Delhi is set for a crucial assembly election on February 5 with AAP striving to retain power against BJP, while Congress aims for a comeback. Key leaders including PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi, and Arvind Kejriwal have led intense campaigns. The vote counting will take place on February 8, with 70 seats in contention.
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India's first microbiological nanosatellite, RVSAT-1, developed by students from RV College of Engineering, was launched by ISRO to study gut bacterium in space. Data collected from the mission will aid in space medicine, waste management, and combating antibiotic resistance, providing insights for astronaut health and prebiotic supplementation during long journeys.
MPs Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Rahul Gandhi have accused the central government of preventing parliamentary discussions and undermining democratic processes. Rahul Gandhi expressed frustration over being blocked from addressing key issues, while Speaker Om Birla reminded him to uphold parliamentary decorum. The opposition claims government tactics are sabotaging legislative functions.
Kiren Rijiju highlighted the support of Christian bodies for the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Rajya Sabha, citing the case of 600 Christian families from Munambam, Kerala, contesting the Waqf board's claim over their ancestral land. He emphasized the misuse of Waqf Act provisions, affecting ordinary people.
The Indian government has designated a site at Rashtriya Smriti Sthal for a memorial to late President Pranab Mukherjee. This was revealed by his daughter Sharmistha after meeting PM Modi. Speculations suggest a site for former PM Manmohan Singh's memorial may be decided soon, pending family consent.
Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin is rallying against the BJP-led NDA government over delimitation and the National Education Policy (NEP). Stalin aims to protect Lok Sabha representation of southern states and opposes the 'three-language formula,' accusing the Centre of imposing Hindi. Support and opposition from various political allies are creating significant debate.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut criticized the lack of coordination in the INDIA bloc post-Lok Sabha elections and attributed the issue to Congress. National Conference leader Omar Abdullah also echoed similar concerns, emphasizing the need for clarity on the alliance’s future amid rising tensions between Congress and the AAP ahead of the Delhi assembly elections.
The Rajya Sabha continued the debate past midnight on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill with partisan alignment similar to Lok Sabha. BJD softened its stance, allowing its members to vote based on their conscience, potentially aiding the NDA in enacting the new law regulating Islamic endowments.