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Parliament witnessed chaos during the Motion of Thanks debate as eight opposition MPs were suspended and Rahul Gandhi accused the government of blocking his speech on national security and Ladakh standoff issues

Russia fired nearly 450 drones and 70 missiles targeting multiple Ukrainian regions, including key power infrastructure, just a day before crucial US-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed expanding bilateral and Quad cooperation, focusing on critical minerals, trade opportunities, and Indo-Pacific security during talks in Washington

Former chemistry professor Shubhada Rohit Kawale continues to teach and mentor underprivileged Std XII students in Sangamner years after retirement. Through free classes, counselling, and emotional support, she helps rural students overcome academic stress and financial barriers to succeed in Maharashtra State Board examinations

Sweden-based Candelas electric hydrofoiling ferry P-12 has completed a record 160-nautical-mile journey from Gothenburg to Oslo, marking the longest electric sea voyage by a passenger vessel. Using submerged hydrofoil wings to lift its hull above water, the ferry cuts drag significantly and reduces energy consumption by nearly 80 per cent

French prosecutors have raided the offices of Elon Musks social media platform X as part of a preliminary investigation into alleged cybercrime offences, including the spread of child sexual abuse material, sexually explicit deepfakes and Holocaust denial. Authorities have summoned Musk and former X CEO Linda Yaccarino for voluntary interviews

Canadian police have arrested three Indian nationals after shots were fired outside a residence in Surreys Crescent Beach neighbourhood during an anti-extortion patrol. The accused were taken into custody following reports of gunfire and a small fire outside the home and have been remanded until Thursday

A 13-year-old boy swam for nearly four hours to shore after his family was swept out to sea in Geographe Bay while kayaking and paddleboarding. After his kayak capsized, the boy continued swimming and alerted authorities, enabling marine rescue teams to locate and save his family 14 km offshore

A bronze statue of Mahatma Gandhi was cut and stolen from the Australian Indian Community Centre in Rowville, Melbourne. The statue, gifted by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations and inaugurated in 2021 by former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, was allegedly stolen by three unidentified offenders

The Bihar government on Tuesday tabled a Rs 3.47 lakh crore budget in the state Assembly, projecting a strong economic growth rate of 14.9 per cent for the current financial year. Presented by Finance Minister Bijendra Yadav, the budget allocates an annual scheme outlay of Rs 1.22 lakh crore

Looking at how an old capital, of the youngest state in India, became its most liveable metropolitan city!

Officials acknowledged crowd management needs attention and that will be addressed once work is complete.

The India-US trade deal strengthens one of the most consequential economic partnerships

Himgauri Aher-Adke and Machhindra Sanap, son of former mayor Balasaheb Sanap, filed their nomination papers as BJP candidates for the posts of mayor and deputy mayor, respectively, on the final day for submitting nominations

Referring to comments made by Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut, former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh said questions had emerged following contradictory explanations surrounding the crash

Y Khemchand Singh was elected BJP legislature party leader in Manipur and is set to become the states chief minister. Nemcha Kipgen, a senior BJP leader, is likely to be appointed deputy chief minister as the new government forms ahead of the end of Presidents rule

A technical snag delayed Maharashtra Minister Pankaja Mundes helicopter by two hours during her Zilla Parishad poll campaign, though she continued despite safety concerns after Ajit Pawars recent crash

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said it has urged Australia to take immediate action to recover the missing statue and bring those responsible to justice

Speaking to reporters in Delhi, Praful Patel expressed concern that people not connected with the NCP were commenting on the partys internal decisions after Pawars tragic death in a plane crash last week

In her budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman framed agriculture within the broader vision of Viksit Bharat, highlighting productivity enhancement, entrepreneurship, and non-crop income avenues as central to making farming more resilient amid climate and global supply chain challenges

IndiGo issued a travel advisory and cancelled flights to Tbilisi, Almaty, Baku and Tashkent until February 28 amid the evolving situation around Iran

The Kremlin spokesman said that Russia intends to continue to develop its relations with India in every possible way, according to Russian media reports. Sources in Russia`s energy ministry said they have not received any notice from Indian refiners to cancel contracts

Eight Congress MPs were suspended from the Lok Sabha for unruly behaviour including for tearing papers and throwing them at the Chair after Rahul Gandhi was barred from citing former Army chief M.M. Naravanes memoir, prompting protests outside Parliament

Maharashtra Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar has been appointed guardian minister for Pune and Beed, filling the posts left vacant after the demise of her husband, Ajit Pawar. She will oversee development work and government schemes in both districts

Congress leader and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi raised the Ladakh standoff issue during the Budget Session 2026, triggering a heated exchange in the House. Opposition MPs protested after the Chair denied permission to quote sources, leading to sloganeering and adjournment

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged that Prime Minister Modi sold out Indian farmers under US pressure by rushing the India-US trade deal, linking it to the Adani case and Epstein files, and claimed the countrys interests were compromised

Adani Defence & Aerospace and Italys Leonardo have partnered to set up an integrated helicopter manufacturing ecosystem in India, aimed at meeting the Indian Armed Forces needs and boosting Make in India. The collaboration will focus on Leonardos AW169M and AW109 TrekkerM helicopters, with indigenisation, MRO and training facilities

