Dhakshineswar Suresh capped a breakthrough Davis Cup performance by clinching the decisive fifth rubber to hand India a memorable 3-2 win over the Netherlands and seal the country's place in the Qualifiers Round 2, underlining his rapid rise as the hosts' new match-winner, in Bengaluru on Sunday.

Playing only his second Davis Cup tie, the 25-year-old -- fondly known as DK -- delivered an extraordinary three-win haul, claiming both his singles rubbers and combining with Yuki Bhambri to win the doubles, a rare feat in Indian Davis Cup history and one that evokes memories of Leander Paes' heroic effort against Japan in 2004. Back then, Paes had swept all three matches he played -- two singles and the doubles -- single-handedly steering India to victory.

The Airports Authority of India(AAI) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bharat Taxi, India’s first cooperative ride-hailing platform, to introduce regulated and passenger-friendly cab services at several of its airports. This MoU forms part of Bharat Taxi’s broader expansion strategy following its formal launch earlier this month by Union Home Minister Amit Shah as India’s first cooperative-based taxi service.

The platform has already secured partnerships with multiple institutions, including the Delhi Traffic Police, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, State Bank of India, and others, to enable regulated operations, financing, and integrated last-mile solutions across urban and airport ecosystems. This partnership aims to provide transparent, fair, and reliable transportation options on the airport premises.

Over one crore mandatory biometric updates (MBUs) for school-children have been completed by Unique Identification Authority of India-UIDAI. Ministry of Electronics and IT said, UIDAI Regional Offices and education departments of states worked in mission mode to hold MBU camps in 83 thousand schools in just five months. In order to incentivise children to complete MBU and to make the service accessible to all, UIDAI had waived off the charges in the age group of 7-15, from 1st October 2025 to 30 September this year.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Saturday (February 7, 2026) unveiled the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) at the Bihar Assembly, aimed at creating paperless legislative processes.

The function, held at the Central Hall of the State legislature, was attended by Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh, and Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, among others. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, however, remained conspicuous by his absence.

Scientists have discovered two new species of marine worms recently. The discovery occurred off the coast of West Bengal, India. Even human‑impacted mudflats and docks can hide rich biodiversity. Researchers from the Zoological Survey of India led the study. The findings reveal resilience and surprises in marine ecosystems.

The Zoological Survey of India led this recent discovery. Researchers worked with international experts to explore Bay of Bengal. They collected specimens from mudflats, mangroves and dock pilings. Fieldwork revealed habitats that appear harsh and human‑impacted. Their careful study identified two species previously unknown to science. Collaboration ensured both accurate taxonomy and detailed ecological documentation.

Researchers have discovered a new species of dragonfly from Kerala and named it Lyriothemis keralensis, recognising the State’s exceptional biodiversity. The species was recorded from Varapetty near Kothamangalam in Ernakulam district, where it inhabits vegetated pools and irrigation canals within well shaded pineapple and rubber plantations.

The study was conducted by Dattaprasad Sawant of the Indian Foundation for Butterflies, Bengaluru, A. Vivek Chandran of the Department of Wildlife Science College of Forestry, Kerala Agricultural University, Renjith Jacob Mathews of the Society for Odonate Studies, Kerala and Krushnamegh Kunte of the National Centre for Biological Science, Bengaluru. The findings have been published in the International Journal of Odonatology.

According to Dr. Chandran the newly described dragonfly is seasonally visible only during the Southwest monsoon from later May to the end of August. During the remaining months of the year, the species is believed to persist in its aquatic larval stage, surviving in the network of canals and pools inside shaded plantatiaon landscapes.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced a Special Economic Package of 175 million dollars for the Seychelles. Addressing the Joint Press Meet after meeting the President of the Seychelles, Dr Patrick Herminie, in New Delhi, Mr Modi said that this package will support Social Housing, E-Mobility, Vocational Training, Health, Defence, and Maritime Security. India and Seychelles have also signed 7 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) across various sectors, including Health, Meteorology, Electronics and Information Technology and Good Governance.

The agreements include technical and scientific collaboration between the India Meteorological Department and the Seychelles Meteorological Authority. On the occasion, Mr Modi said that India and Seychelles are connected not just by geography but by history, trust and shared vision for the future. The Prime Minister added that as a maritime neighbour and trusted partner, Seychelles holds a special place in India’s Vision MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions).

In Shooting, the Indian trio of Esha Singh, Manu Bhaker, and Rhythm Sangwan clinched the gold medal in the women’s 25m pistol team event at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship in New Delhi today. The Indian team topped the standings with a combined score of 1,751 points. Chinese Taipei claimed the silver medal with 1,735 points, while Vietnam secured bronze with 1,729 points. Meanwhile, in the women’s 25m pistol individual event, Manu Bhaker won the silver medal after narrowly missing out on gold in a shoot-off tie-break against Vietnam’s Thuy Trang Nguyen, with both shooters tied on 35 points. Nguyen edged past Bhaker after two shoot-offs to claim the gold medal. Esha Singh added to India’s tally by securing the bronze medal with a score of 30 points.

The Chandrayaan-4 Mission is at least two years away, but the ISRO has identified a location in the South Polar region of Moon to land its lander.

The union government has approved the Chandrayaan-4 mission, designed as a lunar sample-return mission and it will be India’s most complex lunar endeavour yet.

"We are targeting 2028 for Chandrayaan-4," ISRO chairman V Narayanan had earlier said.

According to ISRO officials, they had zeroed in on four sites of the Mons Mouton (MM) and found one of them suitable for landing on the lunar surface.

City Union Bank Limited said the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the appointment of R. Vijay Anandh as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the bank.

In a regulatory filing, the bank said the RBI, through a letter dated February 9, 2026, conveyed its approval for Anandh’s appointment for a period of three years, effective May 1, 2026, along with remuneration.

Anandh is currently serving as the Executive Director of the bank. The appointment will be subject to approval of the bank’s shareholders.

CUB had reported a stable set of results for the third quarter, marked by healthy profit growth, a sharp rise in net interest income and an improvement in asset quality metrics.