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After A. Thashlima Nashrin, 25, a differently-abled B.A. history graduate, was selected as one of the 13 volunteers for the Vellaripatti panchayat under the Illam Thedi Kalvi (ITK) scheme, the villagers suggested that she could use the Murugan temple there to hold her classes

The petitioner, who is Veerappan’s nephew, was seeking compensation of ₹20 lakh for the death of his father, which, he alleged, was due to custodial torture

Noida Expressway has been labeled a 'breakdown challan' zone by police, where fines and vehicle seizure can occur for breakdowns causing traffic disruptions. This measure targets particularly commercial vehicles with the aim to maintain smooth traffic flow amidst high vehicular volume, especially during peak hours.

BJP leader Anurag Thaku answered Rahul Gandhi’s criticisms of the Budget and the former defended the Budget, calling it a “force multiplier.”

Elon Musk supported British MP Rupert Lowe's criticism of a Bengali script sign at London's Whitechapel station. The local initiative, led by Abdal Ullah, was intended to celebrate the British Bangladeshi community, but Lowe argued for signs exclusively in English.

An engineer and a BSc graduate were arrested for stealing an ATM in north Delhi and making off with Rs 29.12 lakh on February 6. They transported the ATM to Mewat, cut it open using gas cylinders, and shared the cash among themselves. The machine was later dumped in a well.

The Telangana State Election Commission has discovered that sarpanch posts are being auctioned in the guise of 'unanimous elections' prior to finalizing the gram panchayat election schedule. Such practices are occurring despite the government’s intention to encourage genuine unanimous elections with cash incentives for reducing election expenditure.

Rajya Sabha saw a confrontation between Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge when a starred question about non-payment of dues by builders in Noida was withdrawn. BJP MP Laxmikant Bajpayee had asked for details about developers who owed dues and the measures taken against them.

In Dhaka, madrasa students attacked a book fair stall displaying Taslima Nasreen's works, demanding their removal. Police controlled the situation and are investigating the incident. Nasreen condemned the government's alleged support for extremists. The Amar Ekushey Book Fair annually celebrates the 1952 Language Movement martyrs and features a wide array of literary works.

Prashant Kishor, leader of Jan Suraaj, met Tamil actor and TVK leader Vijay, offering support for TVK's 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly election campaign. Kishor will act as a special advisor, leveraging his successful experience with DMK's 2021 victory. Vijay aims to firmly position TVK against DMK and BJP, planning extensive groundwork and state-wide tour post his final movie release.

The Prime Minister and the Home Minister protected Biren Singh and failed to contain the violence in Manipur, the DMK MP said.

Computer-Adaptive Cognitive Training (CACT) tool functions like a game, adapting in real-time to the patient’s abilities

There is resentment in the top Congress leadership for the prominence to given to several Union Ministers and BJP leaders at the event hosted by the Congress government in the State

A convoy of 35 high-end cars carrying Class 12 students performing stunts and bursting firecrackers on their way to a school's farewell function in Surat prompted police action for multiple traffic violations. The police detained 12 cars and are proceeding against the students and their parents while taking care not to disturb the students ahead of their board exams.