South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will host a luncheon with the leaders of the ruling Democratic Party (DP) and the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) later this week to discuss ways to seek bipartisan cooperation on the economy and other pending issues, Cheong Wa Dae said.

Actress and new mother Parineeti Chopra turned heads as she stepped out in a stunning pink saree, quipping that if “Mamma” has to leave the house for two hours, it better be in style.

Taking to Instagram, Parineeti, who welcomed her first son in October 2025 with husband Raghav Chadha, shared a string of pictures of her elegant look. The actress looked radiant in a bright pink drape. She paired it with minimal accessories and subtle make-up.

The Patna Civil Court received yet another bomb threat on Wednesday morning, triggering panic and leading to the evacuation of the entire court premises.

This marks the sixth bomb threat received by the court in recent times.

Confirming the incident, the Station House Officer (SHO) of Pirbahore Police Station said that information about the threat was received around 8 a.m., following which district police and security agencies immediately rushed to the spot and launched a comprehensive search operation.

Gold prices surged moderately, while silver surged sharply on Wednesday, buoyed by hopes of a more accommodative Federal Reserve amid soft US consumer spending data.

MCX gold April futures climbed 0.71 per cent to Rs 1,57,909 per 10 grams on an intra-day basis. Meanwhile, MCX silver March futures gained 2.67 per cent to Rs 2,59,300 per kg.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha has strongly advocated for the introduction of a "Right to Recall" mechanism in India, allowing voters to remove non-performing elected representatives such as MPs and MLAs before the end of their term.

Speaking in the Rajya Sabha during Zero Hour, Chadha spoke on the issue, emphasising that the current system lacks accountability and performance evaluation for elected leaders.

Just days after a biker lost his life after falling into a pit in Delhi's Janakpuri, another fatal accident has been reported from the national capital, where a labourer died after falling into an uncovered manhole in the Begumpur area of Rohini Sector 32, police said on Wednesday.

The deceased has been identified as 27-year-old Birju, a native of Samastipur district in Bihar. Police stated that the sewer lid was allegedly left open on a vacant piece of land belonging to the Delhi Development Authority (DDA).

The Delhi Police on Wednesday arrested two snatchers from East Mehram Nagar and recovered two mobile phones, including one snatched and one stolen handset, along with a scooty used in the commission of the crime.

The arrests were made by the staff of PP Subroto Park under Police Station Delhi Cantt in the South-West District. The accused have been identified as Rinku Khan alias Kotal (24) and Ajay alias Banty (24), both residents of East Mehram Nagar, Delhi.

Bollywood actress Ananya Panday has shared a glimpse of her fun-filled shoot with filmmaker-choreographer Farah Khan, revealing why she loves working with her “bestie.”

Ananya took to her Instagram stories to post a video of Farah serving her popular Yakhni pulao to the actress and her team. In the clip, Farah is seen plating the aromatic pulao, surrounded by vanity lights, as she chats during what appears to be a shoot session.

An encounter between the Bihar Police Special Task Force (STF) and a notorious criminal took place early Wednesday morning in the Alamganj police station area of Patna City.

The operation was jointly carried out by Patna Police and the STF.

The injured criminal has been identified as Rajiv Kumar alias Surya Don, a resident of the Khajekala police station area.

Marking 18 years of togetherness, Maanayata Dutt penned a heartfelt note for husband and actor Sanjay Dutt, saying their journey is one she “wouldn’t trade for anything ever.”

Maanayata took to Instagram, where she shared a reel featuring several pictures of her and Sanjay from the precious moments they have spent together. She also used the track “Come Check This” by Fetish as the background score. She went on to reflect on the countless memories they have built over the years.

The combined assets under management (AUM) of gold and silver exchange‑traded funds (ETFs) touched record highs, crossing Rs 3 lakh crore in January, according to the data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI).

The surge marked a near‑threefold rise in five months from Rs 1 lakh crore in August 2025 driven by record investor inflows despite sharp price volatility.

The expansion was accompanied by a sharp rise in folios as gold ETF folios surged to 1.14 crore from 80.34 lakh, while silver ETF folios jumped to 47.85 lakh from 11.31 lakh over the same period.

Nine people were killed in a mass shooting allegedly by a person, possibly a woman, who committed suicide in a mining town in British Columbia, according to officials.

The area’s federal police Chief Superintendent Ken Floyd said on Tuesday night (local time) that seven people were found dead in a local high school in Tumbler Ridge and two others in a home.

Samsung Electronics said on Wednesday it will showcase a new flagship smartphone during the Galaxy Unpacked event in the United States this month, teasing the new device will come with enhanced artificial intelligence (AI) features.

The Galaxy Unpacked 2026 will be held in San Francisco on February 25 (US time), the South Korean tech giant said in the invitation titled "The Next AI Phone Makes Your Life Easier."

Science Minister Bae Kyung-hoon said on Wednesday that the government has been conducting a probe into the South Korean unit of US-listed e-commerce giant Coupang under principle without discrimination, refuting criticism from the US political circle.

Popular Indian rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh has hinted at going global as he declared “it’s time for Hollywood” after meeting American rapper and producer Ali Dee Theodore.

Honey Singh took to Instagram to share a picture with Ali Dee Theodore. In the image, the two musicians are seen posing together.

For the caption, Honey Singh wrote: “Its time for Hollywood now !! Much love n respect @alideeofficial”

SC Freiburg booked its place in the German Cup semifinals after edging Hertha BSC 6-5 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time on Tuesday.

Both teams began with intent. Yuito Suzuki fired narrowly over inside three minutes, while Marten Winkler headed just wide at the other end soon after. Hertha almost took the lead when Fabian Reese forced the ball over the line, but the effort was ruled out after a VAR review.

The Indian equity markets opened with mild gains early on Wednesday amid continuing foreign inflows and strong domestic earnings cues.

As of 9.23 am, Sensex added 122 points, or 0.14 per cent, to reach 84,396, and Nifty gained 50 points, or 0.19 per cent, to settle at 25,985.

Main broad-cap indices performed in line with benchmark indices, as the Nifty Midcap 100 added 0.13 per cent, and the Nifty Smallcap 100 edged up 0.18 per cent.

Making it clear that the AAP does not oppose any genuine effort against drugs, Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal said, “We want every individual, every organisation, and every institution to become part of the fight against drugs. But it is deeply condemnable that the Governor is walking alongside those very people who are themselves responsible for spreading drugs in Punjab.”

In a video message addressed to the people, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “The Punjab government launched this ambitious scheme to ensure that every resident of Punjab, especially those from the weaker sections of society, has direct access to quality medical treatment.”