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Delhi Police arrested 14 protesters, including JNUSU president Aditi Mishra, after clashes during a march at Jawaharlal Nehru University over Vice-Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit’s remarks, with an FIR filed under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions

Ground levelling and tree cutting began near Bapu Ghat for the Gandhi Sarovar Project, triggering panic among Madhu Park Ridge residents who fear displacement. Preparations for the foundation stone ceremony are underway, though the date and Rajnath Singh’s visit remain unconfirmed.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the first world leader to surpass 100 million Instagram followers, leading global politicians on the platform. He is ahead of Donald Trump and other leaders, highlighting his expansive digital outreach and popularity in India and worldwide

In New Delhi, intelligence agencies suspect a proxy terror role in the killing of two Punjab Police personnel at a border outpost in Gurdaspur. A little-known group claimed responsibility, amid concerns of renewed attempts to destabilise Punjab through cross-border and Khalistan-linked operations

Ninety-one countries and organisations have endorsed the New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact following the AI Impact Summit 2026. The declaration promotes equitable, trustworthy and accessible AI, emphasising global cooperation, open ecosystems, digital infrastructure and inclusive growth under shared development principles

A Leh-bound SpiceJet Boeing 737 carrying around 150 passengers returned to New Delhi on Tuesday morning after experiencing an engine-related technical issue. The aircraft operating flight SG121 landed safely, and all passengers were disembarked normally, according to the airline 

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

Stock markets opened marginally higher Thursday, extending a three-day recovery as the ‘India AI Impact Summit 2026’ in New Delhi fuels investor sentiment. Sensex and Nifty gained modestly, led by IT stocks, while analysts flagged key support-resistance levels and steady DII inflows

Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales dismissed AI-driven platforms like ‘Grokepedia’ as unrealistic, emphasizing Wikipedia’s reliance on human collaboration, transparency, and attribution, while noting AI’s rise and India’s potential in the evolving technology landscape

The Election Commission of India announced the schedule for Rajya Sabha biennial elections to fill 37 seats from 10 states, with polling on March 16, nominations by March 5, and strict compliance with election guidelines

Confusion surrounds Bill Gates’s participation in the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, with government sources saying he won’t attend, while his foundation confirms he will deliver a keynote on February 19 during the ongoing February 16–20 event

The Delhi High Court allowed the Centre and Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi more time to seek UAE cooperation regarding the detention of Major Vikrant Jaitly, brother of actress Celina Jaitly, with further hearings scheduled in March

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the India AI Impact Expo 2026 in New Delhi, highlighting India’s commitment to responsible and inclusive AI. The event at Bharat Mandapam features 600 startups, 13 country pavilions and global technology collaborations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Emmanuel Macron to India, expressing confidence that their talks in Mumbai and New Delhi will deepen the India-France strategic partnership. Macron’s three-day visit includes the AI Impact Summit and high-level bilateral discussions

At the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, policymakers including Narendra Modi and CEA V Anantha Nageswaran urged urgent, inclusive AI adoption, stressing education reforms, democratic access and coordinated national action

Jammu and Kashmir security agencies uncovered over 8,000 "mule accounts" used to launder money for global scams, with proceeds potentially funding anti-national activities. Authorities are working with banks to curb misuse, track middlemen, and prevent digital hawala operations in the region

Jammu and Kashmir Police busted a “white-collar” terror module, revealing that radicalised doctors formed the group *Ansar Interim* in 2022. The network planned VBIED attacks, including the Red Fort blast, spanning Kashmir, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh; the case is now under NIA investigation

Five members of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang were arrested in connection with the February 9 killing of businessman Vaibhav Gandhi in Bawana, Delhi. The suspects opened fire during police interception; one was injured, and investigators recovered Rs 1 crore from the victim’s car

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

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the new PMO building, Seva Teerth, and Kartavya Bhawan 1 and 2 in New Delhi, marking 95 years since the capital’s 1931 inauguration. The event highlights the Central Vista redevelopment and administrative consolidation