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Environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk, detained under NSA, is accused by the Centre of inciting Ladakh's youth for protests inspired by regime-toppling movements. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told the Supreme Court that Wangchuk's speeches, referencing Nepal, Bangladesh, and the Arab Spring, aimed to create a rift between the people and the government. The court is hearing a challenge to his detention.

Air India has grounded a Boeing 787 Dreamliner after its crew reported a fuel control switch issue post-landing. This follows a 2025 crash where a similar switch malfunction led to engine failure. The airline is investigating with the manufacturer, while aviation regulators are also probing the incident, raising safety concerns.

Rahul Gandhi's Lok Sabha speech ignited a storm by quoting an unpublished Army chief memoir, leading to protests. Mamata Banerjee clashed with Delhi Police over alleged bias. Sanjay Raut questioned Ajit Pawar's plane crash death, demanding a probe. Meanwhile, a Bangladesh court jailed ex-PM Sheikh Hasina, and China criticized the Dalai Lama's Grammy win.

The Central Bureau of Investigation, in a multinational crackdown dubbed 'Operation CyStrike' with international law enforcement agencies, targeted transnational cyber-enabled financial crime networks. Searches across India led to the dismantling of networks defrauding victims in India and five other countries: The US, UK, Singapore, Kuwait, and Ireland.

Lok Sabha witnessed a heated exchange as Rahul Gandhi quoted from former Army chief General MM Naravane's unpublished memoir during the Motion of Thanks. Union ministers Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh objected, citing parliamentary rules against citing unpublished material. Gandhi defended his reference, stating it pertained to the Prime Minister's character.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee arrived in Delhi for a meeting with the Election Commission amid political tension. She protested a heavy police presence outside Banga Bhavan, comparing the treatment to that of Union home minister Amit Shah's visits to West Bengal. Banerjee vowed to fight against alleged atrocities and harassment of people from Bengal.

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut has raised suspicions regarding the death of NCP leader Ajit Pawar in a plane crash, calling it dubious and demanding a thorough investigation. Raut alleged that Pawar was seeking reconciliation with his uncle Sharad Pawar and faced pressure over the irrigation scam, drawing parallels to the Justice Loya case.

Passengers holding confirmed tickets for a 3AC coach on SambalpurNanded Nagavali Superfast Exp discovered Sunday morning that their coach was missing when train 20809 rolled into Sambalpur, 320km west of Bhubaneswar. Sorcars act relied on lighting, timing and crowd control. This one needed none of that just confirmed tickets, an absent coach and a reminder that on Indian Railways, reality can outdo illusion.

PM Modi addressed the followers at Dera Sachkhand Ballan soon after naming Adampur airport after the social reformer on his birth anniversary, lauding his message of equality. I am confident that we will continue to strengthen the roots of our society with these efforts, he said in a message of unity to the poet-saints followers. His inclusion of Ravidas in the saffron tent of its lodestars, where Lord Ram sits alongside revered saints, is being seen as his effort to deepen BJPs connect and broa

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The SIT sleuths led by S M Vijay Kumar, joint commissioner of police (special branch) also asked KCR why the BRS govt retained T Prabhakar Rao as chief of Special Intelligence Bureau (SIB) even after retirement. Prabhakar Rao was named as prime accused in the case by Hyderabad police in 2024, after Congress assumed office.

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis expressed surprise regarding any potential merger talks between NCP factions, stating Ajit Pawar always confided in him. This follows Sharad Pawar's claim that Ajit Pawar had set February 12 for a merger announcement. Ajit Pawar's wife, Sunetra Pawar, was recently sworn in as Deputy CM.

As the Union Budget 2026-27 rolled out, Uttar Pradesh's political figures showcased strikingly different perspectives. Yogi Adityanath, the Chief Minister, embraced the budget as a vehicle for welfare, promoting a prosperous future for India that uplifts youth, farmers, and businesses alike.

Prime Minister Modi lauded the Union Budget 2026-27 as historic, outlining a roadmap for a Viksit Bharat by 2047 and boosting India's reform agenda. The budget, presented by Finance Minister Sitharaman, prioritizes infrastructure and manufacturing with increased capital expenditure, while opposition parties criticized it as lacking substance and ignoring key national crises.

Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge have strongly criticized the Union Budget 2026-27, labeling it as out of touch with India's critical issues. They argue the budget ignores widespread unemployment, economic distress among citizens, and farmers' struggles, while failing to offer concrete solutions or a clear policy vision for the nation's challenges.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the Union Budget 2026 as historic, charting a roadmap for a Viksit Bharat by 2047 and boosting India's reform journey. He also highlighted the mother of all deals with the EU, aimed at benefiting youth and MSMEs, and praised Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's record ninth consecutive budget presentation.

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday hit out at the INDI Alliance over attempts to seek bail for those who raised slogans about cutting the chicken neck corridor, saying their efforts failed as the Supreme Court rejected the bail pleas and that such intentions against India would never succeed.

Sharad Pawar faces a dilemma over merging NCP factions following Ajit Pawar's death. While initial merger talks were advanced, with a February 12 date set, uncertainty now looms. Sunetra Pawar's swift oath as deputy CM complicates matters, potentially forcing Sharad Pawar to align with the BJP, a move he has previously opposed.