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Your daily horoscope: February 19, 2026

  IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY The more outrageous your plans may be the more inspired you will be to see them through to completion, but not everyone will be joining you in aiming so high. That’s okay, you don’t need outside support. You don’t need anything but your own self-belief. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): Everyone has both successes and failures but not everyone reacts to them the same way. As a fire sign you know that if you get knocked down the best thing is to get back up again and carry on the fight. You may have to do that today. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21): You may regret some of the things you have recently said and done but don’t make a big issue of it. Every day is a new beginning and what you get right today will more than make up for what you got wrong yesterday and before. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21): It’s not like you to be so ambitious but with the sun and Mercury moving through the career area of your chart you know this is the right time to push ahead with your lon...

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Tragedy Strikes: Deadly Stampede in India Due to Overcrowding and Lack of Exits

In a heart-wrenching incident at a religious festival in Northern India, a deadly stampede claimed the lives of at least 121 people. The tragedy unfolded due to a combination of factors, including massive overcrowding, insufficient exits, and treacherous, slippery mud.

Thousands of people had gathered at the event, and as they rushed to leave a makeshift tent, chaos ensued. The lack of proper exits exacerbated the situation, leading to panic and a fatal crush. Emergency responders worked tirelessly to rescue victims and provide medical aid, but the toll was devastating.

Local official Manish Chaudhry confirmed that five more people lost their lives on Wednesday morning, and 28 others remained hospitalized. The scene was one of grief, with family members mourning their loved ones who fell victim to this preventable disaster.

As authorities investigate the incident, questions arise about safety protocols, crowd management, and infrastructure planning. The loss of so many lives underscores the urgent need for better precautions during large gatherings, ensuring that tragedy does not strike again.


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