India and United States are going ahead with “high-level engagement,” US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said on Thursday, pointing that Washington is ready to take the bilateral relationship further. “Engagement at the highest levels is currently happening. The United States is ready to elevate this relationship even further. Limitless Potential!” Gor wrote on Twitter. His followed EAM S Jaishankar’s meeting with US secretary of state Marco Rubio, during his three-day official visit to the United States from February 2 to 4. The meeting came after trade deal announcement between India and US, as they finalised a long-pending trade deal. Under the recently announced agreement, Washington agreed to reduce tariffs on Indian goods to 18%. The Jaishankar–Rubio talks also took place ahead of the inaugural critical minerals ministerial scheduled for Wednesday. Earlier on Tuesday, Jaishankar met US treasury secretary Scott Bessent, with discussions focusing on advancing the India-US economic partnership and strengthening strategic cooperation. “Delighted to meet Marco Rubio this afternoon. A wide ranging conversation that covered our bilateral cooperation agenda, regional and global issues,” Jaishankar said in a post on X. He added that the talks covered several core areas of the India-US Strategic Partnership, including trade, energy, nuclear cooperation, defence, critical minerals and technology. “Facets of India-US Strategic Partnership discussed included trade, energy, nuclear, defence, critical minerals and technology. Agreed on the early meetings of various mechanisms to advance our shared interests,” Jaishankar wrote.
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Britney Spears opens up about her painful past: ‘I’m lucky to be alive’
Britney Spears has opened up about her painful past, revealing how her family treated her.
Taking to her Instagram handle on Wednesday, the 44-year-old singer said that she feels “lucky to be alive” after surviving the way her family treated her.
“As people, all we really want is to feel connected to each other and never feel alone,” she began the lengthy note. “For those of you in your family that have said to help you is to isolate you and make you feel unbelievably left out … they were wrong.”
“We can forgive as people but u don’t ever forget. Yearning and longing for contact is always crucial!!!” she continued.
The Toxic hitmaker further shared that she’s “incredibly lucky to even be alive with how my family treated me once in my life and now I’m scared of them.”
“It’s weird how God works in mysterious ways,” added the Circus singer.
“My friends, what do you think he is saying today ???” Britney asked, before adding, “Because to be totally honest with you, no matter what he says, they will never take responsibility for what they did.”
Concluding the caption, the Oops!… I Did It Again songstress said that she hadn’t “danced in a month. I broke my toe twice!”
As per Page Six, the Grammy-winning singer was entangled in a 13-year conservatorship under her father, Jamie Spears, which gave him control over her finances and personal and professional actions.
Recently, Britney claimed that her father gave her a “very strong” drug when she wasn’t cooperating during rehearsals for her 2018 “Piece of Me” tour and Las Vegas residency.
UK launches National Cancer Plan offering tailored support for every patient
The United Kingdom (U.K.) government has officially announced a National Cancer Plan providing each patient with tailored support, according to their needs, covering treatment, mental health and employment support.
According to the new policy published on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, the government plans to link patients to cancer charity support through the National Health Service (NHS) App as soon as they are diagnosed.
The government states that it plans to cover not just diagnosis and treatment, but the full impact of the disease on a patient’s life, including anxiety and fatigue after the treatment. It will also help the patients access physiotherapy and counselling after completing the treatment, to help them rebuild their lives.
U.K. Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting, who himself is a cancer survivor, said, “The plan aims to provide support and ensure no patient is left to face cancer alone,” adding, “It’s the biggest shift in how we support cancer patients in a generation.”
The government plans to transform the NHS App, so patients can use it to book screening appointments, view their patient record, check their Personalised Cancer Plan and provide feedback on the care they received.
In a post on X, the U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer hailed the plan, saying, “Our National Cancer Plan is the most ambitious in a generation. It means earlier diagnosis, slashing waiting lists and investing in cutting-edge technology to build an NHS fit for the future.”
