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The BJP’s victory in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation has strengthened its position in Kerala’s capital district. With growing electoral gains and key leaders targeting Assembly seats, the party sees the win as a launchpad for future political expansion

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged students to contribute towards building a developed India during Pariksha Pe Charcha. Linking personal responsibility with national goals, he stressed self-reliance, cleanliness and pride in Indian products, encouraging youth to shape the country’s future

Meghalaya Police arrested two persons in connection with a blast at an illegal coal mine in East Jaintia Hills that killed 18 people. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma warned of strict action, while rescue operations continue with multiple agencies deployed

AAP leader Lucky Oberoi was shot dead by unidentified assailants outside a gurdwara in Jalandhar on Friday. He was hit by multiple bullets and died in hospital. Opposition parties blamed the Mann government, alleging a collapse of law and order

The Supreme Court said police cannot arrest people merely for questioning and must use arrest powers only when necessary. Interpreting BNSS provisions, the court stressed that arrest is discretionary and should be exercised cautiously to protect personal liberty

The Supreme Court directed NBEMS to explain its sharp reduction of NEET-PG 2025-26 cut-off percentiles, noting the need to balance vacant seats and academic standards. Petitioners argued the move dilutes quality and violates constitutional rights

Opposition MPs, led by the Congress, protested in the Parliament complex over the India-US trade agreement, controversy around former Army chief MM Naravane’s memoir, and suspension of eight MPs, accusing the government of undermining democracy

Lucknow Police have registered an FIR against the director of the film ‘Ghooskhor Pandat’ for allegedly spreading social animosity and hurting religious and caste sentiments. The action follows complaints over the film’s title and promotional content on Netflix

The Delhi government has ordered a probe into the death of a motorcyclist who fell into a pit dug by the Delhi Jal Board in Janakpuri. Officials have been directed to inspect the site, while the victim’s family has alleged negligence

The Tamil Nadu government has sounded a high alert after reports of large-scale crow deaths raised fears of avian influenza. Authorities have issued advisories, stepped up surveillance and urged the public to report unusual bird deaths to prevent the spread of infection

The RSS has launched a Dhwaj Yatra from Kashmir to Kanyakumari to address public misgivings about the organisation. The rally began at Lal Chowk in Srinagar and aims to convey what participants described as the real history of the outfit

Goa Police have launched a crackdown on domestic tourists harassing foreign nationals on beaches. Those clicking photos without consent or forcing selfies will be detained. The move follows recent incidents, including a case involving tourists from Odisha

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu alleged that Tirupati laddus were prepared using ghee adulterated with bathroom-cleaning chemicals during the YSRCP regime. He said similar adulterated ghee was also supplied to the Srisailam Temple

Three Maoists and a Maharashtra C-60 commando were killed during an ongoing anti-naxal operation along the Gadchiroli and Narayanpur border. Another commando was injured. Security forces recovered weapons, while operations continue in the region.

Forest officials in Andhra Pradesh have intensified efforts to capture a tiger roaming near Rajahmundry for nearly a week. Expert teams, drones and trap cameras are being used as authorities alert nearby villages and prepare to tranquilise the animal

In a major step towards shedding colonial symbols, the Indian Army has renamed 246 roads, buildings and structures across cantonments nationwide. The new names honour gallantry award winners, war heroes, freedom fighters and distinguished military leaders.

The RBI on Friday kept the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent and retained a neutral stance, citing controlled inflation and a favourable growth outlook. The MPC said it is assessing global headwinds while allowing earlier rate cuts to transmit.

A woman who promised to marry a private employee and suggest ways of earning money through stocks, disappears after collecting money

Prime Minister Modi accused the Congress of electoral frustration, disrespecting the Constitution, and insulting communities. He defended his government’s achievements including Article 370 repeal, anti-terror operations, startups, infrastructure growth, and international trade deals, asserting India is on track to become a developed nation by 2047

India will face England in the ICC Under-19 World Cup final in Harare, aiming for a record sixth title. Skipper Ayush Mhatre, opener Aaron George and prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi lead India’s charge against England’s pace spearhead Manny Lumsden

Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha said the decision to boycott the T20 World Cup match against India on February 15 was taken by the government and is “not in our control.” Pakistan will play the rest of the tournament starting February 7

India captain Suryakumar Yadav said his team will travel to Colombo for the ICC T20 World Cup match against Pakistan on February 15, despite Pakistan’s boycott. India open their campaign against USA on February 7, with fixtures set by ICC

Royal Challengers Bengaluru won their second Women’s Premier League title with a six-wicket win over Delhi Capitals in Vadodara. Smriti Mandhana’s 87 and Georgia Voll’s 79 powered RCB to a record chase, making them holders of both IPL and WPL crowns

Varun Yadav’s unbeaten 113 and C V Chetan Aditya’s 76 powered Hyderabad to 303 against Andhra on day one of the South Zone U-14 cricket tournament in Vizianagaram. Andhra replied with 104/1, led by opener T Kinnu Kishal’s 55