Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Delhi Capitals (DC) by six wickets in Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 final on Thursday to win their second WPL title. DC posted a total of 203/4 and RCB chased down the target in 19.4 overs, registering the highest-ever chase in WPL history. DC have now lost four WPL finals in a row.

RCB record highest-ever chase in WPL history to clinch their 2nd title, DC lose 4th final in a row

Sri Lanka Cricket President Shammi Silva wrote to Pakistan Cricket Board, urging it to reconsider boycotting T20 World Cup match against India scheduled to be played in Colombo. Sri Lanka Cricket warned that any non-participation in such a marquee fixture would've wide-ranging implications, including substantial financial exposure, loss of anticipated tourism inflows and broader economic fallout.

Sri Lanka urge Pakistan to reconsider India match boycott, warn of massive economic fallout

Delhi Capitals (DC) on Thursday recorded the highest-ever total in a Women's Premier League (WPL) final. DC posted a total of 203/4 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in WPL 2026 final in Vadodara on Thursday.  The previous highest total in a WPL final was recorded by Mumbai Indians (MI), who scored 149/7 against DC last season.

DC record highest-ever total in a WPL final

Gig worker unions representing Ola, Uber and Rapido drivers have called for a nationwide strike on Saturday, February 7. App-based transport workers are expected to go offline for at least six hours, demanding government intervention to enforce minimum fares. The Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union alleged that platforms arbitrarily set fares despite Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines, 2025.

Ola, Uber, Rapido drivers to go on nationwide strike on February 7

After US President Donald Trump claimed India will purchase oil from Venezuela instead of Russia, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "Ensuring energy security of 1.4 billion Indians is our government's supreme priority." "Diversifying our energy sourcing in keeping with objective market conditions and evolving international dynamics is at the core of our strategy to ensure this," he added.

Govt releases statement on Trump's claim that India won't buy Russian oil

New UPSC rules state that a candidate appointed to IAS or IFS and continuing as a member of that service won't be eligible to appear in CSE 2026. A candidate who has been selected or appointed to IPS on basis of an earlier examination won't be eligible to opt for or be allocated IPS again on basis of CSE 2026.

UPSC changes rules on re-attempts for already serving candidates

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has confirmed that there is no change in Pakistan’s stance on boycotting their T20 World Cup 2026 match against India. He said, "We have taken a very considered stance, and we should completely stand by Bangladesh, and I think this is a very appropriate decision." "There should be no politics on sports field," he stated.

Pakistan PM confirms no change in stance on boycotting India match at T20 World Cup

US President Donald Trump said he does not sleep during long flights on Air Force One and instead stays alert to look out for potential threats. “I like looking out the window and watching for missiles and enemies,” he said. Trump made the remarks while reminiscing about a trip to Iraq during his first term in office. 

I never sleep on planes, look out for enemies, missiles: Trump

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini met a high-level delegation from Canada led by Ms Rajan Sawhney, Minister for Indigenous Relations, Govt of Alberta, Canada, at his official residence. Discussions focused on investment, innovation, higher education partnerships, and skill development. CM assured full support for strengthening Canada–Haryana partnerships.

Haryana CM Saini meets high-level delegation from Canada

New York mayor Zohran Mamdani posted a message on World Hijab Day, calling the head covering "identity and pride" of Muslim women. He called the hijab "a powerful symbol of devotion & celebration of Muslim heritage." Responding to Mamdani's post, an exiled Iranian journalist said, "Really? Women in my wounded country, Iran, are being shot and killed for refusing hijab."
