A Delhi court on Saturday sent four Indian Youth Congress workers to five days of police custody over their protest at the AI Impact Summit.   The court said the act “imperils not merely the event’s sanctity but also the Republic’s diplomatic image before foreign stakeholders.” It added that the conduct went beyond “legitimate dissent.”   Police had arrested the workers for allegedly breaching security at Bharat Mandapam and raising anti-national slogans. The court noted they come from different states and may abscond. (PC: The Indian Express)

Sources said the handler of the recently busted Lashkar-e-Taiba module was in direct touch with top leaders, including 26/11 Mumbai attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed.   The handler, Shabbir Ahmad Lone, is a Kashmiri militant now based in Bangladesh. Officials believe he guided the eight suspects arrested by Delhi Police.   Sources said Lone had been in contact with Saeed and Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi since 2007. Proof of these links was found during his earlier arrest.   Investigators also suspect support from Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence. The eight suspects were held in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. Phones and SIM cards seized are being examined.

Three militants of Jaish-e-Mohammed were killed in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district, officials said on Sunday. The operation was carried out by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Central Reserve Police Force. The Army’s White Knight Corps said it was launched after “credible intelligence inputs”. The gunfight began in the Chatroo area around 10:30 am. Officials said the militants opened fire when troops moved close to their hideout. One of those killed was identified as Saifullah. Security forces recovered two AK-47 rifles and ammunition from the site. Search operations are continuing in the area. (PC: HT)

Delhi Police has arrested eight men for alleged links to Lashkar-e-Taiba. Officers said the group was planning a major attack in India under foreign direction. Six suspects were held in Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu. Two others were arrested in West Bengal. Police said some are Bangladeshi nationals using fake Aadhaar cards. Officials linked the case to Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence and handlers based in Bangladesh. Mobile videos showed recce of Delhi sites, including areas near the Red Fort. Police said, “The operation followed an investigation into online posts supporting terror activities.” Eight phones and 16 SIM cards were seized. (PC: India Today)

Eight suspects, including a Bangladeshi national, were arrested in a major terror plot bust reportedly linked to Pakistan’s intelligence agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Bangladesh-based extremist outfits, Delhi Police said. Six were arrested from Tamil Nadu and two from West Bengal after intelligence inputs warned of a possible attack. A large number of mobile phones and SIM cards were seized for investigation. Police said the group had earlier put up “Free Kashmir” posters at a Delhi metro station during a major summit and had conducted reconnaissance across cities. Delhi was placed on high alert amid fears of planned strikes by outlawed groups, with inquiries ongoing into cross-border connections. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the fully completed 82-km Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) and the Meerut Metro in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, marking a major upgrade in regional transport infrastructure. The corridor, India’s first Namo Bharat RRTS, connects Sarai Kale Khan (Delhi) with Modipuram (Meerut), significantly cutting travel time and integrating multiple urban centres. The Meerut Metro — running on shared infrastructure — becomes one of India’s fastest metro services, reducing intra-city travel times. The launch also included the dedication of related development projects worth nearly ₹13,000 crore, aiming to ease congestion and boost sustainable mobility in the National Capital Region.

At the India AI Impact Summit 2026 held in New Delhi, global tech leaders, heads of state and policymakers gathered to shape the future of artificial intelligence. A New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact was signed by about 88 nations, including major powers, committing to ethical, inclusive and cooperative AI development. Discussions focused on AI governance, equitable access, data privacy and collaborative innovation. India pitched itself as a key AI hub, attracting major investment pledges and partnerships aimed at expanding infrastructure and democratizing technology. The summit highlighted the balance between innovation and responsible regulation in the global AI landscape. (PC: ANI)

Police in Kendrapara district, Odisha, have arrested five teachers from a private school following allegations of serious misconduct involving a 13-year-old Class VII student. The case came to light after the child informed her family, who then approached the District Child Welfare Committee. After a preliminary inquiry, authorities registered a case and took the accused into custody. Officials said the investigation is ongoing, including medical examinations and collection of evidence. Political leaders have demanded strict action and safeguards to protect students. Authorities have assured that due process will be followed and the minor’s identity will remain protected. (PC: Getty Images)

NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar has intensified calls for a transparent and independent investigation into the Baramati Learjet crash that killed his uncle Ajit Pawar and four others on January 28. He wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu to resign until the probe is complete, alleging irregularities and potential conflicts of interest involving the aircraft operator and regulatory oversight. Pawar has also sought CBI involvement, questioned technical aspects of the accident, and highlighted alleged links between influential figures and the charter company. Public and political pressure for accountability continues. (PC: The Telegraph)

Six suspects were arrested in Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu, by a joint operation of Delhi Police’s Q Branch and Tamil Nadu police for allegedly planning a terror attack in India with links to Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Bangladesh-based extremist networks, officials said. The accused — identified from garment units — were reportedly using forged Aadhaar cards to conceal identities and were planning a major strike at the behest of foreign handlers. Police seized mobile phones and SIM cards during raids, now being examined for digital evidence. The suspects are being taken to Delhi for further questioning. Security agencies continue investigations into wider networks and funding.