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Tuesday, February 3, 2026
TopicNew Delhi

Topic: New Delhi

India, EU sign security & defence pact. How it links Indian firms to ‘ReArm Europe’ network 

The agreement comes despite differences between India and the EU on issues such as Russia-Ukraine war, showcasing the intent to deepen strategic ties. 

Controversial dog-walker IAS Sanjeev Khirwar is back in Delhi. What happened to his wife?

In 2022, athletes claimed they were asked to wind up training early at Thyagraj Stadium so that the IAS couple could walk their dog. Then came the memes and public outrage.

Firm wouldn’t exist without you—HC snub to Marion Biotech directors in Uzbekistan cough syrup deaths

Marion Biotech is the Noida-based manufacturer of DOK-I Max cough syrup, which was linked to the deaths of at least 18 children in Uzbekistan in 2022.

A midnight demolition at Delhi’s Turkman Gate turned to chaos. Locals have one version, police another

On Tuesday, Delhi HC while hearing its plea noted that masjid committee did not have “grievance” over removal of encroachments, but in respect of graveyard part of mosque complex.

EAM Jaishankar set to visit Dhaka to attend Khaleda Zia’s funeral amidst diplomatic chill

Jaishankar will also likely meet with Zia’s son Tarique Rahman, the incumbent leader of Bangladesh Nationalist Party, and senior officials in the interim government.

A Dubai-bound shipment & a ‘bribe for arranging MEA approval’—CBI’s case against Lt Col & his wife

Lt Col Deepak Kumar Sharma, who was posted in Dept of Defence Production, is currently in CBI custody. His wife, also a colonel, has been booked but not directly linked to alleged bribe.

US team plans to visit India next week for trade talks

News comes at a time Russian President Vladimir Putin is in India for a two-day visit that showcases the countries’ energy and security ties that have drawn Trump’s ire.

Why won’t Modi fix Delhi’s airpocalypse?

The Prime Minister has never been shy about centralising authority. Surely, he should treat this problem the way that the leadership in Beijing treated China’s smog crisis over a decade ago?

Taliban’s welcome is justified by pragmatism. It’s also full of moral fault lines

The reverence and applause for the Taliban, a regime that denies Afghan women education, their freedom, and the very right to exist with dignity, was chilling.

Policymakers dismiss common currency idea, say BRICS to become ‘talk shop’ if expanded without focus

India will take over chairmanship of BRICS+ grouping in 2026, against the backdrop of the United States’ ‘protectionism’ threatening to upend decades of multilateral consensus.

On Camera

Floundering PM Internship Scheme has seen 44% drop out since 2024 launch. Budget deals drastic blow

Only 21 percent of interns complete programme as Centre slashes budget by over 50% after poor joining and high attrition.

CDS Gen Chauhan in Armenia, focus on deeper defence ties including new deals

Armenia has procured significant defence equipment from India, including artillery guns, multi-barrel rocket launchers, air defence system, sniper rifles, weapons locating radars, anti-drone weapons.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.