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On Tuesday (Feb 10), the Opposition intensified its stance against the Chair in the Lok Sabha. The confrontational move to submit a notice for a resolution to remove Speaker Om Birla came amid ongoing disruptions. A no-confidence motion with 118 signatures has been submitted to Lok Sabha secretary general Utpal Kumar Singh. Congress MP and chief whip K Suresh, along with Gaurav Gogoi and Md Javed, submitted it on behalf of several opposition parties, including the Congress, the Samajwadi Party and the DMK.&nbsp;The resolution has been moved under Article 94(c) of the Constitution. News agency ANI reported that the letter mentioned the “blatant partisan manner” in which the Lower House proceedings are being conducted. It also noted that Leaders of Opposition parties (LoP) have are not being allowed to speak in the House. This has been highlighted as a denial of a basic democratic right.

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-i-advised-pm-modi-not-to-come-to-lok-sabha-house-speaker-om-birla-1770284835300">'I advised PM Modi not to come to Lok Sabha': House speaker Om Birla</a><h2>What happens now?</h2>&nbsp;According to the Constitution, the said article specifically deals with the removal of the Speaker by a resolution passed by a majority of all the then members of the House after a mandatory 14-day notice period. And when the resolution is being discussed, the Speaker, Om Birla, cannot preside over the House. However, he has the right to speak and take part in the proceedings.&nbsp;He can also vote on the resolution in the first instance, just like any other MP. But unlike his usual role, he cannot cast a casting vote in case there is a tie.&nbsp;&nbsp;As per Article 100(1), the Speaker or Chairman should not cast a vote in the first instance, but in case of a tie, he/she must exercise a casting vote. But in this case, though Birla can be present in the House, he cannot cast a casting vote.&nbsp;<h2>Has this happened before?</h2>&nbsp;Yes, this is the fourth time in the history of the Indian Parliament that a notice for the removal of a Speaker has been submitted. Before February 10, 2026, similar instances had taken place in the following years: 1954, 1966, and 1987. It was against GV Mavalankar in 1954, Hukam Singh in 1966, and Balram Jakhar in 1987.

Opposition leaders submitted a notice for a resolution to remove Speaker Om Birla, which came amid ongoing disruptions in the Lok Sabha. 

On Tuesday (Feb 10), the Opposition intensified its stance against the Chair in the Lok Sabha. The confrontational move to submit a notice for a resolution to remove Speaker Om Birla came amid ongoing disruptions. A no-confidence motion with 118 signatures has been submitted to Lok Sabha secretary general Utpal Kumar Singh. Congress MP and chief whip K Suresh, along with Gaurav Gogoi and Md Javed, submitted it on behalf of several opposition parties, including the Congress, the Samajwadi Party and the DMK. The resolution has been moved under Article 94(c) of the Constitution. News agency ANI reported that the letter mentioned the “blatant partisan manner” in which the Lower House proceedings are being conducted. It also noted that Leaders of Opposition parties (LoP) have are not being allowed to speak in the House. This has been highlighted as a denial of a basic democratic right.

Opposition leaders submitted a notice for a resolution to remove Speaker Om Birla, which came amid ongoing disruptions in the Lok Sabha.&nbsp;

Opposition submits notice for removal of Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla. What does this mean?

On Sunday (Feb 8), a video of Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) workers vandalising builder Sushil Raheja’s office in Mumbai’s Chembur was circulating online. The video went viral as the builder allegedly assaulted an employee working with his firm over a trivial matter, reported news outlet Prabuddh Bharat, but what caught netizens' attention was the sturdy glass door, which withstood multiple blows by a woman trying to smash it with what looked like a hockey stick. The sports equipment was used at the wrong place for sure; it did not do as much damage. Now, the curiosity is about the marker on the glass. No crack, no damage; with the intensity of the blow, anybody would have expected it to come crashing down.<h2>&nbsp;Who manufactured the glass door?</h2>&nbsp;The visual distracted the people from the vandalism, and the discussion drifted from there to the quality of the glass. People are enquiring which company has made this glass. Social media users are speculating that Saint-Gobain could have manufactured the toughened glass, but no official confirmation has been provided by Raheja's office on this as yet.&nbsp;<h3>WATCH VIDEO HERE:&nbsp;</h3>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">सुशील रहेजा बिल्डर पळाला; वंचित बहुजन आघाडी आक्रमक! मुंबई : काही दिवसांपूर्वी मुंबईतील सुशील रहेजा बिल्डरने त्याच्याकडे कामास असलेल्या राहुल जाधव या बौद्ध तरुणास क्षुल्लक कारणावरून जातीवाचक शिवीगाळ केली होती. ऑफिसमध्ये सर्व स्टाफसमोर त्याला मारहाण केली होती. यावरून वंचित बहुजन… <a href="https://t.co/SF4sp4cNe5">pic.twitter.com/SF4sp4cNe5</a>&mdash; Prabuddh Bharat (@eprabuddhbharat) <a href="https://twitter.com/eprabuddhbharat/status/2020116657734332542?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 7, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

mumbai-builder-vandalism-unbreakable-glass-door-sushil-raheja<h2>About the incident</h2>&nbsp;The matter of assault has been reported to the police. The case has been registered at Mumbai’s Govandi Police Station under the Atrocities Act. The builder allegedly hurled abuses and made casteist slurs at Rahul Jadhav, a follower of Buddhism. The youth was allegedly beaten up in front of the entire office.&nbsp;Upon learning about the incident, VBA workers rushed to Raheja’s office, but he had fled the spot by then. An issue with documents not being stapled properly went on to Raheja, saying, “Tum Ghati, Jai Bhim wale log kabhi sudhrega nahi”, which translates to ‘You Ghat dwellers and ‘Jai Bhim’ followers will never improve. ‘Jai Bhim’ is a strong slogan in praise of Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, the man who became the voice of the oppressed and marginalised in India during the freedom struggle and after.&nbsp;

Following Mumbai builder Sushil Raheja's casteist remarks for an employee, Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) workers vandalised his Chembur office. The ‘unbreakable’ glass door distracts netizens. 

On Sunday (Feb 8), a video of Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) workers vandalising builder Sushil Raheja’s office in Mumbai’s Chembur was circulating online. The video went viral as the builder allegedly assaulted an employee working with his firm over a trivial matter, reported news outlet Prabuddh Bharat, but what caught netizens' attention was the sturdy glass door, which withstood multiple blows by a woman trying to smash it with what looked like a hockey stick. The sports equipment was used at the wrong place for sure; it did not do as much damage. Now, the curiosity is about the marker on the glass. No crack, no damage; with the intensity of the blow, anybody would have expected it to come crashing down. Who manufactured the glass door? The visual distracted the people from the vandalism, and the discussion drifted from there to the quality of the glass. People are enquiring which company has made this glass. Social media users are speculating that Saint-Gobain could have manufactured the toughened glass, but no official confirmation has been provided by Raheja's office on this as yet. WATCH VIDEO HERE:

Following Mumbai builder Sushil Raheja's casteist remarks for an employee, Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) workers vandalised his Chembur office. The ‘unbreakable’ glass door distracts netizens.&nbsp;

Mumbai builder faces outrage over casteist abuse, but his toughened glass door is winning internet

The Donald Trump White House on Tuesday (Feb 10) released its first fact sheet on the recently released trade deal between the United States and India. The WH said that the historic deal, which will open India's market of 1.4 billion people to American products, seeks to realise "balanced, reciprocal trade with an important trading partner." Notably, the document does not mention anything concrete on India’s commitment to stop buying Russian oil, which had appeared earlier in an executive order signed by US President Donald Trump. The sole mention of this can be found in a brief statement acknowledging that Trump “agreed to remove the additional 25% tariff on imports from India in recognition of India’s commitment to stop purchasing Russian Federation oil.”Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-lifts-25-tariff-on-india-says-new-delhi-committed-to-stop-directly-or-indirectly-importing-russian-federation-oil-1770427129351">Trump lifts 25% tariff on India, says New Delhi 'committed to stop directly or indirectly importing Russian Federation oil'</a><h2>Achieving reciprocal trade and tariff reductions</h2>According to the White House, the agreement will open India’s market of more than 1.4 billion people to American goods by lowering tariffs and easing non-tariff barriers.The agreement will see the United States reduce so-called reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent from the earlier 25 per cent level, though the timeline for implementing that reduction has not yet been finalised. Meanwhile, India will eliminate or reduce duties on all US industrial goods and a wide range of agricultural products.Among the specific products listed in the fact sheet are dried distillers’ grains (DDGs), red sorghum used for animal feed, tree nuts, fresh and processed fruit, pulses, soybean oil, wine and spirits.Washington has long argued that India maintains high trade barriers, and in the document cites average agricultural tariffs of "as high as an average of 37% for agricultural goods and more than 100% on certain autos".Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/t20-meets-trade-piyush-goyal-delivers-cricket-style-jab-on-india-us-tariff-deal-steals-spotlight-at-us-event-watch-1770699972794">Piyush Goyal delivers cricket-style jab on India-US tariff deal. Watch</a><h2>Digital trade and technology cooperation</h2>One of the most significant commitments highlighted in the fact sheet is India’s decision to remove its digital services tax. "India will remove its digital services taxes and committed to negotiate a robust set of bilateral digital trade rules that address discriminatory or burdensome practices and other barriers to digital trade, including rules that prohibit the imposition of customs duties on electronic transmissions."The two sides also agreed to expand cooperation in technology trade, strengthen supply chain resilience and coordinate on investment screening and export controls. The White House said the agreement would "significantly increase bilateral trade in technology products" and deepen collaboration in innovation and manufacturing ecosystems.&nbsp;

The White House has released its first fact sheet on the new US-India trade deal. The document mentions tariff relief for India but offers little detail on New Delhi’s reported pledge to stop buying Russian oil. All details here.

The Donald Trump White House on Tuesday (Feb 10) released its first fact sheet on the recently released trade deal between the United States and India. The WH said that the historic deal, which will open India's market of 1.4 billion people to American products, seeks to realise "balanced, reciprocal trade with an important trading partner." Notably, the document does not mention anything concrete on India’s commitment to stop buying Russian oil, which had appeared earlier in an executive order signed by US President Donald Trump. The sole mention of this can be found in a brief statement acknowledging that Trump “agreed to remove the additional 25% tariff on imports from India in recognition of India’s commitment to stop purchasing Russian Federation oil.” Also read | Trump lifts 25% tariff on India, says New Delhi 'committed to stop directly or indirectly importing Russian Federation oil' Achieving reciprocal trade and tariff reductions According to the White House, the agreement will open India’s market of more than 1.4 billion people to American goods by lowering tariffs and easing non-tariff barriers. The agreement will see the United States reduce so-called reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent from the earlier 25 per cent level, though the timeline for implementing that reduction has not yet been finalised. Meanwhile, India will eliminate or reduce duties on all US industrial goods and a wide range of agricultural products. Among the specific products listed in the fact sheet are dried distillers’ grains (DDGs), red sorghum used for animal feed, tree nuts, fresh and processed fruit, pulses, soybean oil, wine and spirits. Washington has long argued that India maintains high trade barriers, and in the document cites average agricultural tariffs of "as high as an average of 37% for agricultural goods and more than 100% on certain autos". Also read | Piyush Goyal delivers cricket-style jab on India-US tariff deal. Watch Digital trade and technology cooperation One of the most significant commitments highlighted in the fact sheet is India’s decision to remove its digital services tax. "India will remove its digital services taxes and committed to negotiate a robust set of bilateral digital trade rules that address discriminatory or burdensome practices and other barriers to digital trade, including rules that prohibit the imposition of customs duties on electronic transmissions." The two sides also agreed to expand cooperation in technology trade, strengthen supply chain resilience and coordinate on investment screening and export controls. The White House said the agreement would "significantly increase bilateral trade in technology products" and deepen collaboration in innovation and manufacturing ecosystems.

The White House has released its first fact sheet on the new US-India trade deal. The document mentions tariff relief for India but offers little detail on New Delhi’s reported pledge to stop buying Russian oil. All details here.

White House releases first official fact sheet on US-India trade deal; no mention of New Delhi ending Russian oil purchase

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday (Feb 9) used a touch of humour to highlight India's evolving trade relationship with the United States, drawing an unusual comparison between tariffs and cricket during a diplomatic reception. Speaking at an event hosted at the residence of US Ambassador Sergio Gor, Goyal referred to India’s recent victory over the United States in a T20 World Cup match and linked it to the newly announced tariff framework between the two countries.<h2>Goyal's 18% jab at Gor</h2>Praising the US's performance at the T20 World Cup match, the Indian commerce minister, in jest, said that America may have won the match "if only" President Donald Trump had "made the reciprocal tariff zero"."The US may not have won yesterday’s match, but I must say, for a country which has not known cricket and has started on cricket only a few years ago, the performance was fabulous," Goyal said, praising the American team’s showing.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jimmy-lai-s-son-sebastien-lai-asks-trump-to-tell-xi-the-prison-sentence-is-a-mistake-warns-if-he-dies-1770685339030">Jimmy Lai’s son Sebastien Lai asks Trump to tell Xi the prison sentence is a ‘mistake,’ warns ‘if he dies...’</a>He then recalled a light-hearted exchange with Ambassador Gor during the game. "Sergio pointed out one very important factor — the US lost the match by 18%. And a very humble request I made to him, as a suggestion, that if only you had made the reciprocal tariff zero, you would possibly have won the match," said Piyush Goyal.Watch what he said here:

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The remark came just days after India and the United States released a joint statement outlining details of a new trade agreement aimed at reducing tariffs and expanding market access on both sides.<h2>India-US trade deal</h2>Under the agreement, US tariffs on Indian exports will fall sharply from about 50 per cent to 18 per cent, easing pressure on several export-oriented sectors. Indian industries expected to benefit include textiles and apparel, leather and footwear, plastic and rubber goods, organic chemicals, home decor products, artisanal items and select machinery.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-lifts-25-tariff-on-india-says-new-delhi-committed-to-stop-directly-or-indirectly-importing-russian-federation-oil-1770427129351">Trump lifts 25% tariff on India, says New Delhi 'committed to stop directly or indirectly importing Russian Federation oil'</a>In return, India has agreed to reduce or eliminate duties on a broad range of American goods. These include industrial products as well as agricultural and food items such as dried distillers’ grains, red sorghum used for animal feed, tree nuts, fresh and processed fruits, soybean oil, and wine and spirits.Negotiations for the deal began in February 2025 and continued for months before the agreement was finalised.