He added that it was deeply personal as he lost his brother to cancer.
PM Starmer added, “I lost my brother to cancer. I was with him when he was told of his diagnosis – a moment I will never forget. Throughout, the NHS respected and cared for him. When he passed away, it hit me like a bus – even though I knew it was coming. I’m determined that every person diagnosed with cancer gets the best possible chance of beating it.”
Bodycam shows NYPD officer shooting man with knife as Mamdani calls for no criminal charges
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The New York City Police Department released body camera footage showing the moment an officer shot a mentally ill man who was allegedly charging him with a knife amid calls from NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani for mental health treatment instead of criminal charges.
Jabez Chakraborty, 22, was holding a large kitchen knife and charged at officers who responded to an emergency call from his family in Queens on Jan. 26, according to the NYPD.
The footage, released by the NYPD on Tuesday, shows an officer entering the living room of the home, where Chakraborty was allegedly brandishing a knife. Officers are heard attempting to de-escalate the situation, repeatedly ordering him to “put the knife down,” but Chakraborty continued to move toward the officer, according to the NYPD.
A woman is seen in the footage attempting to block Chakraborty with her arm, but he continued to step forward while carrying the knife. The footage shows the NYPD officer reposition himself in the home’s vestibule and closing the door between himself and the living room.
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Newly released NYPD bodycam footage shows an officer shooting a man allegedly carrying a knife during an emergency response inside a Queens home. (NYPD)
According to the NYPD, Chakraborty then pushed through the door and stepped toward the officer with the knife.
The officer discharged his weapon, hitting Chakraborty four times. He was taken to the hospital, where he remains in intensive care in stable but critical condition.
The clip released by the NYPD begins with audio of a 911 call from “a civilian witness” reporting that Chakraborty was experiencing a mental health episode and had thrown a glass against the wall. The caller requested EMS, not police, asking for an ambulance so that Chakraborty could be taken involuntarily to the hospital.
The incident is being investigated by the Queens District Attorney’s office, with preliminary reports suggesting prosecutors are looking at potentially seeking an indictment for attempted murder.
Mamdani, however, said at a news conference on Tuesday that Chakraborty should receive mental health treatment and not face criminal charges.
“In viewing this footage, it is clear to me that what Jabez needs is mental health treatment, not criminal prosecution from a district attorney, and we are talking about a family that is enduring the kind of pain that no family should and an individual that has lived with schizophrenia for many years,” the mayor said.
“A person experiencing a mental health episode does not always have to be served first or exclusively by a police officer. It is important for us to have all of the options available,” he added.
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Jabez Chakraborty, 22, was allegedly holding a large kitchen knife and charged at the officers who responded to the emergency call from the family. (NYPD)
Mamdani said he met with Chakraborty’s family, who had criticized him for his initial response to the shooting. The mayor said hours after the shooting that police had “encountered an individual wielding a knife,” and that he was “grateful to the first responders who put themselves on the line each day to keep our communities safe.”
Chakraborty’s family released a statement Wednesday accusing law enforcement of causing the situation to “escalate quickly and unnecessarily.”
“Rather than de-escalate the situation, the officer instead further escalated by drawing his gun and yelling orders at Jabez,” the family wrote. “Within a minute of NYPD’s arrival, Jabez was shot multiple times and almost killed, while he was calmly eating food just minutes earlier.”
The family called on the Queens DA’s office to “drop the prosecution against our son,” and for the NYPD to release additional body camera footage from the incident.
The family argued that police officers should not be responding to medical support calls.
The NYPD released bodycam video showing the moments leading up to a police shooting during a mental health crisis response. (NYPD)
“Given our experience, and that of many other families, we call on the Mayor for systems where we can call for responders who are not police,” the family wrote. “We call for changes where the needs of families in the aftermath of such incidents are centered rather than further traumatized over and over.”
Police Benevolent Association President Patrick Hendry said in a statement to Fox News Digital that the body camera footage “makes it clear that these police officers walked into an unpredictable, fast-moving and dangerous situation.”
