At the Impulse bar inside the Garden Galleria Mall in Noida, a violent altercation on the night of February 6-7, 2026 left two men seriously injured after they were allegedly beaten by pub bouncers following a minor argument, according to CCTV footage that quickly went viral on social media. The video shows 3-4 bouncers kicking and punching both men, with one falling to the ground while the assault continued. It’s also alleged that a person recording on a mobile was assaulted by female bouncers. The incident has sparked public concern over bar staff conduct and mall safety, and police are investigating.

Malayalam star Mohanlal and longtime collaborator and producer Antony Perumbavoor have been exonerated by a Kozhikode sessions court in a 2007 film dispute case, upholding a lower court’s verdict that cleared them of all charges. The legal battle stemmed from an alleged dispute related to a film project nearly two decades ago but saw no findings of wrongdoing against the actor or producer. The decision brings a long-running industry controversy to a close, allowing both figures to move forward without the cloud of this old legal case. (PC: The Hindu)

Kamal Dhyani, a 25-year-old call centre employee, called his twin at 12:50 am saying he’d be home in 15 minutes. His parents were waiting with their wedding anniversary cake in West Delhi, but he never arrived. The family searched all night, visiting his office and police stations. In the morning, police informed them Kamal’s body and his motorcycle were found at the bottom of a 15-foot-deep unbarricaded trench dug by the Delhi Jal Board in Janakpuri. He had allegedly fallen into the pit while riding home. The family has alleged negligence and demanded a detailed investigation. (PC: India Today)

India’s Under-19 cricket team dominated the ICC U19 World Cup 2026 final in Harare, thrashing England by 100 runs to win a record-extending sixth title. After winning the toss and batting first, India piled up a massive 411/9, powered by a sensational 175 off 80 balls from 14-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi — the highest individual score in a U19 final. Captain Ayush Mhatre (53) and others contributed as England struggled to chase. Despite a brilliant 115 from Caleb Falconer, England were bowled out for 311, falling well short of the target. (PC: Instagram)

Iran and the United States held indirect diplomatic talks in Muscat, Oman, on February 6 aimed at reducing fears of a renewed regional conflict, especially after last year’s war and U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. The negotiations, mediated by Oman’s foreign minister, focused mainly on Iran’s nuclear programme and were described by Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi as a “good start,” though both sides acknowledged deep mistrust. Washington wants broader discussions including Iran’s missiles and regional influence, while Iran insists talks remain nuclear-focused. No breakthrough was announced, but both sides agreed to consult their capitals before possible further talks. (PC: AP)

India strongly condemned a deadly suicide bombing at a mosque in Islamabad, which killed dozens of worshippers during Friday prayers, and offered condolences to the victims and their families. In a statement, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs called the attack “condemnable” and categorically rejected Pakistan’s allegations of Indian involvement, describing such claims as “baseless and pointless.” New Delhi criticised Islamabad for blaming external actors instead of tackling its internal security challenges and societal issues. India maintained that Pakistan should focus on addressing its own domestic problems rather than deflecting responsibility. (PC: X)  

India and the United States finalised an interim trade framework that cuts U.S. tariffs on Indian goods to 18% from about 50%, easing earlier penalties tied to Russian oil purchases. India will reduce or remove tariffs on a wide range of U.S. industrial, food and agricultural products. The deal includes India’s plan to purchase up to $500 billion of U.S. energy, aircraft, technology and other products over five years and expands cooperation in technology trade. Both sides agreed to address non-tariff barriers and negotiate a broader bilateral trade pact, potentially lowering more tariffs. (PC: PTI)

India strongly condemned the Islamabad mosque suicide bombing that killed 31 and injured 169, while firmly rejecting Pakistani allegations of Indian involvement as "baseless and pointless." The Ministry of External Affairs stated Pakistan should address its "home-grown ills" instead of blaming others. Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif claimed the terrorist traveled from Afghanistan, alleging "collusion between India and Afghanistan." PM Shehbaz Sharif's spokesperson called it the "latest in murderous terrorist attacks orchestrated by India." The suicide bomber struck during Friday prayers at Tarlai's Khadijatul Kubra Imambargah, detonating at the gate. This marks Islamabad's deadliest attack since the 2008 Marriott Hotel bombing that killed 60 people.

A WhatsApp message from childhood coach Manish Ojha fueled Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's historic 175-run performance in the U19 World Cup final. After India's semi-final, Ojha reminded the 14-year-old that centuries had eluded him despite strong starts. Sooryavanshi responded with calculated brutality, smashing 15 sixes and 15 boundaries to dismantle England and seal India's sixth title. Starting cautiously at 15 off 17 balls, he reached his century in 55 deliveries and plundered 75 more runs in just 25 balls. He became India's leading U19 run-getter with 1,414 runs in 25 matches. His coach believes he's ready for senior team selection, potentially for the upcoming T20 World Cup starting February 7.

The Dalai Lama's name appeared 169 times in recently released Jeffrey Epstein files, according to the US Department of Justice. The DOJ released over 3 million documents, including 2,000 videos and 180,000 photos exposing Epstein's connections to influential figures including Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, and Elon Musk. Emails from October 2012 suggest the spiritual leader was tipped to attend a function with Epstein. Journalist Michael Wolff claimed he saw the Dalai Lama at Epstein's Manhattan townhouse during gatherings, suggesting financial motivations for seeking philanthropic donations. The Dalai Lama's office did not respond to inquiries regarding donations or connections to Epstein. European outlet Nexta TV suggested Dalai Lama followers may have met Epstein. (PC: Times Now)