Piyush Goyal used cricket humour to describe India’s improving trade ties with the US, joking that America might have beaten India in a T20 match “if reciprocal tariffs were zero.” His remark came after both countries finalised a deal cutting US tariffs on Indian exports to 18%.

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday (Feb 9) used a touch of humour to highlight India's evolving trade relationship with the United States, drawing an unusual comparison between tariffs and cricket during a diplomatic reception. Speaking at an event hosted at the residence of US Ambassador Sergio Gor, Goyal referred to India’s recent victory over the United States in a T20 World Cup match and linked it to the newly announced tariff framework between the two countries. Goyal's 18% jab at Gor Praising the US's performance at the T20 World Cup match, the Indian commerce minister, in jest, said that America may have won the match "if only" President Donald Trump had "made the reciprocal tariff zero". "The US may not have won yesterday’s match, but I must say, for a country which has not known cricket and has started on cricket only a few years ago, the performance was fabulous," Goyal said, praising the American team’s showing. Also read | Jimmy Lai’s son Sebastien Lai asks Trump to tell Xi the prison sentence is a ‘mistake,’ warns ‘if he dies...’ He then recalled a light-hearted exchange with Ambassador Gor during the game. "Sergio pointed out one very important factor — the US lost the match by 18%. And a very humble request I made to him, as a suggestion, that if only you had made the reciprocal tariff zero, you would possibly have won the match," said Piyush Goyal. Watch what he said here:

Piyush Goyal used cricket humour to describe India’s improving trade ties with the US, joking that America might have beaten India in a T20 match “if reciprocal tariffs were zero.” His remark came after both countries finalised a deal cutting US tariffs on Indian exports to 18%.

T20 meets trade: Piyush Goyal delivers cricket-style jab on India-US tariff deal, steals spotlight at US event. Watch

Amid political storm over the unpublished memoir by former Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane, Penguin Random House India on Monday (Feb 9) has clarified that the book has not gone into publication and no copies, print or digital, have been published, distributed, sold, or made available to the public. The publishing house also stated that it holds the sole publishing rights the book named ‘Four Stars of Destiny’. It also warned that action will be taken in accordance with the law against the “illegal and unauthorised dissemination of the book.” While the ruling BJP has termed the claims in the book quoted by Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi as “unverified”, the Congress MP insisted that the government is afraid of revealing the truth. Earlier, searches on Amazon, Flipkart, and Penguin Random House India’s official website showed the title was either missing or marked unavailable.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-avoided-lok-sabha-over-naravane-memoir-row-not-security-concerns-rahul-gandhi-claims-1770646011052">PM avoided Lok Sabha over Naravane memoir row, not security concerns, Rahul Gandhi claims</a><h2>What is the statement by Penguin Random House?</h2>Releasing a statement on X, Penguin India stated, "In light of recent public discourse and media reporting, Penguin Random House India would like to clarify that we hold the sole publishing rights for the book Four Stars of Destiny, a memoir by General Manoj Mukund Naravane, former Chief of the Indian Army. We wish to make it clear that the book has not gone into publication. No copies of the book - in print or digital form - have been published, distributed, sold, or otherwise made available to the public by Penguin Random House India." Penguin Random House India further said that any copies currently in circulation, in any format or on any platform, constitute a copyright infringement and must be immediately ceased.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/naravane-s-book-four-stars-of-destiny-which-rahul-gandhi-cited-in-parliament-goes-missing-on-amazon-flipkart-1770207180631">Naravane’s book ‘Four Stars of Destiny’, which Rahul Gandhi cited in parliament, goes missing on Amazon, Flipkart</a>&nbsp;The publisher warned that it will exercise remedies available under law against the illegal and unauthorised dissemination of the book. "Any copies of the book currently in circulation, in whole or in part, whether in print, digital, PDF, or any other format, online or offline, on any platform, constitutes an infringement of PRHI's copyright and must immediately be ceased. Penguin Random House India shall be exercising remedies available in law against the illegal and unauthorised dissemination of the book," said X post. It added, “This statement is being issued to place the publisher's position on record.”<h2>What happened in Parliament?</h2>On Feb 2, during the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address debate, Leader of Opposition (LoP) and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi spoke about India-China border clashes from an “unpublished book” allegedly by former Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane. The ruling BJP raised objection by claiming that quoting from "unverified sources" is not allowed. Rahul Gandhi then made the same claims about the clashes as quoted by a magazine that had reportedly accessed the unpublished transcript of Naravane's book. He was once again stopped from making the claims by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. Gandhi accused the government of lying to the public and claimed that the unpublished book shed light on India and China's Doklam standoff.<h2>What are the claims made in the 'unpublished book' about India-China tensions? &nbsp;</h2>The 'unpublished book' in question is 'Four Stars of Destiny', a memoir by former Indian Army Chief General MM Naravane, which has been allegedly stalled for publication by the Ministry of Defence since 2024. Excerpts from the book that the Leader of Opposition was quoting in the Lok Sabha refers to claims that country's top leadership did not act decisively when Chinese tanks moved within 500 meters of Indian positions in 2020. The excerpts also claim that there was a lack of high-level intelligence regarding the unusual PLA activity before the initial 2020 incursions. It also goes on to claim that India acted defensively and not strategically &nbsp;in seizure of the Kailash Range.&nbsp;

Amid a political row over alleged excerpts from former Army chief MM Naravane’s memoir Four Stars of Destiny, Penguin Random House India clarified that the book has not been published or circulated in any form. The publisher warned of legal action 

Amid political storm over the unpublished memoir by former Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane, Penguin Random House India on Monday (Feb 9) has clarified that the book has not gone into publication and no copies, print or digital, have been published, distributed, sold, or made available to the public. The publishing house also stated that it holds the sole publishing rights the book named ‘Four Stars of Destiny’. It also warned that action will be taken in accordance with the law against the “illegal and unauthorised dissemination of the book.” While the ruling BJP has termed the claims in the book quoted by Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi as “unverified”, the Congress MP insisted that the government is afraid of revealing the truth. Earlier, searches on Amazon, Flipkart, and Penguin Random House India’s official website showed the title was either missing or marked unavailable. Also Read: PM avoided Lok Sabha over Naravane memoir row, not security concerns, Rahul Gandhi claims What is the statement by Penguin Random House? Releasing a statement on X, Penguin India stated, "In light of recent public discourse and media reporting, Penguin Random House India would like to clarify that we hold the sole publishing rights for the book Four Stars of Destiny, a memoir by General Manoj Mukund Naravane, former Chief of the Indian Army. We wish to make it clear that the book has not gone into publication. No copies of the book - in print or digital form - have been published, distributed, sold, or otherwise made available to the public by Penguin Random House India." Penguin Random House India further said that any copies currently in circulation, in any format or on any platform, constitute a copyright infringement and must be immediately ceased. Also Read: Naravane’s book ‘Four Stars of Destiny’, which Rahul Gandhi cited in parliament, goes missing on Amazon, Flipkart The publisher warned that it will exercise remedies available under law against the illegal and unauthorised dissemination of the book. "Any copies of the book currently in circulation, in whole or in part, whether in print, digital, PDF, or any other format, online or offline, on any platform, constitutes an infringement of PRHI's copyright and must immediately be ceased. Penguin Random House India shall be exercising remedies available in law against the illegal and unauthorised dissemination of the book," said X post. It added, “This statement is being issued to place the publisher's position on record.” What happened in Parliament? On Feb 2, during the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address debate, Leader of Opposition (LoP) and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi spoke about India-China border clashes from an “unpublished book” allegedly by former Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane. The ruling BJP raised objection by claiming that quoting from "unverified sources" is not allowed. Rahul Gandhi then made the same claims about the clashes as quoted by a magazine that had reportedly accessed the unpublished transcript of Naravane's book. He was once again stopped from making the claims by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. Gandhi accused the government of lying to the public and claimed that the unpublished book shed light on India and China's Doklam standoff. What are the claims made in the 'unpublished book' about India-China tensions? The 'unpublished book' in question is 'Four Stars of Destiny', a memoir by former Indian Army Chief General MM Naravane, which has been allegedly stalled for publication by the Ministry of Defence since 2024. Excerpts from the book that the Leader of Opposition was quoting in the Lok Sabha refers to claims that country's top leadership did not act decisively when Chinese tanks moved within 500 meters of Indian positions in 2020. The excerpts also claim that there was a lack of high-level intelligence regarding the unusual PLA activity before the initial 2020 incursions. It also goes on to claim that India acted defensively and not strategically in seizure of the Kailash Range.

Amid a political row over alleged excerpts from former Army chief MM Naravane’s memoir Four Stars of Destiny, Penguin Random House India clarified that the book has not been published or circulated in any form. The publisher warned of legal action&nbsp;

'No copies published': Penguin India issues statement amid row over China claims in ex-Army chief Naravane’s memoir

A 37-year-old Indian-origin man working as an IT professional was killed in a shooting in a Toronto parking lot when unidentified assailants opened fire on the vehicle he was travelling in, said Canadian police officials. The victim has been identified as Chandan Kumar, a native of Karnataka’s Bengaluru Rural district. Kumar had been living in Canada for the past six years and was working as an IT professional with a private company.His family in India has been informed about the tragic incident. Chandan’s father, Nandakumar, is a retired schoolteacher.&nbsp;According to Toronto Police, the shooting occurred on Saturday, February 7, in the car park of a shopping centre.Police officers responded to reports of gunfire at the location and found Kumar with multiple gunshot wounds. He was rushed to a nearby hospital in critical condition but succumbed later to injuries.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-pomegranate-can-t-enter-from-afghanistan-but-terrorists-keep-coming-jamiat-chief-fazlur-rehman-slams-pak-military-1770656737862">‘Pomegranate can’t enter from Afghanistan, but terrorists keep coming’: Jamiat chief Fazlur Rehman slams Pak military</a>&nbsp;Police said the exact circumstances that led to the attack remain unclear. Investigators have not yet determined whether one or more suspects were involved or how many shots were fired. Authorities, however, indicated that it appears to have been a targeted attack.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;Images from the crime scene shared on local media showed a white SUV with visible bullet holes in the windshield and a shattered driver-side window, suggesting the victim was shot while he was inside the vehicle. Investigators believe Kumar may have been ambushed by the attackers.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-police-register-fir-over-leak-of-general-mm-naravane-s-unpublished-memoir-1770650121647">Delhi Police register FIR over leak of General MM Naravane’s unpublished, unapproved memoir</a>&nbsp;Inspector Errol Watson of the Toronto Police Service said officers are continuing to piece together details of the shooting.The killing comes days after a 28-year-old Indian-origin man was killed in a targeted shooting in Burnaby, British Columbia, in what investigators believed was linked to the ongoing BC gang conflict.“I can understand how a shooting like this, especially at a mall, can cause concern for the safety of the public,” he said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-very-very-balanced-supreme-court-upholds-madras-hc-order-on-deepam-row-backs-curbs-on-namaz-1770644306951">‘Very, very balanced’: Supreme Court upholds Madras HC order on Deepam row, backs curbs on namaz</a>&nbsp;Police have appealed to the public for assistance, urging anyone with information, dashcam footage, or surveillance video from the area to come forward. Authorities said the killing marks Toronto’s third homicide of 2026. No arrests have been made so far in the case, while the investigation is going on.

Toronto Police officials said the exact circumstances that led to the attack on Chandan Kumar are not yet clear. The investigators have not been able to determine whether one or more suspects were involved or how many shots were fired, but indicated that it appears to be a targeted attack.

A 37-year-old Indian-origin man working as an IT professional was killed in a shooting in a Toronto parking lot when unidentified assailants opened fire on the vehicle he was travelling in, said Canadian police officials. The victim has been identified as Chandan Kumar, a native of Karnataka’s Bengaluru Rural district. Kumar had been living in Canada for the past six years and was working as an IT professional with a private company. His family in India has been informed about the tragic incident. Chandan’s father, Nandakumar, is a retired schoolteacher. According to Toronto Police, the shooting occurred on Saturday, February 7, in the car park of a shopping centre. Police officers responded to reports of gunfire at the location and found Kumar with multiple gunshot wounds. He was rushed to a nearby hospital in critical condition but succumbed later to injuries. Also Read: ‘Pomegranate can’t enter from Afghanistan, but terrorists keep coming’: Jamiat chief Fazlur Rehman slams Pak military Police said the exact circumstances that led to the attack remain unclear. Investigators have not yet determined whether one or more suspects were involved or how many shots were fired. Authorities, however, indicated that it appears to have been a targeted attack.

Toronto Police officials said the exact circumstances that led to the attack on Chandan Kumar are not yet clear. The investigators have not been able to determine whether one or more suspects were involved or how many shots were fired, but indicated that it appears to be a targeted attack.

