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.»
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will represent India at the swearing-in of Bangladesh's PM-elect Tarique Rahman, following the BNP's landslide victory. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will accompany Birla. This event marks a significant diplomatic shift for Dhaka, especially after former PM Sheikh Hasina's ouster and subsequent exile in India. The new BNP government's stance will be closely observed.
At the heart of the row is Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited (KSDL), the government-owned company that manufactures Mysuru Sandal Soap. Founded during the reign of Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar, the brand is not merely a commercial product. For many Kannadigas, it is an aromatic symbol of heritage. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP K Sudhakar accused the Congress-led Karnataka government of displaying what he called an “anti-Kannada mindset”.
Asaduddin Owaisi alleged the BJP-led government is trying to «snatch citizenship rights» through the special intensive revision of electoral rolls, claiming it will be conducted in Telangana and Maharashtra. He also condemned the alleged harassment of a Muslim bun vendor by YouTubers, demanding action against them.
