‘Had no intention of…’: What ex-Army chief Naravane once said about book at centre of Rahul Gandhi-BJP row

The memoir has been at the centre of a row that has kept the parliament stalled throughout the week so far. Rahul Gandhi’s insistence to cite the book saw fierce objections from a number of ministers, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who is reportedly mentioned in the book.
Operation Trashi-I: One terrorist killed in fresh encounter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar

Security forces have successfully neutralised one terrorist in the general area of Dichhar, Kishtwar of Jammu and Kashmir, the Army said on Wednesday. The security forces launched Operation Trashi-I to hunt down terrorists.
Uttar Pradesh: CM Yogi-led govt approves funds for new bypass, 100 villages to gain, here’s all you need to know

The bypass is designed to be 7 meters wide and will provide an alternative route for heavy vehicles, reducing traffic congestion in the area. The construction of the bypass is expected to improve road safety and reduce travel time for commuters.
J-K’s Udhampur Operation Kiya: Encounter breaks out between security forces and terrorists

The Indian Army is conducting an intelligence-based joint operation along with the Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in the Basantgarh area of Udhampur district after contact was established with terrorists on Tuesday afternoon.
Did Mathura headmaster force Hindu boy offer namaz? What happened next?

The complaint also claimed that the headmaster had not ensured the national anthem was sung in school every morning. Mohammad received information about his suspension on January 31, without any verification or inquiry being carried out.
Cold wave tightens grip over Delhi-NCR, air quality turns ‘very poor’ at 312, IMD issues yellow alert

The IMD has issued a Yellow Alert for the entire city due to fog and haze, warning of low visibility that may slow down traffic movement during morning hours, particularly on major roads and highways.
UP Shocker: Three Ghaziabad-based teenage girls jump to death, was Korean online gaming app behind suicide?

In a shocking incident reported from Uttar Pradesh’s Ghaziabad, three minor sisters jumped off the ninth floor of their apartment building, allegedly after their parents’ objection to their online gaming addiction. The incident took place at Bharat City, a residential township in Ghaziabad, at around 2 am on Wednesday.
Mumbai: Air India, IndiGo planes collide on runway at airport; DGCA launches probe

As per reports, the wing tips of the two planes brushed against each while they were moving on the runway. The incident occurred even as passengers were on board both the aircraft. No injuries have been reported so far.
‘Blot on democracy’: Rahul Gandhi writes to Lok Sabha Speaker Birla over parliament speech row

For a second straight day, Gandhi was prevented from speaking as he attempted to read out excerpts from an unpublished book written by former Indian Army chief General MM Naravane. He had sought to raise questions about the central government’s handling of the 2020 India-China military standoff.
Earthquake: Strong tremors reported in Kolkata as magnitude 5.9 quake hits Myanmar

The quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers or 6.21 miles, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said. This marks the third felt earthquake in Myanmar in the last 71 hours, as per EMSC.