Rouble Nagi. a teacher from Mumbai, received the 2026 Global Teacher Prize at Dubai’s World Government Summit. She established 800+ learning centres, using murals and creative teaching methods to educate and uplift over one million children in slums and underserved communities.  

Iran has sentenced Nobel Peace laureate Narges Mohammadi to six years in prison for “collusion” and propaganda. She also faces a travel ban and internal exile. Mohammadi is known for her human rights activism and criticism of the regime.

Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai, 78, was sentenced to 20 years for national security violations, including collusion with foreign forces. His Apple Daily newspaper closed under Beijing’s pressure, drawing criticism from rights groups worldwide.

India is expected to approve the purchase of 114 Rafale fighter jets from France in the coming days. The Defence Acquisition Council may clear the proposal ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit, strengthening defence cooperation between the two countries.

Three people were found dead inside a car parked near Peeragarhi flyover in west Delhi on Sunday. Police noticed a strong poisonous smell inside the locked vehicle. Forensic teams were called, and investigations are underway to determine the cause of death.

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval held talks with Canadian counterparts in Ottawa, focusing on security and intelligence cooperation. The engagement signals a cautious attempt by India and Canada to rebuild strained relations and address concerns linked to extremism.

Bengaluru Metro’s 5% fare hike from February sparked political controversy. The state government blamed the Centre’s fare panel, while opposition demanded a new review. Commuters criticised rising costs and calculation errors, intensifying the pre‑poll blame game.

Opposition protests disrupted the Budget session, forcing the Lok Sabha to adjourn till Monday. The Rajya Sabha functioned for a short period. Political tensions intensified over procedural objections and demands raised during discussions related to the 2026 Union Budget.

Jeet Adani expressed gratitude to his parents after father Gautam Adani’s wishes for his first wedding anniversary with Diva Shah. The couple continues their Mangal Seva initiative, supporting 500 differently-abled brides annually with ₹10 lakh each.

Ola, Uber, and Rapido drivers will hold a 6-hour nationwide strike on February 7, seeking government-mandated minimum fares, stricter regulations to protect earnings, with possible commuter disruptions during peak hours.