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)

Indian cricketer Virat Kohli’s verified Instagram account, followed by over 270 million users, became active again after briefly disappearing overnight on January 30. The sudden absence of the account led to widespread speculation and concern among fans, with many questioning whether it had been deactivated or suspended. Social media platforms were flooded with discussions, and some fans even sought clarification from Kohli’s wife, actor Anushka Sharma. However, no official statement was issued by Kohli or his team. The account’s reappearance on January 31 brought relief to followers, though the reason behind the temporary disappearance remains unclear. (PC: AP)

The Indian Air Force (IAF) deployed Mi-17V5 helicopters to fight intense forest fires in Arunachal Pradesh’s Lohit Valley, dropping over 12,000 litres of water at around 9,500 feet altitude in challenging Himalayan terrain to contain raging flames that threatened forests and nearby areas. High-altitude conditions made aerial firefighting difficult, showcasing the IAF’s precision and commitment to protecting fragile ecosystems. Ground teams and local agencies were also engaged in firefighting efforts. The operation reflects coordinated efforts to manage seasonal forest fires in remote regions of India. (PC: ANI)

New CCTV footage of the Baramati Learjet crash that killed Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar shows the aircraft’s left wing dropping suddenly moments before impact, prompting three main theories on the cause. Experts suggest an aerodynamic stall during low-speed approach, an engine failure causing asymmetrical thrust, or a late visual of the runway leading to a sharp bank too close to the ground. The Learjet 45 had earlier attempted a go-around before crashing about 200 m from the tabletop runway. Definitive causes await black box analysis. 

India and the European Union have sealed a landmark free trade agreement — dubbed the “mother of all deals” — in response to rising global trade tensions, particularly U.S. tariff threats under President Donald Trump. The pact, expected to be signed early next year, covers nearly all goods between the two partners and gives India preferential access to EU markets, especially for labour-intensive exports hit by U.S. tariffs such as textiles and jewellery. In return, India will cut tariffs on most EU imports while protecting sensitive sectors like agriculture. The deal signals trade diversification beyond reliance on the U.S. amid protectionist pressures. (PC: India Today)