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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.

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra speaks in Lok Sabha during the Budget Session of Parliament, in New Delhi on Tuesday. (ANI Photo/ SansadTV)

'What I said is not gaali, it means sinner': Mahua Moitra on cuss word in Parliament

Trinamool MP Mahua Moitra said in her understanding she did not use an abusive word in Parliament and the meaning of the word is a sinner. "I am not a Hindi speaker. If they in their Hindi finds the word to mean something else -- about mother and father -- not my problem," the Lok Sabha MP said in an interview. Read more

Unable to release money from accounts of Nirav Modi’s firm, banks tell court

Two banks told the special PMLA (Prevention of Money Laundering Act) court on Thursday that they could not release the money lying in the accounts of Firestar International Limited, a company owned by fugitive diamond trader Nirav Modi. Read more

Woman says Anil Kapoor held her hand on turbulent flight, tried to calm her; she reveals what they discussed

Anil Kapoor had a warm encounter with a co-passenger on a recent flight and she has shared all about the episode. Taking to LinkedIn, entrepreneur Shikha Mittal wrote all about how Anil held her hand through turbulence on their flight and even shared a selfie with him. Read more

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Malaika Arora's bombshell style moment in bust cut-out dress is Valentine's date-night look you need: All pics, video

Actor Malaika Arora can always be trusted to serve a style moment that gets a thumbs up from fashion enthusiasts. Whether she is walking the red carpet at a glamorous event or just chilling at home with her girlfriends, Malaika always manages to pull out the best outfit for each occasion. Read more

Woodpecker stores 317 kgs of acorns in walls of California home, netizens call it a 'hoarder'

When a pest treatment business was called to a client's house in California's Santa Rosa, they received a tremendous shock. As the resident's walls were examined for damage, a pile of acorns lodged in the holes by a woodpecker spilt out. Read more

'What is he putting on his finger?': Vaughan erupts, questions India after Siraj passes unknown substance to Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja, out since August of last year, made a dream comeback to the Indian team. Playing his first international match after 162 days, Jadeja couldn't have asked for a better return as he ran through the Australian batting line-up en route to picking the 11th five-wicket-haul of his Test career. Read more