India unveiled its counter-terrorism policy 'PRAHAAR', saying, "India has remained consistently opposed to terrorism in all its forms...There has been a history of sporadic instability in the immediate neighbourhood of India." "PRAHAAR aims to criminalise all terrorist acts and deny access to funds, weapons and safe havens to terrorists, their financiers and supporters," India added.

India unveils its counter-terrorism policy 'PRAHAAR'

India's defeat to South Africa in T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight stage ended all-rounder Hardik Pandya's record-breaking winning streak in ICC tournaments. The all-rounder had won 21 consecutive ICC matches since his last defeat in the 2022 T20 World Cup semi-final. The next-longest ICC winning streak stands at 17, jointly held by Australia's Michael Clarke and Shaun Tait.

Hardik Pandya's world-record winning streak in ICC tournaments ends

Mexico's most wanted drug lord El Mencho has been killed in a US-backed raid. US had announced a reward of up to $15 million for information leading to the arrest of El Mencho. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has been under mounting pressure from US to intensify her offensive against drug cartels blamed for smuggling drugs across the border to US.

Mexico's most wanted drug lord El Mencho killed in US-backed raid

'Boong', a Manipuri-language film, won Best Children's and Family Film award at the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards. Backed by Farhan Akhtar and directed by Lakshmipriya Devi, it beat 'Arco', 'Lilo & Stitch' and 'Zootropolis 2'. It is the first Indian film to win in the Best Children's and Family Film category at BAFTAs.

Indian film 'Boong', backed by Farhan Akhtar, wins historic award at BAFTA 2026

South Africa defeated India by 76 runs in their T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight stage match at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. It is India's biggest defeat (by runs) in Men's T20 World Cup history. It is also their first defeat in a Men's World Cup match since ODI World Cup 2023 final against Australia at the same venue.

India lose 1st WC match since 2023 final, suffer their biggest defeat in T20 WC history

Actors Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda on Sunday shared a post for their fans on Instagram, confirming their wedding. They wrote, "Today - with full hearts, we name our coming together in your honour. We would like to name it - 'The Wedding of VIROSH'." The couple will reportedly tie the knot on February 26.

Rashmika Mandanna & Vijay Deverakonda share post confirming wedding

India responded to Pakistan's attack on Afghanistan, which resulted in civilian casualties. "India strongly condemns Pakistan’s airstrikes on Afghan territory...during the holy month of Ramadan. It's another attempt by Pakistan to externalise its internal failures," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said. "India reiterates its support for Afghanistan’s sovereignty," he added.

India responds after Pak attacks Afghanistan, says 'Pak externalising internal failures'

Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah today created history by becoming India's highest wicket-taker in T20 World Cups. Bumrah recorded figures of 4-0-15-3 against South Africa to take his tally of wickets in T20 World Cups to 33. The previous record was held by Ravichandran Ashwin, who took 32 wickets. Notably, Arshdeep Singh equalled Ashwin's tally today with a two-wicket haul.

Jasprit Bumrah creates history, becomes India's highest wicket-taker in T20 World Cups

An armed man in his 20s was shot dead by US Secret Service agents and Palm Beach County Sheriff's deputy after he illegally entered US President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort on Sunday. "The individual was observed by the north gate of the Mar-a-Lago property carrying what appeared to be a shotgun and a fuel can," US Secret Service said. 

Armed man shot dead after he enters Trump's resort

The statue of former Minister of Home Affairs of India, C Rajagopalachari, was installed at  Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday, replacing the statue of British architect and Rashtrapati Bhavan designer Edwin Lutyens. The country is moving away from the "symbols of colonialism" and "beginning to embrace symbols of Indian culture", PM Modi had said during his 'Mann Ki Baat' programme.
