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Heart disease is a leading global killer, rising due to unhealthy lifestyles among several other factors. TOI is organizing a medithon to educate people. Experts will discuss heart diseases in youth, prevention strategies, women's heart health, and disease management. The event aims to raise awareness and promote better heart health for the future.

India has offered its Pinaka rocket system to France amid finalizing the purchase of 26 Rafale-Marine jets and collaboration on additional Scorpene submarines. Discussions also include joint projects in missile, helicopter, and jet engine development, indicating strengthening bilateral defense cooperation.

Valentine's Day, celebrated on February 14th, is dedicated to expressing love and gratitude towards loved ones, including partners, family, and friends. It traces back to Saint Valentine, who defied a marriage ban and was executed for it. People celebrate by sharing special messages, wishes, and quotes from famous authors.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed their commitment to the India-France partnership by signing crucial agreements and launching the India-France Roadmap on Artificial Intelligence. They emphasized the importance of cooperation in defence, civil nuclear energy, and space and stressed the need for UNSC reforms.

Disney+ Hotstar experienced a brief outage during the India vs England 3rd ODI, affecting users' ability to change commentary and video quality. The streaming platform faced issues on mobile, web, and smart TVs.

Consumer price inflation eased to 4.31% in January from 5.22% in December, driven mainly by declining food costs. Food inflation registered at 6.02%, a notable drop from 8.39% in December. The RBI aims to keep retail inflation around 4%, with a permissible range of 2% above or below this target.

Sharad Pawar's felicitation of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has created tensions within the Maha Vikas Aghadi, particularly with the Shiv Sena (UBT). Sanjay Raut criticized Pawar for honoring Shinde, whom he blames for splitting the Shiv Sena in collaboration with Amit Shah and the BJP.

The UN has accused Bangladesh's former administration of committing crimes against humanity during last year's protests, citing hundreds of extrajudicial killings and systematic attacks. The report documents widespread violence and repression orchestrated by the government, security forces, and Awami League party members targeting protesters and civilians.

Infosys terminated around 400 trainees at its Mysore campus after they failed to clear mandatory internal assessments. The company stated that the process, mentioned in contracts, allows three attempts to pass. Critics argue that recent changes in evaluation criteria have drastically impacted trainees.

Shehnaaz Gill achieved significant weight loss and transformed her physique in six months through a strict diet and regular exercise. She starts her day with a mix of turmeric, tea, and apple cider vinegar, follows a protein-rich breakfast, and maintains a balanced diet throughout the day, finishing with a light dinner to support her health and fitness goals.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the birthday celebration of US Vice President JD Vance's son, Vivek, during his France visit. Modi expressed gratitude to the Vance family and gave gifts to their children. Folowing this, JD Vance said that his children loved the gifts they received from PM Modi. They met on the sidelines of the AI Action Summit hosted by France.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the alleged inhumane deportation treatment of Indian citizens from the US, questioning Modi's close ties with Trump. Kharge and Chidambaram emphasised the Indian government's failure to handle the deportation process appropriately and ensure dignified treatment of its nationals.

A fight occurred between a female and male lawyer at the SGST office in Ghaziabad. The altercation, which involved physical assault, resulted in injuries to the female lawyer. Police arrived and intervened, taking both parties to the station. Complaints were filed by both sides, and the police are investigating the incident further.

India and England cricket teams wore green armbands in the third and final ODI to support BCCI's 'Donate Organs, Save Lives' initiative, led by ICC Chairman Jay Shah. Prominent players like Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill urged the public to become organ donors, emphasising the life-saving potential of such a pledge.

Varun Chakravarthy missed India's third ODI against England due to a sore right calf. The Indian team rested key players and made several lineup changes. Kuldeep Yadav, Washington Sundar, and Arshdeep Singh were given opportunities. India aimed to test their bench strength before the 2025 Champions Trophy. England also made a change, bringing in Tom Banton.

The Supreme Court has raised concerns over the practice of announcing freebies, stating they discourage people from working and contributing to national development. Justices BR Gavai and Augustine George Masih suggested integrating beneficiaries into mainstream society while the Centre finalizes an urban poverty alleviation mission.