026: Will your in-hand salary rise or decrease under new tax slabs? Full details inside
From April, the New Income Tax Rules 2026 will apply, and people are comparing the old and new tax systems to see which one saves more money. Why Your Salary Slip MattersYour salary slip does more than show how much you earn. According to ExpertsAs per Zee News report, Chartered Accountant Suresh Surana explains that under the new tax system, income tax is calculated on your total taxable income under the 'Salary' head. Step 1: Identify Your Gross SalaryGross salary includes all earnings shown on your salary slip, such as Basic salary, HRA, Special allowance, any other taxable allowance. Before the new financial year begins, take time to review your salary slip carefully and make an informed decision.
Source:News 24
February 13, 2026 03:22 UTC
MG Majestor 7-seater SUV unveiled in India, Toyota Fortuner rival to go on sale from…, price to be…
MG Majestor 7-seater SUV has been officially unveiled in India. The large SUV sits in the D+ segment focusing on design, features and dimensions. MG Majestor price in India will be revealed in April 2026 and the deliveries will begin in May. MG Majestor will be powered by a 2-litre twin turbo engine with 215 PS of power. At the front, the MG Majestor gets a matrix-inspired grille, distinctive LED DRLs and a split headlamp setup that helps it to make a strong impression.
Source:News 24
February 13, 2026 03:03 UTC
Who is Zaima Rahman? BNP leader Tarique Rahman’s daughter, studied in UK, entered political spotlight due to…, she works as…
As Bangladesh awaits official results from the Election Commission following yesterday’s parliamentary polls, BNP chief Tarique Rahman is emerging as the leading figure. With his rising political profile, public attention has also turned to his daughter, Zaima Rahman, who has recently stepped into the spotlight. Who is Zaima Rahman? Zaima Zarnaz Rahman is the only daughter of Tarique Rahman, chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and the granddaughter of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and former President Ziaur Rahman. As Bangladesh’s political landscape shifts, many are watching closely to see whether Zaima Rahman will take on a bigger role in the country’s political future.
Source:News 24
February 13, 2026 02:46 UTC
William Ruto's Security Team Tackles Man to the Ground in Viral Clip
William Ruto's team tackles man trying to access the president. Photo": William Ruto. Source: UGCThe man in a viral video was seen trying to access the president, who was speaking at Wajir Stadium. They rushed and tackled the man to the ground, but the head of state instructed his team to leave the man be. Photo: William Ruto.
Source:Daily Nation
February 13, 2026 01:31 UTC
Ruto fails to address hunger crisis as politics dominate Nyota launch in North Eastern
Audio By VocalizePresident Ruto at Garissa High School grounds during the disbursement of NYOTA programme start-up capital to young entrepreneurs, including refugees. [PCS]Even as President William Ruto launched the much-touted Nyota programme in North Eastern with fanfare, the politics displayed at the event stood in sharp contrast to the gnawing hunger and desperation gripping families beyond the rally grounds. President William Ruto, Deputy President Prof Kindiki at Garissa High School grounds. "I want President Ruto to think about the people in the North Eastern Kenya who are affected by hunger. This government is focused on solving Kenyans’ problems one by one, step by step, under President William Ruto’s leadership," he added.
Source:Standard Digital
February 12, 2026 22:47 UTC
Somebody tell Mbadi we're sick and dying as a nation, so let's die in private dignity
Audio By VocalizeTreasury CS John Mbadi before the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning, at Glee Hotel, Kiambu Road, on January 13, 2026 . Mbadi's purported economic wizardry is akin to what youths in the streets call pandisa, which means a fanciful conflation of things. I’ll let Mbadi speak for himself so that we gain some insights about his thought process. If I am sick, what privacy do I need, and if I’m dying? If we’re sick and dying as a nation, and I think we are, the last fragments of our humanity that we’d need is to die in dignity.
Source:Daily Nation
February 12, 2026 22:30 UTC
Man who ran towards Ruto: I just wanted to greet him
A man who ran towards President William Ruto as he was making a speech in Wajir has spoken out, giving his account of what transpired. Security officers quickly intervened, restraining and whisking him away, momentarily disrupting the President’s remarks. However, President Ruto intervened, calling on his security detail to handle the situation calmly. On February 6, a similar security scare occurred in Mombasa when another unidentified man ran towards Ruto as he addressed beneficiaries of the Nyota youth empowerment programme. However, Ruto intervened, telling one of the officers, “Habari yako boss, wachana naye,” urging them to momentarily let the man speak.
