Four Indian students were injured in a knife attack at a medical university hostel in Ufa, capital of Russia’s Bashkortostan Republic, local media reported. The Interior Ministry said a teenager entered the dormitory sports hall with a knife and stabbed several students. Two police officers were also injured while trying to stop him. Ministry spokesperson Irina Volk said, “The attacker resisted arrest,” and also hurt himself during the struggle. Authorities have detained the suspect and started an investigation. Injury details are not yet clear. The Indian Embassy said it is monitoring the case. Consulate officials from Kazan are travelling to Ufa to support the students. (PC: India Today)

Writer and photographer Pepita Seth has become an Indian citizen at the age of 84, formalising her long bond with Kerala. She received the citizenship document from Thrissur District Collector Arjun Pandian at a ceremony on February 6. Known for documenting Kerala’s rituals, temples and art, Seth is often called the State’s “adopted daughter.” She said, “I feel immensely proud to become an Indian at the age of 84,” and called India her true home. Born in Britain, she settled in Thrissur and produced major cultural works on Kerala. She was awarded the Padma Shri in 2012 for her contribution to Indian art and heritage. (PC: The Hindu)

Manchester United owners the Glazer family have made a reported £1.3 billion ($1.8 billion) bid for Royal Challengers Bengaluru as they renew efforts to enter the IPL. According to State of Play, the offer was placed through Lancer Capital, linked to Avram Glazer. The family are also in the race to buy Rajasthan Royals. Reports say they are among the top bidders from nine groups for RCB. The bid is not final and more rounds are expected. The Glazers earlier failed to secure IPL expansion teams in 2021. BCCI rules do not allow multi-team ownership, so they may have to choose one franchise if both bids succeed. (PC: X)

India faced early trouble against USA in the T20 World Cup 2026 match after a sharp top-order collapse. The side slipped to 77 for six in 13 overs after a triple-wicket over from Shadley van Schalkwyk. Head coach Gautam Gambhir looked worried in the dugout as wickets fell quickly. During the drinks break, cameras caught him signalling captain Suryakumar Yadav to stay calm after his fifty. Suryakumar continued attacking despite the gesture. He finished unbeaten on 84 off 49 balls. He hit 21 runs in the final over to push India to 161 for nine. It became the second-highest score on T20 World Cup captaincy debut.

A restaurant building collapsed in the Jawahar Nagar area of Kota, Rajasthan, leaving many people feared trapped under the debris, officials said. Early reports suggest around 20 people, including students, may have been inside at the time. At least eight people have been rescued so far, with some in serious condition and taken to a medical college hospital. Police, fire brigade, ambulance staff, and disaster response teams reached the site quickly. The area was sealed to keep crowds away and speed up rescue work. Teams are removing debris with heavy machines but are moving carefully. The cause of the collapse is not yet known. An investigation will follow. (PC: India Today)

India beat USA by 29 runs in their opening match of the T20 World Cup 2026 at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. India had a poor start after choosing to bat and slipped to 46 for 4 in the powerplay. Abhishek Sharma was out for a golden duck. Shadley van Schalkwyk took three quick wickets and finished with 4 for 25. Suryakumar Yadav held the innings together with an unbeaten 84 off 49 balls. India posted 161 for 9 on a slow pitch. USA fought hard in the chase but reached only 132 for 8. Mohammed Siraj took 3 for 29 to seal the result.

Dozens of flood warnings have been issued across the UK as heavy rain continues and more downpours are expected. The Environment Agency has issued 77 flood warnings in England, mainly in the South West and Midlands, meaning flooding is expected. More than 250 flood alerts are also in place, where flooding is possible. Natural Resources Wales has issued several alerts, while parts of Scotland are also affected. Rivers are rising and some roads and fields are already flooded. Weather officials said rain has fallen every day this year in some regions. More wet and windy weather is forecast in the coming days. (PC: PA)

New documents released by the United States Department of Justice show exchanges between Jeffrey Epstein and Indian businessman Anil Ambani, according to a Bloomberg News report. The messages, sent between 2017 and 2019, include discussions on meetings, world events and women. In one exchange, Epstein suggested arranging a “Swedish blonde”, to which Ambani replied, “Arrange that”. The documents show the two planned meetings in Paris and New York. A representative for Ambani declined to comment. The messages surfaced years after Epstein was charged with sex trafficking.

US President Donald Trump has refused to apologise after a racist video shared on his social media platform showed Barack Obama and Michelle Obama depicted as apes. The post was later deleted, with the White House blaming a staff member for sharing it by mistake. Trump said he did not see the full video and claimed he “didn’t make a mistake”. The clip sparked outrage across US politics. Democratic leaders, including Kamala Harris, criticised the post and urged Trump to apologise. Trump has a long history of attacking Obama, including promoting false claims about his birthplace.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the United States wants the war between Russia and Ukraine to end by June. He said both countries have been invited to the US for peace talks next week, possibly in Miami. There was no immediate response from Washington or Moscow. US President Donald Trump has been pushing for an end to the war since returning to office. Zelensky said recent US-backed talks in Abu Dhabi made little progress, with key issues still unresolved. Meanwhile, Russia has continued heavy drone and missile attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, causing power cuts during winter. (PC: State Emergency Service of Ukraine)