Dense fog in Delhi on Wednesday morning caused significant delays in both train and flight services. Nine trains, including Brahmaputra Mail and Poorva Express, were affected. Fog also covered parts of North India. Delhi's air quality remained poor with an AQI of 262. Temporary shelters were set up for the homeless as cold weather continues.
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A 21-year-old college student in Hyderabad tragically died by self-immolation after incurring substantial debts from online betting apps. Sai Kiran, who lived with his mother, reportedly lost around ₹4 lakh and resorted to borrowing and selling his scooter to recoup his losses. His addiction remained hidden from his mother, a daily wage laborer, until his desperate measures came to light.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge urged party members to support those committed to its ideology and warned against unreliable members. He emphasized accountability for future poll results and acknowledged the need for new leadership. Kharge criticized the Modi government on several fronts and highlighted Congress's strong effort in the Delhi elections despite lacking resources.
Pope Francis passed away at 88, prompting discussions about his successor. The selection process involves 138 eligible cardinals under 80 years old voting in a secret conclave at the Sistine Chapel until a two-thirds majority is reached. Potential candidates include Cardinals Pietro Parolin, Peter Erdö, Luis Tagle, and Matteo Zuppi, among others, to lead the Catholic Church.
Kunal Kamra's stand-up comedy show led to a political uproar in Maharashtra, with violent protests following his jabs at Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. Kamra refused to apologize, and supporters of Shinde vandalized the comedy club venue. Legal actions were taken against Kamra, with prominent political figures weighing in on the controversy.
Neuroscientists are exploring the possibility of retrieving memories from a dead person's brain, but face significant challenges due to the complex nature of memory storage. Key difficulties include identifying specific neurons tied to memories and the dynamic, reconstructive nature of memory. However, current technology is not advanced enough for precise mapping and retrieval, making this concept currently unfeasible.
Security forces initiated a large-scale combing operation in Surankote's Lasana village, Poonch district, following a brief exchange of fire with terrorists on Monday night. Additional troops have been deployed to prevent the terrorists from escaping as search operations continue. This follows the recent killing of three Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists in Kishtwar and the death of a JCO in Keri Bhattal area.
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An engineer and a BSc graduate were arrested for stealing an ATM in north Delhi and making off with Rs 29.12 lakh on February 6. They transported the ATM to Mewat, cut it open using gas cylinders, and shared the cash among themselves. The machine was later dumped in a well.
Today's top 5 entertainment news includes Khushbu Sundar's revelation about Rajiv Kapoor's alcohol addiction, Armaan Malik's wedding to Aashna Shroff, and Farmers criticizing Diljit Dosanjh for meeting PM Modi. Additional highlights feature Ranveer Singh's leaked look from 'Dhurandhar' sparking comparisons, and Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt's bond lighting up a party in Jamnagar.