Overview
- Police in Leh intensified operations after four deaths, at least 50 injuries, and arson at a BJP office during statehood and Sixth Schedule protests.
- The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet extended General Anil Chauhan’s tenure as Chief of Defence Staff until May 30, 2026 or until further orders.
- CBSE published the full Class 10 and 12 board timetable for 2026, with exams scheduled from February 17 to April 9.
- CBI opened a preliminary inquiry into alleged FCRA violations by climate activist Sonam Wangchuk.
- BCCI and the Pakistan Cricket Board lodged complaints with the ICC over on-field gestures by Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan and Haris Rauf.