Anil Kapoor plays army man navigating civilian life in ‘Subedaar’ teaser

Mumbai, Feb 11, 2026
The teaser of the upcoming streaming film ‘Subedaar’ was unveiled on Wednesday. It is stark, controlled, and unapologetically intense. Actor Anil Kapoor essays the titular role of Subedaar Arjun Morya. With minimal dialogue and maximum impact, the actor crafts a presence that feels seasoned, battle-worn, and quietly volatile.

Sharing the teaser with a bold warning, “They f**** with the wrong man”, the makers made it clear that this is not a story of noise, but of consequence. The punchline has already struck a chord online, amplifying the anticipation around the film.

Subedaar is a grounded, and hard-hitting drama that explores the emotional and psychological aftermath of a life spent in uniform.

The film follows Arjun Morya, an officer navigating a civilian world that no longer operates by the codes he lived and fought by. Rather than glorifying power, he examines what happens when discipline collides with chaos, and when a man trained to command must confront battles that are no longer fought on the battlefield.

The film is helmed by Suresh Triveni, and also stars Radhika Madan, Aditya Rawal, Saurabh Shukla, and Mona Singh, hinting at a layered narrative grounded in emotional realism.

While Anil Kapoor has played men of authority before, ‘Subedaar’ feels like progression, not repetition. It’s a role that doesn’t rely on volume or nostalgia, but on precision and depth, proof that a true cinema icon doesn’t reinvent loudly, he evolves decisively. The film is set to release on March 5, 2026 on OTT.

Earlier, Anil Kapoor celebrated 42 years of his film ‘Mashaal’ with a special social media post. Commemorating the milestone, Anil shared a photo collage of some scenes from the movie on the Stories section of his Instagram account, claiming that the fire continues to burn strongly even after more than 4 decades.

He wrote in the caption, “42 years of Mashaal and the fire still burns just as strong (fire emoji) A film that will always live in my heart @yrf”.

If the reports are to be believed, the role essayed by Anil in the movie was initially offered to Amitabh Bachchan and then to Kamal Haasan. However, after both of them turned down the offer, the part finally went to Anil. Directed and produced by Yash Chopra, ‘Mashaal’ saw Dilip Kumar, Waheeda Rehman, and Rati Agnihotri in key roles, along with others.

The project marked Anil’s primary on-screen collaboration with Dilip Kumar. ‘Mashaal’ talks about Vinod Kumar (Played by Dilip Kumar), a respected, law-abiding citizen who turns to crime to seek revenge.

The project was adapted from the Marathi play ‘Ashroonchi Zhali Phule’ written by Marathi writer Vasant Kanetkar. The movie was later remade in Malayalam with the title ‘Ithile Iniyum Varu’ with Mammootty in the lead.(Agency)

India’s greatest assets are its people and data, Budget fails to protect them: Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha

New Delhi, Feb 11, 2026
The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday stated that India’s people are its biggest strengths and underscored the importance of protecting the nation’s vibrant database for standing along with global peers; however, he added that the Union Budget has nothing substantial to protect them.

Gandhi, while speaking on the Union Budget in the Lower House, highlighted three points as the cornerstone of a strong nation — Artificial Intelligence (AI), food and Energy. He added, in the same breath, that the government has failed to address all these concerns in the Union Budget.

“India’s biggest strength is its 1.4 billion people. Everybody is talking about AI. The petrol for AI is data. If you have AI and you don’t have data, you have nothing,” he said.

He said that it was important that India protects its energy security interests to maintain its global standing in turbulent times, but, sadly, the government has utterly failed in doing so, accusing it of capitulating India’s interests before the US while negotiating the trade deal.

“Today, Energy and finance are being weaponised the world over, but our Budget is completely silent on this,” Rahul remarked.

The LoP further stated that had the INDIA bloc negotiated the trade deal with the US, it would have made sure that India’s interests supersede everything, and there “remained a level-playing field and not any subjugation as done in this deal”.

“If the INDIA alliance was negotiating, we would have said, President Trump, you must treat India in equal measure and respect the Indian people. We would have told him that our energy security is ours and we will stand for it always, and we won’t accept any compromise on our human potential,” he said.

He further said that if Americans want to remain a superpower and if they want to protect their dollar, “we must stand behind our people and protect the sanctity of our data”.

“India must be in condition to negotiate with its ‘human power’. In the 20th century, the population was seen as a disaster, but in the 21st century, it’s a power, but only if due attention is given to it,” Gandhi said. (Agency)

Abhishek, Chakaravarthy retain top spots in ICC rankings; Raza becomes No. 1 all-rounder

New Delhi, Feb 11, 2026
India opener Abhishek Sharma maintained his place at the top of the T20I batter chart, Varun Chakravarthy holds a narrow advantage over Pakistan’s Abrar Ahmed at the top of the list for T20I bowlers, while Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza became the top all-rounder in the latest ICC rankings released on Wednesday.

