Police constable Ranga Swamy undertook a hazardous recovery operation in Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool district, entering the swift Tungabhadra river to retrieve an unidentified woman’s body. He carried the body on his shoulders across nearly a kilometre of rocky terrain to reach the riverbank after the dangerous conditions deterred others from attempting the recovery. Videos of his efforts later circulated on social media, drawing public praise.

India is focusing on strengthening the Andaman and Nicobar Islands' strategic maritime role for regional trade. The upcoming Andaman Dialogue 2027 will emphasize maritime infrastructure and economic cooperation among countries in the Indo-Pacific region. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted the islands as an economic bridge, particularly for trade and logistics efforts. Enhanced cooperation between regional ports and industries is also proposed to bolster maritime security.

Gujarat High Court has ruled that chewing gum cannot be classified as an edible sweet or sweetmeat under state Value Added Tax provisions because consumers do not swallow the rubber base. Reversing an order by the state VAT tribunal, a division bench held that the product attracts a higher 12.5% tax under the residuary entry rather than the reduced 4% slab meant for confectionery.

UP Board Time Table 2027 Class 10, 12: The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad has announced the Class 10 and Class 12 examination schedule, with board exams set to run from February 5 to February 24, 2027. Check the subject-wise timetable, morning and evening shift timings, and steps to download the UPMSP date sheet PDF.

BJP MP Ravi Kishan criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for allegedly hitting his own party workers during protests. He accused the Opposition of attempting to hijack democracy as they are unable to defeat the BJP electorally. Kishan claimed that 65 percent of young people support the current government under Modi's leadership. He dismissed Congress's concerns about EVMs as unfounded and self-serving.

Although I am still some years away from the traditional retirement age, my concern stems from my health.

NATO's defence technology priorities have shifted towards meet what it deems to be capability gaps in counter-drone systems and space-based surveillance. The collective defence organisation has launched a 1 billion euro fund to accelerate the development of dual-use technologies on its eastern border. Poland has become an attractive investment destination to meet these demands and the fund aims to speed up the identification and adoption of technologies.