At least two people were killed and over 13 injured after an under-construction building collapsed in Kota on Sunday morning. Officials said the structure collapsed from top to bottom at a construction site in the Indravihar area. Preliminary reports suggest poor construction quality or drilling work may have caused the collapse. Rescue operations are ongoing, with teams from the National Disaster Response Force, SDRF and the Fire Department at the site. Lok Sabha Speaker and Kota MP Om Birla expressed grief and asked officials to speed up rescue work and ensure proper treatment for the injured. A detailed investigation is underway.

The United States has removed a 25% penalty tariff on Indian goods after India committed to stop importing Russian oil and buy US energy. The order, signed by Donald Trump, took effect on February 7. The US said it will closely monitor whether India resumes Russian oil purchases and may reimpose the tariff if it does. The deal also includes plans to expand India-US defence cooperation over the next 10 years. India has not officially confirmed stopping Russian oil imports. The Ministry of External Affairs said India’s energy choices depend on market conditions and national energy security. (PC: PTI)

Italian police fired tear gas and used water cannons to disperse protesters near a Winter Olympics venue in Milan on Saturday. The clash happened after a small group broke away from a larger protest and threw firecrackers, smoke bombs and bottles at officers. Police said six people were arrested. Around 10,000 people joined the main march to protest rising housing costs and the environmental impact of the Games. Demonstrators criticised Olympic construction projects, saying they damaged local ecosystems. The International Olympic Committee said most venues use existing facilities to limit harm. Police later brought the situation under control.

Former International Cricket Council chairman Ehsan Mani has criticised Pakistan’s decision to boycott its T20 World Cup match against India. The Pakistan government has told its team not to play India in the T20 World Cup 2026. Mani said the move was driven by frustration and political involvement. He urged both sides to talk instead of taking drastic steps. Mani said early dialogue could have avoided the crisis. He added that only direct talks between top officials of the Pakistan Cricket Board and ICC can resolve the issue. (PC: AFP)

A 27-year-old Indian man has said he was forced to return home after failing to find a job in the United States due to visa problems. In a social media post, he said he did everything right but still could not secure work. He spoke about months of job searching, repeated rejections and strict visa rules. His post sparked a wide discussion online, with many international students sharing similar struggles. Several users pointed to long hiring delays, limited sponsorship and high costs of staying unemployed. The man said his American dream ended despite his skills and efforts. His experience has again highlighted the challenges faced by foreign students in the US job market.

3 people, including a father and his son, were killed after a speeding Audi car hit their motorcycle in Rewa on Friday. The victims were identified as Bhagwat Vishwakarma, his younger son Rahul, and another family member. They were distributing wedding invitation cards when the accident happened near Koshta village. Police said the car was moving at very high speed and crushed the bike on impact. All three died on the spot. The Audi driver has been detained and the vehicle seized. A case has been registered and an investigation is underway. Locals raised concern over reckless driving on highways.

A 15-year-old boy who entered a medical college hostel in Ufa, Russia, and stabbed several students, including four Indians, had links to a neo-Nazi group, local media reported. The Baza channel claimed he belonged to the banned NS/WP organisation and shouted Holocaust-related slogans during the attack. It also shared an image showing a swastika drawn on a wall with victims’ blood. Another newspaper, Izvestia, reported the suspect held neo-Nazi views. Russia’s Interior Ministry said the attacker injured two police officers while resisting arrest and also harmed himself. Authorities have not confirmed the motive. The Indian Embassy said it is assisting the injured students. (PC: India Today)

A three-storey building housing a restaurant in Kota’s Talwandi area, Rajasthan, collapsed late Saturday night, killing one person and fearing nearly 15 trapped under rubble after the structure gave way around 9 pm while staff and customers were inside. Rescue teams, including police and the State Disaster Response Force, rushed to the scene immediately, pulling several injured victims from debris and taking them to local hospitals; eight were seriously hurt. Officials suspect that nearby construction vibrations may have weakened the old building, though the exact cause is yet to be confirmed. (PC: HT)

Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit is under intense scrutiny after hundreds of emails with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were released by the U.S. Justice Department, revealing exchanges from 2011–2014 and a four-day stay at his Palm Beach home. Critics are questioning her judgment and suitability as future queen as charities reconsider ties, and public criticism grows. In response, she issued a formal apology saying she regretted the association and the embarrassment it caused the Royal Family. The situation is compounded by her son’s ongoing rape trial, adding further strain to the monarchy’s reputation. (PC: Getty Images)

In Rewa district, Madhya Pradesh, three members of the Vishwakarma family were killed when a speeding Audi car struck their motorcycle from behind near Kosta village on the Rewa–Prayagraj highway. The victims — 55-year-old Bhagwat Vishwakarma, his son Shivam Vishwakarma, and a woman relative Sheetal Vishwakarma — were out distributing wedding invitation cards for an upcoming marriage on February 24 when the crash occurred. The impact mangled the bike and threw them off, killing them on the spot. The Audi driver was detained, and the vehicle seized. Their bodies were taken to Sanjay Gandhi Hospital in Rewa for post-mortem. (PC: X)