Senior Russian officer shot in Moscow in apparent assassination attempt
An unidentified individual has shot Lieutenant General Alekseyev in the Russian capital before fleeing the scene, authorities say. Listen to this article Listen to this article | 2 mins info Published On 6 Feb 20266 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share A senior Russian military official has been hospitalised after being shot several times in Moscow, according to state media quoting Russian officials. An unknown assailant carried out a gun attack on Lieutenant General Vladimir Alekseyev, deputy chief of Russian military intelligence, in a residential building, Svetlana Petrenko, spokesperson for the Russian Investigative Committee (ICR), said on Friday. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list Alekseyev is deputy chief of the Main Directorate of the General Staff at the Defence Ministry. Petrenko told reporters that a criminal investigation has been opened for attempted murder, and illegal trafficking in firearms regarding the incident, according to the Interfax news agency. She said that the shooting attack took place in a building at Volokolamsk Highway in Moscow and the suspect fled the scene. “The victim was hospitalised in one of the city hospitals,” Petrenko said, adding that investigators and forensic experts are currently working at the scene of the incident, reviewing CCTV footage, and questioning witnesses. Alekseyev was one of the officials sent to negotiate with the late leader of the Wagner Group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, who led a rebellion against Moscow in 2023 and the was killed in a plane crash which many observers blamed on President Vladimir Putin. Series of assassinations Several senior Russian officers have been assassinated since the start of the war in Ukraine four years ago, with Moscow blaming the attacks on Kyiv. In some cases, Ukrainian military intelligence has claimed responsibility. Advertisement The most recent officer to be killed was the head of the General Staff’s army training directorate, Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov, who was killed by a bomb under his car on December 22. Last month a Russian court sentenced an Uzbek man to life in prison for the 2024 killing of the head of the Russian army’s radiological, chemical and biological defence forces. The general, Igor Kirillov, was killed when a booby-trapped scooter exploded as he left an apartment block in Moscow, in an attack Kyiv said it had orchestrated. Adblock test (Why?)
NBA roundup: Lakers stop 76ers despite Luka Doncic’s injury exit
Lakers beat 76ers 119-115 in NBA, as Spurs, Wizards, Raptors, Hornets, Magic, Hawks and Warriors also record victories. Listen to this article Listen to this article | 6 mins info Austin Reaves scored 35 points off the bench, LeBron James added 17 points with 10 assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame the loss of Luka Doncic to earn a 119-115 victory over the visiting Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday. Jake LaRavia and Rui Hachimura each scored 14 points as the Lakers won in their return from a 5-3 road trip. Doncic left the game late in the second quarter with left leg soreness after scoring 10 points. He will undergo an MRI, according to coach JJ Redick. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list The Lakers came back from a 14-point deficit in the third quarter and won after not taking their first lead until the fourth quarter. Joel Embiid scored 35 points and Tyrese Maxey added 26 points with 13 assists as the 76ers saw their season-high five-game winning streak come to an end. VJ Edgecombe produced 19 points and 10 rebounds. Spurs 135, Mavericks 123 Victor Wembanyama dominated with 29 points, 11 rebounds, six assists and three blocked shots to carry the visiting San Antonio past Dallas. Harrison Barnes had 19 points, Keldon Johnson 18 and De’Aaron Fox 17 for the Spurs, who have won three in a row. Mavericks star Cooper Flagg had 32 points and became the youngest player in NBA history with 30 or more points in four consecutive games. Naji Marshall also scored 32 as Dallas took its sixth straight loss. Wizards 126, Pistons 117 Will Riley led eight Washington players in double figures with 20 points as the undermanned Wizards surprised host Detroit. Riley added six rebounds and five assists for the Wizards, who had only 10 players available after trade deadline moves yet still won for the fourth time in six games. Sharife Cooper supplied a career-high 18 points. Advertisement Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 30 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, and Duncan Robinson had 21 points. Jalen Duren missed the second half due to right knee soreness. Another Detroit starter, Tobias Harris, sat out due to left hip soreness. Raptors 123, Bulls 107 Brandon Ingram scored 22 of his 33 points in the first half as Toronto defeated visiting Chicago, which completed seven trades before the deadline. The Bulls featured two new players in their starting lineup and three overall. Immanuel Quickley added 24 points for the Raptors, who have won two of three to open a five-game homestand. Sandro Mamukelashvili and Collin Murray-Boyles each put up 17 points. Chicago’s new backcourt of Anfernee Simons and Jaden Ivey logged 22 and 13 points, respectively. Guerschon Yabusele had 15 points and 11 rebounds in his Bulls debut off the bench. Hornets 109, Rockets 99 Rookie Kon Knueppel scored 24 points, LaMelo Ball added 20, and visiting Charlotte extended its winning streak to eight games by defeating Houston. Miles Bridges added 18 points while Josh Green tallied 14 on 