Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not deliver his planned reply to the Motion of Thanks in the Lok Sabha after repeated disruptions led to adjournments. Opposition protests continued over Rahul Gandhi’s demand to quote from former Army chief MM Naravane’s unpublished memoir. The situation worsened after BJP MP Nishikant Dubey began referring to books about the Gandhi family despite objections from the Chair. Protesting members raised slogans and the House was adjourned again. Rahul Gandhi later said, “PM Modi won’t come to Parliament because he is scared.” Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also claimed the Prime Minister avoided the House. Congress MPs also staged a protest outside Parliament. (PC: NDTV)

A Turkish Airlines flight travelling from Kathmandu to Istanbul made an emergency landing at Kolkata airport on Wednesday afternoon after the pilot suspected a fire in the right engine. The aircraft had 236 passengers and 11 crew members on board.   Airport officials said the pilot contacted air traffic control and requested an emergency landing. All safety procedures were followed. Fire tenders were kept ready. The plane landed safely at around 2.50 pm, despite flying on one engine for over an hour.   Passengers and crew were safely evacuated. The aircraft was later moved to a secure area for inspection. (PC: HT)

The Lok Sabha was adjourned abruptly on Wednesday, just minutes before Prime Minister Narendra Modi was to speak, as opposition protests and sloganeering disrupted proceedings during the Budget Session. Opposition MPs voiced strong objections over the suspension of eight members and the denial of speaking rights to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, leading to confrontations in the House. The uproar escalated with allegations between ruling and opposition parties, prompting the Speaker to halt business for the day, delaying the scheduled PM address. The chaos highlights deepening tensions between the government and opposition in Parliament. (PC: India Today)

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee personally appeared in the Supreme Court of India to challenge the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in her state, alleging it is unfair and “targeting West Bengal.” She told the Chief Justice that she had written six letters to the Election Commission of India without reply and asserted that ordinary voters were being excluded, prompting her emotional appeal that “justice is crying behind closed doors.” The bench, led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, allowed her to speak and issued notice to the Election Commission on her petition, with further hearings scheduled. 

In a heartbreaking incident in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, three minor sisters aged 16, 14, and 12 died by suicide early Wednesday after reportedly jumping from the ninth floor of their apartment in Bharat City Society around 2 a.m. Police suspect the tragedy followed a dispute over the girls’ excessive involvement in an online Korean task-based gaming app, which their parents had recently tried to restrict. A handwritten suicide note found at the scene expressed apology and deep emotional distress linked to their gaming obsession; the sisters were said to have even adopted Korean names and increasingly withdrawn from school and family life. Authorities are investigating mobile data, digital evidence, and family dynamics as they probe the circumstances that led to this tragic loss. (PC: The Hindu)

A Turkish Airlines flight THY-727 from Kathmandu (Nepal) to Istanbul (Turkey) made an emergency landing at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata on Wednesday after the pilot reported a possible fire in the right engine mid-air. The Airbus A330, carrying 236 people including crew, diverted safely and touched down at about 14:49 IST. All onboard were unharmed. The aircraft is now being inspected by technical teams, and operations at the airport are continuing normally. (PC: X)

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state caused severe stress and led to over 150 deaths. She said the deaths included a Booth Level Officer who faced pressure from officials. Arguing before a bench led by the Chief Justice, Banerjee said Bengal was being unfairly targeted before Assembly elections. She alleged large-scale deletion of voter names without proper appeals. She accused the Election Commission of India of ignoring her letters. The court issued notice to the poll body and sought its reply by February 10. (PC: X)

Aditya Dhar’s spy thriller Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh, has soared to number one on Netflix Pakistan after its digital release on January 30. Despite being banned theatrically in Pakistan and missing box office revenue in the Middle East, the film grossed $33 million overseas and achieved Rs 1,300 crore worldwide, ranking as Bollywood’s second-highest grosser. Screenshots confirm its top spot ahead of Tere Ishk Mein, Haq, and The Big Fake. Pakistani viewers praised its authentic representation, strong performances, and avoidance of stereotypes, sparking cross-border appreciation. Featuring Akshaye Khanna, R Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, and Arjun Rampal, Dhurandhar blends fact and fiction, with anticipation building for its March 19 sequel. (PC: X)

A viral New York Times opinion essay by Stanford student Sebastian Connolly alleges peers falsely claim Jain identity to avoid the university's $7,944 (Rs 7.17 lakh) mandatory annual meal plan. Stanford grants exemptions for documented medical reasons and religious dietary requirements, including Jainism's strict restrictions against meat, eggs, and root vegetables like onions and garlic. Connolly claims students exploit this "loophole" because dining halls struggle accommodating Jain diets, allowing full opt-outs. Allegedly, exempted students purchase higher-quality food from Whole Foods while others endure standard campus meals. Connolly questioned administrators' inability to verify religious claims without risking discrimination lawsuits, terming the behavior "gaming the system" within Stanford's "culture of optimization." The essay doesn't specify students' nationalities. (PC: X)

Eyewitness Arun from Bharat City Society in Ghaziabad recounted the tragic moment three teenage sisters fell to their deaths from their ninth-floor balcony early Wednesday morning. Speaking to News18, Arun said the incident unfolded directly opposite his flat around 2 am. He noticed the balcony light on and someone leaning out while another person appeared pulling her back. After the first girl climbed down temporarily, she returned with a child clinging to her. Sensing danger, Arun started shouting. He witnessed the girl let go, with the third person attempting to catch her hand but also falling. The sisters aged 12, 14, and 16 left a suicide note mentioning a Korean gaming app addiction.