Sanju Samson played his first-ever game in a World Cup following Abhishek Sharma's illness. The India opener got off to a flyer, hitting 3 sixes and a boundary to get the hosts off the blocks in the India vs Namibia clash. Just when Samson looked settled for a big score, he chipped one down to mid-wicket, ending his 8-ball cameo.

A video of TMC MPs Saugata Roy and June Malia chatting during Chandrashekhar Azad's speech on the Immigration and Foreigners Code (Amendment) Bill went viral, prompting mixed reactions online. While some joked about "Valentine's Week in Parliament," others criticised the moment, noting serious issues were being discussed in the House.

Delhi Metro witnessed severe overcrowding leading to gates crashing hours before the India vs Namibia clash at the T20 World Cup 2026. In a viral video, fans lined up in long queues trying to make their way to the metro station. The DMRC had earlier announced extended service hours to help fans travel smoothly to the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

A Navi Mumbai police constable, Bandu Bhise, has been arrested for allegedly killing his friend Somnath Bobde over suspicion of an affair with his girlfriend. After the murder, Bhise reportedly drove 191 kilometres to Satara and burnt the body in a farm well to destroy evidence. Police traced him using CCTV footage and questioned accomplices, which led to his arrest.

A man suffered serious brain injuries after a stray bull collided with his bike in Noida's Sector 168 on Tuesday evening. Though he was wearing helmet, his broken glasses reportedly caused head injuries. He is undergoing treatment at a hospital in Delhi and is now conscious. The incident has triggered outrage online. Many raised concerns about stray cattle and safety.

Moved by the sight of a leprosy patient suffering in heavy rain, Baba Amte chose a life of service. That moment sparked his lifelong mission to treat and rehabilitate leprosy patients. He went on to establish Anandwan in Maharashrta, a shelter and rehabilitation centre, and even experimented on himself to fight stigma. His journey proves compassion can create lasting change.

Rukhmabai, a 19th-century Indian woman married at 11, challenged the system by refusing a marriage she never consented to. When her husband sued her for conjugal rights, she fought back through the courts and her writings. Using the name “A Hindoo Lady,” she sparked a nationwide debate on child marriage, consent, and women’s rights in India.

Once known for exam stress, Kota is now seeing a positive shift as young volunteers spend Sundays cleaning lakes, temples and streets. Inspired by the motto "Pehal Ek Kadam", the Kota Community has carried out 75 cleanliness drives in three years. Their efforts have restored 30 temples and cleaned 45 public spaces, promoting civic responsibility and hope.

Veteran Doordarshan news anchor Sarla Maheshwari passed away on February 12, 2026. She served as a newsreader from 1976 to 2005 and was one of the most trusted faces of Indian television in the 1980s and 1990s. Colleagues and viewers remember her calm voice, grace and simple presentation style.

A two-year-old girl was attacked by stray dogs near her society gate in Surat, Gujarat, with CCTV capturing the incident. One of the three dogs bit her upper body, and she received first aid and an anti-rabies shot at a hospital. She is now stable, while residents raised concerns over stray dog control in the city.