Indian-origin IT professional shot dead in Toronto parking lot, targeted attack suspected

In a landmark step, the Government of India launched a comprehensive scorecard to transform the accountability of civil servants. The shift put forward by the Cabinet Secretariat, introduced a quantitative evaluation where merit and lapse will be judged on well-defined criteria compared to the earlier method of subjective assessment.&nbsp;The top government officers will be awarded marks out of a hundred on dozens of parameters and will also have a provision of negative marks and discretionary marks, the Indian Express reported.&nbsp;Among the evaluation parameters, file disposal carries the highest weightage at 20 marks, followed by output and activities, and expenditure on schemes and capital projects, each allotted 15 marks. Other criteria include public grievance redressal, preparation of Cabinet notes, timely completion of projects monitored by the Project Monitoring Group (PMG), and prompt clearance of bills by the Pay and Accounts Office (PAO) and the Chief Controller of Accounts (CCA) (see chart).&nbsp;The report card carries 12 negative marks, which can be awarded for excessive spending on foreign visits or events. Longer pendency of files at the level of the secretary and above level and delayed payments to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. The discretionary marks have a provision of 5 marks, which a Cabinet Secretary can award for exceptional work or contribution made by a secretary or department.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jeffrey-epstein-associate-ghislaine-maxwell-refuses-to-testify-before-congress-cites-fifth-amendment-1770655977540">Jeffrey Epstein associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, refuses to testify before Congress, cites Fifth Amendment</a>&nbsp;These measures are introduced after Prime Minister Narendra Modi on multiple occasions emphasised the need to remove delays at various levels of government, according to the Indian Express report.&nbsp;&nbsp;Cabinet Secretary T V Somanathan has sent the first set of administrative report cards for September, October and November 2025 to the Secretaries in January 2026.&nbsp;Introduction of objective evaluation is expected to fast-track the process of acquiring permissions, grants and other such licenses for citizens, business and startups. It is also likely to incentivise the beurocracy which is considered the Iron Frame, to be more innovative and agile in finding solutions.

The top government officers will be awarded marks out of a hundred on dozens of parameters, and will also have a provision of negative marks and discretionary marks

In a landmark step, the Government of India launched a comprehensive scorecard to transform the accountability of civil servants. The shift put forward by the Cabinet Secretariat, introduced a quantitative evaluation where merit and lapse will be judged on well-defined criteria compared to the earlier method of subjective assessment. The top government officers will be awarded marks out of a hundred on dozens of parameters and will also have a provision of negative marks and discretionary marks, the Indian Express reported. Among the evaluation parameters, file disposal carries the highest weightage at 20 marks, followed by output and activities, and expenditure on schemes and capital projects, each allotted 15 marks. Other criteria include public grievance redressal, preparation of Cabinet notes, timely completion of projects monitored by the Project Monitoring Group (PMG), and prompt clearance of bills by the Pay and Accounts Office (PAO) and the Chief Controller of Accounts (CCA) (see chart). The report card carries 12 negative marks, which can be awarded for excessive spending on foreign visits or events. Longer pendency of files at the level of the secretary and above level and delayed payments to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. The discretionary marks have a provision of 5 marks, which a Cabinet Secretary can award for exceptional work or contribution made by a secretary or department. Also Read: Jeffrey Epstein associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, refuses to testify before Congress, cites Fifth Amendment These measures are introduced after Prime Minister Narendra Modi on multiple occasions emphasised the need to remove delays at various levels of government, according to the Indian Express report. Cabinet Secretary T V Somanathan has sent the first set of administrative report cards for September, October and November 2025 to the Secretaries in January 2026. Introduction of objective evaluation is expected to fast-track the process of acquiring permissions, grants and other such licenses for citizens, business and startups. It is also likely to incentivise the beurocracy which is considered the Iron Frame, to be more innovative and agile in finding solutions.

The top government officers will be awarded marks out of a hundred on dozens of parameters, and will also have a provision of negative marks and discretionary marks

Scorecard for IAS officers: Union Secretaries to face negative marking in major performance-linked reform

Delhi Police registered a case on Monday over the leak of an unpublished copy of ‘Four Stars of Destiny,’ the memoir of former Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane, following reports that the book was circulating online without the mandatory clearances. The police took cognisance of information on social media and news forums claiming that a preprint version of the book was in circulation, even though official approval for its publication had not yet been granted by the competent authorities.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-very-very-balanced-supreme-court-upholds-madras-hc-order-on-deepam-row-backs-curbs-on-namaz-1770644306951">‘Very, very balanced’: Supreme Court upholds Madras HC order on Deepam row, backs curbs on namaz</a>&nbsp;Upon verification, it was found that a PDF copy of a type-set book with the same title, and apparently prepared by Penguin Random House India Pvt. Limited, was available on certain websites. Besides, some online marketing platforms have displayed the finished book cover as if it is available for purchase, following which the Special Cell of Delhi Police registered a case in order to carry out a thorough investigation into this purported leak of a yet-to-be-approved publication.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/first-year-law-student-kills-girl-in-class-shoots-self-in-punjab-s-tarn-taran-1770632612292">First-year law student kills girl in class, shoots self in Punjab’s Tarn Taran</a>&nbsp;The book is pending for approval with the Ministry of Defence.&nbsp;Gen MM Naravane served as India’s Chief of Army Staff from December 2019 to April 2022.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/unnao-rape-case-supreme-court-refuses-to-hear-kuldeep-sengar-s-appeal-against-conviction-1770637292043">Unnao rape case: Supreme Court refuses to hear Kuldeep Sengar’s appeal against conviction</a>&nbsp;The FIR was registered a week after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was seen flashing a purported copy of the book in the Parliament complex. The Leader of the Opposition was not allowed to quote from excerpts of the unpublished memoir, which has alleged references to the India-China conflict of 2020.The issue sparked a huge political row and led to disruptions of the Lok Sabha proceedings, and eight MPs were suspended over the issue for the remaining part of the ongoing budget session.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/two-american-pilots-jailed-in-african-country-for-landing-to-refuel-their-plane-1770628145643">Two American pilots jailed in African country for landing to refuel their plane</a>

After a PDF copy of a type-set book with the same title, and apparently prepared by Penguin Random House India Pvt. Limited, was available on certain websites, the Special Cell of Delhi Police registered a case to carry out a thorough investigation into the leak of yet-to-be-approved memoir.

Delhi Police registered a case on Monday over the leak of an unpublished copy of ‘Four Stars of Destiny,’ the memoir of former Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane, following reports that the book was circulating online without the mandatory clearances. The police took cognisance of information on social media and news forums claiming that a preprint version of the book was in circulation, even though official approval for its publication had not yet been granted by the competent authorities. Also Read: ‘Very, very balanced’: Supreme Court upholds Madras HC order on Deepam row, backs curbs on namaz Upon verification, it was found that a PDF copy of a type-set book with the same title, and apparently prepared by Penguin Random House India Pvt. Limited, was available on certain websites. Besides, some online marketing platforms have displayed the finished book cover as if it is available for purchase, following which the Special Cell of Delhi Police registered a case in order to carry out a thorough investigation into this purported leak of a yet-to-be-approved publication. Also Read: First-year law student kills girl in class, shoots self in Punjab’s Tarn Taran The book is pending for approval with the Ministry of Defence. Gen MM Naravane served as India’s Chief of Army Staff from December 2019 to April 2022. Also Read: Unnao rape case: Supreme Court refuses to hear Kuldeep Sengar’s appeal against conviction The FIR was registered a week after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was seen flashing a purported copy of the book in the Parliament complex. The Leader of the Opposition was not allowed to quote from excerpts of the unpublished memoir, which has alleged references to the India-China conflict of 2020. The issue sparked a huge political row and led to disruptions of the Lok Sabha proceedings, and eight MPs were suspended over the issue for the remaining part of the ongoing budget session. Also Read: Two American pilots jailed in African country for landing to refuel their plane

After a PDF copy of a type-set book with the same title, and apparently prepared by Penguin Random House India Pvt. Limited, was available on certain websites, the Special Cell of Delhi Police registered a case to carry out a thorough investigation into the leak of yet-to-be-approved memoir.

Delhi Police register FIR over leak of General MM Naravane’s unpublished, unapproved memoir

Stepping up his attack on the government, over not allowing him to speak on the issue concerning 2020 standoff with China mentioned in former Army Chief MM Narwane's unpublished book, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Monday (Feb 09) said Prime Minister Modi abstained from attending the proceddings of parliament because he is feared discussing Naravane's book and was scared of being handed the book.&nbsp;Gandhi dismissed the allegations that opposition members could have resorted to "unprecedented situation" in the House and said "there's no question of our members attacking the Prime Minister" and asked if anybody said so, why the government has not taken action.&nbsp;The lower house continued to face adjournment on Monday over opposition demands that the Congress leader should be allowed to make his intended remarks. In a unpredented move, the parliament adopted the motion of thanks to the president without proper discussion.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-pm-s-communications-head-quits-hours-after-his-chief-of-staff-resigns-in-epstein-fallout-1770637208762">UK PM’s communications head quits, a day after his chief of staff resigned in Epstein fallout</a>&nbsp;The Congress leader also accused Defence Minister Rajnath Singh of misleading the House about Gen Naravane's memoir.&nbsp;"The story started a few days ago when the issue of the Naravane book came up, and the government didn't want me to discuss that at all. So they stalled the House. They didn't let me speak. That happened three or four times. First, they said that I cannot quote a book. Then I said I'm not quoting a book, I'm quoting a magazine. Then they said you cannot quote a magazine. Then I said I'll speak about it. Then they didn't want me to speak about it. The Defence Minister said, falsely, that the book has not been published. In fact, the book has been published, and we've got a copy of it too." On February 2, a major controversy erupted in the Lok Sabha after Rahul Gandhi read snippets from a magazine article featuring excerpts from former Army Chief General MM Naravane’s unpublished memoir, Four Stars of Destiny.&nbsp;The row escalated over the following days, culminating in a dramatic moment on February 4, when Gandhi brandished a physical copy of the manuscript outside Parliament, claiming he wanted to "gift it to the Prime Minister" to reveal the "truth" about the 2020 Ladakh standoff.

A major controversy erupted in the Lok Sabha after Rahul Gandhi read snippets from a magazine article featuring excerpts from former Army Chief General MM Naravane’s unpublished memoir, Four Stars of Destiny.

Stepping up his attack on the government, over not allowing him to speak on the issue concerning 2020 standoff with China mentioned in former Army Chief MM Narwane's unpublished book, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Monday (Feb 09) said Prime Minister Modi abstained from attending the proceddings of parliament because he is feared discussing Naravane's book and was scared of being handed the book. Gandhi dismissed the allegations that opposition members could have resorted to "unprecedented situation" in the House and said "there's no question of our members attacking the Prime Minister" and asked if anybody said so, why the government has not taken action. The lower house continued to face adjournment on Monday over opposition demands that the Congress leader should be allowed to make his intended remarks. In a unpredented move, the parliament adopted the motion of thanks to the president without proper discussion. Also Read: UK PM’s communications head quits, a day after his chief of staff resigned in Epstein fallout The Congress leader also accused Defence Minister Rajnath Singh of misleading the House about Gen Naravane's memoir. "The story started a few days ago when the issue of the Naravane book came up, and the government didn't want me to discuss that at all. So they stalled the House. They didn't let me speak. That happened three or four times. First, they said that I cannot quote a book. Then I said I'm not quoting a book, I'm quoting a magazine. Then they said you cannot quote a magazine. Then I said I'll speak about it. Then they didn't want me to speak about it. The Defence Minister said, falsely, that the book has not been published. In fact, the book has been published, and we've got a copy of it too." On February 2, a major controversy erupted in the Lok Sabha after Rahul Gandhi read snippets from a magazine article featuring excerpts from former Army Chief General MM Naravane’s unpublished memoir, Four Stars of Destiny. The row escalated over the following days, culminating in a dramatic moment on February 4, when Gandhi brandished a physical copy of the manuscript outside Parliament, claiming he wanted to "gift it to the Prime Minister" to reveal the "truth" about the 2020 Ladakh standoff.

A major controversy erupted in the Lok Sabha after Rahul Gandhi read snippets from a magazine article featuring excerpts from former Army Chief General MM Naravane’s unpublished memoir, Four Stars of Destiny.

PM avoided Lok Sabha over Naravane memoir row, not security concerns, Rahul Gandhi claims

The Supreme Court on Monday upheld the Madras High Court’s ruling restricting the offering of namaz at the dargah located on Thirupparankundram Hills in Tamil Nadu, holding that Muslims cannot offer daily prayers at the site. The apex court also described the Madras High Court’s decision as a “very, very balanced order”. The top court also upheld the high court’s direction permitting namaz only during Ramzan and on Bakrid at the dargah, while affirming the ban on animal sacrifice within the premises. The Supreme Court ruling came on an appeal filed by a practising Muslim, Imam Hussain, challenging the Madras High Court’s judgment.&nbsp;A bench comprising Justice Aravind Kumar and Justice PB Varale declined to interfere in the matter.&nbsp;Appearing for Imam Hussain, Advocate Prashant Bhushan said there has never been a law and order problem in the area. Justice Kumar responded that had there been no law and order issue, there would not have been a meeting of the Peace Committee. “It seems to be a very, very balanced order,” Justice Kumar said.&nbsp;“We do not propose to interfere with the order. Without expressing any opinion on the rights of the parties, the impugned order stands upheld,” the bench observed.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/first-year-law-student-kills-girl-in-class-shoots-self-in-punjab-s-tarn-taran-1770632612292">First-year law student kills girl in class, shoots self in Punjab’s Tarn Taran</a><h2>What is the Thirupparankundram Deepam row?</h2>&nbsp;There have been many disputes over religious practices at the hill, which is considered sacred by multiple communities. A plea was filed in the Supreme Court, challenging a Madras High Court’s order which allowed the lighting of a lamp on the Thirupparankundram hill in Tamil Nadu subject to clearance from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and police.In his plea, the original petitioner, Rama Ravikumar, mentioned the high court’s directions as an “unlawful" dilution of binding civil court decrees recognising the Arulmigu Subramania Swamy Temple’s ownership and control of the hill and as an “impermissible judicial intrusion" into an essential religious practice.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/unnao-rape-case-supreme-court-refuses-to-hear-kuldeep-sengar-s-appeal-against-conviction-1770637292043">Unnao rape case: Supreme Court refuses to hear Kuldeep Sengar’s appeal against conviction</a>&nbsp;<h2>‘Devotees of another faith permitted access, usage rights, but Hindu…’</h2>&nbsp;&nbsp;Ravikumar contended that although the high court acknowledged the temple’s right to light Deepam at the ‘Deepathoon’ (stone pillar), it rendered that right conditional by subjecting it to administrative discretion.The high court has exceeded its jurisdiction by imposing fresh substantive restrictions despite the final decree conclusively recognising the temple’s proprietary rights over the hill, he submitted.Alleging hostile discrimination, the petitioner said that devotees of another faith are permitted access and usage rights up to the Nellithope area, but Hindu worship at the hilltop has been subjected to layered administrative controls without authority of law.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/two-american-pilots-jailed-in-african-country-for-landing-to-refuel-their-plane-1770628145643">Two American pilots jailed in African country for landing to refuel their plane</a>&nbsp;On January 6, a division bench of the Madras High Court made it clear that the spot on which the stone pillar is located belongs to the Sri Subramania Swamy Temple.The appellants failed to produce “formidable evidence” to show that Agama Sastra of Saivites prohibits lighting the lamp at a place that is not straight on top of the deity in the sanctum sanctorum, the court had observed.In its order, the high court had said the ‘Devasthanam’ (temple management) must light the lamp at the ‘Deepathoon’.