“There was no time or space for them to de-escalate the situation before they were forced to act,” he added. “They did their job professionally and with restraint under terrible circumstances.”
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Fox News Digital Landon Mion contributed to this report.
New Mexico newborn dies from Listeria infection after mother drank raw milk while pregnant: state officials
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A newborn baby in New Mexico died from a Listeria infection likely tied to the mother drinking raw milk while pregnant, according to state health officials.
The New Mexico Department of Health issued a warning Tuesday urging people to avoid consuming raw dairy products following the newborn’s death. Health officials believe the “most likely” source of infection was the mother drinking unpasteurized milk during pregnancy.
While investigators said they could not determine the exact cause, they said the “tragic death underscores the serious risks raw dairy poses to pregnant women, young children, elderly New Mexicans and anyone with a weakened immune system.”
Raw milk has seen a surge in popularity amid the Make America Healthy Again movement led by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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Health officials say a New Mexico newborn died from a Listeria infection likely linked to the mother drinking raw milk during pregnancy. (iStock)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a regulation decades ago prohibiting the interstate sale of raw milk, but the drink is not federally banned, leaving individual states to decide whether it’s safe for human consumption.
“Individuals who are pregnant should only consume pasteurized milk products to help prevent illnesses and deaths in newborns,” Dr. Chad Smelser, deputy state epidemiologist for the New Mexico Department of Health said in a statement.
Raw milk has not been pasteurized — a process that heats milk to remove disease-causing germs.
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A New Mexico newborn’s death has been linked by health officials to a Listeria infection tied to raw milk consumption. (iStock)
Consuming food or beverages made from raw milk can expose people to Campylobacter, Cryptosporidium, E. coli, Listeria, Brucella and Salmonella, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Listeria is the third leading cause of death from foodborne illness in the U.S., infecting about 1,250 people and causing roughly 172 deaths each year, according to the CDC.
The CDC notes that certain groups of people, including children under the age of 5, adults over 65, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems, have a higher risk of serious illness.
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New Mexico health officials are warning against consuming raw dairy products after a newborn died from a Listeria infection. (iStock)
“New Mexico’s dairy producers work hard to provide safe, wholesome products and pasteurization is a vital part of that process,” Jeff M. Witte, New Mexico secretary of agriculture, said in a statement. “Consumers, particularly those at higher risk, are encouraged to choose pasteurized dairy products to reduce the risk of serious foodborne illness.”
Last August, an outbreak of E. coli and Campylobacter linked to raw milk from a Florida farm sickened 21 people, including six children.
Valentines Day Gifts: Spirits That Win You Instant Brownie Points
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Valentine’s Day Gifting, Sorted: Spirits That Win You Instant Brownie Points
Flowers wilt. Chocolates disappear. A good bottle, though? That stays on the bar, gets poured, talked about and remembered. If you’re gifting for Valentine’s Day this year, whether it’s a partner, a situationship, or yourself, these spirits are an easy win. They look good on a counter and don’t require knowing someone’s exact flavour preferences.
Cherrapunji Eastern Craft Gin Mountain Berry Gin
This seasonal release builds on the brand’s Meghalaya roots, using wild sohiong berries and winter cherry blossoms without tipping into sweetness. There’s no added colour or sugar; structure comes from Eastern Himalayan juniper, citrus peel and taro root. The pink tint emerges naturally as the gin opens up, and the stainless-steel bottle keeps things functional and unfussy.
AMARA Vodka
Distilled five times from blue grape and rice spirit, AMARA leans smooth and softly aromatic rather than neutral to the point of anonymity. A ruby-based filtration technique adds roundness to the finish, while the blush-toned bottle keeps the focus on clean design rather than excess branding.
