Navy Ship Contest for IFR 2026: Win Memorabilia

Eastern Naval Command and TOI launch ship identification contest ahead of International Fleet Review 2026. Readers can win naval memorabilia by identifying Indian Navy ships from weekly cutouts.

Gujarat HC Allows Abortion for 14-Year-Old Rape Victim

The Gujarat High Court has permitted the urgent termination of a 15-week pregnancy for a 14-year-old rape survivor, citing her trauma and best interests while ensuring proper medical care for any live birth.

Mangaluru: Two Arrested for Fake Gold Jewellery Bank Scam

Mangaluru police have arrested two individuals for attempting to pledge counterfeit gold jewellery at a cooperative bank. The suspects were caught during a verification process, highlighting vigilance in financial fraud prevention.

Mamata Banerjee in SC for SIR Case Hearing

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee appears before Supreme Court as petitions challenge Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in poll-bound states.

Jaishankar Meets US Leaders After Washington Trade Deal

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with US investor Scott Bessent and Senator Marco Rubio in Washington, following a significant trade agreement, to discuss Indo-US strategic ties and economic cooperation.

1986: Punjab-Haryana Deadlock, BJP Protests Price Hike

On February 4, 1986, The Indian Express front page covered efforts to resolve Punjab-Haryana tensions, BJP protests against price hikes, a Pakistan spy ring busted in Rajasthan, and India's compensation demand from South Yemen.

SC Ruling on Menstrual Hygiene Opens Gender Equality Questions

The Supreme Court's landmark ruling recognizing menstrual hygiene as a fundamental right under Article 21 marks a pivotal moment for gender equality in India, with implications extending beyond menstruation to women's health and dignity.

Shailendra Singh Promoted to DIG in UP Police

Senior IPS officer Shailendra Singh has been promoted to Deputy Inspector General (DIG) rank in Uttar Pradesh Police, marking a significant career advancement in law enforcement.

Manipur's New Government Confronts Ethnic Tensions

Yumnam Khemchand Singh of the BJP is set to lead Manipur after President's Rule, but the state remains divided with thousands displaced and free movement restricted, raising questions about governance and political settlement.

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