Congress MP Manish Tewari emphasized that the INDIA bloc was created to protect the nation's essence, not just for elections. His comments follow Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut's concerns over Congress's role in the alliance's disunity post-Lok Sabha elections. AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal clarified that Delhi elections will be an AAP and BJP contest.
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Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker's grandmother and uncle died in a road accident in Charkhi Dadri, Haryana. The accident occurred shortly after she received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. Both victims were on a scooter when a speeding car hit them. The driver fled the scene. Police are investigating the incident.
The Aam Aadmi Party suffered a significant defeat in the Delhi Assembly elections, with the Bharatiya Janata Party leading by a decisive margin. The BJP has won 15 seats and is leading in 32 others, securing a near two-thirds majority, while AAP secured only 23 seats in total.
The Supreme Court questioned the use of state funds for creating cycle tracks instead of focusing on housing, health, and educational facilities for the poor. The bench pointed out the existing acute problems in major cities, suggesting the need to prioritize essential services over cycle tracks. Arguments are scheduled for February 10.
Congress MLA Kawasi Lakhma was arrested by the ED in connection with a multi-crore liquor scam. Congress claims the arrest is politically motivated, with Forest Minister Kedar Kashyap accusing former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel of masterminding the scheme. Congress supporters staged a protest in Sukma.
Elon Musk reacted with laughter to the controversy surrounding his AI chatbot Grok's unfiltered comments about Indian politics. Grok's responses have led to political debates and scrutiny from India's IT ministry, as the chatbot continues to gain viral attention for its unscripted nature.
Yogesh Panchal, an engineer from Maharashtra, returned to India on February 4 after being detained in Iran for nearly two months for clicking photographs in a restricted zone. His release was facilitated by the Ministry of External Affairs following intervention by MP Ajit Gopchade. Panchal was treated well during his detention and released after a hearing.
A team of Army doctors from various military hospitals restored the eyesight of more than 250 veterans in a three-day operation in Dehradun, utilizing advanced equipment. The initiative, proposed by Lt Gen (retired) Gurmit Singh and instructed by Lt Gen Sadhana Saxena Nair, aimed to help veterans in remote Himalayan locations.
Maharashtra reported its first suspected death linked to Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) in Solapur, prompting deployment of a central expert team. 101 GBS cases have been identified in Pune district. The state health department has issued water and food hygiene guidelines, and intensified surveillance efforts, including household surveys and water sample analysis, to combat the outbreak.
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for the execution of 214 hostages after Pakistan refused to negotiate a prisoner exchange. The mass execution included only Pakistan security personnel, contrasting with the Pak army's claim that 26 hostages were killed. The BLA also acknowledged losing 12 militants, including five suicide attackers, during the incident.