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The Supreme Court granted custody parole to Mohammad Tahir Hussain, a key accused in the 2020 Delhi Riots, allowing him to campaign for the assembly elections under police supervision. Hussain must cover all related expenses and return to jail by 6pm daily until February 3.
Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge criticized PM Modi for not reprimanding Home Minister Amit Shah over his remarks on Ambedkar. Kharge accused both of "supporting each other's sins" and demanded Shah's removal from the cabinet. This follows Shah's statement in Rajya Sabha where he implied invoking Ambedkar's name had become a trend.
Tahawwur Rana, implicated in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, is set to be extradited to India after the US Supreme Court rejected his final appeal. Pakistan claims Rana is no longer a citizen, while the NIA prepares to take custody upon his arrival. Rana's role involved arranging passports for David Headley, enabling reconnaissance for the Lashkar-e-Taiba orchestrated attacks.
Jimmy Carter, the 39th US President, who passed away at 100, had strong connections with India. His 1978 visit led to a Haryana village being renamed 'Carterpuri'. Carter praised Indian democracy and signed the Delhi Declaration, strengthening Indo-US ties based on shared democratic values.
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath announced that 54 out of 67 pilgrimage sites have been reclaimed in Sambhal district. He criticized the Samajwadi Party for playing with religious sentiments. Plan to transform Sambhal into a major religious and tourist destination with efforts to restore ancient wells and protected heritage sites are underway.
Fiery pacer Jasprit Bumrah on Wednesday achieved the highest rating points ever by an Indian bowler, leading the ICC Men's Test Bowling Rankings with 907 points. Pat Cummins reached career-best third position as an all-rounder. Steve Smith and several other cricketers progressed in the batting and bowling rankings after recent performances.
Rioting erupted in the Mahal area of Nagpur following a protest by VHP and Bajrang Dal demanding the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb. The situation escalated by evening, leading to a heavy police presence and use of tear gas. By midnight, the area remained tense and filled with fear, with signs of violence and several detentions.
US stocks plummeted following Donald Trump's criticism of Fed Chair Jerome Powell, with the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all experiencing significant declines. Technology stocks like Tesla, Nvidia, and Amazon led the downturn. The US dollar weakened, while gold prices surged. Concerns over inflation and Trump's trade policies added to investor anxiety.
Rajat Patidar returns to Eden Gardens, where his career soared in 2022. Now captaining for the first time in IPL, Patidar faces pressure to lead RCB to their first trophy. KKR, under new skipper Ajinkya Rahane, who boasts an impressive international leadership record but mixed IPL captaincy results, aims to defend their title amid significant team changes.