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Bomb threat emails to four Karnataka courts disrupt proceedings, searches launched

Bomb threat emails were sent to courts in Davanagere, Hassan, and Madikeri districts of Karnataka, as well as the High Court bench in Dharwad, triggering panic and suspension of proceedings.

In Davanagere, the district court received a bomb threat through an email allegedly sent by a person from Tamil Nadu to the official email ID of the judge. The message claimed that an RDX bomb had been planted on the court premises and would explode between 8.20 a.m. and 12.30 p.m. The email also contained a warning to the Central government against increasing the reservation quota.

On Maha Shivratri, Arvind Kejriwal & Bhagwant Singh Mann pay obeisance at Sri Rankeshwar Mahadev Temple, pray for Punjab’s peace & prosperity

On the sacred occasion of Maha Shivratri, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann paid obeisance at the revered Sri Rankeshwar Mahadev Temple and performed Pooja at the historic Siddh Peeth, seeking blessings for peace, prosperity and continued progress for Punjab and the nation. Greeting people at the festival, the AAP Chief described Mahashivratri as a civilizational celebration rooted in India’s ancient spiritual tradition and prayed that Lord Bholenath’s grace always remain upon every citizen.

Seven workers killed in major fire at chemical factory in Rajasthan's Bhiwadi

A devastating fire at a chemical manufacturing unit in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan, claimed the lives of seven workers on Monday morning, while two others were feared trapped inside the premises, officials said.

Authorities confirmed that approximately 25 workers were present at the time of the incident. The fire broke out at around 9.30 a.m. at plot number G-1-118 B in the Khuskheda Karauli Industrial Area.

13 schools in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad, Vadodara evacuated after bomb threats

At least 13 schools across Ahmedabad and Vadodara were evacuated on Monday after receiving a series of bomb threat emails, leading to extensive security checks.

Officials said seven schools in Ahmedabad and six in Vadodara had so far been confirmed as recipients of the threatening emails.

Authorities are also verifying reports that two to three additional schools may have received similar messages.

Delhi-NCR air quality remains poor with AQI at 214

Residents of Delhi-NCR will continue to face poor air quality, as slow wind speeds have once again pushed pollution levels into the ‘poor’ category. The Air Quality Index (AQI) on Monday stood at 214 around 7 a.m., according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

On Sunday, the air quality in the national capital had slipped to the ‘poor’ category as well, with the AQI recorded at 221 around 7 a.m. This was marginally worse than the AQI of 197 recorded on Saturday.

1 killed, 4 hurt as under-construction Metro pillar collapses in Mumbai

One person lost his life, and at least four others were injured after a section of a parapet wall from an elevated Metro rail bridge collapsed onto LBS Road in Mulund (West), Mumbai, crashing onto a passing auto-rickshaw and a car, officials said.

According to authorities, the incident occurred when a portion of the parapet wall, measuring approximately 6x4 feet, fell from the elevated structure onto vehicles moving below.

The sudden collapse led to panic in the area and prompted an immediate response from emergency services.

Bomb scare on Shillong-bound IndiGo flight at Kolkata airport

A bomb scare was reported on a Shillong-bound IndiGo flight at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International airport on Saturday .

It was learnt that the flight was scheduled to depart from Kolkata for Shillong at 9:15 a.m. But before taking off, the flight attendants found a note in the plane's toilet. It read, "There is a bomb on the plane". After that, panic spread among the passengers.

According to airport sources, passengers were disembarked and a search of the IndiGo plane began.

Udyog Bhawan Metro Station in Delhi renamed as ‘Seva Teerth Bhawan’ station

In a significant administrative decision, Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced that the Udyog Bhawan Metro Station in the national Capital will be renamed as ‘Seva Teerth Bhawan’ station.

The move reflects a shift in administrative identity and aligns with evolving governance priorities in central Delhi.

Speeding car mows down elderly man in Delhi's Ghazipur; driver held

A 76-year-old man lost his life after being run over by a speeding Scorpio SUV car in Delhi’s Ghazipur village early Saturday morning, police said.

The vehicle was allegedly being driven by 26-year-old Shrey Kumar, a resident of Noida in Uttar Pradesh, who was apprehended at the spot.

Other occupants travelling in the vehicle fled immediately after the incident, according to an official statement.

Kolkata: Girl commits suicide after not faring well in Maths exam

 A secondary (Madhyamik) examination student died by allegedly committing suicide in the Topsia area of Kolkata, the police said on Saturday.

The girl committed suicide by hanging herself with a veil after her Mathematics examination did not go well.

According to police sources, the body of the minor was recovered from her house on Thursday night.

Low-pressure area likely over Bay of Bengal, fog and rising temperatures forecast for Tamil Nadu

A low-pressure area is likely to form over the Bay of Bengal on Saturday, according to a weather bulletin issued by the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai.

The development is attributed to an upper-air cyclonic circulation prevailing over the east-central Indian Ocean and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal, which is expected to intensify into a low-pressure system.

