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A teenage boy in Delhi deceived several minor girls into stealing valuables by claiming he had a life-threatening illness. The police discovered the scam when one girl confessed during questioning. The boy was found fit and had lied to multiple girls to maintain a lavish lifestyle. The police recovered the stolen jewellery and sent the boy to a reformation home.

While the prosecution demanded the maximum sentence of capital punishment for the lone convict, the judge said she would pronounce the quantum of sentence on February 17

Hailing 2025 as a “pioneering year for US-India civil space cooperation”, PM Modi and President Trump called for more collaboration in space exploration, including on long-duration human spaceflight missions, spaceflight safety and sharing of expertise and professional exchanges in emerging areas, including planetary protection, a joint statement said. The two discussed broadening ties in the fields of defence, energy, space and critical technology.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru achieved a historic Women's Premier League win, successfully chasing 202 runs against Gujarat Giants. Ellyse Perry and Richa Ghosh scored powerful half-centuries, leading RCB despite early setbacks. Perry contributed 57 runs, while Ghosh remained unbeaten with 64. Gujarat Giants set a challenging target with captain Ashleigh Gardner's explosive 79 and Beth Mooney's composed 56.

Heavy fine should be imposed on those negligent in clearing stagnant water or garbage that cause breeding of mosquitoes, Court tells BBMP  

The company is a major defaulter with outstanding dues amounting to ₹178.64 crore. BMC has issued attachment notices for 18 properties owned by the company in Chandivali, warning of auction proceedings if the dues are not cleared within 21 days. The properties include land parcels, residential and commercial buildings, and industrial plots.

Darick Hall is pouncing on a golden opportunity to secure the first base position for the Pirates following Spencer Horwitz's injury. Known for his powerful bat, Hall, who made a notable Major League debut with the Phillies, is poised for a strong showing in spring training.

Around 250 people have been arrested in the past six months for activities related to extortion, says a government official

PM Modi and President Trump reaffirmed the India-US partnership's importance in the Indo-Pacific region. They committed to tackling illegal immigration, organized crime, and cross-border terrorism. Discussions included market access issues, addressing Chinese industrial overcapacity, and strengthening strategic technology collaboration through initiatives like TRUST. They denounced terrorism and agreed on greater cooperation in West Asia and the Indian Ocean.

Whatever is lawful and possible within available resources shall be done, says CRPF chief, a day after Manipur jawan kills two seniors and kills himself; Over 700 CAPF personnel died by suicide from 2020 to 2024

In a statement, he says this has been done to prepare the party the upcoming State Assembly election in 2026

India continues to hope for “constructive” ties with Dhaka’s interim government, says Mr. Misri; in media interaction post talks with Mr. Modi, Mr. Trump says no role for U.S. deep state in Bangladesh

President’s Rule was forced by a constitutional crisis, as none of the BJP’s own MLAs had been willing to accept its baggage, Kharge says; CPI(M) slams ‘the utter bankruptcy of the BJP double-engine government’

Mr. Gadkari said road projects worth ₹3.5 lakh crore have already been approved for Uttar Pradesh, with a target to reach ₹5 lakh crore in the coming years.

Sena (UBT) MPs in Delhi face a dilemma about attending events hosted by Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena's ministers amid defection rumors. Aaditya Thackeray advised MPs to seek prior permission from the party, stressing that attending such events could fuel speculation of possible defections, despite the norm of cross-party interactions in Parliament.

This was aimed at restoring the original width of the road, which is identified as accident-prone. The exercise followed an order issued by the Madras High court to demolish illegal structures