Times of India

India's Army unveiled its formidable AH-64E Apache attack helicopters at Exercise Brahmastra, showcasing their advanced combat capabilities. These state-of-the-art machines demonstrated precision strikes and seamless coordination with ground forces, highlighting their role in modern warfare. Deployed in Jodhpur, the Apaches are now a key asset for national security.

Tragedy struck Mathura's Yamuna River as a boat carrying devotees capsized near Kesi Ghat. At least six lives were lost in the unfortunate incident that occurred Friday afternoon. Around 30 individuals were on two boats when one suddenly sank. Rescue efforts are actively ongoing to locate those still missing, with several already brought to safety.

With the NFL Draft approaching, Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini find themselves dealing with off-field attention after photos sparked speculation. Both denied any inappropriate relationship, calling the interaction innocent. However, past clips and comments have resurfaced, fueling online debate. Their professional history adds context, but not clarity. As reactions continue to grow, the situation highlights how quickly narratives can form in today’s media cycle, even without firm evidence.

Mukul Choudhary made a stunning IPL debut with an unbeaten 54 off 27 balls. His powerful hitting secured a thrilling three-wicket victory for Lucknow Super Giants against KKR. Coach Justin Langer praised Choudhary's athleticism and sharp cricketing mind. This close win provides a significant morale boost for the team early in the season.

A fragile ceasefire has eased immediate escalation risks in the Strait of Hormuz, but shipping remains constrained and conditional. While limited vessel movement has resumed, it's far from normal, with security considerations dictating transit and global energy markets remaining sensitive to any disruptions.

UCC is a proposal to have one common set of personal laws for all citizens in India, covering marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption, regardless of religion. It aims to ensure equality before law and promote national integration by replacing religion-based personal laws with a uniform legal framework. In the Bengal polls, where BJP strives to wrest power from three-time chief minister Mamata Banerjee, who fiercely opposes the UCC, the issue is expected to highly polarise the elections.

Aditya Dhar's 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' continues its impressive box office run, entering its fourth week and surpassing Rs 1050 crore in India. The Ranveer Singh starrer has maintained strong collections despite the IPL, with day 23 earnings pushing its net total to Rs 1,051.06 crore.

Indian pacer Harshit Rana is making good progress in his recovery following knee surgery on February 9. Ruled out of the 2026 T20 World Cup and IPL, Rana has joined the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru for rehabilitation. While his knee is healing faster than anticipated, the 24-year-old faces a fitness challenge to regain his optimal form.

Table-toppers Rajasthan Royals face defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a thrilling IPL clash. Both teams aim to extend their unbeaten streaks. Key player battles, including Virat Kohli vs. Sandeep Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal vs. Jacob Duffy, are set to define this high-stakes encounter at Barsapara Cricket Stadium.

On Friday, Mukul Choudhary became an overnight sensation in the IPL, smashing an unbeaten 27-ball 54, including seven massive sixes, to help Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) pull off a heist against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the iconic Eden Gardens. The 21-year-old was bought by LSG for Rs 2.60 crore.

US Treasury Secretary and Federal Reserve Chair urgently met with top bank CEOs to discuss Anthropic's new AI model, Claude Mythos Preview. This powerful AI can find software vulnerabilities, raising cybersecurity concerns for the financial system. Anthropic launched Project Glasswing to proactively fix flaws before attackers exploit them.

Uttar Pradesh removed over 2 crore voters during a 166-day special intensive revision, bringing the final electoral roll to approximately 13.39 crore. Despite significant deletions, the state saw a net increase of 84 lakh voters, with improved gender ratio and substantial additions in the 18-19 age group.

Delhi Police have dismantled a Pakistan ISI-backed spy ring. Ten operatives were arrested for surveilling key locations. They installed cameras to send real-time data to their handlers. This intelligence was intended to plan future terror attacks in India. The operation followed weeks of surveillance. Authorities are analyzing seized devices to find more links.

Oil prices surged Friday as Brent Crude surpassed $96 and WTI neared $99 a barrel, driven by renewed Middle East supply risks. Attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure and ongoing uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted production and added a significant risk premium to global markets.

Babar Azam silenced critics by becoming the fastest T20 player to 12,000 runs in just 338 innings, surpassing Chris Gayle. He achieved this milestone during a dominant performance for Peshawar Zalmi in the PSL, remaining unbeaten on 87. This record-breaking feat came after Azam expressed frustration over comparisons with Virat Kohli.