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A Class 10 student from Kharjama village, was found dead near a railway track in Bihar after reportedly being denied entry to the exam for arriving late, sparking grief and investigation

Five HDFC Bank employees were arrested in Shopian district, Jammu and Kashmir, over an alleged large-scale financial fraud after a complaint prompted the Economic Offences Wing of the Crime Branch to conduct searches across Shopian and Budgam district, officials said

A Youth Congress leader, Suhail Ansari, was taken into custody in Pathanamthitta after a 35-year-old woman was found dead at her husband’s home in Kadambanad. Police cited a suicide note naming him; interrogation is underway

A POCSO convict escaped from the Fast Track Special Court complex in Karunagappally, Kollam, minutes before sentencing. Sirajul Haque, found guilty of abducting and sexually assaulting a minor, fled after conviction; the court issued a warrant following his 23-year sentence

Tension erupted in Baramati, Pune district, after a 21-year-old woman was allegedly abducted in Bhigwan, Indapur Taluka. Assailants reportedly sprayed chilli powder at her family before fleeing. Protests, highway blockade, and market shutdown followed as police launched a search

Benchmark indices BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty opened lower in a volatile session, dragged by IT and services stocks. Despite gains in select counters, investor caution persisted amid sectoral uncertainty, while Asian markets were mixed and Brent crude edged higher

India and France elevated their bilateral relationship to a special global strategic partnership, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron vowing deeper cooperation in defence, trade, critical minerals and technology amid growing global geopolitical uncertainty

A senior woman doctor at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital filed an FIR alleging harassment by principal Dr Achyut Baishya. Assam government and police have launched investigations, sparking discussions on workplace conduct, gender sensitivity, and accountability in public healthcare

Tension gripped Chikkamagaluru after a week of stone pelting at a house in Vijayanagar locality. Two FIRs were registered against the accused and Hindu activists. Police have tightened security, collected CCTV footage, and continue investigations

A viral video shows a 17-year-old SUV driver hitting 23-year-old biker Sahil Dhaneshra in Dwarka on February 3. Police have detained the minor, examined evidence, and registered a case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu presented the interim Budget 2026-27 with a focus on welfare schemes, education, sports, women and disability welfare, and cultural projects, including museums, while highlighting social security and humanitarian support initiatives in the state

India needs to move beyond long-hour myths and China’s 996 model to build a smarter frontline productivity system

India battles the dual challenge of encouraging voluntary donation while maintaining strict legal oversight

Kerala Grand Mufti Kanthapuram A P Aboobacker Musliyar said Muslims in India are safe, dismissing security concerns after meeting PM Modi. Discussions focused on national development, peace, and social harmony, with NSAs involvement highlighting strategic and diplomatic importance

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw apologised for crowd management issues at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 after overcrowding, connectivity problems and theft complaints marred the opening day, which saw over 70,000 attendees at the global AI event

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge alleged chaos and mismanagement at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, claiming it caused global embarrassment. He criticised the government’s handling of the event and suggested it could have showcased India’s digital and AI capabilities instead

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the India AI Impact Expo 2026 showcased the power of Indian talent and innovation. He reaffirmed India’s commitment to responsible and inclusive Artificial Intelligence while highlighting strong global participation at the Summit

Infosys Chairman Nandan Nilekani said artificial intelligence will fundamentally change software development, making coding no longer the primary task for tech professionals. He said firms must focus on institutional change, new skills and AI adoption amid rising concerns over industry disruption

A white paper released at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 states that 16 per cent of the world’s AI talent is of Indian origin. It adds that India could contribute nearly 20 per cent of incremental global GDP growth over the next 15 years

On his birthday, we revisit how K. Chandrashekhar Rao led a 13-year movement that resulted in the formation of Telangana. From hunger strikes to governance reforms, this video explores the journey that reshaped regional politics and statehood history in India.

A 23-year-old man, Sahil Dhaneshra, was killed in a car crash in Delhi’s Dwarka after a speeding SUV, allegedly driven by a 17-year-old without a licence, rammed his motorcycle. The accused was reportedly filming social media reels with his sister moments before the collision.

The Supreme Court has dismissed pleas challenging the conviction in the 2002 death of Telugu actress Pratyusha, ruling out allegations of strangulation and rape. The case stemmed from a suicide pact between Reddy and Pratyusha, which ended fatally for the actress.

Hyderabad will host the ICCA Global Summit in January 2027, marking the first time the event will be held in India. The milestone coincides with India assuming the ICCA Chair, boosting the country’s growing corrugated packaging industry.

In Ranchi’s Doranda area, a young man was dragged several kilometres on a Mercedes after protesting its collision with a woman. The driver, High Court advocate Manoj Tandon, has been detained, and police are investigating amid public outrage