Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee announced plans to move an impeachment motion against the Chief Election Commissioner over the Special Intensive Revision process. The party alleges the SIR is flawed and aims to disenfranchise citizens, particularly in opposition-ruled states ahead of elections. West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee also criticized the timing and selective application of the SIR.

A 36-year-old businessman, Shivam Gupta, tragically passed away after a brutal assault by food delivery agents in Delhi. The incident, stemming from a verbal dispute over water, escalated into a violent attack involving punches, kicks, and a helmet. Shivam's family is devastated, demanding swift justice for the senseless loss of their only child.

A significant study comparing homoeopathy with conventional infant care has been retracted by the European Journal of Pediatrics due to serious design flaws, including a lack of blinding and placebo controls. These issues, the journal stated, could have introduced substantial bias, undermining the study's reliability. The authors, however, disagree with the retraction.

Rahul Gandhi has lodged a strong protest with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, citing his inability to speak on the President's address. Gandhi claims he was prevented from quoting an unpublished book by former Army Chief General MM Naravane on the India-China clashes, calling it a «blot on our democracy» and a deliberate government attempt to silence him.

Bharatiya Janata Party's Yumnam Khemchand has been elected as the leader of the legislative party and is set to become the new chief minister of Manipur. This development follows a meeting of BJP legislative members in Delhi. Khemchand, a senior leader, previously served as the assembly speaker and a cabinet minister.

Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee announced plans to move an impeachment motion against the Chief Election Commissioner over the Special Intensive Revision process. The party alleges the SIR is flawed and aims to disenfranchise citizens, particularly in opposition-ruled states ahead of elections. West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee also criticized the timing and selective application of the SIR.

Prime Minister Modi hailed the India-US trade deal as a significant decision benefiting all citizens. The agreement, announced by President Trump, will see the US reduce tariffs on Indian goods to 18% from 50%. India is expected to eliminate its tariffs and non-tariff barriers on US products, potentially boosting trade significantly.

Amidst escalating Iran tensions, IndiGo has extended flight cancellations to Tbilisi, Almaty, Baku, and Tashkent until February 28, 2026. The airline is rerouting to ensure passenger and crew safety, as its usual flight paths traverse Iranian airspace. This move comes as US-Iran relations remain volatile, though diplomatic efforts are reportedly underway.

The Congress party has urged the Central government to disclose the full details of the India-US trade agreement, questioning its impact on farmers, industry, and the «Make in India» initiative. Concerns were raised over India reportedly agreeing to zero tariffs on US goods and potentially halting Russian oil purchases.

Asked about Parth, Pune commissioner of police (CP) Amitesh Kumar said on Monday: “Our investigation so far has not revealed any involvement.” Although Parth has not been named in the FIR, Digvijay Amarsinh Patil, another of Amadea’s partners, and arrested tehsildar Suryakant Yewale are mentioned. Tejwani and Patil were signatories to the deal last year.

On Jan 17, 2019, a special CBI court in Panchkula had sentenced the Dera chief and three others to life imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 for the 2002 murder of Sirsa-based journalist Ram Chander Chhatrapati, editor of ‘Poora Sach’ newspaper. Counsel for Gurmeet Ram Rahim contended that he was not named in the first chargesheet filed by police in 2002 and that his name was included in it “by way of revenge”.

Judge Sharma recorded that he joined the NIA court after Nov 20, 2025, whereas Judge Singh had been hearing the case since 2024 and pronounced the guilty verdict on Jan 14. Sharma also noted he received the case file only after Jan 16, by which time final arguments had already been concluded before Judge Singh.

These dedicated spaces are meant to guide expectant parents through prenatal care rooted in traditional Indian practices, from positive thinking and lifestyle discipline to diet and emotional well-being. The idea: shape the mind of the unborn. CM Mohan Yadav announced the initiative Sunday in Indore, placing it under the Ayushman Bharat scheme and linking it to the Union ministry of Ayush.

The findings are based on an analysis of more than a century of lifespan data from large Scandinavian twin cohorts in Denmark and Sweden. Researchers studied identical and non-identical twins raised together and apart, as well as siblings of US centenarians. Most participants were born between 1870 and 1935, a period marked by high mortality from infectious diseases and accidents.

“Non-scheduled flights carry high-net-worth passengers with a fixed objective, an event, a meeting, a function. That creates immense pressure on pilots to land at the intended destination at all costs, even when diversion would be the safer option,” said Capt Manoj Hathi, former senior flight operations inspector at the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra defended her brother, Rahul Gandhi, stating he quoted from a magazine referencing former Army Chief Naravane's memoir, not defaming the Army. The Lok Sabha saw disruptions and adjournment as Gandhi insisted on discussing border tensions, prompting objections from BJP members who accused him of flouting rules and demoralizing forces. Gandhi maintained national security is paramount.

The BJP is poised to form the government in Manipur, with senior leader Tarun Chugh appointed as central observer to facilitate the election of the legislature party leader. This development follows the summoning of BJP-led NDA legislators to the national capital. Manipur has been under President's rule since February 2025, following ethnic violence.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra defended her brother, Rahul Gandhi, stating he quoted from a magazine referencing former Army Chief Naravane's memoir, not defaming the Army. The Lok Sabha saw disruptions and adjournment as Gandhi insisted on discussing border tensions, prompting objections from BJP members who accused him of flouting rules and demoralizing forces. Gandhi maintained national security is paramount.