Rampur Distillery 1943 Virasat Indian Single Malt
Made from six-row Indian barley and matured in American bourbon barrels before a ruby port finish, this single malt reflects the extremes of North India’s climate. The whisky leans warm and malty, with layers that unfold slowly rather than demand attention upfront. It’s polished, steady and grounded in the distillery’s long-running style.
ABD Maestro YELLO Designer Whisky
Blending Scotch malts from Speyside and the Highlands with Indian malts matured in ex-bourbon casks, YELLO is built around approachability. Notes of vanilla, caramel and soft oak come through without sharp edges. It’s designed for regular drinking, on ice, in highballs, or poured without ceremony.
DŌAAB India Expression 02: The Old Man & The Blossom
This limited-run Indian single malt is finished in Japanese Mizunara oak, bringing subtle sandalwood, light vanilla and restrained spice into focus. With around 500 casks released, availability is selective, and the emphasis stays firmly on cask influence rather than aggressive ageing or high proof.
Crazy Cock Indian Single Malt Whisky
Produced at South Seas Distilleries, Crazy Cock is matured in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks, with India’s heat playing a clear role in shaping the whisky. The result is bold but controlled, with concentration coming from climate rather than excess wood. Its win for Best in Show at the IWS Awards in Mumbai underlined its standing in the current Indian single malt space and put it firmly on the radar beyond novelty value.
DeVANS Modern Breweries GianChand Manshaa and Adambaraa
Named after founder Dewan Gian Chand, GianChand Manshaa is distilled in Jammu using Himalayan spring water, a detail that sets it apart from coastal distilleries. The whisky leans smooth and rounded, with a measured profile that opens up gradually. Its recent Grand Gold win at Meininger’s International Spirits Award 2025 confirms its growing international recognition. Adambaraa, another single malt from the house, follows a similar philosophy, offering a distinct expression that sits comfortably alongside Manshaa rather than competing with it.
Maya Pistola Agavepura Cabrón Destilado De Agave
Bottled at 40% ABV, Cabrón keeps things straightforward. The spirit is smooth, lightly sweet and flexible enough for mixed drinks without demanding complex builds. It’s priced accessibly and designed for regular use rather than display.
Terai Spirits Indian Craft Vodka
Distilled from Indian grain, Terai’s vodka avoids flavouring or gimmicks. The profile is clean, neutral and textural, holding up well in Martinis and simple vodka-sodas. The sculptural bottle adds presence, but the liquid itself stays deliberately restrained.
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South Korea’s Kospi leads declines in Asia, tracking Wall Street tech sell-off; Topix retreats from record
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South Korea markets led declines in Asia-Pacific Thursday, tracking Wall Street losses as the tech sell-off gained momentum.
Seoul’s Kospi index tumbled 3.86% to 5,163.57, leading losses in Asia, as chip heavyweights Samsung and SK Hynix fell 5.8% and 6.44%, respectively.
Other top losers included defense giant Hanwha Aerospace, which declined 7.33%. The small-cap Kosdaq was down 3.57% to 1,108.41.
Japan’s Nikkei 225 was down 0.88%, closing at 53,818.04 and retreating from a record high. Investment firm SoftBank Group Corp declined over 7% after chip designer Arm’s fiscal third quarter licensing sales missed estimates.
However, Japanese electronics manufacturer Panasonic jumped 8.41%, even as the company reported worse revenue and net profit numbers for its fiscal third quarter ended December.
Adjusted operating profit, however increased to 159.1 billion yen ($1.03 billion), a 5.59% gain from the same period a year before. The adjusted operating profit strips out restructuring costs of 129.3 billion yen.
The broad-based Topix reversed gains after being the only index in positive territory earlier, falling marginally to 3,652.41 and also coming off a record high.
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index slumped 0.22%, and the mainland Chinese CSI 300 was down 0.56%. Both indexes were dragged by basic materials stocks.
Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 was down 0.43%, closing at 8,889.2.
Overnight in the U.S., the S&P 500 slid 0.51% for back to back losses, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.53%, and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 1.51%.
