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The Supreme Court of India has directed the National Medical Commission to revise its outdated 'both hands intact' requirement for MBBS aspirants, describing it as ableist. The court emphasized functional assessment of candidates and urged NMC to consider clinical accommodations and assistive technologies, ensuring equal opportunities for persons with disabilities to pursue medical courses.

Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin criticized the Modi govt over the NEP and withholding of funds, threatening to stop tax collections sent to the Centre. Stalin accused the Union govt of undermining state rights and development. Union Education Minister Pradhan urged TN to prioritize students and avoid politicizing education.

The external affairs ministry of India expressed deep concerns over US President Trump's claim that USAID allocated $21 million to increase voter turnout in India, labelling the matter as 'deeply troubling'. Indian agencies are now investigating the potential foreign interference in India's internal affairs.

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, in a TOI interview, emphasized the need for year-round efforts to combat pollution with a 365-day plan. The BJP government intends to address water, dust, vehicular, and stubble pollution continuously and ensure the availability of resources for social welfare schemes amid concerns about Delhi's treasury.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his pride in the connection between the RSS and Marathi language at the 98th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan. He praised the recognition of Marathi as a classical language and highlighted Maharashtra's rich cultural heritage and contributions to India's freedom struggle.

Stephen Curry is expected to play as the Golden State Warriors face the Sacramento Kings on February 21, 2025. However, Jonathan Kuminga will be absent due to an ankle injury, which could impact the Warriors' rotation. The matchup includes key players like Domantas Sabonis and Zach LaVine for the Kings, promising a competitive game.

External affairs minister S Jaishankar met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi and emphasized restoring mutual trust and border peace between India and China. They discussed cooperation in regional and multilateral forums like G20. Jaishankar highlighted the significance of international cooperation despite challenging bilateral relations.

Punjab cabinet minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal has been left with only the NRI affairs portfolio as the state government scrapped the administrative reforms department. This change comes after his previous key portfolios of agriculture and rural development were reassigned during a cabinet reshuffle.

The AICC is taking a firm stance against Congress MP Shashi Tharoor. Despite a recent meeting with Rahul Gandhi, Tharoor remains dissatisfied due to lack of commitment to address his grievances and suggestions. Tharoor is unhappy about being sidelined within the party, including being removed from key positions and denied opportunities in Parliament debates.

Investigators are exploring the possible involvement of the two women’s husbands, who are siblings, or outsiders, according to the police

Tax officials have uncovered a GST fraud network operating from a small shop in Khandsa village, generating fake invoices worth Rs 97 crore for tobacco products and soft drinks. Masterminded by Ashim Kumar, former property dealer, the scheme fraudulently claimed Rs 66.6 crore in input tax credits. Kumar has been arrested, and investigations are expanding.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the unity and enrichment that Indian languages bring to one another, countering calls for division based on language. He reiterated the importance of embracing all languages, while Tamil Nadu's CM M K Stalin opposed the National Education Policy's three-language formula, advocating the state’s two-language system.

In 2017, the U.S. committed $500 million under the MCC-Nepal compact for electricity transmission and road upgrades, marking the largest American infrastructure grant to the country; analysts say the U.S. decision could impact Nepal in the geopolitical arena, with respect to India and China

On February 16, a female student from Nepal was found dead in her hostel room at the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology in Bhubaneswar. When protests demanding justice for her grew on campus, the university evicted more than 500 Nepali students, prompting a response from the Nepali Prime Minister and nearly triggering a diplomatic crisis. Satyasundar Barik reports on the incident and the ongoing protests

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the plea of around 25,000 students in Uttar Pradesh, pursuing Kamil and Fazil courses, to be shifted to recognized educational institutions following a ruling that the Madrassa Board lacks the authority to award higher education degrees.

Nearly 2,000 Indians are involved in cyber scam operations in Myanmar's lawless Myawaddy region, lured by fake job offers and forced to conduct online fraud. While some have been rescued, Indian authorities caution that the problem is larger and advise verifying job offers to avoid legal consequences.