A stampede broke out during the Kalash Yatra procession at the Navgrah Temple consecration event in Dabra, Gwalior district, Madhya Pradesh, on Tuesday, officials confirmed. At least one elderly woman died after being crushed in the crowd, and several others — including women and a girl — were injured amid chaos as devotees surged forward during the morning event. The procession, held as part of the temple’s inauguration, saw a large turnout that led to overcrowding and loss of crowd control. Authorities are providing medical care to the injured and are reviewing safety arrangements for large religious gatherings. (PC: X)

Gujarat’s state government has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Elon Musk’s Starlink to bring high‑speed, satellite‑based internet to remote and underserved regions of the western Indian state, aiming to bridge the digital divide. The deal, formalised in Gandhinagar, will target areas with limited broadband infrastructure, including tribal, border and rural districts. A joint working group will oversee implementation, enhancing connectivity for schools, health centres, e‑governance, disaster management and industrial zones, supporting Gujarat’s broader digital inclusion goals. (PC: Reuters)

Penguin Random House India said it holds exclusive rights to Four Stars of Destiny, the memoir of former Army chief Manoj Mukund Naravane, and confirmed the book is not yet published. The statement came after reports of leaked copies and a political dispute in Parliament. The publisher said no print or digital version has been released. It added that any copy in circulation is a copyright violation and legal action will follow. Delhi Police has filed an FIR and started a probe through its Special Cell. The issue grew after Rahul Gandhi referred to the unpublished memoir inside the Parliament complex. (PC: NDTV)

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is set to issue a fresh summons to Tina Ambani, wife of industrialist Anil Ambani, after she failed to appear for questioning on Monday in a money laundering investigation linked to alleged financial irregularities involving the Reliance Group and related entities. Tina, 68, was initially called for deposition but did not attend, prompting the federal agency to re-summon her for further questioning in the case. The ED has also formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the alleged laundering and fraud, following directives from the Supreme Court. (PC: PTI)

A shocking murder-suicide unfolded inside a classroom at Mai Bhago Law College in Usma village, Tarn Taran, Punjab, on Monday (captured on CCTV). A first-year law student, Prince Raj, allegedly shot his female classmate, Sandeep Kaur, dead just before classes began. Immediately after, he turned the gun on himself. Sandeep died on the spot, while Raj was critically injured and taken to hospital. Fellow students and faculty were stunned as panic spread across campus. Police have begun a probe into the motive and security lapses, reviewing footage and interviewing witnesses.

In Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, three minor sisters — Nishika (16), Prachi (14) and Pakhi (12) — allegedly jumped to their deaths from the ninth floor of their Bharat City flat early on 4 February after their parents reportedly took away their mobile phones amid concerns over online gaming and Korean content obsession. Police recovered a suicide note and diary showing emotional distress and a strong attachment to Korean culture. Investigation has uncovered a complex family background involving the father’s multiple marriages and past incidents, raising questions about living conditions, isolation, school dropouts and psychological health as probes continue. (PC: NDTV)

Delhi Police have registered an FIR after an unpublished memoir of former Army chief General MM Naravane was found circulating online. Police said they acted after seeing posts claiming that a pre-print copy of Four Stars of Destiny was being shared on websites and social media. A preliminary check found a PDF of a typeset manuscript online. Officials said the book had not received final clearance from authorities. The case has been given to the Special Cell to trace the source of the leak and identify those sharing it. The issue triggered a political row after Rahul Gandhi displayed a copy and said, “They did not want me to speak about it.” (PC: NDTV)

The Supreme Court of India on 9 February 2026 firmly ruled that no impediment will be allowed in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, amid objections raised by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee against the Election Commission’s exercise. The bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant granted a one-week extension to finalise the Bengal voter list beyond the original 14 February deadline to complete scrutiny of documents. The court also directed the West Bengal DGP to file an affidavit on law-and-order issues and said additional directions would be issued if needed to ensure the SIR proceeds smoothly without disruption. (PC: PTI)

Abdul Rehman, a 20-year-old terror suspect lodged in Faridabad’s Neemka Jail, was killed by a fellow inmate late on 8 February, police said. Rehman, arrested in March 2025 during a joint operation by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad and Haryana Special Task Force, was accused of plotting an attack on the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and found with two hand grenades. He was attacked with a sharp object by inmate Arun Choudhary inside the prison and later pronounced dead. Authorities have ordered an investigation into the incident and are reviewing prison security protocols.

The Supreme Court has extended the deadline for West Bengal’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls by one week beyond February 14. The bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant said it would not “create any impediments” in completing the revision process. The order came while hearing a plea filed by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee against the SIR exercise. The court directed that 8,555 Group B officers named by the state must report to district electoral officers by 5 pm. The Election Commission earlier said it faced a manpower shortage. The court allowed the ECI to replace EROs and AEROs if needed and assign trained micro observers. (PC: HT)