Abhishek has 909 points to be placed ahead of England’s PhilSalt (821), Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan (769), Jos Buttler (766) and Pathum Nissanka (754).

New Zealand’s Tim Seifert (up one place to eighth), Sri Lanka’s Kusal Mendis (up six spots to 12th), Scotland’s George Munsey (up seven rungs to equal 23rd), India’s Ishan Kishan (up seven slots to 25th) and the Netherlands’ Michael Levitt (up six places to 27th) among the other movers.

In the bowler’s chart, Chakravarthy is holding a narrow advantage over Pakistan’s Abrar Ahmed at the top of the list, with Sri Lanka all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga (up one place to fifth) the only significant mover inside the top 10.

There is plenty of movement outside though, as Arshdeep Singh (up three places to 11th), Salman Mirza (up nine spots to 13th), Brad Evans (up 16 rungs to equal 15th, Mitchell Santner (up four slots to equal 19th), Bradley Currie (up 25 places to 24th) all make gains.

In the allrounders list, Raza has been rewarded for his side’s strong start to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup by regaining the No.1 spot.

Zimbabwe registered an impressive eight-wicket victory over Oman in their T20 World Cup opener in Colombo and Raza’s efforts with both bat and ball saw the veteran return to the top spot on the list for T20I all-rounders.

Raza picked up figures of 1/17 from four economical overs to help restrict Oman to just 103 at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground and later returned to hit the winning runs to ensure Zimbabwe made a fast start to the 20-over showcase.

It saw Raza gain one place on the latest rankings for T20I all-rounders and move past Pakistan opener Saim Ayub into the premier position, a spot he first claimed towards the backend of last year.(Agency)

‘Islamabad under fire’: ISKP’s calculated return amid Pakistan’s security strain

New Delhi, Feb 11, 2026
The recent bombing at a mosque in Islamabad by the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) clearly shows that the terror outfit has exploited the failing security mechanism in Pakistan.

The ISKP was quiet when it came to operations in Pakistan for almost a year.

The last attack that the ISKP claimed responsibility for was at Balochistan’s Mastung on April 15, 2025, when a bus carrying personnel of the Pakistani security forces was targeted, resulting in the death of three.

Security analysts say that the ISKP has been carrying out attacks in Pakistan since 2015. However, until 2022, the attacks were fewer, and there were years when just one strike was claimed by the ISKP.

However, the number of attacks went up considerably after 2022 and in all, there have been 90 attacks of various natures claimed by the ISKP since then.

2021 was the year that the ISKP gradually began moving major operations out of Afghanistan and setting up a base in Pakistan, which it has openly called “an enemy nation” and “an un-Islamic state”.

The ISKP has sought to establish an Islamic state in Pakistan and hence wants the establishment out.

The Islamabad Mosque attack, which took place last week, was timed with the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) launching ‘Operation Herof 2.0’ against the Pakistan security forces.

The vacuum in the security mechanism, as the focus was largely on Balochistan, was capitalised upon by the ISKP. It chose the exact time to strike at Islamabad as security was lax, officials say.

An Intelligence Bureau official said that apart from the timing of the attack, the ISKP also sought to send out a loud message to the United States.

Pakistan has been boasting about its newfound friendship with the US, and this has not gone down too well with the ISKP.

In January this year, the US began air strikes against the Islamic State in Syria and Africa. The Islamic State in Africa, in particular, has suffered significant losses in the air strikes. The Islamabad bombings were also a way of sending a loud message to the US in a bid to reassert its power, the official said.

Officials also say that they notice a change in the pattern of the attacks. Earlier, they stuck largely to areas in and around Balochistan. Now, they have come to the mainland and have struck at Islamabad, Karachi, among others.

The recent attacks have been high-impact ones, which bear the signature of the Islamic State.

Basically, the ISKP has taken complete advantage of the breakdown in security in Pakistan owing to the rise of the Balochis and also the breakdown of the ceasefire with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Its larger plan is to strengthen itself to such an extent that it can take on the Taliban in Afghanistan. It also intends to weaken Pakistan to such an extent that it would want to control the country.

Currently, it is in the process of establishing a strong foothold in Pakistan, while also trying to build an organisation which is capable of overthrowing the Taliban in Afghanistan. Officials say that the way in which the ISKP has gone about its activities in Pakistan clearly shows that Pakistan played a game, and it failed badly.