Source:The Star
February 12, 2026 21:52 UTC
Ruto to reopen Kenya-Somalia border in April after 15 years
[PCS]President William Ruto will officiate the reopening of the Kenya-Somalia border in April, ending a 15-year closure imposed during the Al-Shabaab insurgency. For that reason, I will be returning here in April to officially open the border post linking Kenya and Somalia," Ruto said. Ruto urged Mandera residents and regional leaders to provide timely intelligence to help dismantle Al-Shabaab networks that might exploit the border reopening. A fresh attempt in 2023 to reopen the border in phases was suspended in July that year following a surge in Al-Shabaab activities. The announcement followed a petition from the Nyambene Miraa Trade Association Chairman seeking access to the border for miraa farmers and traders.
Source:Standard Digital
February 12, 2026 21:27 UTC
Kenya Kwanza share deal exposed in filing
President William Ruto during the launch of Kenya Kwanza Alliance manifesto. [File, Standard]New details filed in court reveal how Kenya Kwanza’s political shareholding arrangement fueled the feud between former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and President William Ruto, ultimately leading to his removal from office. The revelations appear in a fresh affidavit in Gachagua’s impeachment case, filed at the High Court on Thursday.
Source:Standard Digital
February 12, 2026 21:00 UTC
Fahie appeal takes aim at informant, verdict and ‘undetectable’ coke
The appeal is Mr. Fahie’s main legal path forward after a trial that ended in a sweeping guilty verdict and a prison sentence of 11 years and three months. During Mr. Fahie’s trial in February 2024, jurors heard clandestine recordings of a DEA confidential source — who Mr. Fahie knew as “Roberto Quintero” — explaining to Mr. Fahie that the cartel’s cocaine would be concealed as waterproof construction materials. Mr. Fahie’s third argument addresses incidents that occurred after his guilty verdict was read in court. According to the appeal, two jurors stayed behind after being discharged and told a court officer they were unhappy with the verdict and would have found Mr. Fahie not guilty. Mr. Fahie is asking the appellate court to dismiss the case due to what he calls “egregious government misconduct” and throw out the cocaine-conspiracy conviction for insufficient evidence.
Source:The Star
February 12, 2026 20:51 UTC
Government launches fertiliser drive as 3.3 million face hunger
Audio By VocalizeStacks of maize at the Eldoret National Cereals and Produce Board depot. [File, Standard]The Government has flagged off the 2026 Long Rains National Fertiliser Subsidy Programme, aiming to support farmers during the planting season as drought pushes millions into acute food insecurity. Principal Secretary for Agriculture Dr. Paul Kiprono Rono said the fertiliser will be transported to National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) depots using the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) to ensure timely distribution. The move comes as the Government warns that current food relief stocks will last only two to three weeks. The Cabinet authorised Sh4.1 billion on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, to scale up drought relief, supplementing allocations made in December 2025 and January 2026.
Source:Standard Digital
February 12, 2026 19:36 UTC
Premier League Darts tickets available with travel packages from £125pp to see Luke Littler in action
PREMIER League Darts fans need to be quick to avoid missing out on seeing the stars in action. AdvertisementLast few tickets to Premier League DartsEight of the sport’s finest throwers, including big-name players such as Luke Littler, Luke Humphries and Michael van Gerwen, will all have their eyes on the prestigious trophy. Rivals Humphries and Littler clashed on the big stage at the O2 Arena, where Cool Hand came out on top to secure the Premier League Darts title for the first time. Sports Breaks gives you the option to stay overnight in your chosen city to watch Premier League Darts or receive a Uber voucher for your group (£5 per person). Upgrade your seatWith a standard ticket, you will get a tiered seat to your chosen Premier League Darts night.
Source:The Star
February 12, 2026 18:58 UTC
'Let ODM go,' Orengo to Ruto
[Stafford Ondego, Standard]Siaya Governor James Orengo has accused President William Ruto of fueling turmoil within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), following the ouster of Edwin Sifuna as the party’s secretary-general. “If you watched the speeches I have made where President Ruto is, I have implored him not to kill political parties because I saw this coming…The problem in ODM is President Ruto,” claimed Orengo. The Siaya County chief accused Ruto of undermining political parties for his own political gain and of dividing ODM leaders by engaging some members while sidelining others. “We are asking President Ruto to let ODM be. “He has been holding meetings with some ODM members while excluding others.”Despite yesterday’s decision by the NEC, Orengo insisted that Sifuna remains the Party’s legitimate secretary-general.
Source:Standard Digital
February 12, 2026 18:54 UTC