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JEE Main results out: 12 candidates score 100 percentile; here’s how you can check your score

The National Testing Agency (NTA) announced the JEE Main results on February 16. Candidates who took the Joint Entrance Examination for Session 1 can find the results on the official NTA JEE website at jeemain.nta.nic.in. The final answer key was published on the official site earlier. Check here.

AI Summit 2026: India stares at 7 critical hurdles in the race to lead the AI revolution

Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly moved to the heart of India’s technology landscape, education system, economy and broader society. The country is now among the world’s largest users of generative AI tools. The central government is preparing to introduce AI education at the school level, while thousands of crores have been allocated under the IndiaAI Mission to strengthen research, innovation and infrastructure. India is also set to host a major AI Summit of the Global South, positioning itself as a key voice in shaping the future of the technology. At the core of the conversation is a crucial shift in perspective: AI is no longer just a tool, but a strategic asset. The pressing questions now revolve around who will deploy it, how rapidly it will be adopted, and who will ultimately control its development and governance. Read the full story here.

Controversial posters spark sharp BJP–Trinamool showdown in Hooghly ahead of Bengal elections

The political atmosphere heated up across Khanakul and Pursurah after obscene posters surfaced in the names of BJP MLAs. The posters, which appeared in multiple locations, sparked sharp exchanges between the BJP and the Trinamool Congress (TMC), with both sides blaming each other. In Khanakul, posters targeting BJP MLA Susanta Ghosh described him in derogatory terms and featured objectionable imagery. The incident triggered protests by BJP workers and supporters, who burned an effigy of the Chief Minister in front of Khanakul police station. The demonstration was led by Susanta Ghosh himself. Read the full story here.

Khalistan-linked threat mails trigger security alert in Ahmedabad schools; police launch search operations

After last year's Delhi explosion incident, multiple schools in Ahmedabad received bomb threat emails on Monday, prompting swift action from the police and local administration. Bomb disposal squads were deployed to the affected institutions, and search operations are currently underway. Reports also indicate that several schools in Vadodara received similar threatening emails. According to police sources, the email contained threats referring to turning India into Khalistan. A few days earlier, several schools in Delhi had also received similar emails. Those messages reportedly mentioned plans to turn Delhi into "Khalistan" in memory of Afzal Guru and included threats of attacks with specific timings. Read the full story here.

Celebrate birthdays with a tiger? Delhi zoo plans one-day animal adoption

The National Zoological Park will let people celebrate birthdays, wedding anniversaries and other special occasions by adopting an animal for a day. The fees will range from Rs 500 for a small animal to Rs 50,000 for a tiger, according to Hindustan Times. Zoo Director Sanjeet Kumar mentioned that the plan for short-term animal adoptions is expected to get approval by the end of this month, with a launch planned for March. The cost for a day of adoption is based on the annual adoption rate of each animal, he explained. "If an animal has an annual adoption cost of Rs 50,000, the fee for adopting it for a day would be about Rs 500," Kumar told Hindustan Times. According to the updated rates, a spotted deer costs Rs 18,000 to adopt for a year. It can be adopted for one day for Rs 500. A sloth bear, which has an annual adoption cost of Rs 45,000, is also available for daily adoption at Rs 500, Hindustan Times reported.

Ex-Assam Congress chief Bhupen Borah retracts resignation hours after stepping down

Former Assam Congress president Bhupen Borah has retracted his resignation just hours after announcing his decision to quit the party ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections in the state. Borah reversed his move following the intervention of the Congress high command. According to PTI, All India Congress Committee state in-charge Jitendra Singh confirmed that the 55-year-old leader withdrew his resignation after discussions with the party leadership. Read the full story here.

Trisha Krishnan releases statement over remarks on name and personal life

Actor Trisha Krishnan has issued a clear statement after recent comments about her name and personal life. The controversy began when Tamil Nadu BJP President Nainar Nagendran spoke about TVK President Vijay and Trisha. On Monday, Trisha shared an open letter from her lawyer on her X account. The letter says she does not want her name used in such a disrespectful way and that she has no ties to any political party.

