The long-awaited happy ending for Delhi Capitals (DC) in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) will have to wait yet another season, as heartbreak struck once more for the Jemimah Rodrigues-led side, who slumped to their fourth successive defeat in a WPL final. Despite producing a herculean batting effort in the first innings and posting the highest total ever recorded in a WPL final—203/4—Delhi were left crestfallen as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) scripted history to clinch their second title.

It was a breathtaking run chase for RCB, led by captain Smriti Mandhana (87 off 41) and Georgia Voll (79 off 54), who tore into the Delhi bowling attack and shattered record books on the biggest stage. The pair launched a relentless assault, registering the highest successful run chase in WPL history.

Their monumental 165-run partnership for the second wicket off just 92 balls became the highest partnership in the tournament’s history and proved decisive in the final. With their win, RCB also achieved the unique distinction of becoming the first team to hold the IPL and WPL trophies at the same time.

In a step towards strengthening maritime and coastal security, the V.O. Chidambaranar port in Thoothukudi, in southern Tamil Nadu, has become the first Indian port to initiate the implementation of an advanced Anti-Drone System, marking a significant milestone in the protection of critical port infrastructure.

The V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOCPA) signed an agreement with Central Electronics Limited (CEL) for the implementation of an Anti-Drone System.

The project involves the deployment of a comprehensive integrated Radio Frequency(RF) and radar-based drone detection and jamming system, specifically tailored for complex port environments, providing 360-degree coverage and omnidirectional bearing, says a release from VOCPA.

The US on Saturday said India has committed to stop directly or indirectly importing Russian oil, following which the additional 25 per cent tariffs imposed by America on Indian goods will be removed from February 7.

According to an executive order issued by the White House, India has also committed to a framework with the US to expand defence cooperation over the next 10 years.

"Effective with respect to goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn from the warehouse for consumption, on or after 12.01 am eastern standard time on February 7, 2026, products of India imported into the United States shall no longer be subject to the additional ad valorem rate of duty of 25 per cent imposed pursuant to Executive Order 14329," it said.

Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat inaugurated the 25th edition of Bharat Rang Mahotsav (BRM) at the National School of Drama (NSD), Mandi House, marking the silver jubilee of the world’s largest international theatre festival.

Speaking at the opening ceremony on Tuesday evening, Shekhawat said the festival serves as a major cultural bridge, connecting India’s diverse artistic traditions with global audiences. He noted that such platforms contribute to reshaping international perceptions of Indian heritage and creativity.

The event saw participation from prominent personalities representing theatre, cinema, arts and cultural institutions. Those present included Vivek Aggarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Culture (Guest of Honour), K. Nandini Singla, Director General, ICCR (Special Guest), and actor Mita Vashisht, who attended as “Rang Doot”.

The Karnataka government is set to roll out an auto-mutation system that will automatically update property ownership records following land and property transactions, officials announced on Wednesday. The move is part of a wider effort to digitise land records and reduce delays in mutation formalities.

Under the current system, property buyers must separately apply for a mutation — the official update of ownership in land revenue records — after completing a sale, gift or similar transaction. There is typically a 7-day notice period for registrable instruments such as sale and gift deeds, and a 15-day period for non-registrable cases before mutation is effected.

With the new auto-mutation process, many of these updates will be triggered automatically online as soon as the transaction is registered, eliminating the need for buyers to file a separate mutation application with the revenue department. Experts say this could drastically cut bureaucratic wait times and make property ownership changes faster and more transparent.

Bharat Taxi is officially here. The cooperative ride-hailing service was launched by Union Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, at an event held at Plenary Hall, Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi. A Bharat Taxi rally was also conducted, with drivers and customers participating to mark the launch of the service.

During the launch, Shah said, Bharat Taxi "empowers drivers as owners of profits and bestows them with respect and dignity."

The Bharat Taxi app is now available for all users in Delhi-NCR. The app was previously in a pilot phase in the region. It is expected to expand across more states and cities in the coming months.

Reigning world champion Samrat Rana and World Cup final winner Suruchi Singh joined forces to clinch silver in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2026 in New Delhi today. The hosts extended their domination of the Championship with their gold count reaching 10 after two days of competition.

Southpaw Rashmika Sahgal and Vanshika Chaudhary in the 10m air pistol women junior and Priyanshi Purva and Chahek Kohla in the corresponding youth category, also delivered back-to-back 1-2 finishes. Their combined efforts help India finish the day with a rich haul of 10 gold, five silver and one bronze medal, ahead of Uzbekistan, who are second on the table with three gold medals. Two more gold medals for the hosts came through the team competitions, where the trio of Rashmika, Vanshika, and Agam Grewal won the junior women’s air pistol team gold with a combined tally of 1714, a good 43 points ahead of the silver-winning Kazakhstan team. Priyanshi, Chahek, and Shiksha Saran also won the women’s youth air pistol team gold with an effort of 1709. Kazakhstan had to settle for silver again with a score of 1627.

Indian teacher Rouble Nagi has won the Global Teacher Prize 2026, receiving the one million dollar award at the World Government Summit in Dubai.

The award, presented by GEMS Education in its tenth edition, was handed over by Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

Nagi was honoured for transforming neglected walls into interactive educational murals that teach reading, writing, arithmetic, as well as public health and environmental awareness.

Over the past two decades, her work has helped integrate more than one million children into formal education using art as a learning tool. She was chosen from over 5,000 nominations from 139 countries.

Hyderabad’s Esha Singh won her second Asian Championship gold in the 10m air pistol event at Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range. India claimed nine medals on day one, including six golds, with Jonathan Antony also securing a double gold in juniors

Former mixed team world champion Esha Singh struck her second career Asian Championship gold, winning the 10m air pistol women’s event with a score of 239.8 at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range in Delhi on Wednesday, the opening day of the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship.

The Hyderabad shooter, who had won the event two years ago in Jakarta, was seventh after the first series of five shots before mounting a strong climb up the leaderboard and taking a decisive lead after the 19th shot of the 24-shot final. Chinese Taipei shooters Cheng Yen-Ching and Yu Ai-Wen followed the Indian Olympian to the podium, winning silver and bronze respectively.