Assam Rifles, DRI seize heroin consignment in Cachar, two held

Amid unabated drug smuggling from Myanmar, the Assam Rifles and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), in a joint operation, seized heroin valued at Rs 3.2 crore and arrested two drug peddlers in Assam’s Cachar district, officials said on Thursday.

A defence spokesman said that acting on specific intelligence about narcotics trafficking in Cachar district, the Assam Rifles troopers, in coordination with the DRI, launched a joint operation on Wednesday night.

D.A.V. College NSS Ignites Youth Commitment to Road Safety and Life-Saving Response

The proceedings commenced with a formal welcome address by Dr. Mona Narang, Principal, D.A.V. College, Chandigarh, who received the distinguished guests — Mr. Shrish Ahuja, CEO, Value Life Foundation; Ms. Latika Chopra, Assistant Manager (CSR), Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd.; and Mr. Raghav Sharma, Senior Constable, Chandigarh Traffic Police. The deliberations echoed a powerful message: road safety is not a matter of convenience, but a shared civic obligation.

Patna Civil Court receives another bomb threat

Panic gripped the Bihar capital once again on Thursday when the Patna Civil Court received another bomb threat, marking the seventh such threat recently and the second within the past 24 hours.

The early morning threat triggered heightened security measures, with police and other security agencies placed on high alert.

According to sources, an unidentified caller contacted the court registrar's phone, threatening to blow up the entire civil court complex.

Bengaluru road rage: Attempt to murder case booked against SUV driver

 In a shocking incident in which driver of a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) drove a man clinging to bonnet of his vehicle after road rage in Bengaluru , the police have registered an attempt to murder case against the accused.

Police have booked the car driver on charges of attempt to murder under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

Air quality in Delhi remains in poor category with AQI at 209

The air quality in the national capital remained in the ‘poor’ category on Thursday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 209 around 7 a.m., according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). A layer of smog covered several parts of Delhi, affecting visibility during the early morning hours.

As per CPCB data, the AQI near India Gate and Kartavya Path stood at 209, which falls under the ‘poor’ category.

Dehradun firing: Gas agency operator killed in broad daylight, IG assures strict action

Unidentified assailants shot dead a 40-year-old businessman in broad daylight at the busy Tibetan Market area of Dehradun on Wednesday, triggering panic among shopkeepers and passersby.

The deceased has been identified as Arjun Sharma, the operator of Amardeep Gas Agency located on GMS Road. According to officials, Sharma was attacked by armed assailants who opened fire at him before fleeing the spot.

Patna civil court receives sixth bomb threat; premises evacuated, security tightened

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.

Days after biker death in Delhi, labourer dies after falling in uncovered manhole

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).

Delhi Police arrest two snatchers in Dhaula Kuan case; recover stolen phones, scooty

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.

Notorious criminal arrested after encounter with police in Patna

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.

DAV College Hosts Two-Day Workshop on Cinema and Scriptwriting.

A two-day workshop titled “Cinema and Script Writing” was organized by the Department of Punjabi, D.A.V. College, Sector–10, Chandigarh, on 9–10 February 2026. The main objective of this workshop was to familiarize students with the significant role of scriptwriting in cinema.

Two killed in bus-car collision in Bihar's Muzaffarpur

At least two people were killed after a speeding passenger bus collided head-on with a car near Lalu Chhapra Chowk in the Paru police station area of Bihar's Muzaffarpur district on Tuesday.

The horrific road accident turned the stretch of road into a scene of chaos and panic.

Five members of a family found dead in Mathura, police suspect mass suicide

Five members of a family were found dead in a village under the Mahavan police station area of Uttar Pradesh’s Mathura district, police officials said on Tuesday. Police suspect that this could be a case of mass suicide.

The deceased include a man, his wife, and their three children. The incident came to light after villagers grew suspicious when the family did not come out of their room for a long time in the morning.

Temperature improves remarkably in J&K as days get warmer

Temperature improved remarkably across Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, with Srinagar city recording a minimum temperature of 3.3 degrees Celsius and Jammu city 12.3 degrees Celsius.

The Meteorological Department officials said that Srinagar city recorded a minimum temperature of 3.3 degrees Celsius, Gulmarg minus 3.4 degrees Celsius and Pahalgam minus 0.4 degrees Celsius.

Arms smuggler from Bihar arrested in Kolkata

Police have arrested a Bihar-based arms smuggler from the Kasba area in Kolkata and seized firearms and cartridges from his possession.

The arrested person has been identified as Mohammad Ishtiaq, 38, a resident of Bihar.

The police said that the arrest was made based on inputs that several illegal firearms and ammunition were about to enter the city from the Bihar-Jharkhand region.

Delhi’s AQI remains ‘poor’; change in weather conditions as temperatures rise

The air quality in the Delhi-NCR remained in the ‘poor’ category on Tuesday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) rising to 267, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Residents across the region are also witnessing a noticeable change in weather conditions, with many experiencing unusual warmth in the month of February.

DAV College’s NSS Unit Hosts Cyber Crime Awareness Drive to Empower Digital Citizens
 


In a significant step toward promoting digital safety, the NSS Unit of DAV College, in collaboration with Amar Ujala, organized a Cyber Crime Awareness Drive at the DAV College, Chandigarh on February 9, 2026.

