New CCTV footage shows a 17-year-old driving an SUV at high speed just before a crash that killed 23-year-old Sahil Dhaneshra in West Delhi. The accident took place near Dwarka on February 3. The video shows the SUV narrowly missing a bus and moving out of its lane before hitting the victim’s bike. Another clip recorded from inside the car also shows the vehicle speeding on a road without a divider. The teen driver is on interim bail due to Class 10 board exams. Police records show the SUV had 13 challans earlier, including nine for speeding. The teen allegedly had no licence. 

The Election Commission of India has announced biennial Rajya Sabha elections for 37 seats across 10 states. Voting will be held on March 16 from 9 am to 4 pm. Counting will take place at 5 pm the same day. The seats are spread across Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, Assam, Telangana, Haryana, Chhattisgarh, and Himachal Pradesh. Notifications will be issued on February 26. The last date for nominations is March 5. The poll body said, “Only integrated violet colour sketch pen(s)… shall be used for marking preferences.” Observers will monitor the process. The election process will end by March 20. (PC: HT)

New CCTV footage accessed by NDTV has revealed the horrifying moments before 17-year-old teen driver killed 23-year-old Sahil Dhaneshra on February 3 near Dwarka, West Delhi. The footage shows the unlicensed teen's Mahindra Scorpio overspeeding, losing lane discipline, and narrowly missing a bus before colliding head-on with Sahil's bike. The SUV had accumulated 13 challans previously, nine for speeding. Sahil's mother Inna Maakan says she screamed for 10 minutes before the nearby ambulance responded, and alleged hospital staff ignored them until she shouted. Sahil's room filled with medals, motivational posters reading "Obsession is gonna beat talent" and a ceiling note saying "2025 will be my year" paints a devastating portrait of dreams cut tragically short.

Galgotias University's troubles at the India AI Impact Summit deepened after reports emerged that the government asked them to vacate. "We have not been informed yet that we have to vacate," a Galgotias professor told ANI. The controversy expanded beyond the Chinese Unitree robodog "Orion" when netizens exposed a second misrepresentation in which a drone the university claimed to have built from scratch, later identified as a commercially available Striker V3 ARF retailing at Rs 20,000–30,000. The university had also claimed Rs 350-crore investment in AI infrastructure during its presentation. Social media users accused the institution of deliberate fraud, with one writing: "Who are you trying to hoodwink with this statement?"

An unlicensed 17-year-old Delhi teen's Mahindra Scorpio SUV accident has sparked outrage after viral video shows his sister was filming a reel when the crash occurred. Inna Makan, the single mother of 23-year-old victim Sahil Dhaneshra, killed on February 3 in Delhi's Dwarka, said the "fun reel" has crushed her world. The accused teen's father, who runs a commercial vehicles business and was out of town, told NDTV: "It was a mistake. I am very, very sorry." He confirmed his 17-year-old son had no driving licence and was unaware he had taken the SUV. Though Victim's mother has firmly rejected the teen's father's public apology, "Sorry for not accepting his sorry," she told NDTV. Sahil, who was preparing to leave for the UK for a postgraduate course, died on the spot. His father had passed away in 2018. Inna, who built her entire life around her son, now plans to shut her real estate business to pursue justice. The 17-year-old was sent to a correctional home but later released for his Class 10 board exams. (PC: NDTV)

Galgotias University has been asked to vacate the expo area of the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi following a major controversy over a Chinese-made robotic dog. Professor Neha Singh from the university was caught on video claiming the robot named "Orion" was developed by Galgotias' Centre of Excellence, describing its surveillance and campus monitoring capabilities. Viewers quickly identified it as Unitree Go2, a commercially available Chinese robodog. After viral backlash, the university clarified: "Galgotias has not built this robodog, nor have we claimed to do so." Unitree Robotics, known for producing affordable four-legged robots rivalling Boston Dynamics' Spot, manufactures the Go2 at significantly lower prices for global consumers. (PC: HT)

The father of a 17-year-old boy accused in a fatal Dwarka SUV crash has apologised and said he did not know his son was driving. Police said the SUV hit a motorcycle on February 3 near Sector 11, killing 23-year-old Sahil Dhaneshra at the spot. The vehicle then struck a parked car and injured a cab driver. The minor was caught at the scene and later sent to an observation home. His father has also been booked under the Motor Vehicles Act. He told reporters, “I didn’t know my son was driving” and added, “I am regretful that this happened.” Police investigation is ongoing. (PC: HT)

Galgotias University has issued a clarification after facing online criticism over a robotic dog shown at the India AI Impact Summit in Delhi. Social media posts claimed the university presented a Chinese-made robodog as its own product named “Orion.” In a statement, the university said the device was bought from Chinese firm Unitree and used only for student learning. It said, “Galgotias has not built this robodog, nor have we ever claimed to.” The institute called it a teaching tool for experiments and training. A community note on X disputed the claim and said the robot was presented as developed by the university team. (PC: India Today)

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw issued a public apology on Tuesday after the opening day of India's AI Impact Summit 2026 billed as the "world's largest artificial intelligence summit" descended into operational chaos at Delhi's Bharat Mandapam. Over 70,000 attendees faced crushing overcrowding, long queues, unclear instructions, stolen exhibitor equipment, and near-dead mobile connectivity. Most disturbingly, startup CEO Dhananjay Yadav reported his AI wearables were stolen from inside a high-security zone cleared ahead of PM Modi's visit with security personnel having  sole access. Entrepreneurs publicly called out "optics over execution," with exhibitors locked out of their own stalls. Vaishnaw promised a war room, smoother coordination, and a better experience for remaining days.

Delhi University has banned public meetings and protests on campus for one month after clashes linked to new UGC anti-caste discrimination rules. The order followed recent demonstrations that turned violent and led to cross-police cases. The rules require equity panels and helplines in colleges, but some groups say the definition of caste bias is unclear. The Supreme Court has stayed the 2026 rules for now and said there is “complete vagueness” and risk of misuse. Student groups and teachers have questioned the protest ban. The vice-chancellor urged calm and said “social harmony is the greatest thing” and asked students to await the court’s decision. (PC: HT)