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Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.

Expectations of reset in bilateral ties as Canadian foreign minister heads to India
With Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Melanie Joly reaching New Delhi on Monday for her first official visit to India, there is optimism that the trajectory of relations between the two countries will change this year. Read more
Deluxe AC tourist train to depart for Garvi Gujarat tour on Feb 28. Details
Indian Railways has planned a special Garvi Gujarat tour to showcase the cultural and spiritual heritage of the western state by running its Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC Tourist Train. Read more
Xi Jinping's China could force TikTok to share American users' data, claims US senator: Report
A Democrat senator has called on technology giants Apple and Google to remove TikTok from their respective app stores. Citing national security concerns, Michael Bennet has claimed that China could use its national security laws to force TikTok or its parent company ByteDance to hand over the personal data of the app's American users, CNN reported. Read more
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Are the stairs really spinning? Mind-blowing optical illusion video goes viral
Optical illusion videos that play tricks on people’s minds and often leave them scratching their heads are always entertaining to watch. Just like this mind-blowing clip that shows a spiral staircase at San Siro stadium that is seemingly turning as people are descending it. In reality, however, it is not moving at all. Read more
Shraddha Kapoor's natural glam and pink mini ensemble makes strong case for the less is more style statement: All pics
Actor Shraddha Kapoor is currently busy with the promotions of her upcoming film with Ranbir Kapoor, Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar. The star has served some incredible style moments for her fans; ever since the promotional events kickstarted. Read more
Josh Hazlewood ruled out of 1st India vs Australia Test of Border-Gavaskar Trophy, in doubt for 2nd
Days ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the visitors endured a huge blow as Josh Hazlewood is set to miss the first encounter, which is scheduled to start from February 9 in Nagpur. Read more
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