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DBS Bank Pilots Visa Intelligent Commerce for AI Payments

February 16, 2026

DBS and Visa Advance Agent-Initiated Digital Transactions in Asia-Pacific

DBS Bank has emerged as the first issuer in the Asia-Pacific region to pilot Visa Intelligent Commerce (VIC), marking a pivotal step in the evolution of agent-initiated digital payments. The collaboration with Visa focuses on validating AI-ready card credentials, authentication mechanisms, and payment signals, ensuring ecosystem preparedness for secure, consent-based transactions executed by artificial intelligence agents.

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Magnus Carlsen Wins 2026 FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship

February 16, 2026

Carlsen Clinches Historic Freestyle Chess Title in Germany

Magnus Carlsen achieved another landmark in his celebrated career by winning the 2026 FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship. The Norwegian grandmaster defeated American Fabiano Caruana in the final staged at Weissenhaus, Germany, between 13 and 15 February. This victory is particularly historic as it marks the first Freestyle Chess World Championship formally recognised by FIDE.

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Internet Pioneer David J. Farber Passes Away at 91

February 16, 2026

David J. Farber: Architect of Early Networking and Internet Foundations

David J. Farber, a pioneering computer scientist often described as one of the “grandfathers of the internet,” passed away on February 7 in Tokyo at the age of 91. His family confirmed that heart failure was the cause of death. Farber, who had been teaching at Keio University since 2018, devoted his career to advancing computer networking, influencing both technological development and public policy.

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Guwahati Student Wins Veergatha 5.0 Super 100 Honour

February 16, 2026

Assam’s Ayesha Karim Earns National Recognition Through Artwork

A Class IV student from Guwahati has earned national acclaim by securing the prestigious Veergatha 5.0 Super 100 title. Ayesha Karim, studying at Sarala Birla Gyan Jyoti School in Amingaon, achieved the distinction for her compelling artwork depicting the heroism of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan during the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. Notably, she is the only participant from Assam in five years to receive this national-level recognition.

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Dal Lake Rising Star: Mohsin Ali’s Journey from Shikarawala to Kayak Champion

February 16, 2026

Kashmir’s Olympic Dream Gains Momentum Through Water Sports Success

Kashmir’s sporting landscape is witnessing a quiet transformation as water sports emerge as a new arena of aspiration. At the centre of this shift is 19-year-old kayaker Mohsin Ali from Srinagar, whose achievements have drawn national attention and inspired local pride.

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