Notably, Advanced Micro Devices plunged 17% after its first-quarter forecast underwhelmed some analysts. Broadcom and Micron Technology also suffered major losses, falling about down 3.8%, while the latter fell 9.5%.
Bitcoin declined more than 3%, hovering just above the $73,000 level, after falling below that mark earlier.
—CNBC’s Sean Conlon and Pia Singh contributed to this report.
Former England captain urges ICC consistency, backs Pakistan’s stance
Former England captain Nasser Hussain on Wednesday urged the International Cricket Council (ICC) to apply the same standards to every team — including India — as Pakistan maintains its position that it will not take the field for the February 15 World Cup match against India.
Speaking on the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast, Hussain said the real test for the ICC was “consistency” in how it treats Bangladesh, Pakistan and India.
“I guess the real comparison would be… If it had been India, and in the future if India, a month before a tournament, say our government does not want us to go and play in that country in a World Cup, would the ICC have been so firm and say, ‘you know the rules, bad luck, we’re knocking you out’,” Hussain said. “That is the only question that all sides ask for is consistency,” he added.
Hussain said that while “India fans will say, ‘cry more, we have the money’,” he argued that “with power comes responsibility,” warning that repeatedly knocking other teams can weaken their cricket and reduce the competitiveness of major rivalries. He said the same political spillover was now visible in franchise cricket.
He pointed to concerns about whether franchises owned by IPL owners would pick Pakistani and Bangladeshi players, saying he understood England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) officials were watching the issue in The Hundred. “I know The Hundred, I think the ECB, if I got that right, have said that they will keep an eye on that and make sure that Pakistan players are picked,” he said.
Former England captain Michael Atherton responded that he believed there would be no change in policy, saying: “I’m fairly certain Richard Gould has said there’d be no change in the policy, which is that obviously The Hundred is open to all players.”
Atherton added that it was worth monitoring, given that four of those teams are owned by IPL owners.
Hussain said the sport risked “shooting itself in the foot” if players were frozen out of franchise opportunities, contrasting it with other leagues where participation can strengthen a country’s cricket. “I’m amazed how well Pakistan have done and continues to do with everything that they’re working against,” he said.
He also said he understood Bangladesh’s position in defending its player Mustafizur Rahman and said he also “quite like Pakistan” backing Bangladesh, while urging a return to cricket free of political escalation. “At some stage, someone’s got to say: ‘Enough with this politics. Can we just get back to playing cricket?'” he said.
His remarks come after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed Pakistan will not play India in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, saying the decision was taken after much deliberation and that “politics should have no place in the field of sports”, while stressing Pakistan should stand with Bangladesh.
He made the statement while addressing a federal cabinet meeting.
Pakistan has said it will not take the field against India on February 15 to show solidarity with Bangladesh, which the ICC kicked out of the tournament after rejecting the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) request to move matches outside India.
The BCB refused to let its team travel to India, citing security concerns in the wake of Mustafizur Rahman’s ouster from the Indian Premier League.
The ICC then replaced Bangladesh with Scotland, stating that it was not feasible to revise the schedule so close to the February 7 start of the World Cup.
Government sources told Geo News the Pakistani team was instructed not to take the field against India on February 15 as “a form of protest”, linking the move to what they described as the ICC’s perceived biased stance towards Bangladesh.
The sources alleged that ICC chief Jay Shah’s decisions had undermined fairness and that different standards were being applied on the ICC platform.
Since then, the ICC has expressed hope that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) would work towards a “mutually acceptable resolution” and has urged the PCB to reconsider, saying the decision was not “in the interest of the global game or the welfare of fans worldwide, including millions in Pakistan”.
Following India’s refusal to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy, the ICC had earlier brokered a compromise under which India and Pakistan would only face each other at neutral venues during ICC events.
Currently, the national team is present in Colombo to participate in the T20 World Cup, scheduled to be co-hosted by Sri Lanka and India from February 7 to March 8.