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Leaders of the National Democratic Alliance, including Amit Shah and Chandrababu Naidu, met in Delhi to counter Congress' criticism of Shah's Ambedkar remark. They emphasized good governance and people's welfare, reaffirmed unity in upcoming elections, and discussed Vajpayee's legacy and future strategies.
Thirteen of the world's twenty most polluted cities are in India, with Byrnihat being the most polluted globally. Delhi remains the most polluted capital city, and India's PM2.5 levels exceed the WHO's recommended limit. Air pollution in India poses significant health risks, reducing life expectancy by 5.2 years.
A widow and her two children in Chandausi, Uttar Pradesh, were forcefully evicted from their home after authorities claimed it encroached on a historic stepwell discovered last month. Despite being issued a notice with a 24-hour deadline, they were evicted within an hour. The family alleges their property documents are legitimate, while officials say they are fake.
With BJP governments now in all NCR states, PM Modi announced plans to enhance mobility and infrastructure across the region. Projects like the long-delayed RRTS corridors, major highway links, and Metro network extensions will be expedited, aiming to develop Delhi as a modern city with robust urban infrastructure.
Deputy CM Eknath Shinde denies any rift with CM Devendra Fadnavis, describing their relationship as unbreakable. On his visit to Vidarbha, he dismissed speculation about internal conflict and emphasized unity within their alliance. Shinde also criticized Uddhav Thackeray, claiming voters' rejection of him was due to deviation from Balasaheb's ideology. Shinde stressed that those who underestimated him faced consequences.
In Firozabad, a sub-inspector was assigned to serve a court order. He was supposed to find a theft suspect. Instead, he pursued the judge, Nagma Khan. The officer misread the document. He reported that "accused Nagma Khan" could not be found. The court criticized the officer's negligence. An inquiry was ordered. The officer was transferred to police lines.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that tariffs on Canada and Mexico will begin on February 1, as decided earlier dismissing reports that claimed the tariffs will be deferred to March 1. Leavitt also reacted to Justin Trudeau's latest statement on counter-tariff on US products and said he should directly speak to Trump before making 'outlandish' comments.
Wikipedia's Jimmy Wales and Tesla's Elon Musk clashed over Musk's controversial hand gesture at Trump's inauguration, compared to a Nazi salute. Musk labeled Wikipedia an extension of 'legacy media propaganda,' while Wales defended the platform, asserting that the reported facts were accurate. Musk's accusation led Wales to highlight Wikipedia's non-profit nature and commitment to truth.