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Dwarka accident: 23-year-old dies in crash; minor SUV driver granted interim bail

Sahil Dhaneshra, a 23-year-old resident of Dwarka, was killed in a road accident in West Delhi on February 3. Police said an SUV, a car and a motorcycle were found in an accidental condition at the spot. During the investigation, the SUV driver was identified as a 17-year-old allegedly driving without a licence. A case was registered at Dwarka South Police Station under sections 281 (rash driving), 106(1) (causing death by negligence) and 125(a) (act endangering life or personal safety of others) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The minor was apprehended, produced before the Juvenile Justice Board and sent to an observation home. He was granted interim bail on February 10.

According to the post-mortem report, Sahil suffered fatal cranio-cerebral trauma consistent with a high-impact collision. Doctors recorded a massive subdural haematoma and generalised brain injury, declaring it a case of spot death.

Kannada actress alleges secret filming in Bengaluru stadium washroom

A Kannada television actress has claimed that someone secretly filmed her in a stadium washroom during a celebrity event in Bengaluru. She said that she was later threatened with the online release of the video if she did not make a payment. A case has been filed following her complaint, as reported by Hindustan Times. According to the actress, she attended a three-day Celebrity Women's Cricket Tournament in Bengaluru, reported HT. The event took place at the Koramangala Indoor Stadium. On the second day of the event, February 7, she went to use the women's restroom inside the stadium. An unknown person recorded "obscene and indecent video" of her without her knowledge, according to the actress, who is also a reality show contestant.

Six Gujarat courts receive bomb threat emails, premises evacuated

Court complexes in six districts of Gujarat were evacuated on Tuesday after authorities received bomb threat emails, PTI cited officials as saying. The affected premises include district courts in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar, along with courts in Vadodara, Valsad and Rajkot. Security personnel rushed to the locations soon after the emails were flagged, and lawyers, staff and visitors were asked to leave as a precaution. Police teams carried out thorough checks of the buildings, while bomb detection and disposal squads were deployed to scan the premises. The incident comes a day after more than two dozen schools in Ahmedabad received similar threat emails, prompting heightened alert across the city.

Fire breaks out in coach of Delhi-Chennai train, no injuries reported

A coach of the New Delhi-Chennai Grant Trunk Express caught fire in Maharashtra's Wardha district on Tuesday morning, according to Railway officials. There were no casualties, as reported by The Economic Times. Train 12616 New Delhi-Chennai (Tambaram) Grant Trunk Express left Nagpur in the morning. While it was heading to Sindi Railway Station in Wardha, smoke was spotted in the last guard coach of the train at 11.09 am, Central Railway spokesperson Sanjay Muley was quoted as saying by The Economic Times. The train was stopped on the Sindi-Tuljapur section. The affected coach was removed quickly, and the fire brigade was called.

AIIMS doctors perform remote ultrasound in Antarctica, 12,000 km away

Doctors at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi on Monday conducted a remote ultrasound scan on a person over 12,000 km away at Maitri, India’s research base in Antarctica. AIIMS officials said the scan, known as focused assessment with sonography in trauma (FAST), aimed to show how effective a tele-robotic ultrasound system could be. This system might be used in rural areas, disaster zones, war settings, and extreme weather to allow for early diagnosis and timely medical help. Using a haptic control device at AIIMS Delhi, a doctor operated a robotic arm in Antarctica to perform the scan. The robotic arm mirrored the doctor’s hand movements in real time, while the ultrasound images were sent instantly to his screen.

Cash-only at AI Summit? Delhi event sparks irony over digital push

People attending the India AI Impact Summit yesterday were surprised to find that digital payment methods were not accepted at the prominent global event meant to showcase India’s digital capabilities. Several attendees of the first day of the AI summit in Delhi took to social media to express their frustration about food stalls accepting only cash. Many pointed out the irony of a summit organised under the IndiaAI Mission and the Digital India initiative being a cash-only event, where guests couldn’t use cards or local UPI to pay for their meals.

Bill Gates confirms AI Impact Summit 2026 visit

Bill Gates will attend the AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, the Gates Foundation confirmed. This dismisses media reports that claimed the Microsoft co-founder would not be present. Gates is still on the list of key participants, which includes leading tech figures like OpenAI chief Sam Altman and Google CEO Sundar Pichai. "Bill Gates is attending the AI Impact Summit. He will be delivering his keynote as scheduled," a spokesperson at the Gates Foundation was quoted as saying by Hindustan Times.

Delhi records its earliest 30C in five years as February heat intensifies

Delhi’s brief winter spell appears to be fading fast. On Monday, the Capital recorded a maximum temperature of 31.6 C, seven degrees above the seasonal average, marking the first time this year that the mercury crossed 30 C. According to available data, this is the earliest the 30 C mark has been breached in February in five years. The last earlier instance dates to 2021, when the temperature touched 30.4 C on February 11. The sharp rise continues to a warming trend seen through the first half of the month. Between February 1 and 15, the average maximum temperature stood at 25 C, which is 1.9 C above the long-period average for this period. Since February 12, when the maximum was 25.4 C, temperatures have climbed steadily to 26.3 C on February 13, 27 C on February 14 and 28.5 C on February 15, culminating in Monday’s spike.

Mumbai traffic curbs as PM Modi-Macron set to inaugurate India-France Year of Innovation 2026

Mumbai will witness tight security and traffic restrictions on Tuesday as French President Emmanuel Macron joins Prime Minister Narendra Modi for key engagements under the India-France Year of Innovation (IFYI) 2026. The main public event is scheduled to be held at the iconic Gateway of India, prompting the Mumbai Traffic Police to issue an advisory for South Mumbai between 2 pm and 9 pm. Police have cautioned commuters about congestion on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Marg, P Ramchandani Marg, B K Boman Bahram Marg and Mahakavi Bhushan Marg due to VVIP movement, PTI cited an official as saying. The stretch of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Marg from the junction of Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Chowk will remain...Click here to read the full story

PM Modi, Emmanuel Macron to lead India-France Year of Innovation 2026 events in Mumbai

French President Emmanuel Macron will join Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mumbai on Tuesday for key engagements marking the India-France Year of Innovation (IFYI) 2026. The highlight of the visit will be a public event at the iconic Gateway of India, underscoring the growing strategic and technological partnership between the two nations. This will be Macron’s fourth visit to India since assuming office in 2017. Welcoming him on X, PM Modi said, "Welcome to India! India looks forward to your visit and to advancing our bilateral ties to new heights. I am confident that our discussions will further strengthen cooperation across sectors and contribute to global progress. See you in Mumbai and later in Delhi, my dear friend @EmmanuelMacron"