All-rounder Riyan Parag has been named as the new captain of Rajasthan Royals (RR). He replaces Sanju Samson, who was traded to  CSK ahead of IPL 2026 season. Parag was bought by RR for ₹20 lakh in the third and final round of the player auction before IPL 2019. He has scored 1,566 runs in 84 IPL matches.

Riyan Parag named Rajasthan Royals captain

Late Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia's son Tarique Rahman is set to become Bangladesh's Prime Minister in first election after Sheikh Hasina's ouster in August 2024. Rahman-led Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its allies have registered a massive victory and won over 200 seats in the 300-member Jatiya Sangsad. Rahman won from Bogura-6 and Dhaka-17 constituencies with a landslide margin.

Khaleda Zia's son Tarique Rahman to become Bangladesh PM in 1st election after Hasina's ouster

India defeated Namibia by 93 runs in their T20 World Cup 2026 Group A match in Delhi on Thursday. It's India's biggest win (by runs) in T20 World Cup history. India have become the first team to win 10 T20 World Cup matches in a row. India posted a total of 209/9 and dismissed Namibia for 116 in 18.2 overs.

India record their biggest win in T20 World Cup history

India lost five wickets, including two run outs, for four runs in their last 11 balls against Namibia in their T20 World Cup 2026 match at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Thursday. India were 205/4 after 18.1 overs. They ended their innings at 209/9. India had scored 86/1 in the powerplay.

India lose 5 wickets for 4 runs in last 11 balls against Namibia

Purnea MP Pappu Yadav walked out of Beur jail on Friday after he was granted bail by a Patna court in three separate cases. Yadav claimed his arrest was a “big conspiracy” orchestrated by a senior SP and three politicians. “Nyayalaya ne dudh ka dudh and paani ka paani kar diya hai (The court has delivered justice)…Satyamev Jayate!” Yadav said.

Purnea MP Pappu Yadav walks out of Beur jail

A man from Nashik was arrested for allegedly placing a snake aboard the Mumbai-Solapur Vande Bharat Express on December 27, 2025. The accused, identified as 37-year-old Jagan Arjun Bhale, confessed to the act during interrogation, a railway official said. The snake was found inside the train's toilet and was safely rescued.
 

Man places snake in Vande Bharat Express, arrested 

PM Narendra Modi inaugurated Seva Teerth, the new building complex housing Prime Minister's Office (PMO), on Friday. PMO shared a video showing PM Modi's first moments inside Seva Teerth. PM Modi performed puja and started functioning from the newly inaugurated complex. He signed important files relating to decisions that reflect spirit of Seva, touching every section of society, PMO said.

Video shows first moments of PM Modi inside Seva Teerth

Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has announced a one-day ban on animal slaughter and the sale of meat within its jurisdiction on February 15 in view of Maha Shivaratri. The civic body stated that the measure is intended to respect the spiritual sentiments of devotees and maintain decorum during the festival. The GBA has urged businesses to comply with the directive.

Animal slaughter & meat sale prohibited in Bengaluru on Maha Shivratri

Udit Narayan was seen drinking at Abhijeet Bhattacharya’s birthday in a video that showed a Lord Ganesh picture in the backdrop. Reacting to the video on Instagram, a user commented, "Ganeshji ki photo ke aage yeh sab (Doing...this in front of Lord Ganesh's photo)." The clip surfaced after Narayan's first wife, Ranjana, alleged he had her uterus removed without consent.

Video shows Udit Narayan drinking in front of Lord Ganesh's photo, criticised

A female dancer was hospitalised after she was allegedly forced to swallow coins during a performance in Bihar’s Bhojpur district. The incident took place at a cultural programme, where she was performing before a large crowd. Reports said some spectators climbed onto the stage and allegedly forced coins into her mouth. Her condition is said to be critical.
