Russian President Vladimir Putin challenged heavy US pressure on India not to buy Russian fuel if the US could do so as he began a two-day state visit, where he was embraced on arrival by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

IndiGo’s operational crisis has caused widespread chaos for four days, leading to over 550 flight cancellations and stranding thousands of passengers. The airline attributes the disruption to unforeseen challenges and revised crew duty rules, while the DGCA points to misjudged manpower needs. Operations are expected to stabilize by February 10, 2026.

Bombay High Court denied a plea seeking permission to install loudspeakers at a mosque in Maharashtra. The court stressed peace and dignity over noise in religious practices.