Times of India

In Season 4 of Shark Tank India, 16-year-old Meet Deore from Pune presented his startup, Deni Bikes, which focuses on affordable, eco-friendly electric motorcycles. Despite not securing financial investment, he gained mentorship and national exposure. Meet plans to focus on his studies before fully committing to his startup.

The government of India plans to outline the key elements of a new bilateral trade agreement with the US over the coming weeks. Discussions will address import duties on goods, focusing on reducing the trade deficit and promoting investments. Formal negotiations may begin after the new US commerce secretary is confirmed.

A Class X student in Gujarat, who was raped by her teacher following her Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao speech, is displaying remarkable resilience by focusing on her upcoming board exams and her dream of becoming a police officer. With strong family support, she continues her studies despite the trauma.

The Supreme Court ruled that holding an undertrial prisoner for six to seven years without a verdict violates their fundamental right to a speedy trial. This decision followed the case of an accused held under UAPA for five years without conclusion, leading to his release on bail.

A Pocso court in Kolkata deemed a case "rarest of rare" after finding a man guilty of raping a seven-month-old baby kidnapped from a pavement. The prosecution seeks the death penalty due to the child's critical condition and permanent damage. The trial concluded in 40 days with police using technology to identify the accused.

A Nepalese BTech student at KIIT in Bhubaneswar allegedly died by suicide due to on-campus harassment, leading to the arrest of a fellow student. Nepal's PM intervened after reports of forced eviction of Nepali students, prompting Odisha's government to allow their return and restore normalcy.

A Delta airplane crashed at Toronto's Pearson airport, flipping upside down during landing, injuring seventeen people, with three in critical condition. Runways are closed until Tuesday for investigation. Emergency services responded swiftly, confirming all passengers and crew survived the incident involving Flight 4819.

Congress distanced itself from Sam Pitroda's comments suggesting India has been unnecessarily confrontational towards China, following strong BJP criticism. BJP condemned Pitroda's remarks as anti-national, citing sacrifices in the Galwan clash, and emphasized maintaining India's security and prestige in international relations.

PM Narendra Modi welcomed Qatar Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani at the airport, marking his first visit to India in nine years. This gesture places Al-Thani among a select group of dignitaries who received this honor. Discussions will focus on enhancing cooperation in trade, investment, technology, and energy, and addressing regional and global issues, including the Gaza situation.

A senior secondary school in Bikaner, Rajasthan, has received orders to replace Urdu with Sanskrit as a third language due to low enrollment in Urdu classes. The decision follows a similar directive to a school in Jaipur, sparking controversy and allegations about fake degrees among Urdu teachers.

BJP has demanded an investigation into USAID's alleged $21 million contribution to boost voter turnout in India, following revelations by Elon Musk-led DOGE. Despite claims of no funding involvement by the former CEC, concerns about the transparency of USAID's operations remain.

A Delta Airlines plane made a crash landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport, ending up upside down on a snowy runway and injuring eight people. The incident followed a winter storm and is part of a recent pattern of multiple aircraft accidents occurring in a short span of time.

Seven Kumbh pilgrims lost their lives and at least 15 were injured in three road accidents in Madhya Pradesh since Sunday. In Uttar Pradesh, three Nepalese nationals among six devotees were killed and 11 others injured in three mishaps on Monday. The total death toll from such accidents has risen to 141 so far.