West Bengal's electoral rolls now list over 7.04 crore voters following a Special Intensive Revision. During this process, over 5.46 lakh names were removed, while more than 1.82 lakh new voters were added. Over 58 lakh enumeration forms were not received, and more than 60 lakh electors remain in the 'under adjudication' category but are included in the updated rolls.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has sharply criticised Prime Minister Modi's recent Israel visit, calling it "morally cowardly" following a joint US-Israel strike on Iran. Ramesh highlighted Modi's declaration of India's support for Israel, which occurred just before the military action. The article also details the elevated strategic partnership and agreements signed between India and Israel during Modi's trip.
Prime Minister Modi paid homage at Yad Vashem, Israel's Holocaust memorial, alongside PM Netanyahu, emphasizing respect and hope. He also explored Israeli tech advancements, urging investment in India. Earlier, the Israeli Parliament honored Modi with its highest award for strengthening bilateral ties, recognizing India's long-standing historical connections with Jewish communities.
Spatial clustering of marginalised communities continues to reproduce inequality—with lower educational mobility constraining access to higher-paying jobs, which in turn shapes where families can afford to live.
Delhi Police has added rioting charges to the FIR against Indian Youth Congress members. The group staged a shirtless protest at the AI Impact Summit last week. Police stated the protesters attempted to breach security and injured personnel. Eight individuals, including IYC chief Uday Bhanu Chib, have been arrested.
President Droupadi Murmu unveiled a bust of India's first and only Indian Governor General, Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, replacing that of British architect Edwin Lutyens. Prime Minister Modi hailed the move as an act of "mental decolonisation," highlighting Rajagopalachari's inspiring public life and contributions.
The Delhi High Court affirmed the economic value of homemakers' contributions, stating their work is crucial for a spouse's effectiveness. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma emphasized that unemployment doesn't equate to idleness, and the law must recognize unpaid domestic labor. The court awarded Rs 50,000 in maintenance, rejecting the notion that a wife's ability to earn negates her right to support.
Assam's Opposition Leader Debabrata Saikia downplayed former state Congress chief Bhupen Kumar Borah's defection to the BJP, stating it won't impact upcoming elections. Saikia highlighted that local Congress leaders and workers from Borah's constituency remain loyal, assuring no significant harm to the party's prospects. Borah, after 32 years with Congress, officially joined the BJP on Sunday.
A special POCSO court in Prayagraj has ordered the police to register an FIR against Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati and his disciple over sexual exploitation allegations. This directive follows a complaint filed by Ashutosh Brahmachari Maharaj. The move occurs amidst ongoing controversy surrounding Swami Avimukteshwaranand, including a recent protest over being prevented from a ritual dip at Sangam.
BJP has accused the Congress of disrupting the AI Impact Summit to damage India's global image, alleging the protest was directed by Rahul Gandhi. Youth Congress workers staged a demonstration, raising slogans against the Prime Minister, leading to detentions. BJP leaders condemned the act as an attempt to embarrass India on the world stage.
Youth Congress workers staged a shirtless protest against a trade deal at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, leading to their detention. This occurred hours after Congress MP Shashi Tharoor praised the summit's organization and global stature, and also supported a defense deal with France.
Kerala BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar has accused Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of hypocrisy and distraction tactics over his opposition to 'The Kerala Story' sequel. Chandrasekhar asserted filmmakers' rights and citizens' freedom to watch, urging Vijayan to use legal channels instead of creating fear. Vijayan had earlier condemned the sequel as a bid to spread communal discord.
A man identifying as a Karni Sena spokesperson was detained in Kota for allegedly uploading a video threatening to shoot Rahul Gandhi and 25 other Congress MPs. The threats were issued over alleged verbal abuse of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. Both BJP and Karni Sena have denied any association with the accused.
Delhi police apprehended Bobby Kabutar, a key Lawrence Bishnoi gang member, linked to a double murder last year. Evading arrest for seven years, Bobby allegedly provided ground-level intelligence for high-profile killings, including Sidhu Moosewala's. His lawyer denies gang ties, stating the accused are cooperating with a four-day police custody, claiming a mastermind was involved with someone else firing the shots.
External affairs minister S Jaishankar said that economics will give way to politics and security "when it comes to making choices and technology in the age of AI will be even more transformative than ever before." The minister also highlighted how the world today has been witnessing "weaponisation of production, finance, leveraging of market shares and tightening of export controls".
Tamil Nadu's power-sharing debate has ignited friction between Congress and DMK, exposing internal Congress rifts. State leadership is silencing dissent, with TNCC chief rebuking MP Manickam Tagore for raising the issue publicly. CM Stalin firmly rejected power-sharing demands, calling them a conspiracy, while asserting alliance strength.
Mani Shankar Aiyar invoked B.R. Ambedkar after the Congress distanced itself from his praise of Kerala's Pinarayi Vijayan government. Aiyar criticized Rahul Gandhi and Pawan Khera, calling Khera a "puppet" and "parrot." He expressed contempt for Khera and questioned the party's handling of dissent, contrasting it with Nehru's era.
According to the Pew Research Center’s global demographic study “How the Global Religious Landscape Changed From 2010 to 2020,” the actual Hindu rate of growth today turns out to be strikingly literal. The world’s Hindu population has been expanding almost exactly in line with the growth of humanity itself. Neither surging dramatically nor shrinking in relative terms, Hinduism’s demographic story is one of stability in a century defined by rapid religious change.
