Times of India

An assistant professor at Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology is under investigation after videos of a mock wedding with a first-year student went viral. Payal Banerjee, who participated unknowingly in the staged event, claims betrayal by a colleague. The inquiry committee comprises five senior faculty members.

Two Jalore district policemen, constable Suresh Kumar and ASI Kishan Lal, were suspended for fabricating a video to show consent from a minor rape victim. The video was shared with the accused teacher to secure bail and leaked on social media, leading to the victim's suicide. An FIR has been registered against the officers.

The district administration of Rajouri continues intensive preventive care for residents of Badhaal village where a mystery illness has claimed 17 lives. With no new reported cases, 364 individuals have been isolated and provided with essential needs, while the village is under strict monitoring to ensure safety and prevent further spread.

A 24-year-old college student was assaulted by two men who attempted to rape her in east Bengaluru early Monday morning. The assailants fled when locals intervened. The police have launched an investigation based on the girl's complaint, and efforts are being made to identify the attackers.

A dispute between AAP and BJP reignited as Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini drank water from the Yamuna to refute allegations by Arvind Kejriwal that the river was contaminated. Saini claimed the water was safe, but Kejriwal insisted Saini pretended to drink it and emphasized the water's threat to Delhi residents.

The cabinet committee on security, led by the PM, approved two critical deals worth Rs 10,200 crore for ammunition of the indigenous Pinaka multi-launch artillery rocket systems. These deals include high-explosive pre-fragmented rocket ammunition and area denial munitions, enhancing the Army's capabilities with extended strike ranges and area saturation features.

Jammu and Kashmir Police conducted raids at 25 locations across Rajouri district, seizing incriminating materials linked to a terror network. This network, associated with Jaish-e-Mohammad and Lashkar-e-Taiba, aimed to activate overground workers for terror activities. These raids follow extensive searches two months prior in connection with separate terror-related cases in Rajouri and Udhampur.

Tourism minister Rohan Khaunte has directed strict enforcement to regulate shacks, water sports, and other activities, ensuring they remain with locals. He emphasized that traditional businesses should not be sublet to outsiders, with continuous drives and advanced monitoring in place to enforce this policy.

India will invest Rs 34,300 crore ($4 billion) over the next six years under the national critical mineral mission to ensure a sustainable supply chain of essential minerals for cleaner energy and high-tech advancements. The plan includes increasing domestic production, acquiring stakes in overseas mines, and developing processing facilities. Public and private sectors, including Kabil, will play key roles, addressing India's dependence on imports, especially from China, for critical minerals like lithium and rare earth elements.

A 39-year-old assistant teacher in Porbandar district has been arrested for allegedly raping a 12-year-old girl multiple times at a primary school. The incidents occurred on January 22 and 23. The teacher took advantage of the premises being empty. The police are also investigating if there are more victims.

Arvind Kejriwal defended his allegations against the BJP government regarding the contamination of Yamuna water, stating that his claims were made to address a public health crisis. Emphasizing the dangerous levels of toxicity in water from Haryana, he also asserted highlighting government lapses should not be criminalized. Meanwhile, Haryana CM denied the accusations by taking a sip from the river earlier in the day.

Arvind Kejriwal accused the BJP-led Haryana government of contaminating Delhi's water, drawing sharp responses from political rivals including PM Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi. Amid pressure over corruption allegations against AAP, Kejriwal's controversial claims is perhaps a ploy to redirect the campaign narrative towards public health concerns.

The water dispute between Delhi and Haryana intensified as Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal accused Haryana CM Naib Singh Saini of deceitfully sampling Yamuna water while claiming it was dangerous. Saini dismissed the accusations as politically motivated, ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections in February 2025.

Justin Baldoni’s $400 million lawsuit against Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds is viewed skeptically by legal experts, who see it as a publicity stunt rather than a serious financial claim. Lively has also filed a counter-lawsuit alleging sexual harassment. The high-profile trial is set for March 2026, with both sides' arguments eagerly anticipated.

Magnus Carlsen criticised FIDE after co-founding Freestyle Chess Players Club with Jan Henric Beuttner, which led to a dispute over the term "World Championship". Carlsen supports Beuttner's stance that their new tour shouldn't replace traditional championships but should have its unique format. FIDE warned of potential conflict but expressed openness to collaboration.

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath announced Rs 25 lakh aid for the families of 30 deceased in the Triveni Sangam stampede during Maha Kumbh’s Mauni Amavasya ‘Amrit Snan’. "The government has decided that a judicial inquiry of the incident will be done. For this, we have formed a three-member judicial commission headed by Justice Harsh Kumar, former DG VK Gupta, and retired IAS officer DK Singh," Adityanath said.

Bengal has discovered the world's smallest and lightest wild cat, the rusty-spotted cat, in its Purulia district. This species, considered near threatened on the IUCN Red List, was spotted for the first time in the state, adding to the region's biodiversity.

The Denver Nuggets face the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden tonight. Both teams are in top form, with Knicks leading their head-to-head series. Key players include Nikola Jokic for the Nuggets and Jalen Brunson for the Knicks. The game will be broadcast on ESPN, MSG, and Altitude, and available for streaming on multiple platforms.

During a public rally in Delhi, PM Modi discouraged BJP candidates from touching his feet, reciprocating by touching their feet instead. Candidate Ravinder Singh Negi, previously noted for urging shopkeepers to display religious names, attempted this gesture. Modi's actions highlighted his stance against such rituals, emphasizing humility and equality among party members.

DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, has unveiled a powerful generative AI model rivaling OpenAI’s ChatGPT at a fraction of the cost, rattling global tech markets. Using an efficient approach, DeepSeek trained its AI with fewer chips and less expenditure, defying US export restrictions. Concerns over data security and geopolitical implications are prompting scrutiny from US regulators.