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Sutapa Sikdar revealed that she and late actor Irrfan Khan never celebrated Valentine’s Day, calling it “ridiculous” and a personal choice. She respects her sons’ decisions while humorously suggesting organic veggies as a gift, reflecting their practical, down-to-earth approach

At the Munich Security Conference, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reaffirmed India’s commitment to strategic autonomy, emphasizing that energy decisions—including Russian oil imports—will be based on availability, cost, and risk, rejecting US claims of any commitment to halt purchases

Maha Shivaratri was celebrated with grand fervour across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, with thousands of devotees visiting Shiva temples for rituals, pujas, and holy dips. State leaders, including chief ministers and governors, extended greetings and prayers for prosperity and well-being

Following the BNP’s sweeping electoral victory, adviser Humayun Kabir said Bangladesh seeks to reset ties with India after Sheikh Hasina’s exit. He urged New Delhi to recognise the new mandate, ensure non-interference, and pursue balanced, mutually beneficial regional cooperation

Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali reunites with Ektaa Kapoor for “Heer Ranjha,” the second installment in the Laila Majnu franchise. Directed by Sajid Ali, the film reimagines timeless romance for a new generation following the cult resurgence of the 2018 release

Debate and voting on the no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will be held on March 9 as Parliament’s Budget Session resumes, Kiren Rijiju said. The government plans key legislations amid opposition protests and upcoming state assembly elections

A 22-year-old man, Jitendra Kumar Kashyap, was arrested in Muzaffarnagar for allegedly posting an objectionable video about Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Police registered a case under Sections 352 and 353 of the BNS after the clip went viral on social media

Newly elected members of Bangladesh’s 13th National Parliamentary Election will take oath on February 17 at Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban. The BNP secured a majority, positioning Tarique Rahman to lead the government amid concerns over political unrest and rising extremism

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A 55-year-old farmer, Gaddam Ram Reddy, died by suicide in Adilabad’s Bela mandal after incurring massive crop losses. Burdened by $₹10$ lakh in debt from three years of failed cultivation on 23 acres, he consumed pesticide in his cowshed

In Mumbai, Ram Charan wished director Buchi Babu Sana on his birthday, praising his work on *Peddi*. The makers also unveiled Jagapathi Babu’s character Appalasoori ahead of the film’s April 30, 2026, release

A SpaceX capsule delivered four astronauts to the International Space Station, restoring full crew strength after a medical evacuation prompted an early return. NASA had paused spacewalks and reduced research during the short-staffed period

In Balasore, Odisha Police rescued a two-and-a-half-year-old boy allegedly sold by his father for Rs 1 lakh in Nilgiri. The father and buyer were detained after a viral video exposed the deal. The child was handed to welfare authorities

LoP Rahul Gandhi met farm union leaders at Parliament to plan a national movement against the India-US interim trade deal. Leaders argued the pact threatens corn, soy, and cotton farmers, while Gandhi accused the government of compromising food security

A leopard seriously injured caretaker Shantappa at Bannerghatta Biological Park on Friday morning. Despite being moved for enclosure cleaning, the big cat squeezed through a narrow gap and attacked his neck and chest. This follows two high-profile safari bus attacks in late 2025

Farhan Akhtar has been cast as sitar legend Ravi Shankar in Sam Mendes’ ambitious four-film Beatles saga, set for an April 2028 release. The Sony Pictures project features each film told from a different band member's perspective, highlighting Shankar's deep musical influence on George Harrison

Actor Allu Sirish and fiancée Nayanika Reddy commenced their wedding rituals with a vibrant Pasupu (haldi) ceremony at the Allu residence. The festivities, which included a "new mommy" appearance by Upasana Konidela, will culminate in a wedding on March 6, 2026

Thieves stole two century-old elephant tusks, valued at ₹2 crore, from the high-security Pangode Military Camp in Thiruvananthapuram. The heritage artifacts, gifted by the state in 1929, vanished from the Officers' Club following a DJ party. Police have detained 17 suspects

AAP leader Sanjay Singh urged the government to issue joining letters to 1.3 lakh candidates who cleared armed forces recruitment tests between 2019 and 2022. He also criticised the Agnipath scheme and demanded an end to the "orderly system" involving soldiers serving officers

A 33-year-old Bengaluru techie, Rohan Chandra Bhat, was referred to NIMHANS for psychiatric evaluation after allegedly stabbing his parents to death over a financial dispute. Police suspect the US-educated suspect suffers from schizophrenia following erratic behavior during interrogation

Kodungalloor police detained 48-year-old temple priest Shaji for allegedly sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl in Thrissur. The abuse occurred last year under the guise of performing rituals. The incident surfaced recently, leading to a case under the POCSO Act

In Iruvaram village, Chittoor district, a software engineer was killed after a shipping container fell from a moving truck and crushed his car. Police confirmed the driver died on the spot in the fatal accident

Asian markets mostly fell Friday, tracking Wall Street losses amid investor concerns over AI disruptions impacting tech stocks. Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Australia saw declines, while South Korea’s Kospi gained. U.S. inflation data and tech earnings influenced global market sentiment

The Vikram Bhatt and his wife Shwetambari Bhatt were granted bail by the Supreme Court of India in a ₹30 crore cheating case involving Indira IVF founder Ajay Murdia