The Israeli military identified the remains of two child hostages, Ariel and Kfir Bibas, but the body handed over by Hamas was not their mother. The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, started on January 19, remains tenuous amid security operations and recent bus explosions in central Israel.

Pakistan have been fined five per cent of their match fees for a slow over-rate in their Champions Trophy opener against New Zealand in Karachi. Captain Mohammad Rizwan pleaded guilty to the offence. Pakistan are now preparing for a crucial game against India, with Fakhar Zaman ruled out due to injury.

Hamas has released the bodies of four Israeli hostages, presumed to include Shiri Bibas and her two sons, bringing the total number of hostages freed since the ceasefire to 28. The releases are part of a deal involving the exchange of 33 hostages for around 2,000 Palestinian prisoners.

Delhi CM-designate Rekha Gupta has pledged to provide Rs 2,500 monthly financial assistance to women, with the first installment set to be credited by March 8. Gupta, emphasizing the importance of fulfilling election promises, stated that this initiative is a priority for the BJP government which achieved a landslide victory in the recent elections.

On Wednesday, the Supreme Court reserved its verdict on whether courts can modify arbitral awards under the 1996 arbitration law. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta argued this should be left to the legislature. Senior lawyers argued courts should have modification powers if they can set aside arbitral awards. Arbitration aims to minimize court interference in resolving disputes.

The BJP legislature party is set to decide on the new chief minister of Delhi in a meeting at the party's Delhi unit office. The meeting, expected to start around 7 pm, will see 48 BJP MLAs selecting their Leader of the House. The upcoming swearing-in ceremony is planned for Thursday, with prominent attendees including Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the implementation of new criminal laws in Jammu and Kashmir with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. The new legislation replaces colonial-era codes and takes effect from July 1, 2022, ensuring updated legal frameworks in the region.

The Supreme Court has expressed dissatisfaction over the multiple fresh pleas being filed regarding the validity of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991. The Act mandates the religious character of a place be maintained as it existed on August 15, 1947. Further hearings may be scheduled for March.

A deadly stampede at New Delhi Railway Station killed 18 and injured many due to train delays, overcrowding, and panic over a platform change. Authorities have launched an inquiry and pledged stricter crowd control.

Delhi Police have started investigating the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station that left at least 18 dead. They aim to identify the cause, with initial reports suggesting a wrong platform announcement may have led to the chaos. The crowded platforms had passengers waiting to board trains for Prayagrajs Maha Kumbh Mela.

Indian Railways announced a compensation package for victims of the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, which resulted in 18 deaths and several injuries. A high-level committee has been formed to investigate the incident, and special trains were deployed to manage the crowd.

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna emphasized the importance of mediation over traditional courtroom litigation for resolving disputes, highlighting its potential to offer creative solutions and strengthen relationships. At Maharashtra National Law University's convocation, he urged for innovative, time-bound, and cost-effective approaches to justice, considering modern challenges like climate change and digital evolution.

Chennai is preparing for cyclone Fengal. The cyclone is expected to make landfall on Wednesday. A power outage is scheduled for several areas. The outage will last from 9 am to 2 pm. This is for maintenance work. The affected areas include New Washermenpet and Sothupakkam. The India Meteorological Department has issued alerts. Fishermen are advised to stay ashore.

Chennai Power Shutdown Areas: Chennai residents, get ready for a short power disruption. Power will be off in Teynampet and Minjur areas on Tuesday. The outage is scheduled for essential maintenance. Affected areas include Poes Garden, TV Salai, Minjur Town, and surrounding localities. Power may resume earlier if work finishes sooner. Stay informed and plan accordingly.