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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami attended the Mukhya Sevak Ki Chaupal in Aryanagar, Haridwar, under the Jan-Jan Ki Sarkar, Jan-Jan Ke Dwar campaign. He interacted directly with villagers, listened to their grievances, and directed officials to ensure prompt resolution

An international team of researchers has developed a method to forecast hotspots for some of the worlds most venomous scorpion species. By analyzing environmental factors that support their survival and spread, the study aims to help predict where dangerous scorpions are most likely to occur, improving awareness and safety measures

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Raju Bista launched the Chakri Chai Bangla Campaign to spotlight the rising job crisis in West Bengal under the Trinamool Congress. Bista alleged that local youth are forced to migrate to other states for work, citing rising unemployment, industrial closures, and settlement of Rohingya and Bangladeshi citizens

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has fined Snapdeal Rs 5 lakh for selling toys that did not meet mandatory Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification, breaching the Toys (Quality Control) Order, 2020. Notices have also been issued to other e-commerce platforms including Amazon and Flipkart, as well as several sellers

Chinas Robotera unveiled the L7 humanoid robot performing a traditional Chinese sword dance to mark the Year of the Fire Horse. Developed with Tsinghua University, the 5.6-foot, 65-kg robot is built from titanium and carbon fiber, combining strength and agility to execute the fluid, precise movements of the centuries-old performance

Weave Robotics has introduced Issac 0, a stationary home robot capable of folding laundry in 30 to 90 minutes. Currently shipping in the Bay Area, the robot still uses human teleoperators to improve accuracy. Issac 0 runs on a 600W system with Ethernet and dual-band Wi-Fi support, paving the way for the fully autonomous Issac robot planned

Researchers in Sweden have created virtual AI animals that develop functional vision on their own, evolving from simple light sensitivity to the ability to discern objects. Released into a synthetic environment with tasks like navigating and finding food, successive generations evolved traits that improved survival

A passenger train derailed in southern Switzerlands canton of Valais after an avalanche swept away the railway track around 7 am local time. Several passengers sustained injuries, though exact numbers have not been confirmed. The incident disrupted the key Lotschberg rail corridor, with Swiss Federal Railways suspending services

In Bangladeshs general elections, four candidates from minority communities were elected, all representing the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). Hindu leaders Goyeshwar Chandra Roy and Nitai Roy Chowdhury won seats from Dhaka and Magura constituencies, defeating Jamaat-e-Islami rivals

Sir Pheroze and Lady Flora discuss the lack of safe, open public spaces, especially for its children who continue to be denied of such basic facilities

Western Railway will introduce 12 new AC local services from February 19, replacing 11 non-AC trains. The move has sparked debate over fare differences, peak-hour timings, and reduced non-AC options, with commuters urging wider consultation before implementation

Police have cautioned travellers on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway after a cab driver allegedly stole gold jewellery worth Rs 7 lakh during a stop at Grand Ocean Cube. CCTV footage helped recover the ornaments within 24 hours

Under directives from Amitesh Kumar, Pune traffic police booked 2,649 triple-seat riders during a two-day drive, seizing 988 vehicles and collecting Rs 21.37 lakh in fines. Led by Himmat Jadhav, the crackdown also saw over 13,000 challans issued

The examination was conducted in January 2026 across 658 centres in 326 cities, including 15 cities outside India. A total of 13,55,293 candidates registered, and 13,04,653 candidates appeared, resulting in a high attendance rate of 96.26 per cent

PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the India AI Impact Expo featuring 600 startups and 13 country pavilions, highlighting global collaboration in artificial intelligence

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu explained to Bill Gates how faster civic services are being provided and the results being achieved through Real Time Governance

The fire broke out at around 9.30 am at plot number G-1-118 B in the Khushkheda Industrial Area. Around 25 workers were reportedly present when the blaze started

The Supreme Court has given UPSC one week to file a compliance affidavit on using screen-reader software and allowing scribe changes for visually-impaired candidates, emphasizing accessibility as a constitutional right

A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta said that Abu Salem should argue his case before the Bombay High Court, which is already hearing the matter

The board is introducing two board examinations for Class 10 students starting in 2026. However, officials have made it clear that students cannot skip the first exam and appear directly for the second one

According to Nashik Rural Police, a detailed investigation found that no such robbery had taken place. Officers said there was no evidence of any truck carrying such a large amount of cash

All 16 members of the Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) standing committee were elected unopposed, including nine from BJP, four from the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, two from Shiv Sena (UBT), and one from the NCP

S. Jaishankar and Anita Anand met at the Munich Security Conference to review progress in India-Canada ties and discuss expanding cooperation in trade, energy and technology ahead of Mark Carneys likely visit to India

Seven people were burnt alive in a fire at a factory in Bhiwadi in Rajasthans Khairthal-Tijara district on Monday, officials said. The blaze occurred in the Khushkhera-Karoli industrial area, where the premises had reportedly been leased as a garment factory but was allegedly being used for illegal firecracker manufacturing

