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Police have intensified the probe into the deaths of a six-year-old girl and her father in Kochi after a post-mortem indicated prior sexual assault on the child. The case now includes provisions of the POCSO Act.

A 22-year-old Indian student from Karnataka, pursuing a master’s degree at UC Berkeley, was found dead in California six days after going missing, with the Indian Consulate assuring assistance to his family.

Bangladesh is preparing to invite Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other regional leaders to the swearing-in ceremony of Tarique Rahman as the country’s next prime minister on February 17. While Dhaka has reportedly communicated its plans to New Delhi, there is no official confirmation yet.

India face Pakistan in the T20 World Cup’s marquee clash at Colombo’s Premadasa Stadium. With Abhishek Sharma’s fitness uncertain and Pakistan’s spin attack ready, India’s middle-order stability will be key. Rain could also impact the high-voltage encounter

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a major bridge over the Brahmaputra, unveiled IIM Guwahati and launched a regional data centre in Assam. He also flagged off electric buses, aiming to improve connectivity, education, digital services and public transport

Indian space companies are using artificial intelligence to track debris, improve satellite safety and analyse data in orbit. Experts say AI will play a major role in autonomous operations, geospatial mapping and building a strong space economy

Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused Rahul Gandhi of spreading lies over trade deals and said farmers and fishermen are fully protected. Addressing a rally in Karaikal, he also attacked the previous Congress government in Puducherry over corruption

The Andhra Pradesh government presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026-27, focusing on welfare and development. Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav outlined allocations for major sectors, welfare schemes and infrastructure while highlighting fiscal challenges

Rahul Gandhi accused the government of cheating cotton farmers and textile exporters through the India-US trade deal, claiming it favours Bangladesh and harms domestic sectors. Textile Minister Giriraj Singh rejected the charge, saying India secured a balanced agreement

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a historic landing at the northeast’s first emergency landing facility in Assam’s Dibrugarh district. The runway will strengthen defence, disaster response and connectivity, and serve as an alternative airport during emergencies

Police in Doda district have launched a poster campaign seeking information on wanted terrorists, including a Jaish-e-Mohammad commander, amid intensified security operations across the Jammu region. Search and combing drives have been stepped up in several districts

Preparations are underway for the 33rd Mahashivratri celebrations at the Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore. The event, led by Sadhguru and attended by dignitaries, will feature spiritual rituals, music and meditation

The Union Cabinet has approved the Rs 10,000 crore Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 to strengthen venture capital and support innovation. The fund will focus on deep tech, early-stage founders and regional growth across India

A 36-year-old man in North 24 Parganas was allegedly murdered and dismembered after being called for SIR-related document verification. Police arrested a Booth Level Officer and another accused. Parts of the body were recovered, while the motive remains unknown

Kerala DGP Ravada Chandrasekhar said the SIT probe into the Sabarimala gold loss case is in its final stage under High Court supervision. The investigation relates to alleged misappropriation from temple idols and door frames

On the seventh anniversary of the Pulwama terror attack, families of CRPF martyrs gathered to remember their loved ones. While paying tribute, some expressed disappointment over unfulfilled promises of memorials and honours, saying their loss remains deeply painful

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several chief ministers paid tribute to the martyrs of the 2019 Pulwama terror attack on its seventh anniversary. Leaders remembered the sacrifice of 40 CRPF personnel and reaffirmed India’s resolve against terrorism

A 32-year-old man allegedly shot his girlfriend and then himself inside a parked car in Noida’s Sector 107. Police found the bodies with gunshot wounds and a pistol at the scene and suspect it to be a suicide case

Tensions have surfaced within the DMK–Congress alliance ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, with Congress MP Manickam Tagore questioning seat sharing and power sharing after remarks by DMK leaders and Chief Minister MK Stalin

Pothole-related road deaths rose 53 per cent between 2020 and 2024, claiming 9,438 lives nationwide, with Uttar Pradesh accounting for over half the fatalities, the Centre informed Parliament.

Singer Babul Supriyo said evolving playback trends have led male singers to perform in higher octaves, affecting female vocal range. He also expressed confidence in Arijit Singh’s reported decision to step away from playback singing

Indian national Nikhil Gupta pleaded guilty in a New York federal court to murder-for-hire and money-laundering conspiracy charges linked to a plot targeting a US-based Sikh separatist leader. The case now proceeds to sentencing.

Indian national Nikhil Gupta has pleaded guilty in a US federal court to charges of murder-for-hire, conspiracy, and money laundering in connection with a plot to assassinate a Sikh separatist leader in New York.