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‘We are in the AI era’: Supreme Court blasts Centre over ‘malicious’ Sonam Wangchuk transcript

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court of India on Monday pulled up the Centre over the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, observing that there appeared to be “a certain malice” in the transcription of his speech, media reports said.

French President Emmanuel Macron arrives in Mumbai — Big talks with PM Modi on strategic ties ahead

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Mumbai on Tuesday ahead of his meeting with PM Narendra Modi, during which the two leaders will review progress in the India-France Strategic Partnership.

Indore MBA student murder: Accused allegedly attempts black magic after killing

Police have revealed chilling details about the murder of an MBA student in the Dwarkapuri area of Indore. The accused, Piyush Dhamnotiya, is currently in a three-day police remand, and investigators say his actions after the crime have sent shockwaves across the city, media reports said.

Actor Rajpal Yadav granted interim bail in ₹9-crore cheque bounce case

Delhi/IBNS: Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav, who had been lodged in Tihar Jail in connection with a ₹9-crore cheque bounce case, was granted interim bail by the Delhi High Court on Monday, offering him temporary relief in a prolonged legal battle.

Inside Milan 2026: Indian Navy’s grand cultural showcase wows global navies

The Indian Navy inaugurated the Milan Village on February 15 at the Eastern Naval Command in Visakhapatnam as part of its flagship international naval exercise, Milan 2026.

India’s wholesale inflation rises to 1.81% in January as manufacturing prices surge

Mumbai/IBNS: India's wholesale inflation climbed 1.81% year-on-year (YoY) in January 2026 led by the surge in costs in the manufacturing sector.

'I’ve stopped caring': Disturbing words of Indian student days before his death in US

New Delhi/IBNS: Saketh Sreenivasaiah, a 22-year-old MSc student from Karnataka, was found dead in the United States days after he went missing, media reports said.

Modi, Macron to review progress made in India-France Strategic Partnership during Mumbai meeting

Indian PM Narendra Modi will meet French President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai on Tuesday, officials said.

Narendra Modi to inaugurate India AI Impact Expo 2026 tomorrow. What's on agenda?

Narendra Modi will inaugurate the India AI Impact Expo 2026 on February 16, 2026, at 5 PM at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.

Big Defence boost! India, France set to renew 10-year pact at high-stakes Bengaluru meet

India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will co-chair the 6th India-France Annual Defence Dialogue with French Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs Catherine Vautrin in Bengaluru, Karnataka, on February 17, when the two leaders are expected to renew the defence cooperation agreement for another 10 years.

After BNP’s big victory in Bangladesh, Mamata Banerjee sends sweets, flowers to Tarique Rahman

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has sent flowers and sweets to BNP chief Tarique Rahman over his political outfit's strong victory in the general polls, a democratic step taken by the country for the first time since former PM Sheikh Hasina was ousted from power on August 5, 2024.

Big political shift in Dhaka: Indian Speaker Om Birla to attend Tarique Rahman’s oath ceremony

Indian Speaker Om Birla will represent India at the swearing-in ceremony of Tarique Rahman, who is set to take charge as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh following his party’s landmark victory in the general elections.

India goes for Guinness World Records with 24-hour AI pledge drive at India AI Impact Summit 2026

As India gears up to inaugurate the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, under the IndiaAI Mission and in collaboration with Intel India, will launch a nationwide campaign titled “Most pledges received for an AI Responsibility campaign in 24 hours.”

Valentine’s Day horror: Noida couple found shot dead, family alleges murder

A young couple was found dead inside a car in Noida on Valentine’s Day, in what police initially believe to be a suicide, though the man’s family has raised doubts over the circumstances, media reports said.

India to get first underwater road-rail tunnel under Brahmaputra in ₹18,662-crore project

The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹18,662-crore project to build a four-lane, access-controlled greenfield corridor between Gohpur and Numaligarh, featuring India’s first combined road-and-rail tunnel beneath the Brahmaputra in Assam.

Indian student, missing for six days, found dead in California, consulate offers assistance to family

A 22-year-old Indian student who went missing in California earlier this month has been found dead, the Indian Consulate in San Francisco confirmed on Friday.

PM Modi invited to Dhaka as BNP’s Tarique Rahman set to take oath on Feb 17

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been formally invited to attend the oath-taking ceremony of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairman Tarique Rahman, who is set to be sworn in as the next Prime Minister of Bangladesh on February 17, a development being closely watched in New Delhi and across South Asia, media reports said.

Seven years after Pulwama attack: How India rewrote its counter-terror playbook and cracked the case

Seven years after the Pulwama terror attack, the incident continues to define a decisive shift in India’s response to terrorism.

Cabinet clears 3 mega Railway projects worth ₹18,509 crore — Major infra upgrade ahead

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Three (3) projects of Ministry of Railways with total cost of Rs. 18,509 crore.

Borderline power shift: Why Jamaat’s frontier wins in Bangladesh are ringing alarm bells in New Delhi

The spotlight after Bangladesh’s general election did not rest solely on the sweeping national victory of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) led by Tarique Rahman.

First Pulwama anniversary after Operation Sindoor: Modi, Shah lead tributes

India on Saturday marked the anniversary of the 2019 Pulwama terror attack — the first observance since the launch of Operation Sindoor in May 2025, which was carried out in retaliation for the killing of 26 tourists in the Pahalgam region of Jammu and Kashmir last year.

PM Modi creates history with landing at Strategic Emergency Facility in Assam

Dispur/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday began his visit to poll-bound Assam with a historic landing at the Northeast’s first Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) aboard a C-130J aircraft in Moran, media reports said.

‘Can’t compete with US corporate farming’: Rahul Gandhi hears farmers’ trade deal fears

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Friday met farmer leaders at his Parliament office and heard their concerns over the India-US interim trade deal, media reports said.

MBA student found dead in Indore classmate’s house; boyfriend missing

The body of a 24-year-old MBA student was found at a rented house in Indore on Friday, days after she was reported missing. Police said preliminary findings suggest she was strangled, media reports said.

India climbs 10 spots in Henley Passport Index despite fewer visa-free destinations

The latest edition of the Henley & Partners Passport Index presents a curious development for India. While the country has climbed 10 places in the global rankings, Indian passport holders now technically have access to fewer destinations without prior paperwork than they did last year.

Bhopal horror! 2 held for alleged gangrape, blackmail, forced conversion attempt of minor

Police have arrested two men in connection with the repeated sexual assault, extortion, and attempted forced religious conversion of a Class 11 student, media reports said.

Seva Teerth: PM Modi inaugurates new PMO, announces these key decisions on first day

In its very first set of decisions after shifting to Seva Teerth, his office in New Delhi, PM Narendra Modi on Friday signed important files relating to decisions that reflect the spirit of 'Seva'.

Rs 5,000 to women ahead of Tamil Nadu polls! Vijay slams Stalin, says: ‘take the money, blow the whistle’

Chennai/IBNS: Actor-turned-politician Vijay has slammed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin for crediting Rs 5,000 — including an advance payment of Rs 3,000 — under a state-sponsored scheme for women just weeks ahead of the Assembly elections, media reports said.

Modi congratulates Tarique Rahman as BNP clinches majority in Bangladesh polls

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) after the party, led by Tarique Rahman, claimed a decisive victory in Bangladesh’s parliamentary elections.

Jharkhand YouTuber sets home studio on fire; family rescued, equipment worth over Rs. 10 lakh destroyed

A 27-year-old YouTuber in Garhwa district, Jharkhand, set fire to his home-based video editing studio on Saturday night, leaving his family trapped inside, media reports said.