CBSE makes first Class 10 Board exam mandatory from 2026

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has made it mandatory for Class 10 students to take the first board exam, officials said. CBSE will hold two board exams for Class 10 starting in 2026. Students who do not attempt at least three subjects in the first exam will be placed in the “essential repeat” category, Hindustan Times reported. The board clarified this after receiving requests asking them to let students take the second board exam even if they cannot take the first one.

Rajpal Yadav gets interim bail until March 18

The Delhi High Court granted interim bail to Rajpal Yadav until March 18 in cheque bounce cases. A bench led by Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma approved the bail, requiring him to deposit Rs 1 lakh as a bail bond and provide one surety.

'Online betting': Bengaluru bank deputy manager arrested for Rs 3.5 crore gold fraud

A deputy manager of a bank in Bengaluru, Karnataka, was arrested for allegedly misusing and unauthorisedly mortgaging gold ornaments that belonged to several customers, police said. The total weight of the gold was 2,780 grams, worth over Rs 3.5 crore. The suspected fraud was discovered after the bank’s chief manager filed a complaint at Girinagar Police Station, Bengaluru, on February 5. This prompted a police investigation, news agency PTI reported. During the inquiry, officials found clear evidence suggesting that the money might have been used for online betting.

Toddler dies after falling into water-filled pit in Greater Noida's Dalelgarh village

A three-year-old boy was killed after he slipped into a water-filled pit along the Dalelgarh village road in Greater Noida on Saturday, police said on Monday, as reported by Hindustan Times. Just days earlier, residents had raised concerns about ongoing waterlogging in a letter to the Greater Noida Authority dated February 4. The boy, who lived in Sikandrabad, Uttar Pradesh, was visiting his maternal grandfather’s house in Dankaur’s Dalelgarh village. "The boy's maternal grandfather was observing a 45-day religious meditation. To mark the completion of this period, the family organised a feast at the temple, and the boy, along with his family, had come to attend it," president of the Dalelgarh Vikas Samiti Krishna Kant said.

Firing incident at Rohit Shetty's house: Cops arrest 6 people, including shooter

Earlier this month, filmmaker Rohit Shetty experienced chaos when unidentified attackers fired four shots outside his home in Mumbai at around 12:43 am. This incident led to increased security in the area. An investigation is ongoing. According to the Hindustan Times, the Mumbai police have arrested six people, including the suspected shooter who fired five rounds at Shetty's house in Juhu. An official stated that the anti-extortion cell of the city police arrested the suspected shooter, Deepak Sharma, along with five others connected to the case from Haryana and Rajasthan on Sunday night.

'IT'S TIME...': Kanye West set for India debut with mega Delhi concert on March 29

Global music icon Kanye West is finally bringing his live act to India. The Grammy-winning rapper, now known as Ye, is scheduled to perform in New Delhi on March 29, marking his first-ever concert in the country. The announcement has quickly created a wave of excitement online, with fans calling it one of the most anticipated international music events of the year. The concert will take place at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and forms part of Kanye’s ongoing global run of headline performances. Read the full story here.

Rajpal Yadav cheque bounce case: Court gives time till 3 pm to pay Rs 1.5 crore and consider bail

During the hearing on Monday, Rajpal Yadav’s counsel informed the Delhi High Court that the actor was willing to deposit Rs 1.5 crore through a Fixed Deposit Receipt (FDR) without conditions. However, Justice Sharma directed that the amount must be furnished via a Demand Draft (DD) instead. The court has granted time until 3 pm today for the submission of the DD to secure interim bail. Actor Rajpal Yadav is currently in Tihar Jail after the Delhi High Court denied his request for more time to repay dues in seven cheque-bounce cases. He needs to pay around Rs 9 crore. While considering Yadav’s request for interim bail on February 12, the Delhi High Court instructed the complainant to respond to the application and postponed the matter to February 16 for further discussion. In his application, Yadav has asked for temporary release to attend a family wedding.

'I was being ignored': Former Assam Congress chief Bhupen Borah resigns

Former Assam Congress chief Bhupen Kumar Borah has resigned from the party, just months ahead of the assembly elections in the state, PTI reported. Borah has reportedly sent his resignation letter to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge. Borah has claimed that he was being 'ignored' by the party leadership and that he was not being given due place in the organisation. The Congress leader's resignation comes just months before the state is due to host its assembly elections, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma seeking another term in office, while the Congress relies heavily on Gaurav Gogoi and the young cabal for a return to power. Read the full story here.

