Delhi Police has arrested eight men for alleged links to Lashkar-e-Taiba. Officers said the group was planning a major attack in India under foreign direction. Six suspects were held in Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu. Two others were arrested in West Bengal. Police said some are Bangladeshi nationals using fake Aadhaar cards. Officials linked the case to Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence and handlers based in Bangladesh. Mobile videos showed recce of Delhi sites, including areas near the Red Fort. Police said, “The operation followed an investigation into online posts supporting terror activities.” Eight phones and 16 SIM cards were seized. (PC: India Today)

Eight suspects, including a Bangladeshi national, were arrested in a major terror plot bust reportedly linked to Pakistan’s intelligence agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Bangladesh-based extremist outfits, Delhi Police said. Six were arrested from Tamil Nadu and two from West Bengal after intelligence inputs warned of a possible attack. A large number of mobile phones and SIM cards were seized for investigation. Police said the group had earlier put up “Free Kashmir” posters at a Delhi metro station during a major summit and had conducted reconnaissance across cities. Delhi was placed on high alert amid fears of planned strikes by outlawed groups, with inquiries ongoing into cross-border connections. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the fully completed 82-km Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) and the Meerut Metro in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, marking a major upgrade in regional transport infrastructure. The corridor, India’s first Namo Bharat RRTS, connects Sarai Kale Khan (Delhi) with Modipuram (Meerut), significantly cutting travel time and integrating multiple urban centres. The Meerut Metro — running on shared infrastructure — becomes one of India’s fastest metro services, reducing intra-city travel times. The launch also included the dedication of related development projects worth nearly ₹13,000 crore, aiming to ease congestion and boost sustainable mobility in the National Capital Region.

At the India AI Impact Summit 2026 held in New Delhi, global tech leaders, heads of state and policymakers gathered to shape the future of artificial intelligence. A New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact was signed by about 88 nations, including major powers, committing to ethical, inclusive and cooperative AI development. Discussions focused on AI governance, equitable access, data privacy and collaborative innovation. India pitched itself as a key AI hub, attracting major investment pledges and partnerships aimed at expanding infrastructure and democratizing technology. The summit highlighted the balance between innovation and responsible regulation in the global AI landscape. (PC: ANI)

Police in Kendrapara district, Odisha, have arrested five teachers from a private school following allegations of serious misconduct involving a 13-year-old Class VII student. The case came to light after the child informed her family, who then approached the District Child Welfare Committee. After a preliminary inquiry, authorities registered a case and took the accused into custody. Officials said the investigation is ongoing, including medical examinations and collection of evidence. Political leaders have demanded strict action and safeguards to protect students. Authorities have assured that due process will be followed and the minor’s identity will remain protected. (PC: Getty Images)

NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar has intensified calls for a transparent and independent investigation into the Baramati Learjet crash that killed his uncle Ajit Pawar and four others on January 28. He wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu to resign until the probe is complete, alleging irregularities and potential conflicts of interest involving the aircraft operator and regulatory oversight. Pawar has also sought CBI involvement, questioned technical aspects of the accident, and highlighted alleged links between influential figures and the charter company. Public and political pressure for accountability continues. (PC: The Telegraph)

Six suspects were arrested in Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu, by a joint operation of Delhi Police’s Q Branch and Tamil Nadu police for allegedly planning a terror attack in India with links to Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Bangladesh-based extremist networks, officials said. The accused — identified from garment units — were reportedly using forged Aadhaar cards to conceal identities and were planning a major strike at the behest of foreign handlers. Police seized mobile phones and SIM cards during raids, now being examined for digital evidence. The suspects are being taken to Delhi for further questioning. Security agencies continue investigations into wider networks and funding.

India and Brazil agreed to double bilateral trade to USD 30 billion by 2030 during talks between PM Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in New Delhi. The leaders signed agreements on critical minerals, rare earths and mining cooperation, aimed at strengthening supply chains and supporting India’s industrial growth. Talks also covered expanded cooperation in defence, energy, healthcare, digital infrastructure and multilateral issues amid global economic uncertainty. Both nations highlighted their partnership as a reflection of mutual trust and expressed intent to deepen strategic economic and geopolitical ties going forward. (PC: X)

Security agencies in India’s capital have sounded a high terror alert following intelligence inputs that Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) may be planning an attack targeting a temple near the historic Red Fort in the Chandni Chowk area. The warning suggests militants could use an improvised explosive device (IED), allegedly as retaliation for a February 6 mosque blast in Islamabad. Authorities have intensified surveillance, increased patrols, deployed bomb squads, and tightened security at key religious and heritage sites across the city. Officials emphasise precaution, urging vigilance without panic. (PC: X)

BJP workers in Mumbai waved black flags at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as he travelled to a court hearing, accusing him of tarnishing India’s image after Youth Congress activists staged a shirtless protest at the AI Impact Summit in Delhi. The demonstrators alleged Gandhi consistently opposes Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s initiatives. Police maintained heavy security to prevent clashes. Congress leaders, including Sachin Sawant, condemned the black-flag show as a diversion from key public issues and accused the BJP of theatrics. The Nationalist Congress Party also denounced the protest as undemocratic. (PC: PTI)