Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde paused his convoy in Mumbai to help an injured biker, showcasing immediate concern and action. A video of this act was posted on social media, receiving widespread praise for Shinde’s prompt and compassionate response.
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The Lokniti-CSDS exit poll suggests the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) holds an edge in Delhi's assembly elections with a 46% vote share, surpassing Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) 41%. Another exit poll by Axis My India predicts a similar trend, with BJP likely securing 45-55 seats. Voting concluded on February 5, and results are expected on February 8.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif pledged to surpass India in development during a public rally, asserting his commitment to making Pakistan a great nation. Emphasizing the need for peace and terrorism control, he highlighted the dedication to balanced progress across all regions, including south Punjab.
Opposition parties continued their protests in and outside Parliament over issues like duplicate EPIC numbers, the three-language formula, and delimitation. TMC, Congress, and BJD walked out of Rajya Sabha, while TMC and BJD approached the Election Commission. DMK MPs protested the three-language policy, and Congress MPs from Tamil Nadu joined them.
Senior Trump administration officials used Signal, an encrypted messaging app, for military discussions and accidentally included a journalist, exposing sensitive information. This incident has sparked debates on the security risks and appropriateness of using such apps for classified government communication.
Defence minister Rajnath Singh emphasizes the government's dedication to gender-inclusive armed forces while interacting with two women naval officers on a round-the-world sailing expedition. He praises their courage and highlights significant milestones reached during the expedition, underscoring the importance of women's participation in national security and defence.
IPL 2025 sees uncapped players shine. Digvesh Rathi leads bowlers with consistent performance. Priyansh Arya hits a century with a high strike rate. MS Dhoni scores 134 runs with a strike rate of 152.27. Some uncapped players struggle with economy and consistency. New heroes emerge from unexpected places in the league.
In UP's Hardoi, police solved a fake abduction case through a misspelled ransom note. Sandeep Kumar staged his kidnapping to extort Rs 50,000 from his brother, Sanjay. The misspelling of 'death' as 'deth' led police to suspect Sandeep, who eventually confessed to the plot after being questioned and writing the word the same way.
Kane Williamson stresses the importance of learning from New Zealand's earlier defeat to India as they prepare for the Champions Trophy final against India in Dubai. New Zealand advanced after a 50-run win over South Africa with standout performances from Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, and Mitchell Santner.
Alia Bhatt began her 32nd birthday celebrations with a cake-cutting event with the media and husband Ranbir Kapoor. Ranbir's playful smearing of cake on Alia's nose delighted fans. The couple will appear together in 'Love & War', with Alia embracing a no-makeup look. The upcoming film is set for release in 2026.