Times of India

A record of 12 JEE-Main questions were dropped due to errors, raising serious concerns about the NTA's exam integrity. The discrepancies and out-of-syllabus questions have eroded trust and caused frustration among students, overshadowing past error-free papers and highlighting the agency's lack of transparency and accountability.

Rajat Kumar and Nishu saved cricketer Rishabh Pant from a car accident in December 2022. Recently, Rajat and his girlfriend Manu consumed poison due to societal pressures on their relationship. Rajat is recovering, but Manu died. Her family accuses Rajat of murder, creating a scandal in their village. Authorities are investigating the allegations.

A confidential report, undated and unsigned, mysteriously appeared before the Supreme Court during a hearing on the Enforcement Directorate's plea concerning Anil Tuteja's bail in the Chhattisgarh liquor scam. No party claimed responsibility for it. The court is set to investigate further, instructing advocates to review the report and the registrar to trace its origin.

The Supreme Court of India dismissed Indrani Mukerjea's request to travel abroad during her trial in the Sheena Bora murder case, citing doubts about her return. The bench urged for trial completion within a year. Mukerjea, a British citizen, sought to activate her bank accounts and change her will in the UK and Spain.

The Supreme Court granted bail to former bureaucrat Arun Kumar Tripathi despite strong opposition from the Enforcement Directorate, which arrested him for money laundering. The court criticized ED's approach akin to misuse of dowry laws and emphasized that PMLA should not be misused to keep individuals in jail.

PM Modi delighted the children of US Vice President J D Vance and US Second Lady Usha Chilukuri with unique gifts during an AI summit in Paris. Modi's gifts included a wooden railway set, an Indian folk art jigsaw puzzle, and intricate artwork presented to French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron.

The Delhi High Court highlighted the dangers of artificial intelligence, regardless of its origin, while hearing a PIL to block access to the Chinese AI chatbot DeepSeek. The court allowed time for the Centre's counsel to gather instructions for further action by February 20.

An EA-18G Growler fighter jet crashed into San Diego Harbor, with both pilots ejecting safely and being transported to a hospital. The crash site, near Shelter Island, witnessed significant fuel leakage. Rescue operations ensued, and live footage showed the aircraft's descent. The incident occurred during a major military air exercise. The aircraft remains underwater.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to introduce a new 622-page Income Tax Bill in simpler language, replacing the 64-year-old law. The bill aims to reduce litigation by eliminating complex terms, outdated references, and multiple cross-references. It also introduces clearer provisions, including a taxpayer charter, crypto asset definitions, and updated definitions of agricultural income.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded French activists in Marseille for resisting Britain's effort to take Veer Savarkar back after his escape from a British ship in 1910. Modi, with French President Emmanuel Macron, visited the Mazargues War Cemetery to honor Indian soldiers. He noted Savarkar's bravery as a continuing inspiration.

US Vice President J D Vance endorsed PM Narendra Modi's view at an AI summit, agreeing that AI will enhance productivity without replacing humans. Modi emphasized investing in skills for an AI-driven future, noting that technology changes the nature of work. Both leaders discussed the positive impact of AI on various sectors and advocated for transparent and democratic technology development.

French President Emmanuel Macron bid farewell to PM Narendra Modi at Marseille airport after a three-day visit, showcasing strong bilateral ties. The leaders co-hosted several events, including an AI summit and CEOs Forum, reinforcing their commitment to economic collaboration and diplomatic camaraderie.

India has offered the Pinaka multi-launch artillery rocket systems to France, stressing it would enhance bilateral defense ties. Prime Minister Modi also discussed the acquisition of Rafale-Marine fighters and collaboration on Scorpene submarines with President Macron, underscoring ongoing defense partnerships between the countries.

India and France have agreed to collaborate on developing next-generation nuclear reactors, including advanced modular reactors and small modular reactors for civil use. The agreement emphasizes nuclear energy's role in enhancing energy security and transitioning to a low-carbon economy, with plans to increase India's nuclear power capacity significantly by 2032.

PM Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron visited the ITER project in France, which aims to produce nuclear energy through fusion. As a key partner, India is contributing to the project's cost and providing significant components. ITER is expected to start scientific operation in 2034, aiming to create sustainable, non-carbon-emitting energy.

Maharashtra governor C P Radhakrishnan emphasized the significance of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at a university convocation in Satara. He suggested that without Shivaji Maharaj's efforts against aggressors, India could have been divided into many Pakistans. Radhakrishnan also highlighted the importance of understanding true historical facts.

Allahabad HC ruled in favor of a 17-year-old rape survivor, allowing her to terminate her 19-week pregnancy under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act. The court stated that a sexual assault victim has the right to choose whether or not to become a mother.

The Supreme Court ruled that a spouse in a void marriage, such as bigamy, is entitled to seek alimony and maintenance under the Hindu Marriage Act. This decision settles conflicting judgments and includes void marriages under Sections 24 and 25, which cover maintenance and alimony provisions.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday raised concerns over political parties offering freebies, questioning whether such actions were fostering dependency rather than encouraging participation in the workforce. The court noted that freebies might discourage people from working, impacting sectors like agriculture. The urban poverty alleviation mission is being finalized to address homelessness.

Calcutta high court has ordered a fresh trial for 10 criminal cases, including murders, lodged during the Left Front tenure. The court dismissed the state plea for withdrawal, emphasizing that allowing such withdrawal would not be in public interest and would cause public harm.