Leading industry bodies said the deal would enhance the global competitiveness of Indian products, boost manufacturing growth, create jobs and strengthen supply chains. The agreement could benefit key export sectors such as textiles and apparel, gems and jewellery, as well as industrial and engineering goods

A Himachal Roadways bus carrying over 30 passengers fell into a deep gorge on the Kwanu-Meenus Road in the Kalsi area of Uttarakhands Dehradun district on Tuesday. Following the incident, the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) launched a large-scale rescue operation, deploying teams from multiple locations

The US has agreed to cut tariffs on Indian goods to 18 percent from 25 percent under a new trade deal announced by President Donald Trump after talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The move is expected to boost Indian exports, especially labour-intensive sectors, while detailed terms of the agreement are awaited

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday visited the Biraja temple in Odishas Jajpur district, where she performed the pinda daan ritual at the sacred Navi Gaya pool for the salvation of her ancestors souls. Elaborate security arrangements were made for the visit, with around 600 personnel deployed

A groom allegedly murdered his friend in Maharashtras Beed district fearing disruption of his wedding over an unpaid Rs 1.5-lakh loan. The 30-year-old victim was found bludgeoned to death during the early hours of Monday on the outskirts of Khokarmoh village in Shirur Kasar tehsil

A Rottweiler owner has been booked after his pet allegedly attacked and mauled a 31-year-old woman during her morning walk in Bengalurus HSR Layout, leaving her with severe facial and neck injuries. The woman underwent an eight-hour surgery and received over 80 stitches

The Rajasthan Polices Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has issued leave India notices to two British nationals for allegedly pasting political stickers related to the IsraelPalestine conflict in public places in Pushkar. The tourists, who were in India on tourist visas, were found to have violated visa conditions that prohibit political

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is on a three-day official visit to the United States and is scheduled to meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington on Tuesday. The talks will focus on cooperation in critical minerals, supply chain resilience and broader strategic and economic issues

Opposition leaders, including Priyanka Chaturvedi, Ujjwal Raman Singh, and Pramod Tiwari, raised concerns over the IndiaUS trade deal, questioning reduced tariffs, oil import commitments, and potential impact on Indias sovereignty

The NDA Parliamentary Party meeting was held in New Delhi on Tuesday to discuss the Union Budget 2026 and the governments vision for Viksit Bharat 2047. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with senior NDA leaders and MPs, attended the meeting, during which he was congratulated for recent trade agreements, including the India-US trade deal finalise

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday welcomed the India-US trade deal, saying it will benefit the people and industries of both countries. Sitharaman said reduced tariffs on Made in India products would help two large democracies, while Vaishnaw termed the agreement a win-win deal

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Jammu and Kashmir for three days starting February 5 to review the security situation, inspect border arrangements, chair a high-level meeting, interact with political leaders and launch key development projects across Jammu and Srinagar

An active western disturbance brought light to moderate rain and snowfall across Himachal Pradesh over the past 24 hours, with Mandi and Kangra receiving the highest rainfall of around 20 mm, the IMD said on Monday. The highest snowfall of 15 cm was recorded in Kothi (Kullu), while several other high-altitude areas also witnessed fresh snow

Air India pilot on Monday reported a possible defect with the fuel control switch of a Boeing 787-8 plane, which has now been grounded for checks, and the incident comes amid the ongoing probe into the airlines Dreamliner crash last June

Former Telangana chief minister and BRS president K Chandrasekhar Rao was questioned for nearly five hours by the police SIT at his residence in connection with the alleged illegal phone tapping case

The minimum temperature was recorded at 9.4 degrees Celsius, a notch above the normal for this time of the year, according to official data

The Lok Sabha was adjourned after an uproar erupted when Rahul Gandhi attempted to quote from former Army chief M M Naravanes memoir on the 2020 India-China conflict, drawing strong objections from Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and UP CM Yogi Adityanath praised the India-US trade deal, calling it a milestone for business, youth, MSMEs, and cutting-edge technology investments

YSRCP has urged deployment of central forces in Andhra Pradesh following alleged politically motivated attacks on the residences of Ambati Rambabu and Jogi Ramesh, citing lawlessness and police inaction under the TDP-led state government

Union Budget 2026 allocates Rs 10,000 crore under Biopharma Shakti, expands NIPERs, streamlines clinical trials, and exempts life-saving drugs from customs duty, aiming to strengthen Indias healthcare innovation and patient welfare

India and Norway held their 12th Foreign Office Consultations in Oslo, reviewing bilateral ties and agreeing to deepen cooperation in trade, blue economy, renewable energy, AI, space and the Arctic

The US and India have agreed to a trade deal under which Washington will reduce reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods from 25pc to 18pc, President Donald Trump announced after a phone call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Modi welcomed the move, saying it would benefit Made in India products and strengthen bilateral cooperation

US President Donald Trump lashed out at Grammy Awards host Trevor Noah after jokes targeting him during the ceremony, calling the show the worst and threatening legal action over alleged false remarks