4-for-4 shooting for the Hornets, whose winning streak is the franchise’s longest since the 1998-99 season. Kevin Durant scored a game-high 31 points for the Rockets, who have split their past six games and dropped both contests of a home back-to-back. Jabari Smith Jr. chipped in 17 points and seven rebounds. Magic 118, Nets 98 Jalen Suggs registered his first career triple-double as Orlando opened a four-game homestand with a win over Brooklyn. Suggs, in his fifth year with the Magic, finished with 15 points, 11 assists, 11 rebounds, four blocks and three steals in just 29 minutes. Desmond Bane notched 23 points and Paolo Banchero added 22 for the Magic, who never trailed. Rookie Egor Demin made six 3-point attempts on the way to a career-high 26 points for the Nets, who dropped their ninth straight against Orlando. Rookie Nolan Traore matched his career high with 21 points. Hawks 121, Jazz 119 Jock Landale equalled his season high with 26 points in his Atlanta debut, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 23, including the game-winning basket with 1.3 seconds left, as the Hawks beat visiting Utah. Landale was acquired by Atlanta from the Grizzlies on Wednesday, drove from Memphis to Atlanta for the Thursday morning shootaround and was in the starting lineup later that day. He shot 10-for-14 from the field, tied his season high with 11 rebounds, matched his career high with five assists and had a season-best four blocked shots. Advertisement Atlanta also got 22 points, 16 rebounds and 15 assists from Jalen Johnson, his 10th triple-double of the season. Isaiah Collier totalled 25 points and 11 assists while Kyle Filipowski amassed 15 points and 17 rebounds for the Jazz. Warriors 101, Suns 97 Pat Spencer produced career highs of 20 points and six 3-pointers, and Golden State scored the final 10 points to edge host Phoenix despite playing its second straight game without Stephen Curry (knee). Gui Santos contributed 18 points, and his breakaway layup with 28.7 seconds remaining put the Warriors up 99-97. After Phoenix’s Dillon Brooks missed a 3-point attempt, the Warriors came up with a loose ball, and De’Anthony Melton made a layup at the buzzer. Brooks scored 24 points, and Grayson Allen had 21 points and five 3-pointers for the Suns, who had won four of their previous five games. Adblock test (Why?)
Blast rocks mosque in Pakistan’s Islamabad
DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, Rescue teams reach the site after blast reported at a mosque in Tarlai Kalan during Friday prayers. Listen to this article Listen to this article | 1 min info Published On 6 Feb 20266 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share A blast has been reported at a mosque in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad. The explosion occurred at Khadija Tul Kubra mosque, in southeastern Islamabad’s Tarlai Kalan area, during Friday prayers. Rescue teams have reached the site of the explosion. There was no immediate information on casualties, but there were fears of a high death toll. In November last year, a suicide bomber blew himself up at the entrance of the Islamabad District Judicial Complex, killing at least 12 people and wounding dozens. More to come … Adblock test (Why?)
Major administrative reshuffle in Himachal Pradesh, 14 IPS, 2 PCS officers transferred, posts reassigned overnight, check full list here
In a major administrative reshuffle in Himachal Pradesh, 14 Indian Police Service (IPS) officers and two state police service officers, including the shifting of four district police chiefs, iwere transferred. In the Department of Home’s notification issued on Thursday, the full list of transferred
Punjab Horror: AAP leader Lucky Oberoi shot dead in broad daylight outside Jalandhar gurdwara
Punjab AAP leader Lucky Oberoi was shot dead outside Model Town gurdwara in Jalandhar. Assailants fired multiple rounds at his car, leaving him critically injured. Police are investigating motives, reviewing CCTV footage, and working to identify and apprehend the attackers.
High alert in Chennai: Hundreds of crows killed, H5N1 virus advisory issued, does it affect humans?
Hundreds of crows were found dead across Chennai, with tests confirming H5N1 or bird flu. Authorities have urged the public not to touch dead birds and mandated proper disposal of carcasses. Field surveillance and biosecurity measures are underway to contain the outbreak.
Who was Arun? 25-year-old man stabbed to death in Delhi’s Badarpur over minor fight; school dropout named as key accused
In a shocking incident from delhi, a man was stabbed to death, while another one was left critically injured near the Ayurveda Hospital in Gutampuri on late Thursday evening, over a minor altercation regarding the breaking of a side-mirror of a car, police said.
Delhi Police responds to viral claims about 800 missing reports, calls it ‘Misleading paid promotion’
Delhi Police denied claims of a surge in missing girls in the capital, revealing that social media reports were amplified through paid promotions. Official data shows that the number of missing persons in January 2026 was lower than in previous years.
Zee Media celebrates changemakers at ‘ZEE Samvaad with Real Heroes 2026’
Zee Media Corporation, India’s first and largest news network, hosted the 4th edition of ‘ZEE Samvaad with Real Heroes’ today at The Fairmont, Mumbai. The event honoured individuals whose courage, innovation, and dedication have created a positive impact on society.
Tejas triumphs while AMCA dreams falter
HAL delivered 5 Tejas Mk1A jets, boosting IAF strength, but losing the AMCA stealth fighter project raises serious concerns over India’s future airpower ambitions.