15 days, 12 deaths: Haryana's Palwal grapples with suspected waterborne disaster

The recent death toll at Chayansa village, located at Palwal, Haryana, over the past 15 days stands at at least 12 fatalities, including five children, prompting a Health department inquiry, with suspicion that infected water and contagious diseases might be at play. The fatalities, which took place between late January and mid-February, were reportedly due to severe liver problems. Preliminary investigations indicate that viral hepatitis and water contamination might have contributed to the deaths. Read the full story here.

Supreme Court issues guidelines, final Sabarimala review to begin April 7

The Supreme Court on Monday prepared for the final hearing of the long-standing Sabarimala review. This brings back a constitutional issue that has been dormant for six years and could change how the court handles conflicts between religion and rights. The cases related to the review of the 2018 decision, which allowed women of all ages to enter Kerala's Sabarimala Temple, were last discussed in detail in February 2020. The hearing will now start on April 7, with arguments expected to wrap up by April 22. A three-judge bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, along with justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi, issued procedural guidelines for this hearing. This case has become one of the most important assessments of religious freedom under the Constitution. The bench noted that the Chief Justice will provide details about the formation and makeup of the nine-judge bench on the administrative side.

Several Ahmedabad schools get bomb threat e-mails

Several schools in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, received bomb threat e-mails on Monday, reported news agency ANI. According to the District Education Officer, searches are ongoing at the schools to look into the threat. The DEO told ANI that the e-mails threatened to "turn India into Khalistan". Local reports indicate that at least five schools got these bomb threat e-mails. After receiving the e-mails, the schools contacted authorities and evacuated their campuses. In January 2026, just days before Republic Day, several schools in Ahmedabad also received similar bomb threat e-mails, according to the city's crime branch.

Bhiwadi: At least seven workers killed in fire at chemical factory, 2 still trapped inside

At least seven workers were reportedly burnt alive in a fire that broke out at a chemical factory in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan, on Monday. Two workers are still trapped inside the facility, according to a report by Hindustan Times. The fire occurred in the Khushkhera-Karoli industrial area of the town. Additional District Magistrate Sumita Mishra stated that police learned about the fire during a routine patrol and quickly began a rescue operation. "Nine people were trapped inside. Seven bodies have been recovered so far," she said. She also mentioned that efforts continue to rescue the remaining two workers.

‘Made India proud’: Shashi Tharoor applauds Priyanka Chopra’s Harvard address, actor replies

Senior Congress MP Shashi Tharoor recently reunited with actor Priyanka Chopra after more than a decade at the annual Harvard India Conference. Sharing pictures from their backstage meeting, Tharoor praised Priyanka for representing India on a global platform and said he was proud of her achievements. Tharoor took to X (formerly Twitter) and posted photos from the event. He wrote, “Caught up with @priyankachopra (after more than a decade) in the wings at @Harvard backstage, just before her appearance as the closing keynote of the @HarvardIndConf.” Read the full story here.

Government urges patience on Air India crash probe, says 'trust Indian agencies, not foreign reports'

Dismissing foreign media reports on the Air India crash investigation in Ahmedabad that killed 260 people in June 2025, Civil Aviation minister of state Murlidhar Mohol on Saturday said that the investigation was still going on and no final conclusions have been drawn.Mohol said, "I just want to inform you all that our investigation agencies are probing the matter. Should we have faith in our own agencies or outsiders? Our agencies are working on it," he said, as reported by The Times of India. Read the full story here.

From digital powerhouse to AI hub: India hosts mega global summit

India, on Monday, kicked off one of the world's biggest artificial intelligence summits, with the country's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, seeking to create space for India in the rapidly advancing race for developing cutting-edge frontier models. Leaders, tech industry leaders, AI creators, and enthusiastic investors will meet in New Delhi for the India AI Impact Summit, which promises to be the biggest meeting of AI experts to date. Read the full story here.