India

Shreyas Iyer’s unbeaten 69 guided Punjab Kings to a six-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL. Iyer's knock helped PBKS chase down 220, after SRH set a challenging target with Abhishek Sharma’s blistering 74 earlier in the game

India's women's archery team, led by Jyothi Surekha Vennam, won gold in the compound team event at the Archery World Cup. The team narrowly defeated the USA 233–232 in a high-intensity final, showcasing precision and composure under pressure

Five police personnel, including an Assistant Sub-Inspector and a trainee Sub-Inspector, were injured when an improvised explosive device detonated during a search operation in Vrindavan village, Begusarai district. The blast occurred while police and STF teams were investigating a robbery case and searching an orchard.

A devastating road accident in Katihar, Bihar, claimed 10 lives and left over 25 injured after a bus collided head-on with a pickup van on NH-31. The collision, attributed to over-speeding and reckless overtaking, caused widespread chaos and a traffic standstill

Indian paddlers dominated the South Asian Youth Table Tennis Championships in Shimla, winning 13 gold medals along with four silvers. The players delivered strong performances across singles, doubles and mixed events, reaffirming India’s regional supremacy in youth table tennis

PV Sindhu and Harmanpreet Kaur took part in a Hyrox fitness challenge in Bengaluru organised by Puma and Hyrox. The event saw over 8200 participants, highlighting growing interest in competitive fitness formats and new sporting experiences beyond traditional disciplines in India

Rehan Kazmi, a resident of Kintoor in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, and native of Ayatollah Khomeini’s ancestral village, claimed that the United States has been “defeated badly” in its conflict with Iran. He asserted that Iran’s strength compelled Washington to accept a two-week ceasefire under Tehran’s conditions.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised to speed up CAA implementation for refugee communities if BJP comes to power in West Bengal. He also warned infiltrators, attacked the TMC over governance issues, and highlighted BJP’s welfare and development promises

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin said the women’s monthly entitlement scheme and the Chief Minister’s Breakfast Scheme are close to his heart. He highlighted their impact on empowerment and child wellbeing under the Dravidian model governance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised to implement UCC in West Bengal and said Bengalis would not become a minority. Addressing a rally, he accused the TMC of appeasement politics, corruption and misgovernance ahead of Assembly elections

The All India Kisan Sabha warned that India-US trade talks may hurt farmers by opening agriculture to imports. Marking its 90th anniversary, the organisation raised concerns over land acquisition, farm distress and renewed demands for MSP guarantee and reforms

DMK President M K Stalin accused the BJP of creating fear among minorities and criticised its policies, including CAA and proposed amendments. He reaffirmed DMK’s commitment to secularism and protection of constitutional rights for all religious communities

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticised the BJP’s promise to implement a Uniform Civil Code, alleging it would curtail people’s rights and religious freedom. She also accused the BJP of conspiracy and raised concerns over electoral processes

The UP ATS arrested a mufti from Deoband in Saharanpur for allegedly sharing inflammatory social media posts and maintaining contacts in Pakistan. Police said the accused was spreading misinformation and inciting tension. Investigation and interrogation are currently underway

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor defended India’s approach to the West Asia conflict, rejecting Opposition criticism and dismissing any comparison with Pakistan’s role. He emphasised that India’s priority is peace, stability, and sustained diplomatic engagement in the region

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal held virtual talks with Saudi Arabia and other Gulf leaders to review the West Asia situation. Both sides stressed supply chain resilience, stable trade flows, and stronger economic ties following the recent ceasefire in the region

CPI(M) leader Prakash Karat expressed confidence that the Left Democratic Front will retain power in Kerala, citing favourable early reports after polling. The alliance is aiming for a rare third consecutive term in the state’s traditionally alternating political system

Chief Minister M K Stalin said the DMK-led alliance will win over 200 seats in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. He criticised the AIADMK for lacking ideology and alleged it functions under BJP influence while highlighting welfare schemes and governance

A political row has erupted in Kerala after the marriage of 16-year-old Monalisa Bhosle, with the BJP accusing CPI-M leaders of complicity and demanding criminal action. The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes found the girl was underage, prompting Madhya Pradesh Police to register a case under the POCSO Act against the groom.

As UPI marks its 10th anniversary, the government said India now accounts for 49 per cent of global real-time payments. The system processed 21.70 billion transactions in January 2026 alone and has emerged as a global benchmark for digital payments.

Maharashtra Police has made helmets mandatory for all personnel riding two-wheelers, directing strict disciplinary action against violators. The move, issued by the DGP, aims to improve road safety and set an example for the public across the state.

Gold prices rose 1.65 per cent over the week, supported by safe-haven demand and a weaker US dollar amid easing inflation concerns and US-Iran ceasefire talks. Analysts say resistance near $5,000 could trigger a stronger bull run in global markets.

Telangana is considering scrapping the Rs 500 per quintal bonus for fine paddy following the Centre’s advice, amid rising surplus stocks, fiscal pressure, and concerns over crop imbalance ahead of the upcoming Rabi season.