India inaugurated its first "musical road" on Mumbai's Coastal Road corridor Wednesday, with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis leading the ceremony. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation installed specially designed grooves on the northbound carriageway from Nariman Point toward Worli that play "Jai Ho" from Slumdog Millionaire when vehicles travel at 70-80 kmph. The friction-generated sound waves create the melody audible inside vehicles. Located 500 meters after the Worli-bound underground tunnel exit, this is the world's fifth such road. The concept, first developed in Japan in 2007 by engineer Shizuo Shinoda, has been implemented in Hungary, Japan, South Korea, and UAE. Signboards alert motorists about required speeds.

The Union government has opposed the release of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, currently detained under the National Security Act (NSA), stating that there is no medical reason to grant him bail. Authorities said Wangchuk has undergone multiple medical examinations since his detention, and his condition has been consistently reported as stable and healthy. The government emphasized that the reasons for his detention continue to exist and cannot be set aside on health grounds. Wangchuk’s wife had filed a habeas corpus petition seeking his release, claiming his detention was unlawful and that his health was deteriorating, but the Centre firmly denied these claims. The Supreme Court will now consider the matter further. (PC: PTI)

Delhi Police have arrested a self-styled “baba,” Kamruddin, in the shocking triple murder of three people found dead inside a parked car near the Peeragarhi flyover. Initial indications of suicide shifted after investigators uncovered that Kamruddin had lured the victims with promises of “Dhanvarsha” (surprise money) through tantric rituals and fed them poison-laced laddoos and drinks, police said. CCTV footage reportedly shows him in the car with the trio before their deaths, and he is now booked for murder as part of a well-planned conspiracy for financial gain. The victims were Randhir (76), Shiv Naresh (47) and Laxmi Devi (40). Police continue probing motive and sequence of events. (PC: HT)

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju sharply criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his conduct in the Lok Sabha during a row over his attempt to quote from an unpublished “memoir” of ex-Army Chief General M M Naravane on the India-China border standoff. Rijiju accused Gandhi of defying the Speaker’s ruling, wasting House time and behaving immaturely, telling him “don’t behave like children” amid heated exchanges and disruptions in Parliament. The spat reflects broader tensions between the government and opposition over parliamentary decorum and national security discourse during the Budget Session. (PC: PTI)

The Union Home Ministry has issued new guidelines making all six stanzas of the national song Vande Mataram mandatory at government functions and in schools, using the official 3-minute-10-second version penned by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee. The song must be played or sung at occasions such as the unfurling of the Tricolour, the arrival and departure of the President and governors, and before and after presidential addresses. If Vande Mataram and the national anthem Jana Gana Mana are both performed, the national song comes first. The directive also outlines decorum, including standing to attention, and encourages mass singing at ceremonies. (PC: The Times of India)

In Mathura’s Khapparpur village, Uttar Pradesh, a couple and their three young children were found dead inside their home, in what police suspect was a mass suicide pact. The victims were identified as Manish Kumar (35), his wife Seema (about 32), and their children Honey (8), Priyanshi (5) and Prateek (3). Neighbours broke into the house after there was no response in the morning. Police recovered a video message recorded by Manish and messages scribbled on the wall indicating the deaths were voluntary. Post-mortem findings showed varied causes: the father by electrocution, the wife by hanging, and the children by strangulation. Investigations are ongoing.

At least 10 private schools in Chandigarh and neighbouring Mohali received bomb threat emails on Wednesday, prompting panic among parents and authorities. School administrations immediately evacuated students and sent them back home as a precaution. Police and bomb disposal squads were deployed to conduct thorough security checks on the campuses, but no explosives or suspicious objects were found so far. Officials are investigating the source of the threatening emails and tightening security around schools. Authorities assured parents that all necessary safety measures are in place while the probe continues. (PC: HT)

Former Army Chief General MM Naravane shared Penguin Random House India's clarification Tuesday regarding his memoir "Four Stars of Destiny," intensifying the political controversy. Penguin reiterated the book remains unpublished, distinguishing between announced titles, pre-orders, and published books. BJP leaders attacked Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, who cited a 2023 Naravane tweet stating "my book is available now" as evidence of inconsistency. Penguin clarified the tweet referenced only a pre-order link, withdrawn within two days. BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla called Gandhi a "national embarrassment," questioning how he accessed the book and alleging possible Copyright Act and Official Secrets Act violations. Penguin warned current copies constitute copyright infringement.

Ajit Pawar's family suspects sabotage rather than accident in the plane crash that killed Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister last month. NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar held a press conference February 10, 2026, in Mumbai, demanding independent investigations by two international agencies. He highlighted contradictions between Air Traffic Control transcripts and Union Aviation Ministry reports regarding crash timing. Rohit Pawar raised concerns about last-minute itinerary changes, unvetted crew replacements, possible illegal fuel tank transportation, and questioned whether the pilot intentionally crashed rather than landing safely. The family seeks comprehensive answers about the one-and-a-half-hour detailed allegations presented during the press conference. (PC: Emmanual Yogini)

A 20-year-old woman from Singanpur village, Auraiya district, Uttar Pradesh, mysteriously disappeared from her locked room Sunday night. Her family discovered her bed empty Monday morning, with only her clothes, jewelry, and a 5-foot snake skin remaining. A snake burrow was found in the room floor. Villagers speculated she was an "ichchadhari naagin" (mythical shape-shifting serpent), sparking supernatural rumors. Police registered a case under BNS Section 87 after the father's complaint, forming multiple search teams. Circle Officer Manoj Gangwar dismissed supernatural theories, suggesting the snake skin placement was deliberate misdirection. Authorities seized household mobile phones to examine call records and digital evidence. (PC: NDTV)