The Supreme Court bench comprising Justice Aravind Kumar and Justice PB Varale also upheld the Madras High Court’s direction permitting namaz at the dargah only during Ramzan and on Bakrid, while affirming the ban on animal sacrifice within the premises.

The Supreme Court on Monday upheld the Madras High Court’s ruling restricting the offering of namaz at the dargah located on Thirupparankundram Hills in Tamil Nadu, holding that Muslims cannot offer daily prayers at the site. The apex court also described the Madras High Court’s decision as a “very, very balanced order”. The top court also upheld the high court’s direction permitting namaz only during Ramzan and on Bakrid at the dargah, while affirming the ban on animal sacrifice within the premises. The Supreme Court ruling came on an appeal filed by a practising Muslim, Imam Hussain, challenging the Madras High Court’s judgment. A bench comprising Justice Aravind Kumar and Justice PB Varale declined to interfere in the matter. Appearing for Imam Hussain, Advocate Prashant Bhushan said there has never been a law and order problem in the area. Justice Kumar responded that had there been no law and order issue, there would not have been a meeting of the Peace Committee. “It seems to be a very, very balanced order,” Justice Kumar said. “We do not propose to interfere with the order. Without expressing any opinion on the rights of the parties, the impugned order stands upheld,” the bench observed. Also Read: First-year law student kills girl in class, shoots self in Punjab’s Tarn Taran What is the Thirupparankundram Deepam row? There have been many disputes over religious practices at the hill, which is considered sacred by multiple communities. A plea was filed in the Supreme Court, challenging a Madras High Court’s order which allowed the lighting of a lamp on the Thirupparankundram hill in Tamil Nadu subject to clearance from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and police. In his plea, the original petitioner, Rama Ravikumar, mentioned the high court’s directions as an “unlawful" dilution of binding civil court decrees recognising the Arulmigu Subramania Swamy Temple’s ownership and control of the hill and as an “impermissible judicial intrusion" into an essential religious practice. Also Read: Unnao rape case: Supreme Court refuses to hear Kuldeep Sengar’s appeal against conviction ‘Devotees of another faith permitted access, usage rights, but Hindu…’ Ravikumar contended that although the high court acknowledged the temple’s right to light Deepam at the ‘Deepathoon’ (stone pillar), it rendered that right conditional by subjecting it to administrative discretion. The high court has exceeded its jurisdiction by imposing fresh substantive restrictions despite the final decree conclusively recognising the temple’s proprietary rights over the hill, he submitted. Alleging hostile discrimination, the petitioner said that devotees of another faith are permitted access and usage rights up to the Nellithope area, but Hindu worship at the hilltop has been subjected to layered administrative controls without authority of law. Also Read: Two American pilots jailed in African country for landing to refuel their plane On January 6, a division bench of the Madras High Court made it clear that the spot on which the stone pillar is located belongs to the Sri Subramania Swamy Temple. The appellants failed to produce “formidable evidence” to show that Agama Sastra of Saivites prohibits lighting the lamp at a place that is not straight on top of the deity in the sanctum sanctorum, the court had observed. In its order, the high court had said the ‘Devasthanam’ (temple management) must light the lamp at the ‘Deepathoon’.

The Supreme Court bench comprising Justice Aravind Kumar and Justice PB Varale also upheld the Madras High Court’s direction permitting namaz at the dargah only during Ramzan and on Bakrid, while affirming the ban on animal sacrifice within the premises.

‘Very, very balanced’: Supreme Court upholds Madras HC order on Deepam row, backs curbs on namaz

India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has emphasised that national interests will guide the country's energy sourcing decisions, amid reports of reduced Russian oil imports linked to a new trade framework with the United States. In comments addressing speculation that India is cutting back on Russian crude as part of closer economic ties with Washington, FS Misri stressed that energy policy remains driven by the need to protect consumers in the world's third-largest oil importer."You are aware that India is a net importer in the oil and gas sector. We are a developing economy; we have to be conscious about our resource availability," he saidHe added: "So, it’s not surprising therefore that our foremost priority is to safeguard the interests of Indian consumers insofar as energy is concerned, to really ensure that they receive adequate energy at the right price and through reliable and secure supplies. And our import policy insofar as energy is concerned is therefore driven entirely by these objectives."The remarks come against the backdrop of a recently announced US-India trade deal framework, which US President Donald Trump claimed includes India's commitment to halt or sharply reduce purchases of Russian oil. Washington has portrayed the shift as part of broader cooperation, with suggestions that India could increase imports from the US and potentially Venezuela.However, New Delhi has not confirmed any outright cessation of Russian supplies. Mr Misri highlighted global uncertainties affecting energy markets and India's role in promoting stability. "India certainly, and I would imagine a lot of countries around the world, if not every country, have a shared and common interest in ensuring stable energy prices and secure supplies," he said. "And in fact, I would underline that India is not just one of the largest consumers of energy, but it also plays an important role as a stabilizing factor in global energy markets."He explained India's strategy of diversification: "And that's one reason why we import energy from multiple sources. So, as I mentioned earlier, the&nbsp; key drivers of our energy policy are adequate availability, fair pricing, and reliability of supply."Mr Misri noted that day-to-day decisions rest with oil companies. "Insofar as actual sourcing of energy is concerned, again, all of you follow this closely, so you know that the actual sourcing is done by oil companies. Oil companies in the public sector, oil companies in the private sector. And they make decisions based on market conditions."He pointed, So, what I can firmly and confidently say is that whether it is the government or indeed our business, at the end of the day, national interests will be the guiding factor for us in our choices."

India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said energy sourcing decisions will be driven by national interests, emphasising diversified supplies and consumer security despite US pressure to cut Russian oil imports.

India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has emphasised that national interests will guide the country's energy sourcing decisions, amid reports of reduced Russian oil imports linked to a new trade framework with the United States. In comments addressing speculation that India is cutting back on Russian crude as part of closer economic ties with Washington, FS Misri stressed that energy policy remains driven by the need to protect consumers in the world's third-largest oil importer. "You are aware that India is a net importer in the oil and gas sector. We are a developing economy; we have to be conscious about our resource availability," he said He added: "So, it’s not surprising therefore that our foremost priority is to safeguard the interests of Indian consumers insofar as energy is concerned, to really ensure that they receive adequate energy at the right price and through reliable and secure supplies. And our import policy insofar as energy is concerned is therefore driven entirely by these objectives." The remarks come against the backdrop of a recently announced US-India trade deal framework, which US President Donald Trump claimed includes India's commitment to halt or sharply reduce purchases of Russian oil. Washington has portrayed the shift as part of broader cooperation, with suggestions that India could increase imports from the US and potentially Venezuela. However, New Delhi has not confirmed any outright cessation of Russian supplies. Mr Misri highlighted global uncertainties affecting energy markets and India's role in promoting stability. "India certainly, and I would imagine a lot of countries around the world, if not every country, have a shared and common interest in ensuring stable energy prices and secure supplies," he said. "And in fact, I would underline that India is not just one of the largest consumers of energy, but it also plays an important role as a stabilizing factor in global energy markets." He explained India's strategy of diversification: "And that's one reason why we import energy from multiple sources. So, as I mentioned earlier, the key drivers of our energy policy are adequate availability, fair pricing, and reliability of supply." Mr Misri noted that day-to-day decisions rest with oil companies. "Insofar as actual sourcing of energy is concerned, again, all of you follow this closely, so you know that the actual sourcing is done by oil companies. Oil companies in the public sector, oil companies in the private sector. And they make decisions based on market conditions." He pointed, So, what I can firmly and confidently say is that whether it is the government or indeed our business, at the end of the day, national interests will be the guiding factor for us in our choices."

India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said energy sourcing decisions will be driven by national interests, emphasising diversified supplies and consumer security despite US pressure to cut Russian oil imports.

National interest paramount in energy decisions, says India's FS Vikram Misri amid reports of India cutting oil from Russia

The Supreme Court on Monday (February 9) granted an additional week to complete the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, extending the deadline beyond February 14. The interim order came while hearing a petition filed by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee challenging the voter roll revision exercise in the state.&nbsp;Directing the extension, the court clarified that it would not obstruct the revision process. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said the Apex court intended to facilitate the smooth completion of SIR and would ensure that no hurdles stand in the way, as reported by Bar and Bench. The bench, led by CJI Surya Kant along with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and NV Anjaria, instructed the West Bengal government to ensure that a list of 8,555 Group B officers submitted to the court report to their respective district electoral officers by 5 pm.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/unnao-rape-case-supreme-court-refuses-to-hear-kuldeep-sengar-s-appeal-against-conviction-1770637292043">Unnao rape case: Supreme Court refuses to hear Kuldeep Sengar’s appeal against conviction</a>&nbsp;The direction followed the Election Commission of India’s submission that it was facing a shortage of manpower due to insufficient cooperation from the state government. The court also ruled that the Election Commission would have the authority to replace Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) and Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AEROs), while retaining existing officers if found suitable.&nbsp;“The responsibility assigned to micro observers or the state govt officials shall be to only assist the EROs as the final decision will be of the ERO,” the court further stated. The apex court said that since this new set of government officials will be inducted, “the process of scrutinising documents submitted by affected persons is likely to take more time.”&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/bangladesh-us-trade-deal-signed-tonight-tariffs-to-drop-1770643233615/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/bangladesh-us-trade-deal-signed-tonight-tariffs-to-drop-1770643233615/embed</a> Additionally, the bench allowed state government officials to be engaged as micro observers after brief training and verification of their credentials. However, it clarified that these officials would only assist in the process, with the final authority resting solely with the EROs. Acknowledging the induction of new personnel, the court noted that scrutiny of documents submitted by voters could take longer, necessitating additional time to complete the exercise.

'Won’t create impediments', says CJI Surya Kant as Apex court extends Bengal SIR deadline by a week

The Supreme Court on Monday (February 9) granted an additional week to complete the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, extending the deadline beyond February 14. The interim order came while hearing a petition filed by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee challenging the voter roll revision exercise in the state. Directing the extension, the court clarified that it would not obstruct the revision process. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said the Apex court intended to facilitate the smooth completion of SIR and would ensure that no hurdles stand in the way, as reported by Bar and Bench. The bench, led by CJI Surya Kant along with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and NV Anjaria, instructed the West Bengal government to ensure that a list of 8,555 Group B officers submitted to the court report to their respective district electoral officers by 5 pm. Also Read: Unnao rape case: Supreme Court refuses to hear Kuldeep Sengar’s appeal against conviction The direction followed the Election Commission of India’s submission that it was facing a shortage of manpower due to insufficient cooperation from the state government. The court also ruled that the Election Commission would have the authority to replace Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) and Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AEROs), while retaining existing officers if found suitable. “The responsibility assigned to micro observers or the state govt officials shall be to only assist the EROs as the final decision will be of the ERO,” the court further stated. The apex court said that since this new set of government officials will be inducted, “the process of scrutinising documents submitted by affected persons is likely to take more time.” https://www.wionews.com/videos/bangladesh-us-trade-deal-signed-tonight-tariffs-to-drop-1770643233615/embed Additionally, the bench allowed state government officials to be engaged as micro observers after brief training and verification of their credentials. However, it clarified that these officials would only assist in the process, with the final authority resting solely with the EROs. Acknowledging the induction of new personnel, the court noted that scrutiny of documents submitted by voters could take longer, necessitating additional time to complete the exercise.

The Supreme Court extended the West Bengal voter roll revision deadline by a week, directing manpower deployment and granting ECI wider operational powers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a $175 mn special economic package for Seychelles during a joint press statement with President Dr Patrick Herminie at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi. The funds are going to be used in various sectors like housing, e-mobility, vocational training, health, defence and maritime security. PM Modi called the development partnership a "strong foundation" between the two nations.

