Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed shock after a mass shooting in Canada left 10 people dead. The attack took place at a high school in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia. Six victims were found inside the school. Three others were rushed to hospital, where one later died. The suspect was also found dead with a self-inflicted injury.   Around 25 people were treated for injuries at a local medical centre. Police said there is no ongoing threat. Modi offered condolences to the families and wished the injured a speedy recovery. He said India stands with Canada in this time of grief.

Veteran Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav, currently jailed over a Rs 9-crore cheque‑bounce case, is set for a bail hearing on February 12, his manager confirmed. Major industry figures, including Salman Khan, Ajay Devgn, Varun Dhawan, and Sonu Sood, have stepped in to provide financial and legal support, bolstering the actor’s chances. Singer Guru Randhawa and the FWICE have also extended aid. The film fraternity’s backing brings hope to Yadav’s family ahead of the crucial hearing. (PC: X)

A tragic mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, Canada has left 10 people dead, including the suspected shooter, and around 27 others injured, police said. Six fatalities were found inside Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, two at a nearby residence, and one victim died en route to hospital, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) reported. The suspected shooter appears to have died from a self-inflicted injury, and authorities believe there is no ongoing threat to the public. The remote community of about 2,400 residents was profoundly affected, with schools closed and counselling offered as officials continue their investigation. (PC: X)

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif delivered an unusually blunt critique of Islamabad’s past ties with the United States, telling the National Assembly that Pakistan was “used like toilet paper and then thrown away” after serving U.S. strategic goals, particularly in Afghanistan. He described the country’s alignment with Washington after 1999 and post-9/11 as a grave miscalculation that inflicted long-term damage, including prolonged violence and economic strain. Asif challenged the official narrative that Pakistan’s involvement in Afghan wars was driven by religious duty, instead calling it a damaging mistake. His remarks signal deep frustration in Pakistan’s political discourse over its foreign policy legacy. (PC: Getty Images)

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)

Bangladesh has withdrawn from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, refusing to send its cricket team to play matches in India due to alleged security concerns following the exclusion of pacer Mustafizur Rahman from the IPL and broader political tensions. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) formally asked the International Cricket Council (ICC) to relocate its fixtures to Sri Lanka, but the request was rejected, leading to Bangladesh being replaced by Scotland. Sports adviser Asif Nazrul later claimed the decision was made by the BCB and players, not the government. The ICC has said no sanctions will be imposed on Bangladesh. (PC: X)

Ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections 2026, Chief Minister M K Stalin expressed strong confidence that the DMK will retain power on its own while continuing its alliance with the Congress, dismissing speculation of rifts. At an India Today Roundtable, he criticised the BJP-AIADMK alliance’s “double engine” development model, calling it a “dabba engine” and accusing the NDA of spreading lies and communal tension ahead of the polls. Stalin rejected power-sharing demands from allies and reaffirmed DMK’s governance record. Campaigning has intensified across parties as the April-May election nears, with the BJP-led NDA pushing its narrative in the state. (PC: India Today)

Concerns are rising in Bangladesh’s 2026 general election as the once-banned Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami gains momentum ahead of Thursday’s vote, potentially reshaping the country’s political future and women’s rights. Critics warn that Jamaat’s leadership, including Shafiqur Rahman, openly opposes female political leadership, has suggested limiting women’s working hours, and the party has not fielded a single woman candidate, despite promises of cabinet roles, sparking alarms about a rollback of freedoms. Many women who played key roles in the 2024 uprising feel disenfranchised, and grassroots activists fear the election could threaten gains in gender equality even as younger voters support the party’s anti-corruption rhetoric. (PC: The Guardian)

The White House unintentionally included a reference to India’s digital services tax—often dubbed the “Google tax”—in its initial fact sheet on the India-US trade framework, suggesting India would remove it as part of the deal. The levy, a 6% equalisation tax on digital advertising by foreign companies, had already been abolished by India from April 1, 2025 under the Finance Bill 2025, long before the trade pact announcement. After realising the error, the White House deleted the mention from the revised document, now saying India will instead negotiate bilateral digital trade rules, aligning the fact sheet with agreed terms. (PC: AFP)

A mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, Canada has left at least 10 people dead, including the suspected shooter, and 27 others wounded, in one of the deadliest school attacks in Canadian history. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) responded to reports of an active shooter on February 10, evacuating all remaining students and staff safely. Six victims were found inside the school, with more fatalities at a nearby residence and on the way to hospital. Two critically injured victims were airlifted for treatment, while others received local care. Investigations are ongoing, and authorities say no further suspects are believed at large. (PC: Al Jazeera)