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Nothing bets big on India as first flagship store opens in Bengaluru

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-14T15:03:24+00:00

Beyond retail, the flagship introduces a range of experiential and service-led features, including a dedicated studio space for creators to shoot unboxing and hands-on content, customised Nothing products available exclusively at this location

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‘Nothing says love like chemicals’: Valentine’s roses often covered in pesticides, testing finds

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-02-14T15:00:56+00:00

Bouquets imported to Europe found to be heavily contaminated, often with chemicals banned in EU and UKStay away from roses this Valentine’s Day, environmental campaigners have warned after testing revealed them to be heavily contaminated with pesticides.Laboratory testing on bouquets in the Netherlands, Europe’s flower import hub, found roses had the highest residues of neurological and reproductive toxins compared with other flowers. Continue reading...

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Labubus to burkinis: V&A unveils updated 21st-century design galleries

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-02-14T15:00:56+00:00

Museum’s revitalised galleries bring together 250 objects to show how design shapes modern lifeWhat do the first ever baby monitor, Nigeria’s 2018 World Cup kit, an 80s boombox, the smashed parts of Edward Snowden’s computer, a “Please offer me a seat” badge and a Labubu have in common? They are all included in the V&A’s Design 1990-Now galleries, which reopen to the public this week.The galleries, which run across two rooms on the upper floors of the museum, also house a collection of antique books. The displays cover six different themes including housing and living, crisis and conflict,

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Who Am I? Feb 15, 2026

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-14T14:58:11+00:00

Are you an avid investor? How well do you know corporate India?

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What they say on their India plans

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-14T14:57:39+00:00

Read on to know what CXOs of global corporations are saying about India and their perspectives and plans during this earnings season

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Limited government shutdown likely to linger for at least 10 days as Congress takes break

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-02-14T14:57:19+00:00

13% of federal civilian workforce is affected, although DHS – which spurred budget standoff – remains fundedA limited US government shutdown came into effect on Saturday – the third of Donald Trump’s second term – after negotiations between the White House and Democrats in Congress failed to agree on new restrictions for federal immigration agents.The shutdown affects about 13% of the federal civilian workforce and is confined to agencies under the umbrella of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), which screens airline passengers

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Roy Medvedev, Soviet Era Historian and Dissident, Is Dead at 100

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-02-14T14:57:10+00:00

His score of books and hundreds of essays documented Stalinist executions, Communist repressions and censorship, and the transition to post-Soviet Russia.

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Why invoices, loan collections linked debt instruments warrant extra caution

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-14T14:57:04+00:00

DEBT-WISE Higher yields in these investment opportunities come with structure, servicing and cash-flow risks that aren’t obvious upfront so investors have to very careful while dealing with them

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Consumer Price Index new series uses 2024 as base year what it means for inflation and investors

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-14T14:55:45+00:00

India has rebased the Consumer Price Index to 2024, updating the shopping basket, weights and price collection across markets and online sources, and the shift matters mainly for how you read inflation, calculate real returns and plan long term goals like retirement

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PM Modi to chair tech CEO roundtable at India-AI Impact Summit 2026

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-14T14:46:08+00:00

Over 2 lakh registered participants, 20 world leaders, over 100 CEOs, 45 Ministerial delegations, 30 Vice-Ministerial delegations to attend; Nvidia CEO Huang opts out

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Centre launches ‘PM RAHAT’ scheme

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-14T14:45:02+00:00

Scheme is meant for cashless treatment of road accident victims

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Senior Reform UK figures attend launch of How to Launder Money book

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-02-14T14:33:23+00:00

Co-author George Cottrell is close aide to party leader Nigel Farage and served several months in US prisonAs a choice for a book title, How to Launder Money certainly caught the eye. But then again, its co-author George Cottrell claims to know what he’s talking about.A close aide to Nigel Farage, Cottrell served several months in a US prison after being convicted there in 2017 for wire fraud – a chapter in his life he referred to at his book launch party on Thursday night. Continue reading...

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Navalny Was Poisoned With Frog Toxin, European Governments Say

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-02-14T14:14:15+00:00

Traces of the toxin were found in the body of the Russian dissident Aleksei A. Navalny, who died in prison two years ago, five governments said in a joint statement.

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Russia killed Alexei Navalny with frog toxin, UK and four European allies say

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-02-14T14:03:57+00:00

Intelligence agencies say deadly toxin in skin of Ecuador dart frogs found in Navalny’s body and highly likely resulted in his deathMunich Security Conference – live updatesAlexei Navalny, the Russian opposition leader, was killed by dart frog poison administered by the Russian state two years ago, a multi-intelligence agency inquiry has found, according to a statement released by five countries, the UK, France, Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands.The US was not one of the intelligence agencies making the claim. Continue reading...

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« L’idée que la devise chinoise viendrait naturellement combler un vide laissé par le dollar relève de l’illusion »

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-02-14T14:00:05+00:00

Une monnaie librement convertible, soutenue par une banque centrale indépendante, ancrée dans un Etat de droit stable aurait plus de chances que le renminbi de s’imposer. Pourquoi pas l’euro, s’interroge Nizar Atrissi, professeur de finances, dans une tribune au « Monde ».

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La samba di Braathen, il Brasile è oro in gigante: “Se ci credi, riesci”

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-02-14T13:58:57+00:00

Primo podio nella storia ai Giochi invernali per il Paese sudamericano. A conquistarlo lo sciatore che correva con la Norvegia prima della rottura con la federazione di Oslo e la scelta dei colori della nazionalità della madre

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Il samba di Braathen, il Brasile è oro in gigante: “Se ci credi, riesci”

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-02-14T13:58:57+00:00

Primo podio nella storia ai Giochi invernali per il Paese sudamericano. A conquistarlo lo sciatore che correva con la Norvegia prima della rottura con la federazione di Oslo e la scelta dei colori della nazionalità della madre

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PM Modi to chair tech CEO roundtable at India-AI Impact Summit 2026

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-14T13:58:36+00:00

Over 2 lakh registered participants, 20 world leaders, over 100 CEOs, 45 Ministerial delegations, 30 Vice-Ministerial delegations to attend; Nvidia CEO Huang opts out

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Police seal off road near Arizona home of Today show host Samantha Guthrie’s missing mother

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-02-14T13:57:23+00:00

Sheriff’s, FBI and forensics vehicles passed through roadblocks 2 miles from missing 84-year-old woman’s homeLaw enforcement investigating the disappearance of Today show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy, sealed off a road near her home in Arizona late Friday night.A parade of sheriff’s and FBI vehicles, including forensics vehicles, passed through the roadblock that was set up about 2 miles (3.2km) from the house. Continue reading...

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Police seal off road near Arizona home of Today show host Savannah Guthrie’s missing mother

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-02-14T13:57:23+00:00

Sheriff’s, FBI and forensics vehicles passed through roadblocks 2 miles from missing 84-year-old woman’s homeLaw enforcement investigating the disappearance of Today show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy, sealed off a road near her home in Arizona late Friday night.A parade of sheriff’s and FBI vehicles, including forensics vehicles, passed through the roadblock that was set up about 2 miles (3.2km) from the house. Continue reading...

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Gen Z and Millennials stick to gold as safest investment bet, survey finds

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-14T13:50:49+00:00

According to the survey, 61.9% of respondents would choose gold if they had ₹25,000 to invest today, far ahead of mutual funds (16.6%), fixed deposits (13%), stocks (6.6%) and crypto (1.9%)

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