India

A US federal jury convicted former Google engineer Linwei Ding of stealing sensitive AI trade secrets for China, the first AI-related economic espionage conviction, exposing a major breach of trust and national security concerns

Paris Paralympics champion Harvinder Singh and bronze medallist Sheetal are among the stars at the Para National Archery Championship 2026 in Patiala. Over 190 para archers from 20 states are competing, with blind archery introduced for the first time

India’s Veer Chotrani stunned French world No 19 Baptiste Masotti in a five-game thriller to reach the quarterfinals of the Squash on Fire Open in Washington

India face New Zealand in the final T20I at Thiruvananthapuram with Sanju Samson hoping home support lifts his form. Axar Patel’s fitness is under watch, while India aim for a 4-1 series win ahead of the T20 World Cup

Ashleigh Gardner and Georgia Wareham powered Gujarat Giants to their first-ever win over Mumbai Indians, securing an 11-run victory and a place in the Women’s Premier League Eliminator. Harmanpreet Kaur’s unbeaten 82 went in vain as Mumbai fell short

Indian Railways and Haryana reached the final of the 72nd Women’s Senior National Kabaddi Championship at Balayogi Stadium

The Table Tennis Federation of India has approved a 10 per cent hike in prize money for National Championships, announced plans for an official league, and awarded new equipment contracts. The AGM also removed Dr Dhevanathan Yadav and suspended Kamlesh Mehta

K Srivalli has been named captain of the Hyderabad under-19 B team for practice matches against Uttarakhand Cricket Association at Chandigarh from February 2 to 10. The squad includes Meha Laxmi as vice-captain, with five stand-byes also listed

National champion Manish Suresh Kumar kept Indian hopes alive by entering the semifinal with a 7-5, 6-2 win over Aditya Balsekar at Jubilee Hills International Centre. He will face USA’s Keshav Chopra, while doubles will see an all-Indian final

Amid global slowdown and erosion of the rules-based international order, the Economic Survey 2025-26 offers a note of tempered hope

The free trade agreement reflects not only bilateral economic logic but also a systemic response to global uncertainty

The Supreme Court ruled that the right to menstrual health is part of the right to life. It directed all states and UTs to provide free oxo-biodegradable sanitary napkins and functional gender-segregated toilets in all schools

Mumbai Police arrested a taxi driver for allegedly cheating an American woman by charging Rs 18,000 for a short ride near Mumbai Airport. The case surfaced after the victim’s social media post went viral, prompting swift police action

Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati urged Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to stop beef export and declare the cow as Rashtra Mata after he was allegedly prevented from taking a holy dip at the Sangam during the Magh Mela

Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir suspended mobile Internet services in parts of Kishtwar district on Friday as a precautionary security measure. The move follows security inputs and aims to prevent misuse by anti-national elements and maintain public order

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin attacked the BJP over its alliance with AIADMK, rejected corruption and dynasty charges against the DMK, raised pending central funds and projects, and highlighted the achievements of the Dravidian Model at a Chennai summit

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested former Reliance Communications president Punit Garg in connection with an alleged Rs 40,000 crore bank loan fraud involving Anil Ambani group companies. A Delhi court has sent him to nine days of ED custody

Ola Electric has announced plans to lay off around 5 per cent of its workforce as part of a structural transformation. The move comes amid falling market share, rising operational challenges and continued financial losses in the electric two-wheeler segment

A study published in The Lancet has found that AI-supported breast cancer screening in Sweden is more effective than standard methods. It detects more cancers, reduces workload for radiologists and lowers interval cancer rates, though experts say India needs more research

The BJP’s Maharashtra media in-charge Navnath Ban said Ajit Pawar would be cleared in the alleged irrigation scam case, stressing that the matter is before the court. He criticised Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut for raising the issue soon after Pawar’s death

Talks for the merger of two NCP factions had reached an advanced stage before Ajit Pawar’s death in a plane crash, sources said. Leaders believe Sharad Pawar will play a key role, while discussions continue on future leadership and power sharing

Anti-terror operations have been intensified in Jammu and Kashmir following inputs about Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists hiding in forest areas. Officials say infiltration has reduced after Operation Sindoor, but security forces are continuing their hunt to prevent major attacks

The Karnataka government is discussing possible restrictions on social media use by children, citing safety concerns. Minister Priyank Kharge said the issue is under review, while BJP MLA S Suresh Kumar urged immediate steps to protect young users

NCP working president Praful Patel said there is no opposition to Sunetra Pawar becoming leader of the party’s legislature wing, but the family’s consent will be sought. The party is currently finalising leadership changes after Ajit Pawar’s death