Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) launched a unique campaign inspired by Squid Game to gauge popularity among Delhi voters. Masked participants represented 'team Kejriwal or BJP,’ featuring leaders like Arvind Kejriwal and JP Nadda. Previously, AAP staged a 'groom-less' wedding procession mocking BJP's unannounced CM candidate. Delhi elections are scheduled for February 5 with results on February 8.
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The Trump administration is considering removing Canada from the Five Eyes intelligence-sharing alliance. This move could significantly change the longstanding intelligence cooperation framework. Trump's vision prioritizes short-term leverage over long-term cooperation. This potential shift could also affect India's intelligence relations with Five Eyes members.
Indian batting legend Sunil Gavaskar played a historic Test match innings 43 years ago. He batted for over 11 hours, scoring 172 runs against England. This feat broke his own record for the longest innings by an Indian batsman. The match in Bangalore eventually ended in a draw.
Bihar Revenue Minister and state BJP President Dilip Jaiswal has decided to resign from his ministerial post, adhering to the party's 'One person, one post' policy. He will continue as the state president of the BJP. This move could lead to changes in Bihar's cabinet and possibly an expansion before the state elections.
Israel's military struck the Nasser Hospital in Gaza, targeting a senior Hamas operative. The attack, which resulted in casualties and a fire, comes amid renewed Israeli offensives. More than 50,000 Palestinians have died in the ongoing conflict. Political tensions escalate in Israel, where public frustration grows against Prime Minister Netanyahu, while Gaza's humanitarian crisis worsens.
Falling rupee and rising hotel tariffs have made overseas holidays more expensive for Indians, with a 15%-20% increase in costs compared to last year. European and Southeast Asian destinations are most affected. Despite the hike, travel interest remains high, with more bookings for exotic locations. The strengthening dollar and domestic travel costs are also contributing factors. Free e-visas from several countries are boosting interest.
Navi Technologies, co-founded by Sachin Bansal, was hit by a payment gateway fraud costing ₹14.26 crore in December 2024. Fraudsters manipulated transaction amounts through a third-party gateway, paying minimal amounts while the company incurred full charges. The breach was identified by Navi's vigilance team, prompting an ongoing investigation by Bengaluru's Whitefield Cyber Crime Police.
During the RCB vs GT IPL 2025 match, Virat Kohli injured his finger while fielding. Despite the injury, Kohli continued playing but seemed uncomfortable. Mohammed Siraj led GT's attack, reducing RCB to 42/4 before a recovery led by Livingstone, Sharma, and David. Kohli’s injury could impact RCB’s struggling season. Fans await updates.
Sai Varshith Kandula, an Indian American with roots in Hyderabad, was sentenced to eight years in prison for crashing a rented truck into White House barricades in May 2023. Kandula aimed to overthrow the government and establish a dictatorship. He also planned to assassinate the US President. Kandula's actions caused significant damage and endangered public safety.
Astronauts age slightly slower in space due to microgravity and time dilation, as observed with Sunita Williams and Barry 'Butch' Wilmore. NASA studies indicate potential health impacts upon their return, including muscle atrophy, bone density loss, and cognitive changes. Williams and Wilmore are expected to return to Earth in late March 2025.