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The Kashi Vidvat Parishad opposed ‘Masane Ki Holi’ at Manikarnika Ghat and Harishchandra Ghat, calling it unscriptural and recent. Organisers defended the ash-based ritual in Varanasi, citing tradition, amid allegations of misconduct and commercial motives

The Embassy of India in Mexico advised Indians to stay indoors across violence-hit Mexican states after troops killed cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel during a security operation in Jalisco

Two Delhi schools — Army Public School, Dhaula Kuan and Air Force Bal Bharti School, Lodhi Road — received bomb threats via email, prompting evacuations and extensive searches by Delhi Police and emergency teams. No suspicious objects were found; investigations continue

Indian benchmark indices BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50 opened higher, tracking Asian gains after the Supreme Court of the United States struck down Trump-era tariffs. Banking stocks led advances, though analysts expect only a short-lived relief rally

In 2025, Apple’s iPhone became India’s top export, with $23 billion shipped, driven by PLI incentives and supply chain diversification. Smartphones led exports, as India emerged as a major producer, while Apple expanded manufacturing, retail presence, and revenue growth

Actress Khushi Kapoor shared a fun and glamorous glimpse of her February on social media, featuring sarees, casual selfies, cupcakes, photoshoots, and playful moments with friends, reflecting a mix of indulgence, style, and personal moments amidst her Bollywood journey.

India’s top-10 companies saw mixed market performance last week, with Larsen & Toubro and State Bank of India leading gains of Rs 28,523 crore and Rs 16,015 crore, while Bharti Airtel and ICICI Bank faced major valuation declines

Five police personnel died and four others were injured in a head-on collision between an SUV and a truck on National Highway 49 in Jharsuguda, Odisha. Victims were returning from a wedding; investigations are underway

Russia launched missiles and drone strikes on Kyiv and Odesa regions, killing one person and rescuing eight others, including a child. Attacks damaged buildings, caused fires, and targeted energy infrastructure, worsening civilian hardship amid winter in Ukraine

Following Bangladesh’s 13th Parliamentary elections, the Tarique Rahman-led BNP formed a cabinet where 70% of ministers are businesspersons. Transparency International Bangladesh warned of potential conflicts of interest, noting that most MPs, especially from BNP, are also millionaires

A tigress, MT-7, was tranquilised, radio-collared, and shifted from a five-hectare to a 21-hectare enclosure at Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve to monitor her adaptability and hunting skills as part of a phased rewilding plan 

A gunfight erupted in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, as security forces, including the White Knight Corps, J&K Police, and CRPF, launched 'Operation Trashi-I' against hiding Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists. The area is cordoned, and the encounter is ongoing

Telangana BJP president N. Ramchander Rao was taken into police custody in Hyderabad while attempting to visit Banswada, Kamareddy, after communal clashes. Police arrested protesters, deployed additional forces, and registered cases to prevent further violence

An FIR was registered in Prayagraj against Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati and his disciple Mukundanand Brahmachari for alleged sexual abuse of two individuals, including a minor, at a gurukul and during religious events such as the Magh Mela

Former Prince Andrew Mountbatten Windsor was arrested over alleged misconduct while UK trade envoy, overshadowing King Charles III’s reign. Andrew has been stripped of titles; historical royal crises and family tensions highlight the monarchy’s vulnerability to public scrutiny

During Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted Kerala’s ten-month-old Aalin Sherin Abraham as the state’s youngest organ donor. Her parents donated her organs, giving life to four children, and Kerala honored her with a state funeral

Gunshots were fired outside a hostel at Banaras Hindu University in Varanasi. No injuries occurred. Police registered an FIR against three suspects, recovered empty shell casings, and are actively searching for the assailants

Indian markets in Mumbai will track US tariff developments, GDP data and February F&O expiry for direction. After a rebound in BSE Sensex and Nifty 50, analysts expect volatility amid global trade and macroeconomic cues

Pakistan and 13 other nations condemned remarks by Mike Huckabee supporting biblical claims over Arab lands. The joint statement rejected Israeli sovereignty over occupied territories, reaffirming support for a Palestinian state and regional stability

Security agencies arrested eight suspects from West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, uncovering an alleged ISI-backed terror plot linked to Bangladesh-based groups. Investigators suspect plans targeting Delhi and northern temples, with possible Lashkar-e-Taiba involvement. The accused will be questioned further

Former Assam Congress chief Bhupen Kumar Borah joined the BJP in Guwahati in the presence of state president Dilip Saikia. Himanta Biswa Sarma had earlier announced his switch ahead of upcoming Assembly elections

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Namo Bharat train and Meerut Metro in Meerut, dedicating the 82-km Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor. Yogi Adityanath said projects worth Rs 12,930 crore will boost regional connectivity

Five live 7.65 mm cartridges were recovered from a student’s bag at Indian Institute of Technology Bombay in Powai, Mumbai, after a hostel dispute. Police registered an FIR and detained a suspect, probing a possible Bihar ammunition link

IDFC First Bank reported a Rs 590 crore fraud at its Chandigarh branch involving Haryana government-linked accounts. Four officials were suspended, police informed, and a forensic audit initiated. The bank said the issue is confined to specific accounts