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Actor Rajpal Yadav has surrendered at Tihar Jail to serve his sentence in a cheque bounce case, marking a significant development in the legal matter. According to reports, Yadav became emotional before surrendering, expressing distress over his financial situation and saying he saw no way out.
A boat carrying African migrants capsized off the coast of Libya, leaving 53 people feared dead, the United Nations’ International Organization for Migration said. The vessel, which had 55 migrants onboard, departed from the western Libyan city of Zawiya around midnight before overturning on Friday morning.
England secured a tense victory over Nepal after Sam Curran successfully defended 10 runs in the final over of the match. The two-time world champions found themselves under pressure as Nepal mounted a strong challenge, taking the contest deep into the closing moments.
Public protests have erupted in Delhi against the rise of online gaming, with citizens gathering to voice concerns over its social and economic impact. Protesters warned that unregulated gaming platforms are leading to addiction, financial distress and mental health issues, particularly among youth.
The Afghan Taliban has rejected Pakistan’s allegations that a suicide attacker involved in the Islamabad incident had links to Afghanistan. The response came as Pakistani security forces and police launched raids across multiple areas to apprehend those responsible for the attack.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women won the WPL 2026 title after beating Delhi Capitals by six wickets in the final. Following the victory, RCB men’s team star Virat Kohli congratulated the side and shared a message appreciating their performance and consistency through the season.
An FIR has been registered against the director and production team of the web series ‘Ghoos Khor Pandit’, which stars actor Manoj Bajpayee. The action was taken after Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed authorities to examine the content of the series.
Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal has highlighted alleged unethical marketing practices in the pharmaceutical sector, claiming that a company spent ₹2 crore to take 30 doctors on a trip to Paris. Sharing a video on social media platform X, Maliwal questioned the lengths to which companies go to promote their medicines and injections.
The United States has announced its involvement in Pakistan’s Reko Diq mining project, one of the world’s largest undeveloped copper and gold reserves located in Balochistan’s Chagai district. Valued at hundreds of billions of dollars, the project is seen by Islamabad as a key step toward economic revival and foreign investment.
The Women’s Premier League 2026 final will be played between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals on February 5 in Vadodara. Tournament organisers confirmed the date and venue as the two most consistent teams of the season prepare for the title clash.
Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha raised concerns in Parliament over airline practices affecting passengers, focusing on charges for even slightly overweight baggage. He pointed out that travellers are often penalised for minor excess weight, while airlines do not offer adequate compensation for flight delays and inconvenience.
China has begun evacuating its employees from Pakistan’s Balochistan province amid escalating clashes between security forces and Baloch insurgent groups. The move follows renewed violence reported over the weekend, raising serious concerns about the safety of foreign nationals working on Chinese-backed projects in the region.