According to Sachin Sharma, Additional DCP (Deputy Commissioner of Police), the accused allegedly used a scheme of curing illnesses to trap his victims

Following BNPs commanding majority in the 300-seat parliament, Tarique Rahman paid a courtesy visit to Jamaat chief Shafiqur Rahman in Dhaka, signalling potential cooperation even as Jamaat positions itself as a principled opposition force

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai on February 17 to review progress in the India-France strategic partnership and explore new areas of cooperation. The discussions will focus on strengthening strategic ties and exchanging views on regional and global issues

A 21-year-old medical student from Bihar was found hanging in a hostel toilet at a private medical college in Durgapur, police said. The deceased, Lavanya Pratap, a resident of Patna, was pursuing an MBBS degree at the institute. His body was discovered on Saturday night and later kept in the hospital morgue

Five people were killed in a road accident near the East Coast Road at Vaippar-1 village in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, on Sunday evening. The victims were travelling on a two-wheeler towards Pallakulam when their vehicle collided head-on with a tourist van coming from Sayalkudi in Ramanathapuram district

Security forces have arrested two women militants linked to banned insurgent outfits for their alleged involvement in extortion activities in Manipur. According to police, 29-year-old Sanasam Ongbi Santikumari Devi, associated with the United National Liberation Front (Koireng), was apprehended from Nongpok Ingkhol in Imphal East district

As India gets ready to host the International Fleet Review and Exercise MILAN, the Indian Navy welcomed naval ships from Thailand, Australia and Sri Lanka on Sunday. The remaining ships comprise the Coast Guard, Merchant Navy, and research vessels.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the India AI Impact Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, as global tech leaders gathered for the mega AI India Impact Summit showcasing innovation, startups, and indigenous AI models.

Aleema Khanum has voiced serious concerns over former Pakistan PM Imran Khans deteriorating health in jail, demanding examination by specialist doctors in the presence of family and his personal physician

In a major wildlife crackdown, 311 rare and endangered turtles were rescued from an AC First-Class coach of the Patna-Indore Express in Madhya Pradesh during a joint operation by forest and railway authorities

Thousands of Hindu devotees gathered at the revered Pashupatinath Temple and other Shiva temples across Nepal to celebrate Mahashivaratri. All four gates of the temple, located on the banks of the holy Bagmati River, were opened from 2:00 am to accommodate pilgrims

A 22-year-old Indian postgraduate student, Saketh Sreenivasaiah, who had gone missing earlier this week in the United States, has been found dead. Sreenivasaiah, a Master of Science student at the University of California, Berkeley, had been missing since Monday

Five European countries the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands have accused Russia of poisoning and killing opposition leader Alexey Navalny with epibatidine, a rare toxin derived from South American poison dart frogs

Jamie from the Jamies Brick Jams has successfully built a fully functional electric motor using mostly standard LEGO bricks along with simple electronic components. Using magnets, copper wire, a transistor, and a 9-volt battery, the project demonstrates the basic principles of electromagnetism without relying on advanced motor modules

Odisha Police have rescued a two-and-a-half-year-old boy who was allegedly sold by his father for Rs 1 lakh in Barisahi village under the Nilgiri Notified Area Council. The child was recovered from the Chiminibhati area and handed over to the Child Welfare Committee

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the India AI Impact Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam on Monday at 5 pm. Held from February 16-20 alongside the India AI Impact Summit, the event will showcase over 300 exhibitions and live demonstrations across themes of people, planet and progress

Asaduddin Owaisi has alleged that the BJP-led Centre is attempting to snatch citizenship rights through the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The Hyderabad MP claimed that after Bihar, the exercise could be extended to Telangana and Maharashtra, and urged citizens to ensure genuine names are included

This should have happened before work commenced. The word preventive shows us that there should have been safety measures in place across the board already.

It is only through more taxpayer-funded trips abroad that our ministers can bring genuine change to India

The India-UK free trade agreement was signed between the two countries in July last year and has to be now approved by the UK Parliament for it to come into effect

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), under the leadership of its chairman, Tarique Rahman, registered a landslide victory in the Bangladesh parliamentary elections

Demanding that farmers must be protected from the impact, Rahul Gandhi asked that once this door opens, how do we prevent it from widening every year?

A bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and N Kotiswar Singh dismissed the appeal filed by Jagannath Giri, who challenged the High Courts order dated November 6 last year directing his eviction

A total of 450 personnel have been deployed in and around the temple premises. This includes 32 officers, 250 police personnel and 175 home guards, officials said

During the Mumbai visit, Prime Minister Modi and President Macron are scheduled to exchange memorandums of understanding (MOUs), followed by a joint press statement

The air quality in Delhi deteriorated to the poor category on Sunday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 221 around 7 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). This marks a marginal decline from Saturdays AQI of 197