Opposition parties have submitted a no-confidence notice against Om Birla, seeking his removal as Lok Sabha Speaker. Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi said the notice was filed at 1:14 pm under Rule 94C of the House rules. He said about 118 MPs signed the proposal. Opposition leaders alleged bias, denial of speaking time, and repeated disruptions in the House. Congress MP Manickam Tagore called it an “extraordinary step” taken under “extraordinary circumstances.” Party sources said Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi did not sign the notice, citing parliamentary propriety. The move comes amid continued clashes between the opposition and treasury benches during the Budget Session. (PC: India Today)

The White House released a factsheet explaining key points of the new India–US trade deal after President Donald Trump said India would cut tariffs on US goods to “zero”. The note says India will “eliminate or reduce tariffs” on many US industrial and farm products, not remove all duties at once. It also says the US will lower its reciprocal tariff on India from 25% to 18%. According to the statement, India will address non-tariff barriers and remove its digital services tax. Both sides also plan wider talks on digital trade and technology goods. The White House called the deal a “historic” step. (PC: NDTV)

Ghislaine Maxwell, a convicted associate of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, refused to answer questions during a US House Oversight Committee deposition and invoked the Fifth Amendment. She appeared by video from a Texas prison, where she is serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking minors for Epstein. Lawmakers said the session was meant to gather details about Epstein’s crimes and possible co-conspirators. Committee chairman James Comer called her silence “very disappointing” and said, “We had many questions.” Representative Melanie Stansbury said Maxwell used the appearance to “campaign for clemency.” Her lawyer said she would speak if granted clemency. The White House said no leniency is being discussed. (PC: BBC)

Music from Ranveer Singh’s film Dhurandhar was featured during a figure skating routine at the Winter Olympics 2026 in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo. Several clips shared online show Russian-Georgian skater Anastasiia Gubanova performing to the film’s title track. She opened her routine with the Hindi song “San Sanana” from Asoka and then switched to the Dhurandhar track “Jogi”. Viewers noted her red-and-gold costume and a red bindi as part of the performance look. Social media users widely shared the videos and called it a cross-cultural music moment. Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar, released in December last year and stars Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna. (PC: HT)

Music from Ranveer Singh’s film Dhurandhar was featured during a figure skating routine at the Winter Olympics 2026 in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo. Several clips shared online show Russian-Georgian skater Anastasiia Gubanova performing to the film’s title track. She opened her routine with the Hindi song “San Sanana” from Asoka and then switched to the Dhurandhar track “Jogi”. Viewers noted her red-and-gold costume and a red bindi as part of the performance look. Social media users widely shared the videos and called it a cross-cultural music moment. Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar, released in December last year and stars Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna. (PC: HT)

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar presented his final Test match jersey to Ayush Mhatre, captain of India’s Under‑19 team, in Mumbai as a special honour following India’s record‑extending sixth ICC U19 World Cup title win in Zimbabwe. Mhatre led the young side to victory over England and returned home to celebrations from fans and family. The gesture symbolises a passing of the torch between generations and recognises Mhatre’s leadership and performance throughout the tournament. The moment highlighted the rising talent in Indian cricket and the pride surrounding the U19 champions. (PC: Instagram)

Gujarat’s state government has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Elon Musk’s Starlink to bring high‑speed, satellite‑based internet to remote and underserved regions of the western Indian state, aiming to bridge the digital divide. The deal, formalised in Gandhinagar, will target areas with limited broadband infrastructure, including tribal, border and rural districts. A joint working group will oversee implementation, enhancing connectivity for schools, health centres, e‑governance, disaster management and industrial zones, supporting Gujarat’s broader digital inclusion goals. (PC: Reuters)

Bollywood actor Sonu Sood publicly supported colleague Rajpal Yadav, urging producers and directors to help him with “a small signing amount” as a dignified gesture amid his legal crisis. Yadav surrendered at Tihar Jail following a Delhi High Court order in a long‑running cheque bounce case and financial troubles, where he emotionally stated he had “no friends” to help him. Sood highlighted Yadav’s contributions to cinema and encouraged the industry to show solidarity through work offers, not charity. The plea reflects concern over Yadav’s isolation and career impact during hardship. (PC: X)

The United States and India will work in the coming weeks to finalise an interim trade agreement, aiming to later conclude a full Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), the White House said in a fact sheet. The interim pact, part of a recently announced framework, is intended to boost reciprocal, mutually beneficial trade and strengthen economic ties. Talks will continue on key issues such as services, investment, labour and government procurement while both sides address remaining trade barriers. This step marks progress in US‑India negotiations toward deeper economic cooperation. (PC: PTI)

Pakistan’s interior minister and chairman of the PCB Mohsin Naqvi referred to Field Marshal Asim Munir during a press conference held amid uncertainty over Pakistan’s T20 World Cup match against India. The Pakistan Cricket Board chief said he and the government were not afraid of “threats” from India or the International Cricket Council. He said, “Neither am I intimidated… he never gets afraid.” The remarks came shortly before Pakistan confirmed it would play the February 15 match in Colombo. The Pakistan Cricket Board agreed after consultations led by the government and discussions with other cricket boards and partner countries. (PC: HT)