New COVID variant ‘Cicada’ spreads across US: Symptoms, spread and vaccine response

1 / 50 New COVID variant ‘Cicada’ spreads across US: Symptoms, spread and vaccine response World News 1 min ago This is an AI assisted summary. A new COVID-19 variant, BA. 3.2—nicknamed “Cicada”— is spreading across the United States, health officials say.

At least 23 countries have reported this strain as of February 11, according to a recent study by the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Read Full Article URL Copied Swipe up for next shorts 2 / 50 Who is Noelia Castillo? Spanish woman, 25, to be euthanised gives final interview World News 48 min ago This is an AI assisted summary.

A 25-year-old woman from Barcelona, Noelia Castillo Ramos, has decided to end her life through euthanasia. Before the procedure, she gave her final interview to the Spanish TV show Y Ahora Sonsoles, where she calmly explained why she made this choice. Her euthanasia is scheduled for Thursday.

Read Full Article URL Copied Swipe up for next shorts 3 / 50 India ‘not a dalaal nation’: Jaishankar at all-party meet on Pak’s mediation in West Asia India News 1 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. PM Modi has asked Trump to put an end to the war in West Asia and clarified that India is not a mediator. The opposition wants to discuss the crisis in Parliament, while the government assures the safety of Indians abroad and energy supply.

The foreign secretary presented at an all-party meeting, but the opposition remains dissatisfied with the government's responses. Read Full Article URL Copied Swipe up for next shorts 4 / 50 Meta lays off 700 employees hours after rolling out massive executive pay packages News 3 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. Meta, according to The New York Times, has laid off around 700 employees, at almost the same time it rolled out massive pay packages for its top executives, a step that shows just how much the company is betting on artificial intelligence.

Read Full Article URL Copied 5 / 50 Nirav Modi suffers setback as UK court rejects extradition plea India News 3 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. The London High Court rejected Nirav Modi's petition to reopen his case against extradition to India for the PNB scam. The court found no exceptional circumstances to warrant reopening the case and accepted assurances from Indian authorities regarding his treatment.

Modi, wanted for defrauding PNB, has been in a UK prison since 2019 and the government of India is committed to his extradition. Read Full Article URL Copied 6 / 50 Why the White House rejected Elon Musk’s offer to pay TSA workers’ salaries 3 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. The White House has turned down an offer from Elon Musk to pay the salaries of Transportation Security Administration workers during the ongoing shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security.

The situation has already started affecting airport travel across the United States. Read Full Article URL Copied 7 / 50 India ups climate pledge: 47% emissions intensity cut, 60% clean power by 2035 Economy 8 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. India's updated NDC aims to reduce emissions intensity by 47% and increase non-fossil fuel capacity to 60% by 2035.

The country has already exceeded its previous targets and the updated NDC focuses on "

Viksit Bharat" while prioritizing adaptation and disaster resilience. Experts question if the targets truly reflect the pace of the energy transition. Read Full Article URL Copied 8 / 50 Data power reshapes the digital order Technology 8 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary.

India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act mandates storing sensitive data within the country, driving investments in digital infrastructure. This trend reflects not just compliance, but also national economic strategy and control over data infrastructure. India's supportive policies and expanding data center ecosystem make it a top destination for investments.

Read Full Article URL Copied 9 / 50 AI isn’t plug-and-play; it demands process reinvention: Rohit Kapoor, EXL chairman and CEO Technology 8 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. EXL, a traditional outsourcing firm, has undergone a transformation into an AI-led data and analytics company. Chairman and CEO Rohit Kapoor states that the company is rearchitecting its offerings, talent, and business model around AI.

With a strong focus on AI adoption, EXL has evolved into an AI-driven enterprise and has unveiled a portfolio of agentic AI solutions. Read Full Article URL Copied 10 / 50 Ubon SF-180 Selfie Stick: Smart tools that elevate creativity Technology 8 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. Ubon's Creator Series targets content creators with a wireless mic and selfie stick.

The SF-180 stick offers stable, hands-free shooting with a 360-degree gimbal-style rotation and a detachable wireless remote. The GT-440 mic, priced at Rs 1,299, is compact and has a wireless range of 20 metres, making it ideal for reels, shorts, and live streams. Read Full Article URL Copied 11 / 50 Centre retains 4% inflation target till 2031 Economy 10 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary.

Indian government remains committed to maintaining macroeconomic stability by keeping inflation target at 4%, with a tolerance band of 2%, for the next five years. Flexible inflation targeting framework, introduced in 2016, has balanced price stability and economic growth while strengthening monetary policy credibility. Read Full Article URL Copied 12 / 50 News Point: Crease to corner office Sports 10 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary.

Aryaman Birla, son of a prominent Indian business family, left cricket at 22 due to severe anxiety. He has now acquired Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL, showcasing his impressive academic background and understanding of both sport and business. Birla's journey represents a new era of leadership in legacy businesses, marked by privilege and pause.

Read Full Article URL Copied 13 / 50 Payment aggregator facility for Customs launched Money 10 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. CBIC has introduced a payment aggregator feature on the ICEGATE platform, allowing customs duty payment through UPI, credit/debit cards, and internet banking. The number of supported banks has increased from 23 to 41.

This move is expected to simplify duty payments for businesses of all sizes, with UPI being particularly beneficial for smaller taxpayers. Read Full Article URL Copied 14 / 50 Finance Bill 2026: Flat 12% surcharge to apply on buyback tax Money 2 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. The government has implemented a 12% surcharge on buyback-related capital gains, causing concern for smaller corporate shareholders and middle-income individuals.

However, the super-rich will receive relief. The turnover limit for start-up tax holiday has been increased to Rs 300 crore, in line with the new start-up policy. Read Full Article URL Copied 15 / 50 The Ballmer Effect in IPL: Why RCB and RR deals worth Rs32,000 crore are actually bargain Sports 2 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary.

Lalit Modi, founder of IPL, believes RCB was undervalued at $1.78 billion and should have been auctioned.