Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and choreographer Dhanashree Verma have officially ended their four-year marriage, finalizing their divorce at the Bandra Family Court on Thursday. Despite participating in a court-advised counseling session aimed at reconciliation, the couple mutually agreed to separate, stating they could no longer live together harmoniously. They revealed that while the initial years of their marriage were harmonious, over time, frequent arguments and a lack of mutual understanding led to growing distance. After 18 months of living separately, they decided to part ways amicably. The couple's relationship began during the 2020 lockdown, blossoming from a social media connection into marriage in December 2020. Unfortunately, after four years together, they have chosen to go their separate ways.     

Indian conservationist Purnima Devi Barman has been included in Time magazine's Women of the Year 2025 list for her remarkable contributions to wildlife conservation. From Assam, Barman founded the "Hargilla Army," a group of women dedicated to protecting the greater adjutant stork, improving its conservation status from endangered to near-threatened. She also empowers local women by involving them in sustainable practices, including textile production. Barman has received numerous awards, including the Nari Shakti Puraskar and Whitley Award, and continues to inspire global conservation efforts.  

    Sourav Ganguly, former Indian cricketer and ex-BCCI president, survived a road accident on West Bengal’s Durgapur Expressway. While traveling to Burdwan University for an event, Ganguly’s convoy was forced to brake suddenly when a lorry overtook the vehicles. The abrupt stop caused a chain reaction of collisions, damaging two vehicles, but fortunately, no injuries were reported. Despite the accident, Ganguly proceeded to the event after a brief wait. He expressed his joy at visiting Burdwan and praised the district's cricketing talent.    

In a devastating incident on February 20, 2025, a double-decker bus carrying devotees to the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj collided with a rice-laden truck in Sarokhanpur, Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. The collision occurred around 5 a.m., resulting in six immediate fatalities and injuring approximately 40 passengers. The impact severely damaged the front section of the bus. Authorities, including District Magistrate Dinesh Chand, promptly arrived at the scene to oversee rescue operations and ensure medical treatment for the injured at a nearby hospital. This tragic event underscores the pressing need for enhanced road.

In a disturbing case from the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, videos of women bathing and changing clothes were allegedly recorded secretly and sold on social media. Reports suggest these videos were circulated for profit, sparking outrage. Upon receiving complaints, the police registered a case and launched an investigation. Authorities are tracking the perpetrators involved in this illegal act, which raises serious concerns about privacy violations at large public gatherings. The incident has led to demands for stricter surveillance and better security measures to prevent such crimes in the future.  

The Supreme Court has stayed an order from the Lokpal, which had granted jurisdiction to probe high court judges. The court found the development "disturbing" and issued notices to the Centre, the Lokpal office, and the complainant. The Lokpal had earlier directed that complaints about high court judges influencing cases be forwarded to the Chief Justice of India for consideration. The case concerns allegations that a high court judge had influenced another judge and a district judge to favor a private company with which he had past connections.  

India's Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath rejected a report by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) that found high coliform levels in the Sangam waters at Prayagraj’s Kumbh Mela. The report revealed the Ganges' coliform levels were 1,400 times above the limit, making the water unfit for bathing. Adityanath insisted the water is safe, accusing the opposition of defaming the festival. Tens of millions have bathed since January 13. The Kumbh Mela, the world’s largest religious gathering, has also seen two deadly crowd crushes, killing 48 people. The festival concludes on February 26.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath dismissed concerns about water pollution at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. Speaking in the assembly, he said, "Misinformation is being spread that Kumbh water quality is deteriorating. Kumbh water is absolutely fine to take a dip." His statement came after the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reported high faecal coliform levels in the Sangam, making the water unsafe for bathing. Adityanath assured that the UP Pollution Control Board is monitoring cleanliness. The CPCB report had raised concerns about sewage contamination, but the CM insisted that the water remains safe.

In her address to the state legislature, Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel announced that over the past eight years, the state has received investment proposals totaling approximately ₹45 lakh crore, with more than ₹15 lakh crore already implemented. These investments have generated employment for over 60 lakh youth. The Governor highlighted significant infrastructure developments, including the operationalization of four major expressways—Yamuna, Agra-Lucknow, Purvanchal, and Bundelkhand—and ongoing construction of the Ganga Expressway and Gorakhpur Link Expressway. She also noted progress in the UP Defence Industrial Corridor, attracting investments of ₹9,500 crore across its various nodes.   

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has criticized the handling of the recent Maha Kumbh Mela, referring to it as 'Mrityu Kumbh' (Death Kumbh) due to incidents of stampede. She claimed that authorities have concealed the actual number of fatalities to downplay the severity of the situation. Official reports indicate that at least 30 people died and 60 were injured in a stampede in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj last month, with an additional 18 fatalities occurring during a recent stampede at an overcrowded New Delhi railway station. Banerjee emphasized that under the current administration, the sacred gathering has transformed into a tragic event.