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A 30-foot-high condom billboard with the message Just Use It has been installed in Aizawl to raise HIV awareness ahead of International Condom Day on Feb 13, marking a first-of-its-kind prevention campaign in the city. The blink-a-100-times-but-you-cannot-miss-it message is the initiative of Aids Healthcare Foundation (AHF)-India Cares

Nine people were killed in a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, with seven victims found inside a local high school and two at a nearby home. The suspected shooter was found dead at the school in an apparent suicide. Several others were injured as police continue to investigate the motive

Irans armed forces warned adversaries of a stronger and wider response to any threats, amid rising tensions due to increased US military presence in the region. In a statement issued on Tuesday, on the eve of the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolutions victory, the General Staff praised the Iranian nations endurance and pledged firm defence

Pakistans Supreme Court allowed a PTI lawyer to meet jailed former prime minister Imran Khan and submit a report on his living conditions at Adiala Jail. Khan, 73, has been in jail since August 5, 2023, after his conviction in a corruption case.

The lawyer of tobacco baron KK Mishras son Shivam Mishra claimed that Shivam was not driving the luxury sports car that rammed into pedestrians, despite police saying CCTV footage and eyewitnesses place him behind the wheel. His father, KK Mishra, also made similar claims. My son was not driving the car. He was asleep

Fresh violence broke out in Manipurs Ukhrul district after an alleged assault on a Tangkhul Naga man, with abandoned houses set ablaze and shots fired, prompting authorities to suspend internet services for five days. The state government has suspended internet services in the district for five days, police said

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Hawkers will certainly exacerbate that situation as they constrict the space and may have to run out themselves, with or without their goods

The DGCA stated that, in the wake of the VT-SSK crash, the audit will be conducted in phases, starting with larger operators. The special safety review, which began on February 4, 2026, also includes VSR Ventures

Another BJP corporator, Deepaksingh Rawat, was chosen as Deputy Mayor of the Nanded Waghala Municipal Corporation (NWMC), where elections were conducted last month alongside 28 other civic bodies across the state

The Supreme Court has asked 17 states, including Delhi and Maharashtra, to set up special NIA courts for pending anti-terror cases, with the Centre providing Rs 1 crore for each court. Delhi leads with 59 cases, and 16 courts at Rouse Avenue in Delhi will be ready by April 2026

Opposition MLCs, mainly from the RJD, were evicted and suspended for the day from the Bihar Legislative Council after disrupting proceedings and demanding Chief Minister Nitish Kumars resignation over crimes against women

BJP MP Samik Bhattacharya raised Kolkata Port land encroachment in the Rajya Sabha, citing the mayors remark calling the area mini Pakistan. Minister Shantanu Thakur confirmed encroachment and ongoing court cases, while TMC and opposition MPs protested the comment

The backing of the Shiv Sena (UBT) group proved decisive for BJP in a House with finely balanced numbers. The mayoral poll saw hectic political negotiations and last-minute realignments, with every single vote proving critical

Shiv Sena MP Milind Murli Deora defended Indias economy, citing growth, digital payments, trade deals, and job creation, while the opposition criticized the Union Budget 2026-27 and the India-US trade deal

Sharad Pawar, veteran NCP chief, is recovering well and in stable condition at Ruby Hall Clinic in Pune. Doctors confirmed his vital signs are normal, and he remains under observation. Maharashtra Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar visited the hospital, and family members are by his side

The fact sheet highlights key terms of the agreement, including that India will eliminate or reduce tariffs on all US industrial goods and a wide range of US food and agricultural products. This includes dried distillers` grains, red sorghum, tree nuts,and fresh and processed fruit. certain pulses

Five members of a family, including a couple and their three children, were found dead inside their home in Mathura districts Mahavan area. Police suspect a case of mass suicide, with a video recovered indicating no third-party involvement. Post-mortem results are awaited

One woman was killed and at least six others were injured in a stampede at the Navgrah temple in Dabra town of Gwalior district, Madhya Pradesh. The incident occurred during a religious gathering that triggered panic among devotees

Tina Ambani, 68, had been scheduled to depose on Monday but failed to appear. She is now expected to appear on February 17, with Anil Ambani, 66, set to follow on February 18. Their statements will be recorded under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), officials said

The US President said that his country should control at least half of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, which is still under construction and will connect Ontario with the US state of Michigan. The US 4.7-billion bridge is scheduled to open later this year

Scientists at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have developed a breakthrough spray that can halt severe bleeding almost instantly. The spray reacts with blood to form a soft, rubber-like gel in less than a second, sealing wounds and speeding up the bodys natural clotting process

The Kolkata Metro Railway has introduced an audio awareness message across several stations on the North-South corridor to discourage suicides, following multiple attempts reported on the Blue Line in recent months. Launched in collaboration with an FM radio channel, the message urges people facing mental distress to seek counselling

The Congress moved a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, backed by 118 MPs, alleging bias and denial of speaking time to the Opposition. The Speaker has asked officials to examine the notice, while the TMC said it would support the move after first appealing to the Speaker

