Breaking News Updates: Passengers protest as Air India Kochi–Kuwait flight delayed due to technical snag

Passengers staged a protest after an Air India flight from Kochi to Kuwait was delayed due to technical issues, officials at CIAL said on Sunday. According to a Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) spokesperson, the Air India flight scheduled to depart at 4.30 pm was unable to operate due to a technical snag, prompting protests from passengers. -- PTI

India will be represented by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla at the swearing-in ceremony of Bangladesh’s Prime Minister-elect Tarique Rahman in Dhaka on February 17. A press release issued by the Ministry of External Affairs stated that Om Birla, Speaker of the Lok Sabha, will attend the ceremony on behalf of the Government of India. Read more

The newly-elected Members of Parliament of Bangladesh are scheduled to take oath on Tuesday morning, followed by the swearing-in ceremony of the cabinet in the evening, local media reported. Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin is likely to administer the oath of office to the newly elected parliament members at 10 am, while President Mohammed Shahabuddin will administer the oath to the new cabinet of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), chairman Tarique Rahman at 4 pm. According to the Election Commission (EC), the BNP led by Rahman has bagged 209 out of 297 seats, while right-wing Jamaat-e-Islami secured 68 seats. -- PTI

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the India AI Impact Expo 2026 on Monday at the Bharat Mandapam, his office said. The India AI Impact Expo 2026 will be held from February 16-20, alongside the India AI Impact Summit at the Bharat Mandapam, a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said. The exhibition will serve as a national demonstration of AI in action, where policy meets practice, innovation meets scale, and technology meets the everyday citizen. -- PTI

The Rajasthan High Court declined to dissolve a 58-year-old marriage, observing that routine disagreements and property disputes do not amount to cruelty. A bench of Justice Sudesh Bansal and Justice Anil Kumar Upman dismissed the husband’s appeal, noting that minor ups and downs are inevitable in long marital life and cannot justify divorce.

Harshwardhan Sapkal has been booked by Pune Police after calling Tipu Sultan a symbol of bravery comparable to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The complaint was filed by local BJP leaders who termed the remark provocative and hurtful to sentiments. During protests in Ahilyanagar, party workers also announced a ₹10 lakh reward over the statement, escalating political tensions.

Rohit Pawar has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah seeking a comprehensive and transparent investigation into the January 28 plane crash that killed Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. He said the request, also sent to the civil aviation ministry and the DGCA, was aimed at ensuring the truth is established beyond speculation, reiterating earlier concerns that sabotage cannot be ruled out.

Eleven migrant workers from Jharkhand who were stranded in Dubai over alleged unpaid wages returned to India on Thursday following state government intervention. The workers travelled via Abu Dhabi and Bengaluru before reaching their home districts. Three workers chose to remain in the UAE after being reassigned to other work. The labourers alleged salary cuts, delayed payments and threats from supervisors before sending an SOS video seeking help.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted the nation on the occasion of Maha Shivratri, praying for the well-being and prosperity of citizens. In a post on X, he invoked Lord Shiva’s blessings and wished that Bharat continues to rise to new heights of progress.

A brief exchange of fire took place between the Delhi Police and a wanted criminal in the Bawana police station area on Sunday. The suspect was shot in the leg during the encounter and was later apprehended, police said.

Narendra Modi has been invited to attend the oath-taking of Bangladesh’s incoming premier Tarique Rahman on February 17 after his party’s landslide election win.

New Delhi is yet to confirm attendance as Dhaka reaches out to regional leaders amid efforts to reset ties following the ouster of Sheikh Hasina.

The Maharashtra Government suspended an executive engineer and fined contractors ₹6 crore after a slab from the under-construction Mumbai Metro Line 4 collapsed in Mulund, killing one person and injuring three.

Deputy CM Eknath Shinde ordered a safety audit and compensation for the victim’s family, while Devendra Fadnavis assured a detailed probe as opposition leaders criticised safety lapses.