1) Centre Mandates Vande Mataram at Official Events
Home Ministry ordered Vande Mataram before national anthem at government events and schools. Standing is compulsory and all six stanzas will be sung. Rule excludes cinema halls. Centre may extend National Honour Act to it. Decision revives BJP Congress clash over removed verses and historical debate.
2) Bharat Bandh Likely to Impact Daily Life Across States
A nationwide strike on February 12 is set to disrupt services across states. Government offices banks schools transport and markets may remain shut. Essential services will function. Trade unions and farmer groups are protesting labour reforms. Over 30 crore workers may join. BJP backed BMS has distanced itself.
3) FIR Filed Against Shreyas Talpade in UP
Actor Shreyas Talpade has been named in an FIR in Mainpuri Uttar Pradesh over an alleged investment scam. A resident accused him and others of cheating villagers of lakhs through a scheme linked to a Mumbai bank branch. Police are investigating. The actor has not responded to the allegations.
4) Kapil Sharma Opens Up About Depression and Loss
Kapil Sharma revealed he battled depression at 36 after his father death shook him deeply. He said marriage to Ginni changed his life and revived his career. Kapil recalled winning a show and missing his father. He now hosts on Netflix and dismisses biopic talk as premature.
5) Winter Olympics 2026 Streaming Details
Winter Olympics 2026 brings global athletes in ice and snow sports under IOC. Indian viewers can watch on JioHotstar and Sports18. Events include skiing biathlon skating hockey and snowboarding. Major highlights include men figure skating and women finals. Ski mountaineering debuts with first Olympic gold medals awarded.