The ED had earlier conducted searches at the portal’s premises in the Saidulajab area of Delhi in September 2021 in connection with a money laundering probe. During the course of the investigation, the agency recorded statements from more than 25 individuals, including Purkayastha. In 2023, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) cited a New York Times report to allege irregularities involving the portal and its promoters.

A man, reportedly intoxicated, was found sleeping on a railway track at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, halting Harbour Line services and delaying thousands of commuters. The incident, captured in a viral video, saw the train stop just in time, preventing a tragedy. Operations resumed after the man was safely removed.

​Speaking at the Gas Turbine Research Establishment in Bengaluru, defence minister Rajnath Singh said the establishment, functioning under the DRDO, has become «the foundation of India's strategic capability,» crediting its scientists for consistently delivering successful tests and strengthening the country's defence preparedness. Rajnath Singh acknowledged the deadline as a challenge; however, he said it should not come «as a shock or a surprise.»​​

The Supreme Court directed petitioners to the Gauhati High Court regarding pleas against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma. Meanwhile, eight workers died in a Rajasthan firecracker unit blast, and Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar criticized Rahul Gandhi. Rajpal Yadav received interim bail, and India advanced to the T20 World Cup Super 8s after defeating Pakistan.

The Election Commission of India has suspended seven officials in West Bengal for alleged serious misconduct and dereliction of duty. These Assistant Electoral Registration Officers, posted across Murshidabad, South 24 Parganas, West Medinipur, and Jalpaiguri districts, face immediate disciplinary proceedings. The Commission has directed the Chief Secretary to initiate action without delay and provide an update.

Rekha Gupta expressed, «Today, on the occasion of Mahashivratri, I feel incredibly fortunate to have had the opportunity to offer prayers to Lord Shrinathji. I am filled with a profound sense of peace and joy. »

The Center of Policy Research and Governance (CPRG) will host the India AI Impact Summit 2026 from February 16-20 in New Delhi. The event will feature discussions on AI's impact on education, employability, data governance, and institutional transformation, with sessions held at various venues. Senior ministers, policymakers, and industry leaders are expected to participate.

The External Affairs Minister had earlier met Serbian Foreign Affairs Minister Marko Djuric on the sidelines of the conference on Saturday. In a post on X, Jaishankar said, «Greetings to FM @markodjuric, the government and people of Serbia on their Statehood Day. Appreciate our long-standing partnership.»