Times of India

Former AAP legislator Saurabh Bharadwaj has launched a YouTube channel after losing his seat in the election. He plans to share his journey and discuss political changes and governance challenges post-election loss. The channel will be an interactive platform for citizens, covering political and social issues, while also serving as a source of livelihood for him.

The AAP's pre-poll promise of a Rs 1,100 monthly allowance for women over 18 in Punjab faces financial hurdles, necessitating reconsideration by the Bhagwant Mann government. Alternatives include limiting the scheme to single women and breadwinners or excluding income-tax-paying women. With Punjab's debt expected to reach Rs 3.7 lakh crore by 2024-25, financial feasibility remains a concern.

A 56-year-old domestic worker was raped inside a private bus by its driver in Faridabad's Sector 17. The driver and conductor, who kept watch, have been arrested. The incident occurred when the woman boarded the bus mistakenly thinking it was public transport. The accused have been remanded in judicial custody.

Telangana government plans to introduce a bill in March for 42% reservation for Backward Classes in education, employment, and local bodies, responding to a long-standing demand. The state is seeking political consensus and Parliament's approval, with a push for national support led by CM Revanth Reddy.

The Supreme Court has invalidated the appointment of Dr. N K Khurana as the chairperson of the National Commission for Homeopathy, concluding he did not meet the eligibility criteria. The court directed Khurana to vacate the position within a week and initiated a fresh selection process.

The Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS), affiliated with RSS, opposes the new industrial relations and occupational safety codes set to be implemented in April. BMS argues that the industrial relations code's requirement for union recognition, needing support from 51% of the workforce, would eliminate unions.

The death toll from Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) in Maharashtra has reached nine, with Mumbai and Pune reporting their first and eighth fatalities respectively. The total number of cases has risen to 203. Assam and Tamil Nadu have each reported a GBS-related death, while two suspected fatalities in Kolkata remain unconfirmed.

Chiranjeevi faced backlash for his comments about wanting a male grandchild to carry on the family legacy. His remarks were labeled as sexist and misogynistic, sparking outrage on social media. Critics pointed out that daughters are equally capable of upholding the family legacy.

Hundreds of investors have been allegedly duped of crores by Falcon Invoice Discounting, a P2P web platform that unexpectedly shut down its offices. Cyberabad police have filed multiple cases against the company's management for fraud. Special teams have been set up to track down the accused and recover the collected funds.

Actor Chiranjeevi was criticized for remarks on preferring a male grandchild to carry on the family legacy, sparking accusations of sexism. The comment, made during a film event, led to significant backlash on social media, questioning gender roles and the contributions of his daughters and daughter-in-law.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai stated that practically useful quantum computers are still 5-10 years away. This comes after a similar warning from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, suggesting that very useful quantum computers may take 15-30 years. Quantum computing stocks reacted negatively to these announcements.

Pakistani soldiers violated the ceasefire by firing in J&K's Poonch district, aiming to push terrorists into India. The Indian border guards responded effectively with equal force, and there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage from the Indian side. Recent incidents indicate increasing infiltration attempts and hostilities along the LoC.

Derrick Henry discussed his desire to win a Super Bowl with the Baltimore Ravens and stated his intent to retire with the team. However, his remarks were met with mixed reactions from fans, with some criticizing his statements as misguided. Henry also expressed that he has not ruled out retiring with the Tennessee Titans.

Two soldiers, Captain Karamjit Singh Bakshi and Naik Mukesh Singh Manhas, were killed in an IED blast while on patrol near the LoC. Both were set to marry in April, leaving their families mourning their tragic loss. The articles detail their planned celebrations turned into sorrowful events.

A 38-year-old carpenter, G Siddalinga Swamy, from Harokyatanahalli, Bengaluru, was arrested for attempting to kill his wife, Manjula. Distrustful of her fidelity, he tried to smother her and poured instant adhesive glue into her mouth. Swamy later surrendered, thinking she was dead. However, Manjula was found alive and is receiving treatment.

Multiple employees at Chinese AI chatbot company DeepSeek previously worked at Microsoft's AI labs in China. These employees, including a key department chief, contributed to DeepSeek's R1 reasoning model. While Microsoft acknowledged the connections, it downplayed their significance and stressed confidentiality agreements. Politicians have warned Microsoft about maintaining AI development ties with China.

In Ahmedabad, a minor altercation at a wedding escalated into violence, resulting in the death of 20-year-old Mahendra Solanki. He was stabbed multiple times by four individuals, following a dispute initiated by accidental hand contact during a dance. The police have arrested the suspects and continue to investigate the incident.

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin had a 1.5-hour phone call discussing the urgent need to end the war in Ukraine immediately. Both leaders agreed to initiate negotiations and highlighted the potential benefits of collaboration. Trump outlined a team to lead the negotiations and expressed optimism over resolving the conflict.

Virat Kohli is unlikely to lead RCB in IPL 2025, prompting the franchise to consider internal options for captaincy. Rajat Patidar has emerged as the leading candidate, with Krunal Pandya also in contention. A captaincy announcement is expected at a special media gathering on February 13. Patidar led Madhya Pradesh to Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final this year where they lost to Mumbai in the title clash. He was the second-highest run-getter this season with 428 runs in nine innings.

The BJP is considering appointing two deputy chief ministers in Delhi to represent the city's diverse communities, with a final decision expected after PM Modi's return. A meeting on Sunday will reportedly elect the leader of the House, with several names in contention for the top post, including Parvesh Verma and Vijender Gupta.