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Actor Rajpal Yadav surrendered at Delhi’s Tihar Jail on February 5, 2026, after the Delhi High Court rejected his last-minute plea seeking more time in a long-running cheque bounce and loan default case linked to his failed production venture Ata Pata Laapata.
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday escalated a political controversy over Four Stars of Destiny, the memoir of former Army chief General MM Naravane, accusing publisher Penguin Random House India of misleading the public about the book’s status.
Mrinank Sharma, the head of safeguards research at artificial intelligence firm Anthropic, has resigned, triggering widespread debate in the tech community over whether commercial pressures are eclipsing AI safety priorities.
Former Army chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane on Tuesday responded publicly for the first time to the controversy surrounding his yet-to-be-published memoir by resharing a clarification issued by his publisher, Penguin Random House India.
French President Emmanuel Macron will pay a three-day visit to India from February 17 to 19 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday.
The Indian government on Monday announced a $175 million Special Economic Package for Seychelles, marking a significant milestone in bilateral relations between the two nations.
Kanpur/IBNS: The investigation into the horrific Lamborghini crash in Kanpur has taken a contentious turn, with tobacco businessman KK Mishra publicly challenging the police narrative and offering an alternative version of events surrounding the high-speed accident that injured six people.
Tarn Taran (Punjab)/IBNS: In a shocking incident, a first-year law student allegedly shot his female classmate before turning the gun on himself at a law college in Punjab’s Tarn Taran district on Monday morning, media reports said.
Delhi Police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) after reports surfaced about the circulation of an unpublished book authored by former Army chief General M.M. Naravane, media reports said.
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met his Greek counterpart, Nikolaos-Georgios Dendias, Minister of National Defence of the Hellenic Republic, in New Delhi on Monday.
A private bank employee was allegedly caught on camera verbally abusing a customer, sparking widespread condemnation for her act.
India has improved its position by four slots and is now placed at 45th rank as per the Network Readiness Index 2025 (NRI 2025) report released on February 4.
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Monday extended by seven days the deadline for scrutiny of documents and disposal of claims and objections under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, one of several key directions issued during the hearing on petitions challenging the controversial voter revision drive in West Bengal, Live Law reported.
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Monday questioned the West Bengal government over the delay in sending the names of officers for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls despite clear directions from the court, media reports said.
Kanpur/IBNS: At least six people were injured after a speeding Lamborghini, allegedly driven by the son of tobacco tycoon K.K. Mishra, rammed into multiple vehicles and pedestrians on VIP Road in Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur, media reports said.
Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval visited Ottawa, where he met Nathalie Drouin, Deputy Clerk and National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister of Canada.
Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, inaugurated the Siuri Road Over Bridge, dedicated the Kumarpur Road Over Bridge to the nation, and flagged off the new Asansol–Bokaro train service through video conferencing on Sunday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, currently on a two-day visit to Malaysia, met select leaders of the Indian diaspora on Sunday and highlighted the community’s significant contributions to Malaysia’s progress and development.
The Indian Navy’s sail training ship INS Sudarshini successfully concluded her first port call at Salalah, Oman, on February 5, 2026.
Indian PM Narendra Modi on Sunday interacted with four leading industry leaders from Malaysia when he appreciated the growing B2B connections between the two countries and the strong interest of Malaysian companies in the Indian growth story.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held talks with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Kuala Lumpur, with the two sides announcing fresh initiatives to deepen cooperation in defence and security, semiconductors, and trade.
Freshly released documents from the US Justice Department have revealed that Jeffrey Epstein’s web of influence extended deep into India’s corporate elite, including sustained communication with businessman Anil Ambani.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a program in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Saturday, describing the Indian-origin community as a “living bridge” linking India and Malaysia.
Artificial Intelligence is no longer a future concept. It is already reshaping how Indians learn, work, access services and solve everyday problems.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Malaysia on Saturday for a two-day visit, where he was warmly welcomed by his counterpart, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
An official social media post by the United States government has sparked debate after it featured a map depicting Jammu and Kashmir as an integral part of India, including the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) region.
Kolkata/IBNS: A sophisticated cyber fraud operation impersonating Microsoft technical support was uncovered in Kolkata, with police arresting eight people accused of targeting victims in the United States.
A young woman in Uttar Pradesh's Banda district lost her life while attempting a film for a video, marking the dangerous trend of social media addiction and creating viral reels that have gained popularity over recent years.
New Delhi/IBNS: App-cab drivers across India went on strike on Saturday, protesting a range of issues and leaving daily commuters struggling for seamless transportation, media reports said.
New Delhi/IBNS: The Congress on Friday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the India-US interim trade deal, alleging that the agreement is “silent on details” and detrimental to India’s interests.
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