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PM Modi announced that India and Seychelles continue to strengthen their economic cooperation. He expressed delight at the MoU between the two nations, which allows Seychelles to train its civil servants in India. The two nation has also agreed to work together to promote fintech and digital solutions to promote trade in local currencies."Development partnership has been a strong foundation of India-Seychelles relations. All our efforts have been based on Seychelles' priorities and needs. Moving forward in this direction, today we are going to announce a Special Economic Package of $175 million. This package will support concrete projects in sectors such as social housing, e-mobility, vocational training, health, defence and maritime security," said PM Modi in a statement.&nbsp;Speaking at the joint press confrence &nbsp;PM Modi emphasised that development partnership is at the centre of the India-Seychelles relationship. The visit coincides with India's efforts to advance “Vision Mahasagar” to expand India's maritime engagement in the global south, with an emphasis on sustainability and regional security. "Our relationship spans the past, the present, and the future. As a maritime neighbour and trusted partner, Seychelles is an integral part of India's MAHASAGAR Vision. Our cooperation encompasses land, sea, and air," said PM Modi.President Herminie is on a 3-day visit to India. Before arriving in New Delhi, he had held a multi-level meeting in Chennai and Mumbai. This is the first visit of Dr Patrick Herminie as the President of the island nation of Seychelles. PM Modi congratulated Herminie on his election and the 50th anniversary of the independence day of Seychelles.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a $175 million special economic package for Seychelles covering housing, e-mobility, health, defence and maritime security during President Patrick Herminie’s India visit.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a $175 mn special economic package for Seychelles during a joint press statement with President Dr Patrick Herminie at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi. The funds are going to be used in various sectors like housing, e-mobility, vocational training, health, defence and maritime security. PM Modi called the development partnership a "strong foundation" between the two nations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a $175 million special economic package for Seychelles covering housing, e-mobility, health, defence and maritime security during President Patrick Herminie’s India visit.

PM Modi announces $175 million special economic package for Seychelles

&nbsp;The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of reports indicating a sharp rise in missing persons cases in the national capital, after data released by the Delhi Police revealed that as many as 807 people went missing during the first two weeks of January 2026 alone. According to the data cited, 191 of the missing persons were minors, while 616 were adults. Of the total number of cases reported during the period, 235 individuals have been traced so far, whereas 572 people remain unaccounted for. Acting on the matter, the Commission has issued notices to the Chief Secretary of the Government of the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi and the Commissioner of Police, Delhi, seeking a detailed report within two weeks. The NHRC observed that the contents of the news report, if found to be true, raise serious concerns relating to potential violations of human rights. The Commission's action follows a media report published on February 5, 2026, which highlighted the scale of the issue. According to the data cited, a total of 24,508 people were reported missing in Delhi during 2025. Among them, nearly 60 per cent were women. While the police were able to trace 15,421 individuals, as many as 9,087 cases remain unresolved. The figures also point to a troubling trend involving teenagers. Reports indicate that more than 5,000 teenagers have been going missing in Delhi each year since 2016, including around 3,500 girls annually, underlining the vulnerability of minors and young women. Taking note of the figures, the NHRC said the matter requires serious scrutiny, as the reported numbers point to a potentially grave human rights concern. The Commission has sought a detailed report from the Delhi government and the city police to review the action taken to trace missing persons and to examine what further steps are being implemented to address the rising trend.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Delhi Police revealed that as many as 807 people went missing during the first two weeks of January 2026 alone after which the NHRC has taken suo motu cognisance and sought report.

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of reports indicating a sharp rise in missing persons cases in the national capital, after data released by the Delhi Police revealed that as many as 807 people went missing during the first two weeks of January 2026 alone. According to the data cited, 191 of the missing persons were minors, while 616 were adults. Of the total number of cases reported during the period, 235 individuals have been traced so far, whereas 572 people remain unaccounted for. Acting on the matter, the Commission has issued notices to the Chief Secretary of the Government of the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi and the Commissioner of Police, Delhi, seeking a detailed report within two weeks. The NHRC observed that the contents of the news report, if found to be true, raise serious concerns relating to potential violations of human rights. The Commission's action follows a media report published on February 5, 2026, which highlighted the scale of the issue. According to the data cited, a total of 24,508 people were reported missing in Delhi during 2025. Among them, nearly 60 per cent were women. While the police were able to trace 15,421 individuals, as many as 9,087 cases remain unresolved. The figures also point to a troubling trend involving teenagers. Reports indicate that more than 5,000 teenagers have been going missing in Delhi each year since 2016, including around 3,500 girls annually, underlining the vulnerability of minors and young women. Taking note of the figures, the NHRC said the matter requires serious scrutiny, as the reported numbers point to a potentially grave human rights concern. The Commission has sought a detailed report from the Delhi government and the city police to review the action taken to trace missing persons and to examine what further steps are being implemented to address the rising trend. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Delhi Police revealed that as many as 807 people went missing during the first two weeks of January 2026 alone after which the NHRC has taken suo motu cognisance and sought report.

NHRC takes suo motu cognisance of 807 missing persons cases in Delhi, seeks report

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to hear Unnao rape convict Kuldeep Singh Sengar’s appeal challenging his conviction and 10-year prison sentence in a case related to the custodial death of the rape survivor’s father and sent it back to the Delhi High Court, requesting it to accord an “out-of-turn” hearing. An apex court bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, and Justice NV Anjaria asked the Delhi High Court to decide the case as early as possible, but not later than three months.&nbsp;The top court was hearing Sengar’s plea challenging the Delhi HC’s order dated January 19, refusing to suspend his sentence in the death case.&nbsp;Senior advocate Siddharth Dave, appearing for Sengar, submitted before the court that he has already served seven years and seven months of the actual sentence of ten years.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/first-year-law-student-kills-girl-in-class-shoots-self-in-punjab-s-tarn-taran-1770632612292">First-year law student kills girl in class, shoots self in Punjab’s Tarn Taran</a>&nbsp;<h2>Main appeal against conviction listed for hearing on Feb 11</h2>&nbsp;Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Central Bureau of Investigation, then informed the court that the main appeal against the conviction is listed for hearing on February 11. Mehta suggested that Sengar’s plea can be directed to be heard expeditiously on an “out-of-turn” basis.&nbsp;Meanwhile, advocate Mahmood Pracha, appearing for the rape survivor, told the apex court that they have filed an appeal to convert the conviction from Section 304 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) to Section 302, thereby enhancing the prison sentence to life imprisonment.&nbsp;Sengar’s advocate argued that suspension of the sentence during the pendency of the appeal is normal. However, the SC pointed out that Sengar is also serving a life sentence in the other case related to the Unnao rape case.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/two-american-pilots-jailed-in-african-country-for-landing-to-refuel-their-plane-1770628145643">Two American pilots jailed in African country for landing to refuel their plane</a>&nbsp;“If you are serving life sentence in another offence, is that not a relevant consideration for suspension of sentence?” Justice Bagchi asked.&nbsp;“Keeping in view the circumstances, especially the period undergone by appellant, we deem it a fit case for requesting HC to accord an out-of-turn hearing and decide the case as early as possible but not later than 3 months. As regards a criminal appeal filed by the complainant party, if any, we grant liberty to the appellant in that case to approach the HC for taking up their appeal too for hearing,” the top court said in its order.&nbsp;“HC is requested to first take up that matter in 1 week, and subject to objections re: maintainability etc., it will be interest of justice that both appeals are heard and decided together. If such recourse requires a change in the composition of the bench for deciding 539/2020, Hon’ble CJ of HC will do the needful. If there are other connected appeals, those could also be taken up and decided,” said the Supreme Court.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/supreme-court-rejects-ghislaine-maxwell-appeal-against-conviction-what-are-charges-against-her-and-why-appeal-was-rejected-1759763390249">Supreme Court rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal against her conviction. What it means?</a><h2>Sengar challenged Delhi HC order, citing delay in trial</h2>&nbsp;Sengar had challenged the Delhi High Court’s January 19 order refusing to suspend his 10-year jail term in the case on the grounds of delay in trial. The delay was partly caused by multiple applications filed by the accused in the matter, the high court said.&nbsp;Sengar’s appeals in the main rape case against the December 2019 judgment convicting him and sentencing him to imprisonment for the remainder of his life, as well as the father’s case, are pending in the high court.&nbsp;The rape case and other connected cases were transferred to Delhi from a trial court in Uttar Pradesh on the orders of the Supreme Court on August 1, 2019.

Senior advocate Siddharth Dave submitted before the court that Kuldeep Singh Sengar has already served seven years and seven months of the actual ten-year sentence. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta suggested that Sengar’s plea can be directed to be heard expeditiously on an “out-of-turn” basis.

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to hear Unnao rape convict Kuldeep Singh Sengar’s appeal challenging his conviction and 10-year prison sentence in a case related to the custodial death of the rape survivor’s father and sent it back to the Delhi High Court, requesting it to accord an “out-of-turn” hearing. An apex court bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, and Justice NV Anjaria asked the Delhi High Court to decide the case as early as possible, but not later than three months. The top court was hearing Sengar’s plea challenging the Delhi HC’s order dated January 19, refusing to suspend his sentence in the death case. Senior advocate Siddharth Dave, appearing for Sengar, submitted before the court that he has already served seven years and seven months of the actual sentence of ten years. Also Read: First-year law student kills girl in class, shoots self in Punjab’s Tarn Taran Main appeal against conviction listed for hearing on Feb 11 Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Central Bureau of Investigation, then informed the court that the main appeal against the conviction is listed for hearing on February 11. Mehta suggested that Sengar’s plea can be directed to be heard expeditiously on an “out-of-turn” basis. Meanwhile, advocate Mahmood Pracha, appearing for the rape survivor, told the apex court that they have filed an appeal to convert the conviction from Section 304 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) to Section 302, thereby enhancing the prison sentence to life imprisonment. Sengar’s advocate argued that suspension of the sentence during the pendency of the appeal is normal. However, the SC pointed out that Sengar is also serving a life sentence in the other case related to the Unnao rape case. Also Read: Two American pilots jailed in African country for landing to refuel their plane “If you are serving life sentence in another offence, is that not a relevant consideration for suspension of sentence?” Justice Bagchi asked. “Keeping in view the circumstances, especially the period undergone by appellant, we deem it a fit case for requesting HC to accord an out-of-turn hearing and decide the case as early as possible but not later than 3 months. As regards a criminal appeal filed by the complainant party, if any, we grant liberty to the appellant in that case to approach the HC for taking up their appeal too for hearing,” the top court said in its order. “HC is requested to first take up that matter in 1 week, and subject to objections re: maintainability etc., it will be interest of justice that both appeals are heard and decided together. If such recourse requires a change in the composition of the bench for deciding 539/2020, Hon’ble CJ of HC will do the needful. If there are other connected appeals, those could also be taken up and decided,” said the Supreme Court. Also Read: Supreme Court rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal against her conviction. What it means? Sengar challenged Delhi HC order, citing delay in trial Sengar had challenged the Delhi High Court’s January 19 order refusing to suspend his 10-year jail term in the case on the grounds of delay in trial. The delay was partly caused by multiple applications filed by the accused in the matter, the high court said. Sengar’s appeals in the main rape case against the December 2019 judgment convicting him and sentencing him to imprisonment for the remainder of his life, as well as the father’s case, are pending in the high court. The rape case and other connected cases were transferred to Delhi from a trial court in Uttar Pradesh on the orders of the Supreme Court on August 1, 2019.

Senior advocate Siddharth Dave submitted before the court that Kuldeep Singh Sengar has already served seven years and seven months of the actual ten-year sentence. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta suggested that Sengar’s plea can be directed to be heard expeditiously on an “out-of-turn” basis.

Unnao rape case: Supreme Court refuses to hear Kuldeep Sengar’s appeal against conviction

A first-year law student in Punjab’s Tarn Taran district allegedly shot dead a fellow girl student in the head inside the classroom on Monday and then turned the gun on himself and pulled the trigger, leaving classmates horrified. The attacker was identified as Prince Raj and the victim as Sandeep Kaur, both first-year law students. The two were classmates and about 19-20 years old. Sandeep Kaur died on the spot, while Prince Raj was rushed to the hospital in critical condition, said police.&nbsp;Deputy Superintendent of Police Jagbir Singh said Prince opened fire on Sandeep inside the classroom, leading to her death, and thereafter, he shot himself too.Investigation is underway to determine the motive behind the killing that took place at the college located in Usma village, the police officer said.The class was yet to begin when the incident took place, said the police official.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/can-ghislaine-maxwell-invoke-fifth-amendment-during-us-congressional-deposition-what-she-said-during-2025-doj-interview-1770609193952">Can Ghislaine Maxwell invoke fifth amendment during US congressional deposition? What she said during 2025 DOJ interview?</a>&nbsp;Footage from a CCTV installed on the college premises showed Prince, Sandeep, and another female student in the classroom. Some other students were also present in the classroom.Suddenly, Prince got up from his desk and shot Sandeep. He then shot himself in the head and fell on the floor.The shocked female student, who was sitting with Sandeep, got up and checked Kaur, who was motionless.A few students could be seen entering the classroom after hearing the sound of gunshots but ran away after seeing Sandeep.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/supreme-court-rejects-ghislaine-maxwell-appeal-against-conviction-what-are-charges-against-her-and-why-appeal-was-rejected-1759763390249">Supreme Court rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal against her conviction. What it means?</a>&nbsp;Sandeep’s mother, Harjinder Kaur, said she got a call from the school authorities, asking her to reach college immediately.“I was not told that she (Sandeep) was shot,” Harjinder told reporters, adding that when she reached the college, she found her daughter lying motionless.She questioned how a student could enter the college with a weapon.&nbsp;Sandeep was a resident of Naushehra Pannuan village while Prince Raj hailed from Mallian village in Jalandhar district.&nbsp;The incident was captured on camera, and the footage shows Prince Raj entering the classroom around 9:15 am.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/epstein-files-doj-meets-ghislaine-maxwell-if-she-sings-heads-will-roll-but-can-she-what-s-in-it-for-her-jeffrey-epstein-sex-trafficking-news-1753426658071">DOJ interviews Ghislaine Maxwell: If she sings, heads will roll but can she? What's in it for her?</a>&nbsp;Later in the video, two girls take the last bench while Raj sits in front of them. Kaur is seen standing when Raj gets up, takes out a pistol from his bag, and shoots her in the head. Raj then also shoots himself in the head.&nbsp;Police said it is not yet known why Raj killed Kaur. A case has been registered, and an investigation is underway.&nbsp;&nbsp;Tarn Taran SSP Surinder Lamba said the pistol used in the crime has been recovered from the spot. A detailed probe is underway, and police will probe how the accused procured the firearm and how he managed to enter the college premises with the weapon, he added.

