Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah presented his 16th Budget today, in which he allocated ₹1,800 crore for 21 projects under 'Brand Bengaluru', along with ₹3,000 crore to tackle weather-related challenges. Meanwhile, ₹555 crore was also allocated for Phase 5 of the Cauvery water supply project. The CM also said that liquor prices may likely go up in the state.

India summoned UK's Chargé d'Affaires to lodge a protest against the breach of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's security by Khalistani extremists in London. One of the extremists was seen charging towards Jaishankar's vehicle and tearing the Indian flag. Earlier, India said, "We expect the host government in such cases to fully live upto their diplomatic obligations."

Former Indian men's football team captain Sunil Chhetri has come out of retirement. "Sunil Chhetri is back. The captain, leader, legend will return to the Indian national team for the FIFA International Window in March," the All India Football Federation (AIFF) tweeted. The 40-year-old had retired from international football in June last year.

UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office spokesperson has "strongly condemned" the incident in which External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar was heckled by Khalistani extremists and one of them attempted to attack him in London. "While...UK upholds the right to peaceful protest, any attempts to intimidate, threaten or disrupt public events are completely unacceptable," the spokesperson said.

All India Muslim Jamaat President Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi has criticised cricketer Mohammad Shami for not observing roza during India-Australia Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final. "Shami had water or some other beverage during a match...He has committed a crime. He should not do this. In the eyes of Shariat, he is a criminal," Bareilvi said.

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External Affairs Ministry's Spokesperson has reacted after S Jaishankar was heckled by Khalistani extremists in London, with one of them trying to attack him. "We've seen the footage of breach of security...We condemn the provocative activities of this small group of separatists and extremists...We expect the host government in such cases to fully live upto their diplomatic obligations," MEA said.

US President Donald Trump has issued a "last warning" to Hamas, saying, "Release all the Hostages now...and immediately return all of the dead bodies of the people you murdered, or it's OVER for you." He added that he is sending Israel "everything it needs to finish the job". He also called Hamas "sick and twisted people" that keep dead bodies.

While speaking at the Chatham House in London, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that to completely solve the Kashmir issue, the thing India is waiting for is the return of Kashmir's part stolen by Pakistan. "In Kashmir actually we've done...a good job solving most of it. I think, removing Article 370 was step number one," he added.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar faced a security scare in London when Khalistani extremists heckled him, with one attempting to attack him. A video showed a man charging towards Jaishankar's vehicle and tearing the Indian flag in front of police officers. The police officers then intervened and took him and other extremists away.

Canada PM Justin Trudeau said the country will be involved in a tariff war with the US for the "foreseeable future". His remarks came after his 50-minute phone call with US President Donald Trump. Trudeau stated the two sides are "actively engaged in ongoing conversations in trying to make sure these tariffs don't overly harm".