Higher reaches of Kashmir received fresh snowfall on Tuesday, delighting tourists in Gulmarg, while overcast conditions prevailed across the valley. The Meteorological Department has forecast light to moderate rain in the plains over the next 24 hours. Cloud cover led to a rise in night temperatures, with Srinagar recording above-normal minimums

Police in Jammu and Kashmirs Doda district detained a man after a video allegedly showed him using the national flag to clean a window. An FIR has been registered under the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, and further investigation is underway

Vizag police arrested a Hyderabad-based software professional for his alleged role in 26 night-time house burglaries across the city. Gold, silver, a BMW car bought with stolen money, and burglary tools worth over Rs 15 lakh were recovered, while the accused has been placed under preventive detention

A handful of crow deaths in Tamil Nadus Dindigul district triggered public concern, but health officials clarified that the numbers are low and there is no evidence of bird flu. Samples have been collected for testing, and authorities say there is no health risk to residents

The Lok Sabha was adjourned just one minute after convening on Tuesday as Opposition MPs continued sloganeering, demanding that Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi be allowed to speak on issues outside the Budget. Persistent disruptions over the past week have repeatedly stalled proceedings

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju accused Congress MPs of breaching parliamentary decorum during the February 4 Lok Sabha disruption, claiming women Congress MPs crossed over to the Treasury benches near the Prime Ministers seat. He said the situation could have escalated had BJP women MPs reacted similarly

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mauritian PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam held a phone conversation to review progress in bilateral cooperation ahead of their meeting at the upcoming AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. The leaders reaffirmed commitment to strengthening strategic, economic and people-centric ties

The attack by the Allied Democratic Forces, or ADF, took place early Saturday in the village of Mambimbi-Isigo in the Lubero territory of North Kivu province, military administrator Col. Alain Kiwewa Mitela told The Associated Press over the phone

Bangladesh has secured a reduced 19 per cent US tariff under a new trade agreement, with zero duty for select textiles and garments made using US cotton and fibres. Interim chief Muhammad Yunus said the deal followed nine months of negotiations

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has proposed a pilot air taxi corridor in the Delhi-NCR region linking Gurugram, Connaught Place and the upcoming Jewar International Airport. The report says electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft could significantly reduce travel time and help ease urban infrastructure stress

Police in Madhya Pradeshs Khargone district have arrested a 65-year-old man for allegedly stealing wheat worth Rs 100 in 1980. The accused, Salim, was 20 at the time of the theft and was arrested along with six others. The case resurfaced decades later, leading to his arrest nearly 45 years after the incident

Children who accompanied their parents to polling stations during Portugals presidential election were given a chance to cast mock votes featuring popular fictional characters like Super Mario and Roblox instead of real candidates. The initiative aimed to introduce youngsters to the idea of democracy in a fun and engaging way

A minor boy, identified as Sohail, was stabbed to death late Monday night in the Khyala area of West Delhi. Police have launched a manhunt for the accused and are scanning CCTV footage from the area. Further details are awaited as the investigation continues

A first-year law student allegedly shot dead his woman classmate inside a classroom in Punjabs Tarn Taran district before shooting himself. The accused is critically injured, while the woman died on the spot. Police have launched an investigation to ascertain the motive

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is fighting to hold on to his job amid mounting pressure from within the Labour Party following fresh revelations about former ambassador Peter Mandelsons ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Starmer is set to address Labour lawmakers as he faces growing dissent over his 2024 appointment of Mandelson

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With the recent passing of the writer, the curtains come down on the lives of Indias decorated chronicler couple who made wanderlust cool, well before Instagrammers called the shots

National interests will be the guiding factor for us in our choices for energy procurement, Misri emphasized, adding that Indias key priorities are adequate supply, fair pricing, and reliability

Earlier, the district administration had announced that the temple would be closed for three months from September 9, 2026 to complete the construction, but it had also stated that the shrine would reopen for devotees during the Mahashivratri

According to police, the student was attacked early in the morning while on his way to school. Following a PCR call, a police team rushed to the spot and shifted the injured boy to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him dead

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor criticised the denial of speaking time to Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha, calling it bizarre, as Budget debate stalled amid opposition-government standoff and microphones being cut

The victory came after postal ballots were counted, giving Amar Samudre two additional votes. He secured a total of 3,187 votes, while his BJP rival Nihal Qazi received 3,186 votes, including three postal votes

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta inaugurated six new air quality monitoring stations and flagged off 100 Vayu Rakshak vehicles to strengthen year-round pollution control, emphasizing long-term solutions, green space protection, and technology-driven monitoring

While refusing to entertain Sengars plea challenging a January 19 order of the High Court, a bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and N.V. Anjaria said that any appeal filed by the victims family should also be heard by the High Court along with Sengars petition

The bench took note of an affidavit filed by the Election Commission (EC), which alleged that some miscreants had burnt notices issued as part of the SIR process. It directed the West Bengal Director General of Police to file an affidavit in this regard, noting that no FIR had been filed so far

A close aide said the 85-year-old veteran leader was shifted from his residence in Baramati to Ruby Hall Clinic, where he is being treated for a throat infection