The ISI had in 2017 reached a deal with the ISKP that it would not strike in Pakistan, but limit itself to Afghanistan. The ISKP, however, did not keep up its part of the promise.

The ISI once again reached out to the ISKP in the aftermath of ‘Operation Sindoor’ as it needed help in rebuilding the terror groups. At the same time, ties between Pakistan and the Taliban soured.

Pakistan also has a big problem in the form of the BLA and the TTP. The ISI tried roping in the ISKP to fight alongside the Lashkar-e-Taiba against the TTP, BLA and also the Afghan Taliban.

The Islamabad mosque blast confirms that the ISKP is not in any mood to strike deals with Islamabad and proposes to carry out its plans of weakening the Pakistani establishment, another official said.(Agency)

Pakistan’s stablecoin experiment could weaken its currency further: Report

New Delhi, Feb 11, 2026
Pakistan’s plan to embrace a dollar‑linked stablecoin through a partnership with US crypto firm World Liberty Financial could accelerate the country’s dollarisation and undermine its macroeconomic stability, a new report has said.

The report in the Daily Mirror said that a dollar-pegged stablecoin embeds a preference for the dollar as store of value and medium of exchange encouraging households to hold it as a state-tolerated alternative and move away from Pakistani rupee (PKR).

Currency substitution through stablecoins could intensify exchange‑rate pressures and activate a feedback loop that accelerates rupee weakness.

“For a country with a fragile currency, recurring balance-of-payments stress, and limited monetary policy space, the introduction of an officially endorsed dollar-linked stablecoin risks amplifying rather than reducing instability,” the report said.

Further, the report noted that stablecoins bypass banks, diverting household and business liquidity into digital wallets outside the regulated system. In Pakistan, where monetary policy transmission depends heavily on banks’ balance sheets, this could blunt the impact of interest‑rate changes and complicate liquidity management, it said.

The report highlighted that the confidence in PKR is already shaken by recurrent inflation spikes, sharp devaluations, and International Monetary Fund (IMF)-driven stabilization cycles.

The IMF has repeatedly warned that widespread stablecoin adoption could drain deposits from local banks and undermine monetary frameworks in vulnerable economies.

The Bank for International Settlements also argued that such instruments fail basic tests of sound money and pose risks to monetary sovereignty.

Despite State Bank of Pakistan historically having taken a cautious stance on crypto, the new agreement with US President Donald Trump’s family-linked crypto business, World Liberty Financial, gave quasi‑official legitimacy to a foreign‑controlled stablecoin ecosystem, “under pressure from powers within Pakistan”, the report said.

The report also warned that crypto coins are private liabilities, and their stability depends on the quality of the reserves, the legal enforceability of the instrument, and the issuer’s ability to meet redemptions under stress.

“In advanced economies, such risks are mitigated by strong supervision and deep markets. Pakistan has neither control over the issuer nor the capacity to backstop a crisis involving a foreign-controlled stablecoin,” the report highlighted.(Agency)

Viral sensation Flipperachi of ‘FA9LA’ fame to perform in Mumbai on March 13

Mumbai, Feb 11, 2026
Rapper Flipperachi, whose track ‘FA9LA’ set the social media on fire, is set to perform in Mumbai on March 13, 2026.

The concert promises an immersive live experience, combining Flipperachi’s signature sound with high-octane visuals and crowd-driven moments that have become a hallmark of his shows.

Talking about the same, Flipperachi said, “India has shown me incredible love, and Mumbai is a city I’ve always wanted to perform in. The energy, the people, the culture it all feels very familiar. This show is going to be loud, emotional and unforgettable. Mumbai, get ready”.

The show will be held at Phoenix Marketcity. Flipperachi continues to bridge global hip-hop cultures, positioning himself as one of the most influential new artists on the international circuit today. He rose to worldwide prominence with his viral hit ‘FA9LA’ and later featured in the Bollywood film Dhurandhar has emerged as one of the most exciting new voices in contemporary rap.

Deepak Choudhary, Founder and Managing Director, EVA Live said, “Flipperachi is not just an artist but a movement. His rise has been completely organic, driven by authenticity and a deep connection with fans. Bringing his debut show to Mumbai was a no-brainer for us. This city understands global music, and we’re thrilled to present a show that reflects where hip-hop is headed next”.

Flipperachi is known for his genre-blending sound, and unapologetic storytelling, the Bahraini rapper has built a massive international fanbase that cuts across cultures, languages and borders.

The show, produced and promoted by Eva Live and Zee Live, powered by Mastercard, marks a major milestone in Flipperachi’s rapidly expanding global ascent. Mumbai, long hailed as India’s entertainment capital, is now set to witness his explosive live energy for the very first time.

