Two Indian men, Rakesh and Brajesh Yadav, were misled into working as security guards in Russia but ended up being forced into combat against Ukrainian forces. Injured on the battlefield, they were eventually returned home with the intervention of PM Narendra Modi. Now, they are recovering and working as painters.
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Delhi faced cold wave conditions with temperatures dropping to 11.4°C early Monday. The IMD forecasts light rain and temperatures between 11°C and 18°C. Persistent fog disrupted train services. Delhi's AQI remains 'very poor,' though recent improvements led CAQM to lift some pollution control measures. Night shelters are fully occupied.
Vasant Panchami, marking the onset of spring and honoring Goddess Saraswati, will be celebrated on February 2, 2025. People wear yellow clothes, prepare sweets, and engage in cultural activities. The shubh muhurat for rituals is from 07:09 am to 12:35 pm. This day signifies new beginnings in education and the arts, celebrating wisdom and creativity.
India is accelerating the development of its fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, AMCA, to counter emerging threats from Pakistan and China. A top-level committee is working on strategies to improve efficiency and shorten production timelines, with a focus on greater private sector involvement.
Young farmer awardee Kailash Arjun Nagare dies by suicide after consuming poison, citing government inaction on irrigation water demands. His death stirs massive unrest among local farmers, leading to protests and demands for accountability from the administration.
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Tesla is set to reveal its first-quarter earnings amidst a challenging period marked by declining stock prices and tariff uncertainties. Investors are keen to know about the company's 2025 sales outlook and potential product roadmap updates.
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India narrowly averted the follow-on in the third Test against Australia in Brisbane, thanks to a crucial last-wicket partnership between Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep. In reply to Australia's 445 runs, India reached 252/9 at stumps on Day 4, with Akash (27*) and Bumrah (10*) adding an unbeaten 39 runs for the 10th wicket.