Security agencies have issued a high alert in Delhi after intelligence inputs warned of a possible terror plan by Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba. Sources said a temple in Chandni Chowk could be a target. The group may try to carry out an IED attack near the Red Fort and other crowded areas. Officials said the inputs are “under verification.” Security has been increased in Old Delhi. Police have stepped up CCTV monitoring and vehicle checks. Bomb squads and dog units are on standby. The alert comes months after a deadly car blast near the Red Fort killed 12 people and injured over 20. (PC: India Today)

In Faridabad’s Sunlight Colony of Basantpur village, a 30-year-old woman, identified as Sangeeta Devi, was shot dead by her estranged husband on Friday night amid a family dispute. Sangeeta, who had been living separately with their two children while her divorce case was pending, was shot on a public road after an argument escalated. The husband allegedly fired three rounds, injuring her fatally before fleeing the scene. Locals alerted police, and an FIR was registered at the Palla police station. Authorities are investigating and searching for the accused, with more details awaited.

In Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, a 25-year-old man allegedly strangled his 21-year-old sister, Roop Jahan, for being in a relationship with a man from another community, police said. The accused later called 112 to inform authorities and was arrested. Roop Jahan had previously left to stay with her partner’s relatives, but family and villagers brought her back. Her brother, angered by her relationship and social ridicule, killed her when others were away. Shockingly, the victim’s father defended the act as a “fit of rage”, saying it was right to kill her for bringing “disrespect” to the family. (PC: HT)

One of the three US-sanctioned, Iran-linked oil tankers seized by the Indian Coast Guard off the coast of Mumbai spent about eight days in Pakistan’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) before being boarded in early February, an FIR shows. The Mali-flagged MT Asphalt Star reportedly switched off its tracking systems for nearly 11 hours, concealing its identity and movements, a tactic seen as suspicious. The vessel was caught engaging in unauthorised ship-to-ship fuel transfers with sister ships, using forged documents and false data, leading to investigations on smuggling, forgery, and related maritime violations. (PC: NDTV)

In a tragic incident reported by India Today, a three-year-old girl was found dead in Gurugram, Haryana. According to police, the child had gone missing while playing near her home. Following a complaint by her family, authorities launched a search operation and reviewed CCTV footage, which led to the arrest of a neighbour. The accused has been booked under relevant sections of the IPC and the POCSO Act. Police recovered the child’s body from a nearby area. The investigation is ongoing, and officials have assured strict action in accordance with the law in Gurugram. (PC: India Today)

Mani Shankar Mukherjee, celebrated Bengali writer known by his pen name Sankar, passed away on Friday at a private hospital in Calcutta at the age of 92. Born in Howrah on December 7, 1933, Sankar began his career as a clerk to British barrister Noel Frederick Barwell at the Calcutta High Court, an experience that inspired his debut novel Koto Ajanare. His literary works inspired several acclaimed films, including Satyajit Ray's Seemabaddha and Jana Aranya, and the 1968 blockbuster Chowringhee. He also authored several books on Ramakrishna Paramhamsa and Swami Vivekananda. Sankar was conferred the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2021. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee called his passing an irreplaceable loss to Bengali literature. (PC: The Telegraph)

Members of the Indian Youth Congress staged a dramatic shirtless protest at the India AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, raising slogans such as “PM is compromised” against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging the government had compromised national interests and failed youth. Around 10 protesters were detained and taken to Tilak Marg police station; police said legal action will follow. The demonstrators briefly disrupted the high-profile international event attended by global delegates. The protest drew sharp criticism from the BJP, which condemned it as disruptive and politically motivated. 

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra arrived in Assam for a two-day trip focused on ramping up preparations for the upcoming 2026 Assembly elections, underscoring organisational strategy and candidate selection efforts. She chaired marathon screening meetings with party leaders and grassroots workers in Guwahati and offered prayers at the Kamakhya Temple before proceeding to intensive internal deliberations. During the visit, she released a 20-point “people’s chargesheet” accusing the ruling BJP government of corruption, economic mismanagement and alleged syndicate raj, positioning Congress for a tougher electoral challenge. The visit reflects the party’s heightened focus on strengthening its base and contest strategy in the poll-bound state. (PC: PTI)

A six-year-old girl lost her life after a speeding car rammed into an e-rickshaw in West Delhi’s Janakpuri while she was on her way to school with her grandmother. The impact overturned the vehicle, throwing both onto the road. The grandmother said she desperately pleaded with the driver and passersby to help rush the injured child to hospital, but immediate assistance did not come. The girl later succumbed to her injuries during treatment. Police have arrested the accused driver and seized the car. A case of rash and negligent driving has been registered, and further investigation is underway. (PC: NDTV)

At the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, Galgotias University faced intense criticism after Professor Neha Singh introduced a robotic dog called “Orion,” claiming it was developed by the university’s Centre of Excellence. Online sleuths quickly identified it as a Chinese‑made Unitree Go2, sparking accusations of misrepresentation and embarrassment at a high-profile tech event. Organisers reportedly asked the university to vacate its exhibit. Galgotias apologised, saying Singh was “ill‑informed” and not authorised to speak, a move widely seen as blaming a faculty member for broader institutional lapses. The episode reignited debates on authenticity in India’s tech showcases. (PC: PTI)