India has offered its Pinaka rocket system to France amid finalizing the purchase of 26 Rafale-Marine jets and collaboration on additional Scorpene submarines. Discussions also include joint projects in missile, helicopter, and jet engine development, indicating strengthening bilateral defense cooperation.
PM Modi will visit Washington DC for a brief 36-hour trip, culminating in a meeting with President Trump. Key discussions will include tariffs, immigration, and strategic concerns, although larger strategic considerations are expected to take precedence over these issues. Modi is the fourth foreign leader to meet Trump in such a short period.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed their commitment to the India-France partnership by signing crucial agreements and launching the India-France Roadmap on Artificial Intelligence. They emphasized the importance of cooperation in defence, civil nuclear energy, and space and stressed the need for UNSC reforms.
Consumer price inflation eased to 4.31% in January from 5.22% in December, driven mainly by declining food costs. Food inflation registered at 6.02%, a notable drop from 8.39% in December. The RBI aims to keep retail inflation around 4%, with a permissible range of 2% above or below this target.
Shehnaaz Gill achieved significant weight loss and transformed her physique in six months through a strict diet and regular exercise. She starts her day with a mix of turmeric, tea, and apple cider vinegar, follows a protein-rich breakfast, and maintains a balanced diet throughout the day, finishing with a light dinner to support her health and fitness goals.
Infosys terminated around 400 trainees at its Mysore campus after they failed to clear mandatory internal assessments. The company stated that the process, mentioned in contracts, allows three attempts to pass. Critics argue that recent changes in evaluation criteria have drastically impacted trainees.
A fight occurred between a female and male lawyer at the SGST office in Ghaziabad. The altercation, which involved physical assault, resulted in injuries to the female lawyer. Police arrived and intervened, taking both parties to the station. Complaints were filed by both sides, and the police are investigating the incident further.
A teacher accused of sexually harassing 39 girls was released from Yerawada central prison after a special court ruled his arrest illegal due to procedural errors by Pune rural police. The court noted that the teacher was not properly informed of his arrest, violating his fundamental rights.
Notorious gangster Bhagaapa Harijan was murdered near his home in Karnataka, with police suspecting a group attack. Harijan, involved in several criminal cases, had a violent history in the Bheema river basin region. Despite his 2007 arrest, his legacy persisted. Authorities are working to apprehend the culprits and hope to end the gang wars in the area.
Delhi Police have launched a search operation for AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan, accused of leading an attack on police and aiding an escape in Jamia Nagar. An FIR includes charges under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita. Both Khan and the escapee, Shavez Khan, remain untraceable as police continue their investigations.
Mumbai has recorded its first death due to Guillain-Barré syndrome, with a ward boy from V.N. Desai Hospital succumbing to the illness. The total number of deaths in the state suspected to be caused by GBS has reached eight, with Pune district reporting the highest number of cases.
Isro has completed crucial communications testing with the European Space Agency (ESA) for the Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme. Validating the network operations of the Gaganyaan Orbital Module’s systems is a key step forward. Agreements were also signed to ensure ESA’s ground support, astronaut training, and research collaboration for smooth mission implementation and success.
