Times of India

Three men in Nadiad town, Kheda died after consuming jeera soda on Sunday evening. Authorities excluded the possibility of spurious liquor, suspecting poisoning or a failed concoction experiment. Forensic analysis revealed ethanol in their bodies, and further tests will determine the next steps in the investigation.

Out of 543 Lok Sabha MPs, 251 face criminal charges, with 170 of them linked to severe offenses warranting at least five years' imprisonment. Despite Supreme Court directives to expedite trials, many cases linger due to states' failure in setting up specialized courts.

About 220km from Kolkata, Ed Sheeran enjoyed a smooth scooter and boat ride in Murshidabad's Jiaganj with his friend Arijit Singh. They toured the area and spent five hours together. Despite limited security, their visit went off without a hitch. Sheeran is set to perform in Shillong on Feb 12, while Singh regularly stays in Jiaganj with his family.

India has strongly supported the Chabahar port project in Iran amid the Trump administration's threats to revoke sanctions waivers. The port is seen as crucial for regional connectivity, providing a trade route to Afghanistan and Central Asia, and has facilitated humanitarian efforts during the Covid pandemic.

NITES has filed a complaint against Infosys, accusing it of illegally and unethically laying off recently onboarded trainees. The association asserts that Infosys' actions violate labour laws, and is demanding an investigation, a halt to further layoffs, and reinstatement with compensation for affected employees.

Noida Expressway has been labeled a 'breakdown challan' zone by police, where fines and vehicle seizure can occur for breakdowns causing traffic disruptions. This measure targets particularly commercial vehicles with the aim to maintain smooth traffic flow amidst high vehicular volume, especially during peak hours.

Elon Musk supported British MP Rupert Lowe's criticism of a Bengali script sign at London's Whitechapel station. The local initiative, led by Abdal Ullah, was intended to celebrate the British Bangladeshi community, but Lowe argued for signs exclusively in English.

An engineer and a BSc graduate were arrested for stealing an ATM in north Delhi and making off with Rs 29.12 lakh on February 6. They transported the ATM to Mewat, cut it open using gas cylinders, and shared the cash among themselves. The machine was later dumped in a well.

The Telangana State Election Commission has discovered that sarpanch posts are being auctioned in the guise of 'unanimous elections' prior to finalizing the gram panchayat election schedule. Such practices are occurring despite the government’s intention to encourage genuine unanimous elections with cash incentives for reducing election expenditure.

Rajya Sabha saw a confrontation between Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge when a starred question about non-payment of dues by builders in Noida was withdrawn. BJP MP Laxmikant Bajpayee had asked for details about developers who owed dues and the measures taken against them.

In Dhaka, madrasa students attacked a book fair stall displaying Taslima Nasreen's works, demanding their removal. Police controlled the situation and are investigating the incident. Nasreen condemned the government's alleged support for extremists. The Amar Ekushey Book Fair annually celebrates the 1952 Language Movement martyrs and features a wide array of literary works.

Prashant Kishor, leader of Jan Suraaj, met Tamil actor and TVK leader Vijay, offering support for TVK's 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly election campaign. Kishor will act as a special advisor, leveraging his successful experience with DMK's 2021 victory. Vijay aims to firmly position TVK against DMK and BJP, planning extensive groundwork and state-wide tour post his final movie release.

A convoy of 35 high-end cars carrying Class 12 students performing stunts and bursting firecrackers on their way to a school's farewell function in Surat prompted police action for multiple traffic violations. The police detained 12 cars and are proceeding against the students and their parents while taking care not to disturb the students ahead of their board exams.

Obituary banners and condolence messages filled Bankapura after Bishtappa Gudimani, in a vegetative state, was declared dead by doctors. Shockingly, he began breathing en route home, halting his funeral preparations. Rushed back to the hospital, he's now on a ventilator, fighting chronic liver and pneumonia issues. Relatives are relieved by this unexpected turn of events.

Haliey Welch, known as the 'Hawk Tuah' girl, faced backlash after her cryptocurrency, $HAWK token, collapsed, losing over 90% of its value. Addressing the situation in a podcast, Welch expressed regret and revealed she was misled. Her boyfriend also lost money, highlighting personal impacts. Despite accusations, Welch denies orchestrating a pump-and-dump scheme.

Nepali Congress lawmaker Ram Hari Khatiwada proposed selling monkeys to China to address growing agricultural destruction caused by the animals. Citing Sri Lanka’s example, he suggested it as a strategy to manage the simian menace in hilly areas. However, legal barriers exist, as Nepal is a CITES signatory, restricting rhesus monkey trade. National laws also protect these species, imposing strict penalties for unauthorized export or harm.

The Invest Karnataka 2025 summit in Bengaluru has caused dissatisfaction within the Congress party due to the guest list hierarchy giving prominence to Union ministers and BJP leaders. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi are likely to skip the event scheduled from 12 to 14 February.

A farmer and his wife in Pilibhit were brutally assaulted by five men over an old enmity. Despite going to the local police the next day, officers did not take immediate action until a court order weeks later mandated the registration of an FIR against the accused.