India

Hyderabad’s Esha Singh won her second Asian Championship gold in the 10m air pistol event at Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range. India claimed nine medals on day one, including six golds, with Jonathan Antony also securing a double gold in juniors

P Aman Rao has been named captain of Hyderabad for the Col CK Nayudu Trophy match against Assam at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium from February 6 to 9. The squad includes Avanish Rao as vice-captain and Rahul Radesh as wicketkeeper

By ordering free biodegradable pads and hygiene corners in schools and colleges, India’s apex court has recognised menstrual health as an enforceable right

Manisha Keer and Bhowneesh Mendiratta claimed top spots in the Shotgun National Selection Trials at Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range. Manisha edged Neeru Dhanda in women’s trap, while Bhowneesh beat Prithviraj Tondaiman in men’s finals. Juniors Zuhair and Sabeera also impressed

As Telangana’s per capita income rises and demographic indicators improve, its share in central tax devolution shrinks, exposing the contradictions within the spirit of cooperative federalism

The father of three minor sisters who died after jumping from a ninth-floor flat in Ghaziabad said he was unaware of the online game tasks they were following. Police are probing the role of Korean content and mobile addiction in the incident

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the CBI and ED to conduct a fair and prompt probe into alleged Rs 40,000 crore banking and corporate fraud involving Anil Ambani and ADAG firms, expressing concern over delays in investigations

Two Pakistani terrorists, including a top Jaish-e-Mohammad commander, were killed in a joint security forces operation in Udhampur district after they were trapped inside a cave. The over 20-hour operation ended with recovery of arms and ammunition

Lok Sabha proceedings were repeatedly adjourned on Wednesday following protests by opposition members over remarks targeting the Gandhi family and issues linked to an unpublished memoir. Continuous disruptions forced the House to be adjourned several times during the day

Rahul Gandhi cited former Army chief M. M. Naravane’s unreleased memoir to allege that Prime Minister Narendra Modi avoided responsibility during the 2020 India-China standoff. He claimed the government was suppressing the book and silencing debate in Parliament

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Union minister Ravneet Singh Bittu exchanged sharp words near Parliament’s Makar Dwar during a protest by suspended MPs. Gandhi called Bittu a traitor, while the minister retorted with “desh ke dushman”, drawing attention to the political spat

The Maharashtra Legislative Council’s privileges committee has summoned comedian Kunal Kamra and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sushma Andhare over alleged derogatory remarks against Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. They have been asked to appear for a hearing on Thursday

A vigilance court in Kollam granted statutory bail to Unnikrishnan Potty in the second Sabarimala gold misappropriation case. The relief was given as the SIT failed to file charge sheets within the stipulated time

Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai has stepped down as election in-charge of six Assembly constituencies, citing his father’s health condition. He said he has informed party leaders and will continue supporting party candidates in other ways

Ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the AIADMK announced the second phase of its poll promises, including higher pensions, loan waivers, free gas cylinders and support for vulnerable groups. The party aims to attract women, youth and low-income families

Sharad Pawar held a closed-door meeting with Parth Pawar and Jay Pawar in Baramati on Wednesday. Sources said discussions may have focused on a possible merger of NCP factions and upcoming Zila Parishad elections

The suspension of eight Congress MPs from the Lok Sabha sparked protests by Opposition leaders, who accused the Centre of suppressing debate. Rahul Gandhi joined the protest, while Congress and Trinamool MPs criticised the government for undermining democracy

Congress leader K C Venugopal said the Opposition will collectively decide on moving an impeachment motion against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The statement comes after Mamata Banerjee called for such a move over the SIR issue

A senior CPI (Maoist) cadre carrying a Rs 21 lakh reward surrendered before Malkangiri police in Odisha, laying down arms and explosives. Officials termed it a major setback to Maoist activities in the district.

The Supreme Court issued notice on a PIL challenging NBEMS’s decision to slash NEET-PG qualifying cut-offs to zero and negative levels, calling it arbitrary and unconstitutional, and seeking responses from the Centre, NMC and other authorities.

The Economic Survey 2025-26 has recommended a 17-hour ban on advertisements promoting ultra-processed food to curb rising childhood obesity. It also proposed higher taxes, stricter food labelling norms and regulatory measures to reduce consumption and protect public health

A Raipur-bound flight from Hyderabad’s RGIA was delayed on Wednesday after a technical snag was detected before take-off, prompting the pilot to ask passengers to deboard while engineers inspected the aircraft.

Fear spread across villages in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district after a tiger made its seventh cattle kill in Alair mandal, prompting forest officials to install cages and warn residents to remain vigilant

The BJP and JD(S) continued an overnight protest inside Karnataka’s Vidhana Soudha, demanding Excise Minister R.B. Thimmapur’s resignation over alleged irregularities, warning that the agitation would intensify if he remains in office.