An IndiGo flight from Kuwait to Delhi was diverted to Ahmedabad on Friday after a bomb threat was reported onboard. The aircraft was carrying 180 passengers. A passenger found a handwritten note claiming a bomb was present. The pilot informed air traffic control and diverted the flight as a precaution. The plane landed safely at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at around 6.40 am. All passengers were evacuated safely. Security teams searched the aircraft. Airport officials said no suspicious object has been found so far. IndiGo said all safety protocols were followed. The airline added that the flight will depart after final clearance. (PC: PTI)

The US-China Economic and Security Review Commission will hold a public hearing in February with a special focus on India. The meeting will review US ties with New Delhi and Beijing and the balance of power in the Indo-Pacific. It will look at border tensions, maritime access, and India’s role in the region. The hearing will also study trade, technology, and supply chains, including AI and semiconductors. The move comes as India considers a graded opening of its economy to China. US officials want to strengthen the strategic partnership with India to counter China’s influence. The hearing is set for February 17. (PC: Reuters)

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday claimed that Assam’s population pattern changed during 20 years of Congress rule. He said seven districts are now “dominated by 64 lakh infiltrators.” Addressing a rally in Dhemaji, Shah said only the Bharatiya Janata Party can stop infiltration. “If you want to stop infiltrators, vote for the BJP again,” he told the crowd. Shah said the BJP government has removed illegal encroachments from over 1.26 lakh acres of land. He also praised the Mising community for resisting illegal settlement. Assam is set to vote in Assembly elections later this year.

A probe has been ordered into the plane crash that killed Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar and four others. The Maharashtra government has asked the Criminal Investigation Department to investigate the crash in Baramati. The aircraft went down while landing. A new CCTV video has surfaced, showing the jet turning sideways before impact. Experts have suggested three possible causes. These include engine failure, an aerodynamic stall, or a sharp turn close to the ground. The Ministry of Civil Aviation said the black box has been recovered. Officials said the final cause will be known only after a full investigation. (PC: Bhushan Koyande/HT Photo/ ANI)

The brother of Delhi SWAT commando Kajal Chaudhary has described the last phone call he had with her before her death. Nikhil, a Delhi Police constable, said Kajal’s husband, Ankur Chaudhary, first called him and asked him to “make his sister understand.” Nikhil then called Kajal. During the call, Ankur allegedly took the phone and said, “Put the call on recording. I am killing your sister.” Nikhil said he heard Kajal screaming before the call ended. Minutes later, Ankur called again and said she was dead. Kajal was four months pregnant. Ankur was arrested and booked for murder by Delhi Police. (PC: News18)

US President Donald Trump warned the UK that working with China is “very dangerous.” His remarks came as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Starmer said the meeting was “very warm” and “productive.” The UK announced 30-day visa-free travel for British citizens to China. China also agreed to cut tariffs on Scotch whisky. Trump said, “You can’t look at China as the answer.” Starmer added he raised difficult issues, including human rights. The visit marks a reset in UK-China ties despite US concerns. (PC: AP)

Indian-origin billionaire Vinod Khosla has criticised Elon Musk over comments he called “seemingly racist.” Writing on X, Khosla said, “Instead of bringing your family into it, maybe try not tweeting seemingly racist stuff next time.” The clash began over an old post by Musk on white population decline. Khosla accused him of promoting racist ideas. Musk responded with personal insults and defended himself by citing his Indian-origin partner and child. Khosla later said he admires Musk’s business skills. The exchange also revived a long-running public beach access dispute in California. (PC: kholsaventures.com)

Indian stock markets opened lower on Friday after three days of gains. The Sensex fell over 500 points in early trade, while the Nifty 50 also slipped. At around 9:30 am, the Sensex was down more than 516 points. The fall came despite a positive Economic Survey. Investors booked profits and reduced risk ahead of Budget Day. Selling pressure was seen in metal and IT stocks. Continued foreign investor selling and a weak rupee added to concerns. Broader markets also declined, with midcap and smallcap stocks under pressure. Market mood remained cautious amid global uncertainty.

The World Health Organization said there is no need for travel or trade restrictions after India reported two Nipah virus cases. The agency said the outbreak poses a low risk. “There is no evidence of increased human-to-human transmission,” WHO said. The cases were reported from North 24 Parganas in West Bengal. It added that the patients did not travel while showing symptoms. Some Asian countries have increased airport screening. Nipah mainly spreads from bats through contaminated food or close contact. It can cause fever, brain swelling, and breathing problems. There is no approved vaccine yet, but research is ongoing. (PC: Reuters)

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 50% tariff on all Canadian-made aircraft sold in the United States, marking a sharp escalation in trade tensions with long-time ally Canada. The threat, shared on social media, targets Ottawa for refusing to certify jets from U.S. manufacturer Gulfstream Aerospace, according to Trump, and comes without specifying when tariffs would begin. As part of the dispute, Trump also warned the U.S. would decertify Canadian aircraft, including models from Bombardier. The move follows previous tariff threats over Canada’s potential trade deal with China and expands an ongoing bilateral trade conflict with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. (PC: NDTV)