Congress seeks more seats from DMK for the Tamil Nadu assembly elections. MP Manickam Tagore stated power sharing is essential for governance. DMK leader RS Raja Kannappan earlier claimed DMK would contest 170 seats. Formal alliance talks are set to begin on February 22. The INDIA bloc remains united despite BJP's efforts.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Tarique Rahman on the Bangladesh Nationalist Party's decisive election victory, reaffirming India's commitment to close bilateral ties. Rahman, son of BNP founder Ziaur Rahman, is expected to become prime minister following the party's significant win, ushering in potential political stability.
Actor-turned-politician Vijay of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) criticized the DMK government's Rs 2,000 cash payout to women, calling it an attempt to buy votes. He also highlighted his earlier promise of power-sharing with allies as a "political bomb" unsettling Chief Minister MK Stalin, who recently dismissed the idea of a coalition government.
The Supreme Court reduced a "faulty haircut" compensation from Rs 2 crore to Rs 25 lakh, stating damages require material evidence, not just claims. The court emphasized that consumer dispute compensation cannot be based on whims or presumptions, especially for large sums. While "deficiency in service" was established, the woman failed to provide sufficient proof of her claimed losses.
A bench comprising Justice Aravind Kumar and Justice PB Varale declined to interfere, describing the high court order as balanced. Appearing for the petitioner, Advocate Prashant Bhushan submitted that there has never been a law and order problem in the area. "It seems to be a very very balanced order," Justice Kumar said and Justice Varale agreed with it.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has lodged a formal complaint with Hyderabad police. He seeks criminal action against Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. This is over a now-deleted video allegedly showing Sarma shooting at Muslims. Owaisi stated genocidal hate speech has become a norm. The complaint cites Sarma's repeated statements targeting the Muslim community.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, along with Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh, PWD Minister Parvesh Verma and BJP National President Nitin Nabin, flagged off electric buses and the Delhi-Panipat bus service on Sunday to mark the BJP government's first year in office.
A significant protest is under way in Rajasthan over the felling of the khejri tree. Communities are demanding stronger protection for the state tree, alleging that it is being cut to make way for solar power projects. Political leaders across parties have joined the movement, drawing attention to the tree’s cultural and ecological significance. In an arid landscape where survival is closely tied to ecology, the debate in western Rajasthan now extends beyond development to questions of history, identity and survival.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the strong cultural and emotional ties between India and Malaysia during his interaction with the Indian diaspora in Kuala Lumpur. He praised the community for preserving traditions and acknowledged Malaysia's significant Indian-origin population as a "living bridge." Modi also emphasised the global importance of the Tamil language and culture.
Sonia Gandhi has opposed a criminal revision petition against her, labelling it politically motivated and an abuse of law. She argued that citizenship and electoral roll matters, dating back four decades, cannot be criminalised. Her response, filed in court, asserts the complainant's accusations are based on speculation, not authentic records, and urges dismissal of the plea.
A gas leak at a factory in Sarigam, Valsad district, Gujarat, has led to four people being hospitalised. The incident that occurred at Cynax Metachem, caused eye irritation. Authorities quickly contained the leak and cordoned off the area. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the gas release.
Unnikrishnan Potti, the key accused in the Sabarimala gold-theft case, has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate. This follows his statutory bail granted a day earlier, along with three others, due to the Crime Branch's failure to submit a final report within the stipulated time. Potti is accused of misappropriating gold from various parts of the temple.
Indian teacher and activist Rouble Nagi has won the Global Teacher Prize in Dubai for her work establishing over 800 learning centers and creating educational murals in slum areas. Nagi plans to use the $1 million prize to build an institute offering free vocational training to students, continuing her mission to make education accessible.
Lok Sabha was adjourned amid security concerns over alleged Congress plans to attack Prime Minister Narendra Modi, despite his presence. Opposition rejected the claims, accusing the government of stalling proceedings. The Prime Minister is expected to address the Rajya Sabha later.
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee urged the Supreme Court to intervene in the electoral roll revision, alleging the state is being targeted and its people bulldozed. The top court issued notices to the Election Commission and the state's chief electoral officer, emphasizing that genuine persons must remain on the electoral roll.
Three minor sisters, aged 16, 14, and 12, died after jumping from their ninth-floor Ghaziabad apartment. The sisters, who had not attended school for years due to academic failure, were reportedly addicted to an online Korean task-based game. Their father stated they often expressed a desire to visit Korea, unaware of the game's nature.
Prime Minister Modi hailed the India-US trade deal as a significant decision benefiting all citizens. The agreement, announced by President Trump, will see the US reduce tariffs on Indian goods to 18% from 50%. India is expected to eliminate its tariffs and non-tariff barriers on US products, potentially boosting trade significantly.
Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being "compromised" and "selling out" India's progress in a recent trade deal with the US, claiming it was signed under "immense pressure.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has affirmed his commitment to the party and will actively campaign for the UDF in Kerala's upcoming assembly elections. Following a meeting with party leaders, Tharoor stated that differences were exaggerated and all are now on the same page. The Kerala Congress has also confirmed his prominent role in the election campaign.
Prime Minister Modi lauded the Union Budget 2026-27 as "historic," outlining a roadmap for a Viksit Bharat by 2047 and boosting India's reform agenda. The budget, presented by Finance Minister Sitharaman, prioritizes infrastructure and manufacturing with increased capital expenditure, while opposition parties criticized it as lacking substance and ignoring key national crises.
Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge have strongly criticized the Union Budget 2026-27, labeling it as out of touch with India's critical issues. They argue the budget ignores widespread unemployment, economic distress among citizens, and farmers' struggles, while failing to offer concrete solutions or a clear policy vision for the nation's challenges.
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