The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is set to issue a fresh summons to Tina Ambani, wife of industrialist Anil Ambani, after she failed to appear for questioning on Monday in a money laundering investigation linked to alleged financial irregularities involving the Reliance Group and related entities. Tina, 68, was initially called for deposition but did not attend, prompting the federal agency to re-summon her for further questioning in the case. The ED has also formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the alleged laundering and fraud, following directives from the Supreme Court. (PC: PTI)

Freshly released Jeffrey Epstein files include a photograph showing Tesla/SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg at a 2015 dinner linked to the convicted sex offender, even years after his conviction, raising fresh scrutiny over Epstein’s network among Silicon Valley elites. The U.S. Department of Justice documents show the dinner — described by Epstein in an email as “wild” — also involved other prominent tech figures like Reid Hoffman and Peter Thiel. Both Musk and Zuckerberg have denied close ties to Epstein and stressed limited interaction, while the new images have gone viral online. (PC: DOJ & X)

Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav surrendered at Tihar Jail, Delhi, after the Delhi High Court rejected his plea for more time in a long-pending cheque bounce case linked to unpaid loans taken for his film Ata Pata Laapata. The case involves dues amounting to around ₹5 crore. Before surrendering, Yadav made an emotional statement, saying, “Mere paas paise nahi hain” (I don’t have money), highlighting his financial distress. The court noted repeated non-compliance with repayment orders and directed him to serve a six-month sentence, bringing an end to years of legal proceedings in the matter. (PC: Instagram)

U.S. military forces boarded and seized the Aquila II, a sanctioned oil tanker, in the Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean Sea for thousands of miles, the Pentagon said. The operation targets vessels believed to be evading U.S. sanctions imposed on Venezuela’s oil exports and violating a “quarantine” order aimed at cutting illicit shipments. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the ship was intercepted without incident and described the action as enforcement of Washington’s broader maritime blockade against sanctioned vessels. The tanker was reportedly carrying Venezuelan crude oil bound for China. (PC: X)

Bangladesh and the United States have signed a reciprocal trade agreement reducing U.S. tariffs on Bangladeshi exports from 20 % to 19 %, just days before Bangladesh’s general elections. As part of the deal, certain apparel and textile products made with U.S. cotton and fibres may enter the U.S. duty-free, boosting the vital garment sector—which accounts for over 80 % of export earnings. Negotiations spanned nine months and include expanded market access with both countries cutting duties on thousands of goods. The pact is seen as a step toward deeper economic ties and comes after previous tariff cuts from a proposed 37 %. (PC: Z News)

After India’s Under-19 World Cup win, 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s stunning 175* against England has sparked a loud debate about fast-tracking him into the senior Indian team. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor drew parallels with Sachin Tendulkar’s early rise, saying India “didn’t keep Tendulkar waiting” and pushing for Suryavanshi’s call-up, noting his extraordinary talent. However, selectors can’t yet include him in the senior side because ICC age rules require him to be 15 before playing international cricket — his birthday is in March 2026. The buzz underlines how exceptional his performances have been and the excitement surrounding his future. (PC: X)

Pakistan’s government has approved its cricket team to play against India in the T20 World Cup on February 15, ending its earlier boycott stand. The decision came through a late-night notification after talks involving the Pakistan Cricket Board, Bangladesh Cricket Board and the ICC in Lahore. The government said the step was taken to protect the “spirit of cricket” and ensure the event runs smoothly. The match will now take place as scheduled. Bangladesh board chief Aminul Islam had urged Pakistan to play for the good of the sport. The ICC later confirmed Bangladesh will not face penalties and will receive future global event hosting rights. (PC: X)

Pakistan has confirmed it will play India in the T20 World Cup on February 15 after the government withdrew its earlier boycott call. The decision followed talks between the Pakistan Cricket Board, Bangladesh Cricket Board and ICC officials. In a statement, the government said the move came after multilateral discussions and requests from “friendly countries”. It added that the step aims to protect the “spirit of cricket” and ensure continuity of the global event. The match will be held in Colombo as scheduled. Pakistan had earlier planned to skip the game in support of Bangladesh, which withdrew from the tournament over travel concerns. (PC: India Today)

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor hosted Indian ministers and diplomats at his New Delhi residence after the India–US interim trade framework was announced. Speaking at the event, Gor said the Trump administration is “paying attention” to India and credited the friendship between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for helping seal the deal. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal attended the reception. Goyal thanked Gor for supporting closer trade ties. Referring to a recent India vs USA T20 World Cup match, Goyal joked that the US “lost by 18%” and said zero tariffs might have changed the result. (PC: HT)

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has written to the Pakistan Cricket Board asking it not to boycott the T20 World Cup match against India in Colombo on February 15. BCB president Aminul Islam Bulbul made the appeal after Pakistan earlier decided to pull out of the fixture in support of Bangladesh over venue issues. He said playing the match would serve the wider cricket ecosystem and tournament schedule. “I request Pakistan to play… for the benefit of the entire cricket ecosystem,” Aminul said. After talks with ICC officials and other countries, Pakistan reviewed its position and later directed its team to take the field. (PC: India Today)