Prince Raj shot the victim, Sandeep Kaur, fatally in the head and then turned the gun on himself. They were first-year law students and about 19-20 years old. Tarn Taran SSP Surinder Lamba said the pistol used in the crime has been recovered. Police will probe how Prince procured the firearm.

A first-year law student in Punjab’s Tarn Taran district allegedly shot dead a fellow girl student in the head inside the classroom on Monday and then turned the gun on himself and pulled the trigger, leaving classmates horrified. The attacker was identified as Prince Raj and the victim as Sandeep Kaur, both first-year law students. The two were classmates and about 19-20 years old. Sandeep Kaur died on the spot, while Prince Raj was rushed to the hospital in critical condition, said police. Deputy Superintendent of Police Jagbir Singh said Prince opened fire on Sandeep inside the classroom, leading to her death, and thereafter, he shot himself too. Investigation is underway to determine the motive behind the killing that took place at the college located in Usma village, the police officer said. The class was yet to begin when the incident took place, said the police official. Also Read: Can Ghislaine Maxwell invoke fifth amendment during US congressional deposition? What she said during 2025 DOJ interview? Footage from a CCTV installed on the college premises showed Prince, Sandeep, and another female student in the classroom. Some other students were also present in the classroom. Suddenly, Prince got up from his desk and shot Sandeep. He then shot himself in the head and fell on the floor. The shocked female student, who was sitting with Sandeep, got up and checked Kaur, who was motionless. A few students could be seen entering the classroom after hearing the sound of gunshots but ran away after seeing Sandeep. Also Read: Supreme Court rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal against her conviction. What it means? Sandeep’s mother, Harjinder Kaur, said she got a call from the school authorities, asking her to reach college immediately. “I was not told that she (Sandeep) was shot,” Harjinder told reporters, adding that when she reached the college, she found her daughter lying motionless. She questioned how a student could enter the college with a weapon. Sandeep was a resident of Naushehra Pannuan village while Prince Raj hailed from Mallian village in Jalandhar district. The incident was captured on camera, and the footage shows Prince Raj entering the classroom around 9:15 am. Also Read: DOJ interviews Ghislaine Maxwell: If she sings, heads will roll but can she? What's in it for her? Later in the video, two girls take the last bench while Raj sits in front of them. Kaur is seen standing when Raj gets up, takes out a pistol from his bag, and shoots her in the head. Raj then also shoots himself in the head. Police said it is not yet known why Raj killed Kaur. A case has been registered, and an investigation is underway. Tarn Taran SSP Surinder Lamba said the pistol used in the crime has been recovered from the spot. A detailed probe is underway, and police will probe how the accused procured the firearm and how he managed to enter the college premises with the weapon, he added.

Prince Raj shot the victim, Sandeep Kaur, fatally in the head and then turned the gun on himself. They were first-year law students and about 19-20 years old. Tarn Taran SSP Surinder Lamba said the pistol used in the crime has been recovered. Police will probe how Prince procured the firearm.

First-year law student kills girl in class, shoots self in Punjab’s Tarn Taran

The Kashmir Valley witnessed widespread protests across several districts over the past few days following a suicide bombing at the Khadija Tul Kubra Mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan, which left at least 36 people dead and more than 150 injured. The attack, which took place after Friday prayers, has triggered strong reactions from the Shia community in the Valley.Protesters took to the streets in Srinagar and in several districts of North Kashmir, including Baramulla and Bandipora, raising slogans against Pakistan and its administration. Men and women participated in the demonstrations, condemning what they described as the targeted killing of Shia Muslims in Pakistan and expressing solidarity with the victims and their families. Demonstrators accused the Pakistani government of failing to protect its Shia population and alleged its complicity in continued violence against the community. The All–Jammu and Kashmir Shia Association also demanded strict action against those responsible for the attack and called for accountability.“We all condemn this incident. This was not the act of humans, but of animals, such brutality is beyond humanity. Civilians were attacked, and we are here to stand in solidarity with the victims. Such incidents continue to occur in Pakistan, yet no effective action is taken. The Pakistan government must act against those responsible. We strongly condemn this attack.” &nbsp;said a protester.Another Shia Community Leader added, "This is a huge tragedy, and unfortunately, it is not the first of its kind. The Pakistan government appears to be a mute spectator to these incidents. Despite repeated assurances that such events will not happen again, they continue to occur. It is time for Pakistan to take concrete action.”Similar protests were reported from Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, where demonstrators carried the Indian national flag and chanted slogans against the Pakistani government. Protesters said it was deeply painful to see worshippers being killed inside mosques during prayers.In North Kashmir’s Baramulla district, protesters held peaceful demonstrations, some carrying posters of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, while raising slogans condemning the attack and denouncing violence against the Shia community.National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah strongly condemned the deadly blast, describing it as a heinous and cowardly act that claimed the lives of innocent people. &nbsp;“What is most unfortunate is that people are no longer safe even inside a mosque. It shows how far we have drifted from God and from our moral values. This is a deeply disturbing path we are on. Such blasts are happening across many Islamic countries, and when societies move away from faith and humanity, this is the tragic consequence.” said Farooq Abdullah, NC President. &nbsp;Senior BJP leader Ashok Koul also condemned the recent terror attack on a mosque in Pakistan, describing it as an act of cowardice and brutality against innocent worshippers. Speaking to the media, he said that targeting religious places and civilians is a heinous crime and reflects the growing menace of terrorism in Pakistan, adding that such incidents expose the failure of the Pakistani state to ensure the safety of its people.“When someone digs a pit for others, they are bound to fall into it themselves one day. Pakistan has long promoted terror against us and in Jammu and Kashmir, and now it is coming back to haunt them as well. We must condemn such attacks; they are deeply hurtful. We have condemned this incident and raised slogans against the Pakistan government.'' he added.Protests were also held in the Kargil district of the Ladakh region, which has a majority Shia population. Hundreds of people joined a large peaceful rally, voicing anger against Pakistan and its government over repeated attacks on Shia Muslims in the country. Authorities reported that the protests across the region remained largely peaceful. &nbsp;

Demonstrators accused the Pakistani government of failing to protect its Shia population and alleged its complicity in continued violence against the community.

The Kashmir Valley witnessed widespread protests across several districts over the past few days following a suicide bombing at the Khadija Tul Kubra Mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan, which left at least 36 people dead and more than 150 injured. The attack, which took place after Friday prayers, has triggered strong reactions from the Shia community in the Valley. Protesters took to the streets in Srinagar and in several districts of North Kashmir, including Baramulla and Bandipora, raising slogans against Pakistan and its administration. Men and women participated in the demonstrations, condemning what they described as the targeted killing of Shia Muslims in Pakistan and expressing solidarity with the victims and their families. Demonstrators accused the Pakistani government of failing to protect its Shia population and alleged its complicity in continued violence against the community. The All–Jammu and Kashmir Shia Association also demanded strict action against those responsible for the attack and called for accountability. “We all condemn this incident. This was not the act of humans, but of animals, such brutality is beyond humanity. Civilians were attacked, and we are here to stand in solidarity with the victims. Such incidents continue to occur in Pakistan, yet no effective action is taken. The Pakistan government must act against those responsible. We strongly condemn this attack.” said a protester. Another Shia Community Leader added, "This is a huge tragedy, and unfortunately, it is not the first of its kind. The Pakistan government appears to be a mute spectator to these incidents. Despite repeated assurances that such events will not happen again, they continue to occur. It is time for Pakistan to take concrete action.” Similar protests were reported from Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, where demonstrators carried the Indian national flag and chanted slogans against the Pakistani government. Protesters said it was deeply painful to see worshippers being killed inside mosques during prayers. In North Kashmir’s Baramulla district, protesters held peaceful demonstrations, some carrying posters of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, while raising slogans condemning the attack and denouncing violence against the Shia community. National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah strongly condemned the deadly blast, describing it as a heinous and cowardly act that claimed the lives of innocent people. “What is most unfortunate is that people are no longer safe even inside a mosque. It shows how far we have drifted from God and from our moral values. This is a deeply disturbing path we are on. Such blasts are happening across many Islamic countries, and when societies move away from faith and humanity, this is the tragic consequence.” said Farooq Abdullah, NC President. Senior BJP leader Ashok Koul also condemned the recent terror attack on a mosque in Pakistan, describing it as an act of cowardice and brutality against innocent worshippers. Speaking to the media, he said that targeting religious places and civilians is a heinous crime and reflects the growing menace of terrorism in Pakistan, adding that such incidents expose the failure of the Pakistani state to ensure the safety of its people. “When someone digs a pit for others, they are bound to fall into it themselves one day. Pakistan has long promoted terror against us and in Jammu and Kashmir, and now it is coming back to haunt them as well. We must condemn such attacks; they are deeply hurtful. We have condemned this incident and raised slogans against the Pakistan government.'' he added. Protests were also held in the Kargil district of the Ladakh region, which has a majority Shia population. Hundreds of people joined a large peaceful rally, voicing anger against Pakistan and its government over repeated attacks on Shia Muslims in the country. Authorities reported that the protests across the region remained largely peaceful.

Demonstrators accused the Pakistani government of failing to protect its Shia population and alleged its complicity in continued violence against the community.

Kashmir Valley and Kargil witness widespread protests after deadly Shia mosque blast in Pakistan

Jaguar Land Rover, a subsidiary of India's Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd, inaugurated their Rs 9,000 cr ($1 bn) factory at Ranipet district in the southern Indian State of Tamil Nadu. JLR CEO PB Balaji said that the factory is up and running in a period of 16 months after the foundation stone was laid in September 2024. It was added that the Completely Knocked Down (CKD) vehicle factory has the capacity to roll out 20,000 cars per annum. With Tata Group Chairman N. Chandrasekaran seated beside him, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin ceremonially drove the first Range Rover Evoque variant that was rolled out from this facility, about 100 km away from Chennai city.&nbsp;Tata Group Chairman N Chandrasekaran emphasised that after JLR factories in the UK, Austria, China, Brazil, now India is also on the JLR map. He said that the advanced manufacturing facility in Ranipet, Tamil Nadu would be expanded in three phases over a period of four years. He added that the factory would eventually have the capacity to roll out 2,50,000 to 3,00,000 vehicles. JLR's India-based CKD operations have been based out of Pune, Maharashtra, and the Tamil Nadu facility adds to it. Notably, JLR is the sixth carmaker to establish in Tamil Nadu, after Hyundai, Renault, Nissan, BMW, Vietnamese firm VinFast.&nbsp;&nbsp;Speaking at the event, Chandrasekaran said that the presence of Tata Power, TCS, Tata Chemicals, Taj Hotels, among other Tata group companies, reinforces the trust the conglomerate places in Tamil Nadu. He added that Tata Motors has also created a strong presence in Tamil Nadu&nbsp;and will continue to grow in the state. He recalled that Chief Minister Stalin had assured of the Government's support when the project's Foundation stone was being laid in September 2024, and that Stalin had asked for the facility to be operationalised in 18 months.&nbsp;&nbsp;The facility is now ready in 16 months, the Tata Group chief noted. Hailing Tamil Nadu as India's automobile hub, Chief Minister MK Stalin said that world-class carmakers have established their facilities in the state, and now Tata JLR is the latest in the list. He added that it is a matter of pride that the vehicles rolled out of the Tamil Nadu facility would cater to the domestic market and the global market. He also mentioned that Tamil Nadu has not just been inking MoUs for investments, but also following up to ensure that they materialise.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Tata Group Chairman N. Chandrasekaran and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin ceremonially flag off the first Rover Evoque variant assembled at the firm's newly inaugurated factory in Ranipet, Tamil Nadu. 

Jaguar Land Rover, a subsidiary of India's Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd, inaugurated their Rs 9,000 cr ($1 bn) factory at Ranipet district in the southern Indian State of Tamil Nadu. JLR CEO PB Balaji said that the factory is up and running in a period of 16 months after the foundation stone was laid in September 2024. It was added that the Completely Knocked Down (CKD) vehicle factory has the capacity to roll out 20,000 cars per annum. With Tata Group Chairman N. Chandrasekaran seated beside him, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin ceremonially drove the first Range Rover Evoque variant that was rolled out from this facility, about 100 km away from Chennai city. Tata Group Chairman N Chandrasekaran emphasised that after JLR factories in the UK, Austria, China, Brazil, now India is also on the JLR map. He said that the advanced manufacturing facility in Ranipet, Tamil Nadu would be expanded in three phases over a period of four years. He added that the factory would eventually have the capacity to roll out 2,50,000 to 3,00,000 vehicles. JLR's India-based CKD operations have been based out of Pune, Maharashtra, and the Tamil Nadu facility adds to it. Notably, JLR is the sixth carmaker to establish in Tamil Nadu, after Hyundai, Renault, Nissan, BMW, Vietnamese firm VinFast. Speaking at the event, Chandrasekaran said that the presence of Tata Power, TCS, Tata Chemicals, Taj Hotels, among other Tata group companies, reinforces the trust the conglomerate places in Tamil Nadu. He added that Tata Motors has also created a strong presence in Tamil Nadu and will continue to grow in the state. He recalled that Chief Minister Stalin had assured of the Government's support when the project's Foundation stone was being laid in September 2024, and that Stalin had asked for the facility to be operationalised in 18 months. The facility is now ready in 16 months, the Tata Group chief noted. Hailing Tamil Nadu as India's automobile hub, Chief Minister MK Stalin said that world-class carmakers have established their facilities in the state, and now Tata JLR is the latest in the list. He added that it is a matter of pride that the vehicles rolled out of the Tamil Nadu facility would cater to the domestic market and the global market. He also mentioned that Tamil Nadu has not just been inking MoUs for investments, but also following up to ensure that they materialise.

