3 sentenced to death for gang-raping Israeli tourist, killing youth near Hampi

The death sentence has been pronounced by the Gangavathi District and Sessions Court. The judge observed that the crime fell under the ‘rarest of the rare’ category, warranting maximum punishment.
Uttar Pradesh: Rs 1.40 crore allocated to construct five new bridges on Kanpur-Lucknow highway, check details

NHAI has completed the necessary procedures for the construction of the bridges and has invited tenders for the project. According to NHAI Project Director Nakul Verma, the construction work is expected to begin within the next one to two months.
French President Emmanuel Macron, First Lady Brigitte Macron in Mumbai; Know key agendas, full itinerary

Macron’s visit to India is a significant milestone in the India-France strategic partnership, with a particular focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) cooperation and emerging technologies.
Delhi sees early heatwave, temperature hits 30°C, breaks 5-year February record; Will it rain tomorrow? Check full forecast here

On Monday, the national capital experienced unusually high daytime temperatures, rising well above what is normal for this time of year. However, night-time temperatures stayed close to or slightly below the seasonal average, according to the IMD.
Massive fire in chemical factory in Rajasthan’s Bhiwandi, seven burnt alive, 2 trapped; rescue operation underway

In a tragic incident from Rajasthan, a massive fire broke out in a chemical factory in Bhiwadi in Khushkhera-Karoli industrial area, on Monday, killing seven people, while 2 reportedly trapped.
Bhubaneshwar: Bomb-making operation goes wrong, ends in blast; 2 killed, 2 injured, watch horrible video

The incident occurred on January 27, 2026, in Bhubaneswar’s Sundarpada at around 2:45 pm when Shahnawaz Malik, his associate Amiya Malik, his mother, and another accomplice were involved in making explosive devices at the house.
AI Summit 2026: PM Modi to inaugurate India AI Impact Expo at 5 pm today; says ‘outcomes of Summit will help…’

The theme of the summit is “Sarvajana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaya” or welfare for all, happiness for all, reflecting our shared commitment to harnessing artificial intelligence for human-centric progress, said PM Modi.
CM Rekha Gupta-led Delhi govt to launch WhatsApp-based system for issuing birth, caste certificates, check details

The initiative aims to integrate a wide range of government services into WhatsApp, allowing residents to apply for documents such as birth and caste certificates and receive updates without having to visit departmental offices.
India’s Big AI Leap: PM Narendra Modi opens global AI Impact Summit, how may it change AI ecosystem in India?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, with participation from 13 countries, showcasing India’s growing global AI leadership.
Delhi-NCR AQI: National Capital air quality sees marginal improvement but remains ‘poor’, AQI stands at 214; Check area-wise pollution level

Delhi’s Anand Vihar recorded AQI at 293, Bawana at 259, Chandni Chowk at 247, DTU at 203, Dwarka Sector 8 at 234, ITO at 200, Jahangirpuri at 285, Narela at 243, Punjabi Bagh at 203, RK Puram at 239, and Wazirpur at 268.