A look at the headlines right now:

  1. Sasikala to hold meetings with MLAs tonight ahead of SC verdict in illegal assets case: The Attorney General suggested the state Assembly hold a floor test within the next week.
  2. EC seeks FIRs against Dainik Jagran for publishing ‘exit polls’ in UP: It directed all 15 district offices that fell under phase one of the polls to file reports against the Hindi daily for violating the code of conduct.
  3. At least 10 killed in blast outside Punjab Assembly in Lahore: A protest was underway at Mall Road when the explosion took place.
  4. India beat Bangladesh by 208 runs to win the one-off Test in Hyderabad: Ashwin and Jadeja took four wickets apiece to set up another series win for India.
  5. Home Ministry appoints consultant to handle its social media accounts: Navrang SB, who was hired for the post, was part of BJP’s Mission 272+, which was launched ahead of the 2014 general elections.
  6. Hindu population is dropping as minorities flourish by converting people, says Kiren Rijiju: The minister of state for home affairs made the statement after the Congress accused the BJP of trying to turn Arunachal Pradesh into a ‘Hindu state’.
  7. Islamabad High Court bans Valentine’s Day celebrations across Pakistan: Print and electronic media have been warned to stop any promotion related to the day.
  8. Retail inflation at 3.17% in January, lowest in five years: A drop in vegetable prices (15.62%) and pulses (6.62%) led to the ease in inflation.
  9. Karnataka Assembly passes Kambala Bill, which legalises the buffalo-racing sport: The legislation says the sport is vital to ‘preserving and promoting traditions and culture among the people in the state’.
  10. Dev Patel, Emma Stone win acting honours as La La Land takes five Baftas: Casey Affleck won the best actor award for Manchester by the Sea and Viola Davis won best supporting actress for Fences.