Bomb threats in two Patna courts, probe on

Widespread panic gripped Patna on Monday after the district court located at the Sabji Bagh area received a bomb threat.

Later in the day, another threat was reported at the Civil Court located at Gai Ghat in Patna as well.

Following the threats, both the court premises were immediately evacuated, and police teams rushed to the spots.

Tension persists in Manipur’s Ukhrul after Naga-Kuki clashes; prohibitory orders imposed

Tension continued to prevail in different parts of Manipur’s Ukhrul district on Monday following intermittent clashes and the burning of at least 20 houses belonging to members of the Naga and Kuki tribal communities, officials said.

A police official in Imphal said that suspected armed militants reportedly torched several houses at Litan Sareikhong village in Ukhrul district on Sunday night after a member of the Tangkhul Naga community was “severely assaulted” by a group of people.

Sunil Jakhar Misleading the Punjabis; India-US Deal Is Anti-Farmer, Anti-India: Kuldeep Dhaliwal

Bajwa’s remark is an insult to Dalit community; Congress must apologize within 24 hours or be ready to face strict action: Harpal Cheema

Tobacco baron's son involved in high-speed Lamborghini crash in Kanpur; police probe on as several injured in accident

A high-speed accident involving a Lamborghini created panic in Kanpur’s upscale Gwaltoli area late on Saturday night, leaving several people injured and prompting a detailed police investigation. The incident occurred on a busy VIP road in the posh locality, where the speeding vehicle driven by a tobacco baron's son rammed into pedestrians and multiple two-wheelers.

Several Delhi schools receive bomb threats, cops launch probe

Delhi police are investigating threatening emails received by several schools across the city on Monday morning, warning of possible bomb attacks.

Among the institutions named in the emails were Alcon School in East Delhi, Bal Bharati School in Rohini, Jaspal Convent, Mata Jai Kaur School in Ashok Vihar, Loreto Convent School in Delhi Cantt, Cambridge School in Srinivaspuri, Venkateshwar School in Rohini, Cambridge School NFC, The Indian School in Sadiq Nagar, CM School in Rohini, DTA School in INA, Air Force School on Lodhi Road, KR Manglam, and the Indian School.

Bus helper dies as massive fire engulfs vehicle in Delhi’s Vikaspuri

A tragic incident occurred in the Vikaspuri area of West Delhi, where a bus helper was burnt alive after a massive fire broke out inside a parked bus.

The deceased has been identified as Sunil (25), who was reportedly sleeping inside the bus when the fire erupted. According to initial information from the spot, Sunil had lit an incense stick inside the bus to repel mosquitoes. It is suspected that the fire may have started from the incense stick and gradually spread across the vehicle.

An official said the Delhi Fire Service (DFS) received a call about the fire at around 12.35 a.m. on Monday. Soon after, fire tenders were rushed to the spot.

Delhi sees slightly warmer temperature, AQI remains in ‘poor’ category

Delhi also woke up to shallow fog and slightly warmer temperatures on Monday, indicating a gradual end to the winter season, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) rising to 206, placing it in the ‘poor’ category at 7 a.m., according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Five bullets recovered from Punjab AAP leader’s body, servant 'missing'

Police have intensified their investigation into the murder of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) functionary Satwinderpal Singh, alias Lucky Oberoi, in Jalandhar, and investigators began questioning relatives of the prime suspect, Joga Pholriwal, according to sources.

Authorities are examining multiple angles in connection with the killing that took place on Friday.

Winter chill returns to Kolkata as minimum temperature dips to 14 degrees C

The winter chill has made a brief comeback in Kolkata, with the city’s minimum temperature dropping to around 14 degrees Celsius on Saturday.

A renewed cold spell has been felt across the city since Friday and is likely to persist over Kolkata and other parts of West Bengal for the next few days.

Minimum temperatures have been steadily falling from north to south across the state. Notably, Kalyani in Nadia district is currently recording temperatures comparable to Kalimpong in north Bengal.

Luxury car mounts divider, hits traffic signal in Gujarat's Vadodara

A high-speed crash involving a luxury car caused extensive damage to public property in Vadodara's Raopura area, police said on Saturday.

The incident occurred when the vehicle, travelling from Jubilee Baug towards Raopura, reportedly mounted the central divider and struck a traffic signal pole on Friday night.

Preliminary information suggests the driver lost control of the car. The impact of the collision was severe, leaving the front portion of the vehicle badly damaged and one of its tyres detached. The airbags were deployed during the crash. Despite the intensity of the impact, no injuries were reported.

Three youths die after car falls into canal in Itarsi after breaking through railing

Three people died after a car they were travelling in plunged into the Patharauta canal on the Bhopal-Betul National Highway in Itarsi on Friday night after breaking the railing. The bodies were recovered last night, while the car was taken out of the canal with a cane on Saturday.

According to information, the tragic incident occurred as the I-20 car went out of control and fell into the canal after breaking through the railing of the bridge.

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