Tata Group Chairman N. Chandrasekaran and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin ceremonially flag off the first Rover Evoque variant assembled at the firm's newly inaugurated factory in Ranipet, Tamil Nadu.&nbsp;

Tata Jaguar Land Rover's $1bn car factory inaugurated in Tamil Nadu to roll out 20,000 cars a year

Senior leader and NCP (SCP) chief Sharad Pawar was moved from Baramati to Pune’s Ruby Hall Clinic on Monday afternoon (February 9) after his health worsened, his office said. Doctors advised the transfer after he developed a cough and breathing difficulty. He is currently under close medical observation. His wife, Pratibha Pawar, daughter, Supriya Sule, and son-in-law, Sadanand Sule, have also reached the hospital.&nbsp;Ruby Hall Clinic’s chief cardiologist and managing trustee, Dr Parvez Grant, confirmed the update, saying that a medical team would examine Sharad Pawar on arrival and determine the next steps based on their assessment. Sharad Pawar is an oral cancer survivor. He was diagnosed with the disease in the late 1990s and subsequently underwent several surgeries, both in India and the United States, as part of his treatment.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/who-is-shivam-mishra-tobacoo-baron-s-car-crazed-son-who-rammed-his-lamborghini-into-pedestrians-in-kanpur-1770625580796">Who is Shivam Mishra, tobacco baron's car-crazed son who rammed his Lamborghini into pedestrians in Kanpur</a>&nbsp;NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar’s nephew, Shrinivas Pawar, said that Sharad Pawar had been suffering from persistent coughing since Sunday night (February 8) and appeared to have chest congestion. He was subsequently taken to Pune for hospitalisation. Despite the recent passing of his nephew and former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, Sharad Pawar continued to interact with people and attend public engagements.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/-dhurandhar-tops-netflix-global-charts-trends-in-22-countries-1770630691189/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/-dhurandhar-tops-netflix-global-charts-trends-in-22-countries-1770630691189/embed</a>&nbsp;Doctors are expected to provide more clarity on his condition after completing their examination and assessing his response to treatment. The development comes days after Ajit Pawar lost his life in a plane crash in Baramati. The private aircraft he was travelling in crashed on January 28, killing all five people on board. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has ordered an investigation into the incident.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/assam-bjp-deletes-video-showing-cm-himanta-firing-at-muslims-after-backlash-1770620991772">Assam BJP deletes video showing CM Himanta ‘firing’ at Muslims after backlash</a>

NCP chief Sharad Pawar admitted to hospital after complaining of breathing issues

Senior leader and NCP (SCP) chief Sharad Pawar was moved from Baramati to Pune’s Ruby Hall Clinic on Monday afternoon (February 9) after his health worsened, his office said. Doctors advised the transfer after he developed a cough and breathing difficulty. He is currently under close medical observation. His wife, Pratibha Pawar, daughter, Supriya Sule, and son-in-law, Sadanand Sule, have also reached the hospital. Ruby Hall Clinic’s chief cardiologist and managing trustee, Dr Parvez Grant, confirmed the update, saying that a medical team would examine Sharad Pawar on arrival and determine the next steps based on their assessment. Sharad Pawar is an oral cancer survivor. He was diagnosed with the disease in the late 1990s and subsequently underwent several surgeries, both in India and the United States, as part of his treatment. Also Read: Who is Shivam Mishra, tobacco baron's car-crazed son who rammed his Lamborghini into pedestrians in Kanpur NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar’s nephew, Shrinivas Pawar, said that Sharad Pawar had been suffering from persistent coughing since Sunday night (February 8) and appeared to have chest congestion. He was subsequently taken to Pune for hospitalisation. Despite the recent passing of his nephew and former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, Sharad Pawar continued to interact with people and attend public engagements. https://www.wionews.com/videos/-dhurandhar-tops-netflix-global-charts-trends-in-22-countries-1770630691189/embed Doctors are expected to provide more clarity on his condition after completing their examination and assessing his response to treatment. The development comes days after Ajit Pawar lost his life in a plane crash in Baramati. The private aircraft he was travelling in crashed on January 28, killing all five people on board. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has ordered an investigation into the incident. Also Read: Assam BJP deletes video showing CM Himanta ‘firing’ at Muslims after backlash

Sharad Pawar was shifted from Baramati to Pune’s Ruby Hall Clinic after cough and breathing trouble; doctors are currently monitoring him

The Lamborghini accident in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur has again brought to the fore the callous nature and irresponsible behaviour of some children of affluent families when driving high speed luxury cars. The over 6-Crore worth Lamborghini was being driven by Shivam Mishra, who was allegedly drunk when he hit the pedestrians on VIP road injuring at least six people on Sunday afternoon.&nbsp;According to eyewitnesses, the car, hit an auto-rickshaw and then crashed into a parked motorcycle, flinging its rider about 10 feet into the air.&nbsp;After the collision, Mishra allegedly tried to flee the scene. He was also accompanied by his bouncers in another car who tried to safeguard him and also misbehaved with the public.&nbsp;ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/assam-bjp-deletes-video-showing-cm-himanta-firing-at-muslims-after-backlash-1770620991772">Assam BJP deletes video showing CM Himanta ‘firing’ at Muslims after backlash</a>&nbsp;The luxury vehicle, which is registered in Northwest Delhi's Rohini, as per the Regional Transport Officer (RTO) code also suffered severe damages and is currently in police custody.<h2>About Shivam Mishra, man behind Kanpur Lamborghini accident and his love for cars</h2>&nbsp;So, who is Shivam Mishra who hit pedestrians with his speeding Lamborghini Revuelto? Mishra is the son of a prominent tobacco trader KK Mishra of Kanpur.&nbsp;This is not the first time that Shivam has been in the news. In March, 2024 the Income Tax department had conducted a raid at Banshidhar Tobacco Company owned by Shivam's father for financial irregularities. During raid the IT department came across a Rolls-Royce Phantom, priced at a whopping &nbsp;Rs 16 crore at Shivam's house in Vasant Vihar, Delhi.&nbsp;This was not all, sleuths also found a McLaren, a Porsche, and a Lamborghini from his house.Banshidhar Tobacco Private Limited owned by Shivam's father is a big player in the tobacco industry and is known for supplying products to major pan masala groups.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The over 6-Crore worth Lamborghini driven by Shivam Mishra, son of an affluent businessman, tried to flee the scene after hitting pedestrians on VIP road of Kanpur.

The Lamborghini accident in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur has again brought to the fore the callous nature and irresponsible behaviour of some children of affluent families when driving high speed luxury cars. The over 6-Crore worth Lamborghini was being driven by Shivam Mishra, who was allegedly drunk when he hit the pedestrians on VIP road injuring at least six people on Sunday afternoon. According to eyewitnesses, the car, hit an auto-rickshaw and then crashed into a parked motorcycle, flinging its rider about 10 feet into the air. After the collision, Mishra allegedly tried to flee the scene. He was also accompanied by his bouncers in another car who tried to safeguard him and also misbehaved with the public. ALSO READ: Assam BJP deletes video showing CM Himanta ‘firing’ at Muslims after backlash The luxury vehicle, which is registered in Northwest Delhi's Rohini, as per the Regional Transport Officer (RTO) code also suffered severe damages and is currently in police custody. About Shivam Mishra, man behind Kanpur Lamborghini accident and his love for cars So, who is Shivam Mishra who hit pedestrians with his speeding Lamborghini Revuelto? Mishra is the son of a prominent tobacco trader KK Mishra of Kanpur. This is not the first time that Shivam has been in the news. In March, 2024 the Income Tax department had conducted a raid at Banshidhar Tobacco Company owned by Shivam's father for financial irregularities. During raid the IT department came across a Rolls-Royce Phantom, priced at a whopping Rs 16 crore at Shivam's house in Vasant Vihar, Delhi. This was not all, sleuths also found a McLaren, a Porsche, and a Lamborghini from his house. Banshidhar Tobacco Private Limited owned by Shivam's father is a big player in the tobacco industry and is known for supplying products to major pan masala groups.

The over 6-Crore worth Lamborghini driven by Shivam Mishra, son of an affluent businessman, tried to flee the scene after hitting pedestrians on VIP road of Kanpur.

Who is Shivam Mishra, Tobacco baron's car-crazed son who rammed his Lamborghini into pedestrians in Kanpur

Assam BJP has raked up a controversy with a video shared online. The clip which has now been pulled down from all social media platforms showed a videograb of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma holding a rifle and aiming at two men wearing scullcaps, including a man resembling Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi. One of the two men also has a henna-dyed beard, mostly associated with the &nbsp;Muslim community.&nbsp;The video was uploaded on Saturday with the caption “Point blank shot”. Phrases such as “No mercy to Bangladeshis”, “Why did you go to Pakistan?” and “Foreigner-free Assam", were also imposed on the clip.&nbsp;Immediately after the video was uploaded and went viral, the Congress social media head Supriya Shrinate reacted on X saying, &nbsp;“This is who the BJP really is: mass murderers. This venom, hatred and violence is on you Mr Modi. Are the courts and other institutions sleeping?”.&nbsp;ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/up-businessman-s-son-goes-on-a-rampage-crashes-his-6-crore-lamborghini-into-pedestrians-in-drunk-state-1770611123248">UP Businessman's son goes on a rampage, crashes his 6 crore Lamborghini into pedestrians in 'drunk' state</a>&nbsp;While Congress general secretary KC Venugopal slammed the BJP and called the incident “nothing but a call to genocide".&nbsp;“This is not an innocuous video to be ignored as troll content. It is poison spread from the very top, and there must be consequences for this,” he posted on X.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">An official BJP handle posted a video showing the targeted, ‘point-blank’ murder of minorities. This is nothing but a call to genocide - a dream this fascist regime has harboured since decades. This is not an innocuous video to be ignored as troll content. It is poison spread… <a href="https://t.co/8mHxo4UjZV">pic.twitter.com/8mHxo4UjZV</a>&mdash; K C Venugopal (@kcvenugopalmp) <a href="https://twitter.com/kcvenugopalmp/status/2020374599637299545?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Sarma, Gaurav Gogoi locked in war of words</h2>Sarma has been attacking Assam Pradesh President and MP Gaurav Gogoi and his British wife Elizabeth Colburn for their alleged links to Pakistani national Ali Tauqeer Sheikh, calling it a "matter of serious national security."&nbsp;Speaking to news agency ANI, Sarma said, "He has to understand that in a matter of serious national security, and when it comes to Pakistan, you know about Operation Sindoor, Kargil, the wars we fought with Pakistan. I think you cannot divert this topic with casual remarks. You have to answer. Today you answer, or tomorrow you answer. You have to answer this."&nbsp;

Congress general secretary KC Venugopal slammed the BJP and called the incident nothing but a call to genocide.

Assam BJP has raked up a controversy with a video shared online. The clip which has now been pulled down from all social media platforms showed a videograb of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma holding a rifle and aiming at two men wearing scullcaps, including a man resembling Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi. One of the two men also has a henna-dyed beard, mostly associated with the Muslim community. The video was uploaded on Saturday with the caption “Point blank shot”. Phrases such as “No mercy to Bangladeshis”, “Why did you go to Pakistan?” and “Foreigner-free Assam", were also imposed on the clip. Immediately after the video was uploaded and went viral, the Congress social media head Supriya Shrinate reacted on X saying, “This is who the BJP really is: mass murderers. This venom, hatred and violence is on you Mr Modi. Are the courts and other institutions sleeping?”. ALSO READ: UP Businessman's son goes on a rampage, crashes his 6 crore Lamborghini into pedestrians in 'drunk' state While Congress general secretary KC Venugopal slammed the BJP and called the incident “nothing but a call to genocide". “This is not an innocuous video to be ignored as troll content. It is poison spread from the very top, and there must be consequences for this,” he posted on X.

Congress general secretary KC Venugopal slammed the BJP and called the incident “nothing but a call to genocide".

Assam BJP deletes video showing CM Himanta ‘firing’ at Muslims after backlash

A tragic case of a youth’s death while playing an online game has stirred the debate about addiction being detrimental to health. Local reports suggest that the man’s blood pressure spiked, causing a brain haemorrhage. He was later admitted to Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital, where he breathed his last while receiving treatment on Sunday morning (Feb 8). The deceased, identified as Mohammad Kaif, was a resident of the Khairnagar area of ​​Meerut. Kaif had a pre-existing history of high blood pressure.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/tragic-ghaziabad-case-investigators-map-sisters-timeline-1770609948978/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/tragic-ghaziabad-case-investigators-map-sisters-timeline-1770609948978/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;The 22-year-old used to work with his father, Mohammad Farooq, who is a property dealer. This incident took place when he was in his office and was playing on his phone.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ghaziabad-shocker-three-minors-die-after-jumping-off-ninth-floor-online-gaming-links-emerge-1770177514719">Ghaziabad shocker! Three minor sisters die by suicide, online gaming link emerge – Here’s what happened</a>&nbsp;He suddenly collapsed, and that is when people in the office picked him up and rushed him to a nearby nursing home. According to reports, his father stated that Kaif had been managing his blood pressure with regular treatment. Ten years ago, his blood pressure shot up and was extremely high, and since then, he has been undergoing treatment.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/top-8-countries-with-the-largest-gaming-communities-in-2025-1761148320519">Top 8 countries with the largest gaming communities in 2025</a>&nbsp;Kaif's family said that he used to spend a lot of time on the mobile and would also make reels for his social media accounts. Local rpeorts have noted that the family has made efforts to stop him from excessively using his mobile, but the advice was often ignored.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/dream11-lost-95-per-cent-revenue-due-to-online-gaming-ban-will-it-lay-off-staff-ceo-harish-jain-says-1756206755191">Dream11 lost 95 per cent revenue due to online gaming ban. Will it lay off staff? CEO Harish Jain says...</a>&nbsp;Less than a week ago, three minor sisters died by suicide in Ghaziabad after their parents allegedly objected to online gaming. The minors got hooked to online gaming during the pandemic and would play online task-based ‘Korean love game.’

