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Tanvi Sharma, Ashwini Bhat K, Shikha Gautam and Tharun Mannepalli were promoted to the India Open 2026 main draw after top players withdrew. Tanvi will debut against Wang Zhi Yi, while Tharun faces Kidambi Srikanth in men’s singles

Grace Harris smashed a 40-ball 85, including the fastest fifty of the season, to lead Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a nine-wicket win over UP Warriorz in the WPL. Smriti Mandhana added 47 as RCB chased 144 in 12.1 overs

SG Pipers defeated Hyderabad Toofans 2-1 in Ranchi to claim their first win of the HIL 2025-26 season. Tomas Domene scored twice, while goalkeeper Tomas Santiago denied a late penalty stroke to secure victory despite Toofans’ relentless pressure

India announced its Davis Cup 2026 Qualifiers squad to face the Netherlands in Bengaluru on February 7–8. Sumit Nagal, Yuki Bhambri and Karan Singh will play, with Digvijay Singh in reserves. India qualified after defeating Switzerland in 2025

India Post launched the Next Generation (N-Gen) Sub Post Office at IIT Hyderabad on National Youth Day, offering digital-first services, student-friendly amenities, and creative spaces. The initiative aims to modernise postal services and connect with India’s young, tech-savvy population

Supreme Court seeks Election Commission response on interim pleas by TMC MPs alleging arbitrariness and procedural irregularities in West Bengal’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Issues include WhatsApp instructions to officers, voter deletions, logical discrepancies, and hardship to senior citizens

Supreme Court questioned gangster Abu Salem on his claim of completing a 25-year jail term, asking how he calculated it since his arrest in November 2005. Salem’s plea follows a 2022 ruling and includes remission for good behaviour

A man was arrested in Indore for allegedly killing his wife after she refused to have sex with him for eight years. The accused confessed after a post mortem confirmed strangulation as the cause of death. Investigation is ongoing

Prime Minister Modi and German Chancellor Merz finalized a roadmap to expand education ties during wide-ranging talks in Ahmedabad. They discussed higher education, global security challenges, and invited German universities to open campuses in India, emphasizing peaceful dispute resolution

Prime Minister Modi and German Chancellor Merz inaugurated the 2026 Ahmedabad International Kite Festival, where thousands of participants from India and 50 countries showcased creative kites. The event blended culture, diplomacy, and festivity with messages of unity and India’s achievements

In the September quarter, TCS reported a net reduction of 19,755 employees, but indicated that only about 6,000 of these exits were involuntary and linked to restructuring

India’s EV market reached 2.3 million units in 2025, accounting for 8 per cent of new vehicle registrations. Electric two‑wheelers led growth, while Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Kerala recorded high EV-to-ICE ratios. EV funding exceeded 1.4 billion dollars

Three persons were arrested by the forest department in Jamshedpur for allegedly dealing in illegal wildlife articles. Officials seized parakeets, cockatiels and a deer antler during raids, while further investigation into the source of the wildlife articles is underway

A man allegedly shot his wife dead inside a police station in Uttar Pradesh’s Hardoi district. The accused was arrested on the spot, while two police personnel were suspended over alleged negligence as an investigation into the security lapse continues

A Zepto delivery rider was allegedly assaulted and humiliated at a store in Delhi’s New Ashok Nagar area. Police have registered a case and begun investigation as concerns grow over the safety and rights of gig workers

ISRO’s PSLV-C62 mission faced an anomaly near the end of its third stage shortly after liftoff on Monday, prompting the space agency to launch a detailed analysis of ground data, Chairman V. Narayanan said.

ISRO on Monday successfully launched the EOS-N1 Earth observation satellite aboard PSLV-C62 in its first mission of 2026. The launch aims to boost remote sensing capabilities and includes a re-entry technology demonstrator as part of its commercial payload.

The Sarwat Hussain Digital Media Centre at Osmania University is equipped with Rs. 20 lakh worth of donated digital production equipment, honouring alumnus Sarwat Hussain and strengthening journalism education.

The Tyagaraja Aradhana festival was celebrated at Bodhan with renditions of Pancharatna Kritis, flute and vocal performances, speeches on Vedic music, and classical dance, drawing wide participation from musicians, students and devotees

Senior BJP leader Ram Madhav said Bangladesh’s political instability is a concern for India but likely temporary, expressing hope that elections will restore accountability, curb minority attacks and help normalise bilateral ties through engagement with an elected government

Ranchi Royals registered their first win of the Men’s Hockey India League season with a stunning 4-1 comeback against defending champions Shrachi Bengal Tigers. Tom Boon scored twice as the Royals netted four goals in the final six minutes.

According to one estimate, Grok generated one non-consensual sexual image every minute. Alarmingly, Grok makes such content easier to produce and customise

The debate on workplace well-being has largely focused on corporate employees, sidelining the informal sector that employs over 80% of the workforce

Sophie Devine’s blazing 95 and two wickets in the final over powered Gujarat Giants to a four-run win over Delhi Capitals in WPL 2026. Nandini Sharma’s maiden hat-trick stood out, but Delhi fell short chasing 209 in Navi Mumbai