The government has started the process of appointing a new chief election commissioner as Rajiv Kumar is set to retire on February 18. The selection panel, which includes the Prime Minister, leader of the opposition, and the Union home minister, will meet after the PM's US trip, likely on February 17, to discuss the candidates.
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Actor Allu Arjun was granted interim bail after being arrested in connection with a fatal stampede at a Hyderabad theatre during the premiere of his film 'Pushpa 2'. One woman died and her son was critically injured. Police blamed Arjun's actions for inciting the crowd, while the actor expressed condolences and pledged cooperation with authorities.
India won the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 by defeating New Zealand in the final. The victory led to several Indian and New Zealand players climbing up the ICC Men’s ODI Player Rankings. Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma made notable gains among batters, while Mitchell Santner and Kuldeep Yadav rose in the bowling rankings.
The Karnataka Lokayukta SIT has submitted a fresh request to governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot for permission to prosecute Union minister HD Kumaraswamy in the 2007 Sandur illegal mining case. The case involves allegations that Kumaraswamy, as Karnataka CM, approved an illegal mining lease. Despite Kumaraswamy's claims of innocence, the SIT now awaits the governor's decision while facing pressure from CM Siddaramaiah and deputy CM DK Shivakumar.
Infosys has laid off 30-45 trainees at its Mysuru campus after they failed evaluation tests, continuing from a similar cut in February. Affected trainees have been offered alternative career paths and assistance with accommodations and transportation as needed. Infosys also modified its hybrid work policy, requiring employees to work from the office at least 10 days a month.
Doctors, citizens, and the victim's family protested the CBI's perceived inaction in the RG Kar rape-murder case after two key suspects received bail. They demanded a swift chargesheet filing and questioned the CBI's delay, alleging potential political interference. Separate protests by various groups highlighted the widespread demand for justice.
China is reportedly restricting the movement of employees and specialized equipment needed for high-tech manufacturing to India and Southeast Asia. This comes as companies like Apple and Foxconn seek to diversify their production locations. Despite China's foreign ministry denying such actions, these measures appear aimed at limiting technology transfers and mitigating potential job losses.
MNS chief Raj Thackeray condemned efforts to create communal tensions over Aurangzeb's tomb and urged people to study history from books rather than WhatsApp. He emphasized that the country should not rely solely on religion for progress and cited Turkey as an example of successful reform.
Hindustani Bhau, a social media celebrity, has demanded a public apology from choreographer-director Farah Khan within two weeks for calling Holi the 'Festival of chapris.' Bhau emphasized that her comments insulted Sanatan Dharma and depicted Hindu practices as negative. He also mentioned filing a police complaint to initiate legal action against her.
A devastating explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Anakapalle district's Kailasapatnam village resulted in the death of five individuals and injuries to seven others. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon, prompting a police investigation to determine the cause and legality of the unit.