A Uttar Pradesh youth died of a brain haemorrhage; the 22-year-old was playing on his phone as he suddenly collapsed and fell unconscious.

A tragic case of a youth’s death while playing an online game has stirred the debate about addiction being detrimental to health. Local reports suggest that the man’s blood pressure spiked, causing a brain haemorrhage. He was later admitted to Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital, where he breathed his last while receiving treatment on Sunday morning (Feb 8). The deceased, identified as Mohammad Kaif, was a resident of the Khairnagar area of Meerut. Kaif had a pre-existing history of high blood pressure. https://www.wionews.com/videos/tragic-ghaziabad-case-investigators-map-sisters-timeline-1770609948978/embed The 22-year-old used to work with his father, Mohammad Farooq, who is a property dealer. This incident took place when he was in his office and was playing on his phone. Also read: Ghaziabad shocker! Three minor sisters die by suicide, online gaming link emerge – Here’s what happened He suddenly collapsed, and that is when people in the office picked him up and rushed him to a nearby nursing home. According to reports, his father stated that Kaif had been managing his blood pressure with regular treatment. Ten years ago, his blood pressure shot up and was extremely high, and since then, he has been undergoing treatment. Also read: Top 8 countries with the largest gaming communities in 2025 Kaif's family said that he used to spend a lot of time on the mobile and would also make reels for his social media accounts. Local rpeorts have noted that the family has made efforts to stop him from excessively using his mobile, but the advice was often ignored. Also read: Dream11 lost 95 per cent revenue due to online gaming ban. Will it lay off staff? CEO Harish Jain says... Less than a week ago, three minor sisters died by suicide in Ghaziabad after their parents allegedly objected to online gaming. The minors got hooked to online gaming during the pandemic and would play online task-based ‘Korean love game.’

A Uttar Pradesh youth died of a brain haemorrhage; the 22-year-old was playing on his phone as he suddenly collapsed and fell unconscious.

22-year-old dies of brain haemorrhage triggered while playing online game

At least 10 schools in Delhi received bomb threat emails on Monday. Delhi Police, fire teams, and bomb disposal squads are on the spot to carry out security checks. According to police, the threat mails were sent between &nbsp;8:30 am and 9:00 am.&nbsp;"A total of 10 schools received bomb threats today. Fire service teams immediately reached the premises. Checking is underway," a DFS official said.&nbsp;The email contained provocative message claiming "Delhi will become Khalistan. Punjab is Khalistan. In memory of Afzal Guru."&nbsp;A threat email was also sent saying that a blast would take place in Parliament on February 13 at 1:11 pm.&nbsp;

According to police, the threat mails to all the schools were sent between 8:30 am and 9:00 am.

At least 10 schools in Delhi received bomb threat emails on Monday. Delhi Police, fire teams, and bomb disposal squads are on the spot to carry out security checks. According to police, the threat mails were sent between 8:30 am and 9:00 am. "A total of 10 schools received bomb threats today. Fire service teams immediately reached the premises. Checking is underway," a DFS official said. The email contained provocative message claiming "Delhi will become Khalistan. Punjab is Khalistan. In memory of Afzal Guru." A threat email was also sent saying that a blast would take place in Parliament on February 13 at 1:11 pm.

&nbsp;The threat emails sent to several schools in Delhi were sent between 8:30 am and 9:00 am, said the police. A similar email was also sent &nbsp;threatening a blast in the Parliament a few days later.

Bomb threat mail sent to several Delhi schools, police carry out security checks

In another case or rash, irresponsible driving a speeding Lamborghini, allegedly driven by the son of a prominent tobacco trader of Kanpur rammed into pedestrians and several vehicles on VIP Road. AT least six people were injured in the incident that happened on Sunday afternoon. The police has seized the vehicle and registered an First Information Report (FIR).&nbsp;"The accident occurred around 3.15 pm near Rev-3 Mall when the luxury car, reportedly driven by Shivam Mishra, the son of businessman KK Mishra, went out of control and ploughed into people standing along the roadside and several vehicles, triggering panic in the area," DCP (Central) Atul Kumar Srivastava said.&nbsp;ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bomb-threat-sent-to-several-delhi-schools-police-carry-out-security-checks-1770612561726">Bomb threat mail sent to several Delhi schools, police carry out security checks</a>&nbsp;The 6-Crore Lamborghini was being driven by Shivam Mishra, who was allegedly drunk when he hit the pedestrians.&nbsp;According to eyewitnesses, the car, hit an auto-rickshaw and then crashed into a parked motorcycle, flinging its rider about 10 feet into the air.&nbsp;After the collision, Mishra allegedly tried to flee the scene. Mishra was also accompanied by his bouncers in another car whotried to safeguard him and also misbehaved with the public.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Uttar Pradesh, India: Son of a tobacco businessman, in Kanpur, hits more than four people with his Lamborghini car The Gwaltoli police have since seized the car involved in the incident (Source: ANI) <a href="https://t.co/5XIAJjnRS8">pic.twitter.com/5XIAJjnRS8</a>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/2020715302917644680?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 9, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The enraged crowd smashed the Lamborghini Revuelto's windows and pulled Mishra out before the police reached the spot and intervened.&nbsp;Mishra along with other injured pedestrians was taken to a nearby private hospital by the police.&nbsp;The luxury vehicle, which is registered in Northwest Delhi's Rohini, as per the Regional Transport Officer (RTO) code also suffered severe damages and is currently in police custody.

The 6-crore Lamborghini was being driven by Shivam Mishra, who was allegedly drunk when he hit the pedestrians on the busy Kanpur road.

In another case or rash, irresponsible driving a speeding Lamborghini, allegedly driven by the son of a prominent tobacco trader of Kanpur rammed into pedestrians and several vehicles on VIP Road. AT least six people were injured in the incident that happened on Sunday afternoon. The police has seized the vehicle and registered an First Information Report (FIR). "The accident occurred around 3.15 pm near Rev-3 Mall when the luxury car, reportedly driven by Shivam Mishra, the son of businessman KK Mishra, went out of control and ploughed into people standing along the roadside and several vehicles, triggering panic in the area," DCP (Central) Atul Kumar Srivastava said. ALSO READ: Bomb threat mail sent to several Delhi schools, police carry out security checks The 6-Crore Lamborghini was being driven by Shivam Mishra, who was allegedly drunk when he hit the pedestrians. According to eyewitnesses, the car, hit an auto-rickshaw and then crashed into a parked motorcycle, flinging its rider about 10 feet into the air. After the collision, Mishra allegedly tried to flee the scene. Mishra was also accompanied by his bouncers in another car whotried to safeguard him and also misbehaved with the public.

The 6-crore Lamborghini was being driven by Shivam Mishra, who was allegedly drunk when he hit the pedestrians on the busy Kanpur road.

UP Businessman's son goes on a rampage, crashes his 6 crore Lamborghini into pedestrians in 'drunk' state

Three people were found dead inside a car near the service lane of the Peeragarhi flyover in Outer Delhi on Sunday (Feb 08), police said. The intial invstigation suggest as a case of suicide.&nbsp;"Three bodies, of two men and one woman, were found earlier today at the Peeragarhi flyover in outer Delhi. Preliminary investigation suggests it is a case of suicide." Deputy Commissioner of Police (Outer District) Sachin Sharma told ANI.&nbsp;The deceased included two men and a woman. They have been identified as Randhir (76), Naresh Singh (47) and Laxmi Devi (40). Police said that the car belonged to one of the victims.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Visuals of the car in which three bodies, of two men and one woman, were found earlier today at the Peeragarhi flyover in outer Delhi. According to the Delhi Police, preliminary investigation suggests it is a case of suicide. <a href="https://t.co/KBKpkXz0Na">pic.twitter.com/KBKpkXz0Na</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/2020512006395019428?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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Delhi Police said initial findings showed no signs of force, suggesting the case was a suicide.

Three people were found dead inside a car near the service lane of the Peeragarhi flyover in Outer Delhi on Sunday (Feb 08), police said. The intial invstigation suggest as a case of suicide. "Three bodies, of two men and one woman, were found earlier today at the Peeragarhi flyover in outer Delhi. Preliminary investigation suggests it is a case of suicide." Deputy Commissioner of Police (Outer District) Sachin Sharma told ANI. The deceased included two men and a woman. They have been identified as Randhir (76), Naresh Singh (47) and Laxmi Devi (40). Police said that the car belonged to one of the victims.

Delhi Police said initial findings showed no signs of force, suggesting the case was a suicide.

Delhi shocker: 3 bodies found in car near Peeragarhi flyover, suicide suspected

India and Canada have agreed to deepen security and law enforcement cooperation, including through the appointment of liaison officers and a shared workplan, following high-level meetings in Ottawa involving India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval. The talks, held on 6 and 7 February 2026, come amid efforts to rebuild strained bilateral ties, which have been tested in recent years by concerns over Khalistani extremists' activities and allegations of foreign interference.&nbsp;On 7 February, Doval met Nathalie Drouin, Deputy Clerk and National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister of Canada. The meeting formed part of the regular bilateral security dialogue between the two countries.&nbsp;According to India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the two sides "acknowledged the progress on initiatives aimed at supporting the safety and security of their countries and citizens". A key element was the acknowledgement that the violent extremist groups do not enjoy the support of the Canadian Government.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-pm-s-chief-of-staff-morgan-mcsweeney-resigns-as-epstein-mandelson-fallout-intensifies-1770563398488">UK PM’s Chief of Staff Morgan McSweeney resigns as Epstein–Mandelson fallout intensifies</a>&nbsp;This appears to address long-standing Indian concerns about Khalistani extremists, who have staged protests against India in Canada and threatened Indian diplomats in the past.The officials agreed to a "shared workplan" to guide bilateral cooperation on national security and law enforcement issues and to "enable practical collaboration on respective priorities". They also decided that each country would "establish security and law-enforcement liaison officers" so that their respective agencies could "build on working relationships".&nbsp;This step, the MEA said, would "help streamline bilateral communications and enable timely information sharing on issues of mutual concern to Canada and India, such as the illegal flow of drugs, particularly fentanyl precursors, and transnational organised criminal networks".&nbsp;The previous day, on 6 February, Mr Doval met Gary Anandasangaree, Canada's Minister for Public Safety. A Canadian readout described similar outcomes, noting that the participants "acknowledged the progress made by Canada and India on initiatives aimed at supporting the safety and security of their countries and citizens".&nbsp;Minister Anandasangaree, Ms Drouin, and Mr Doval "committed to formalising cooperation on cybersecurity policy and information sharing on cybersecurity issues, as well as continuing discussions on cooperation related to fraud and immigration enforcement, consistent with domestic laws and international obligations", the Canadian statement added.&nbsp;The visit of Indian NSA Ajit Doval comes ahead of the visit of Indian trade minister Goyal to Canada and the visit of PM Carney to Delhi.

This appears to address long-standing Indian concerns about Khalistani extremists, who have staged protests against India in Canada and threatened Indian diplomats in the past.

India and Canada have agreed to deepen security and law enforcement cooperation, including through the appointment of liaison officers and a shared workplan, following high-level meetings in Ottawa involving India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval. The talks, held on 6 and 7 February 2026, come amid efforts to rebuild strained bilateral ties, which have been tested in recent years by concerns over Khalistani extremists' activities and allegations of foreign interference. On 7 February, Doval met Nathalie Drouin, Deputy Clerk and National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister of Canada. The meeting formed part of the regular bilateral security dialogue between the two countries. According to India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the two sides "acknowledged the progress on initiatives aimed at supporting the safety and security of their countries and citizens". A key element was the acknowledgement that the violent extremist groups do not enjoy the support of the Canadian Government. Also Read: UK PM’s Chief of Staff Morgan McSweeney resigns as Epstein–Mandelson fallout intensifies This appears to address long-standing Indian concerns about Khalistani extremists, who have staged protests against India in Canada and threatened Indian diplomats in the past. The officials agreed to a "shared workplan" to guide bilateral cooperation on national security and law enforcement issues and to "enable practical collaboration on respective priorities". They also decided that each country would "establish security and law-enforcement liaison officers" so that their respective agencies could "build on working relationships". This step, the MEA said, would "help streamline bilateral communications and enable timely information sharing on issues of mutual concern to Canada and India, such as the illegal flow of drugs, particularly fentanyl precursors, and transnational organised criminal networks". The previous day, on 6 February, Mr Doval met Gary Anandasangaree, Canada's Minister for Public Safety. A Canadian readout described similar outcomes, noting that the participants "acknowledged the progress made by Canada and India on initiatives aimed at supporting the safety and security of their countries and citizens". Minister Anandasangaree, Ms Drouin, and Mr Doval "committed to formalising cooperation on cybersecurity policy and information sharing on cybersecurity issues, as well as continuing discussions on cooperation related to fraud and immigration enforcement, consistent with domestic laws and international obligations", the Canadian statement added. The visit of Indian NSA Ajit Doval comes ahead of the visit of Indian trade minister Goyal to Canada and the visit of PM Carney to Delhi.

This appears to address long-standing Indian concerns about Khalistani extremists, who have staged protests against India in Canada and threatened Indian diplomats in the past.

India and Canada agree to post security liaison officers in major step to rebuild ties

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