Flipperachi is only confirmed to perform in Bengaluru on March 14, 2026 at the UN40 Music Festival.(Agency)

Finance Minister likes to smile a lot; what have you done with our data: Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi, Feb 11, 2026
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday targeted the Centre and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman over the India-US trade agreement and the reported tax concessions extended to foreign cloud service providers, claiming that the arrangement is detrimental to India’s economic and strategic interests.

Participating in the debate on the Union Budget, Gandhi criticised the government’s policies on data and taxation while taking a swipe at the Finance Minister.

“The Finance Minister is smiling, she likes to smile, she likes to smile a lot. Twenty-year free tax holiday to the big tax companies; this is what have you done with our data?” Gandhi questioned.

He further raised concerns over tariff changes under the trade arrangement and alleged that the deal disproportionately benefits the United States.

“What have you done with tariffs. At the beginning, 3 per cent was the average, which has now gone up to 18 per cent — a 6x increase. The US imports will go up from $46 billion to $146 billion. This is absurd, and they (the US) have no commitment to us, we have a commitment to them… we are standing like fools… Our tariff has gone up 3 per cent to 18 per cent, and theirs has come down from 16 per cent to 0,” he said.

Gandhi stated that political differences aside, lawmakers across parties would want to safeguard national interests.

“I believe that people across the aisle here want to protect our country. I also believe that the Prime Minister understands that India’s biggest asset is its people and, as a result, its data. I do not believe for one second that the Prime Minister does not understand it,” he said.

The Congress leader also cited comparative tariff benefits allegedly extended by the US to Bangladesh, arguing that such measures would damage India’s textile sector.

“The US has reduced the tariff on Bangladesh to 0, while India’s tariff is 18 per cent. What do you expect our textile people to do? They are dead, finished! The entire textile industry is gone. Because their competitor is Bangladesh, if Bangladesh imports US cotton, they have 0 per cent duty. Textile Industry (India’s) is gone,” he said.

Gandhi further claimed that the agreement weakens India’s energy independence and gives the United States significant leverage over India’s oil procurement decisions.

“The US will now decide where we will buy our oil from and not our Prime Minister. They will monitor us. And, if India buys oil from a country that the US does not approve of, then they will punish us with tariffs,” he said.

He also accused the government of undermining farmers’ interests and described the situation in strong terms.

Gandhi alleged that the Centre has “opened a door to crush our poor farmers” and called the development “disgraceful”.

“No Prime Minister has ever done this, and no Prime Minister after you will ever do it,” he said.

Continuing his criticism, Gandhi said, “You’ve weaponised energy… You don’t have any solutions to overcome this.”

In a sharp escalation of his attack, the Leader of the Opposition accused the government of compromising national interests and described the interim trade agreement as heavily skewed.

“I am saying that you have sold India. Are you not ashamed of selling India? Do you have no shame in selling India? You have sold our mother, Bharat Mata,” he said.

He further alleged that the Prime Minister was acting under pressure in agreeing to the arrangement.(Agency)

Rahul Gandhi, Kiren Rijiju spar over ‘nation sold out’ charge during Budget debate in LS

New Delhi, Feb 11, 2026
Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi launched a fierce critique of the Modi government over the Union Budget 2026-27, alleging that the Prime Minister “compromised” India’s energy security interests and sold out the nation to foreign powers, prompting loud protests from the treasury benches. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju objected to his “wild” references and asked him to engage in constructive criticism.

Remaining unfazed, Gandhi doubled down his pitch and accused the Centre of “shamelessly” striking a trade deal with the United States while “surrendering” its own interests.

His “nonsense” jibe at the government triggered fierce opposition from the ruling side and also an interjection from Jadambika Pal, the officiating Speaker in the House.

Rijiju objected to Rahul’s description of the trade deal as a “nonsense” move and demanded that unparliamentary language be expunged from the House proceedings.

The Chair also took note of Gandhi’s objectionable reference and asked him to refrain from the same.

The Congress MP, while acknowledging the same, went on to lambast the government, listing “a series of surrenders” to US President Donald Trump in sectors like Agriculture, IT, data and people.

The House witnessed chaos and sloganeering as Gandhi’s “surrender charge” was vehemently backed by opposition members, while those in the treasury bench kept booing the LoP.

Gandhi, while concluding his speech, said this government has “sold out the nation, its farmers, its IT sector, its energy security and stood in complete capitulation before the US”.

Rijiju was quick to return fire, stating, “(Koi maai ka laal paida hua nahin, jo desh ko bech sakta hai) No such person has taken a birth who can dare to sell the nation.”

“Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the most powerful person that the country has seen till date,” he added.

Gandhi also targeted Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman over the India-US trade agreement and the reported tax concessions extended to foreign cloud service providers, claiming that the arrangement is detrimental to India’s economic and strategic interests.

While taking a swipe at the Finance Minister, Gandhi remarked, “The Finance Minister is smiling, she likes to smile, she likes to smile a lot. Twenty-year free tax holiday to the big tax companies; this is what you did with our data?”(Agency)

Making all six stanzas mandatory is deliberate, forceful and wrong: Cong’s Dalwai on new ‘Vande Mataram’ protocol

New Delhi, Feb 11, 2026

Congress leader Husain Dalwai on Wednesday criticised the Centre’s decision to make it mandatory to play or sing the complete six-stanza version of Vande Mataram at official occasions, calling the move “forceful” and claiming that it goes against earlier decisions on the national song’s recognition.

Reacting to the government’s fresh directive, Dalwai said, “This is forceful and wrong. It goes against the earlier decision. They do this deliberately…”

He further stated, “In the first stanza of Vande Mataram, it speaks about the nation, but later it refers to deities. This country is secular… Muslims do not oppose the first stanza of Vande Mataram. Therefore, by deliberately making all six stanzas mandatory, there has been an attempt somewhere to target Muslims. This is being done intentionally, which is wrong.”

Emphasising that there has historically been broad acceptance of the opening verse, Dalwai added, “Everyone says Vande Mataram and it should be respected, but only the first stanza of Vande Mataram has recognition. The committee formed for this included Shyama Prasad Mukherjee and Maulana Azad, and all of them had given recognition to it. However, all six stanzas were not given recognition.”

The Congress leader’s remarks come amid a political debate over the Centre’s newly-issued comprehensive guidelines governing the rendition of Vande Mataram at official functions.

Earlier in the day, the Union Home Ministry released detailed directives formalising the status and ceremonial role of the national song at public and government events across the country. The guidelines specify how and when Vande Mataram should be performed and outline the expected decorum from attendees, particularly in relation to the National Anthem.

As per the new protocol, the complete official version of Vande Mataram, comprising six stanzas and lasting approximately 3 minutes and 10 seconds, is to be performed or played during major state occasions. These include events such as the unfurling of the national flag, formal arrival and departure ceremonies of the President and Governors at official programmes, and before and after their scheduled addresses at such functions.

The directive underscores adherence to proper conduct during the rendition, placing greater emphasis on its observance at state and institutional gatherings.(Agency)

‘I’m confident that Siddaramaiah will keep promise’: Shivakumar’s brother on Karnataka Cong crisis

Bengaluru, Feb 11, 2026
The Karnataka Congress crisis is likely to escalate, with Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar’s brother and former Congress MP D.K. Suresh stating that he is confident Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will keep his word, hinting at a power-sharing formula.

The development took another serious turn with Deputy CM Shivakumar reiterating in Delhi that he and Siddaramaiah had spoken to each other in the presence of national leaders and that he would speak about it when the time comes.

Speaking to the media in Bengaluru on Wednesday, D.K. Suresh said, in response to a question, that he is confident that though it may be delayed, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will keep his word.

Replying to questions regarding a possible leadership change and D.K. Suresh’s statement, Siddaramaiah said the media should not repeatedly ask the same question.

“Whatever the high command’s decision is, it has to be abided by both me and Shivakumar. The matter is left to the high command,” Siddaramaiah said.

“You (the media) keep leaving other issues and repeatedly ask me about the leadership change. Ask those who are making statements. Why do you ask me?” he said angrily, adding, “I will abide by whatever the high command decides.”

Responding to a question about legislators undertaking foreign tours to New Zealand and Australia, he said that MLAs and MLCs are travelling abroad at their own expense.

Siddaramaiah further said that meetings are being held with various departments and that the date of the Budget will be announced shortly.

Meanwhile, speaking to the media in Delhi, Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar said on the leadership tussle, “I have already stated that the Chief Minister and I know what we have spoken to each other. We will speak about that later.”

When asked about his repeated statement that time will answer all questions, Shivakumar said he would respond at an appropriate time.

Responding to a question about D.K. Suresh’s statement that he is confident Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will keep his word, though delayed, Shivakumar said, “I have already said that time will answer.”

The development has assumed significance with the Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar loyalists are openly demanding the high command’s intervention to end the confusion on leadership in Karnataka.

Shivakumar himself has made a public statement on the mutual agreement made with CM Siddaramaiah in the presence of national leaders.(Agency)

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