Over 60.42% of Delhi's 1.56 crore voters participated in the 70-member assembly elections, lower than previous years. The turnout was provisional and may be updated. AAP, BJP, and Congress were the main contenders, with polling largely peaceful. Results will be declared on Feb 8, with the government formation by Feb 11 if a majority is clear.
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Isro has successfully docked two spacecraft in space, joining an elite group of nations mastering this technology. This advances India's goal of establishing a permanent space station and fulfilling ambitious missions, including manned lunar expeditions by 2040, using the indigenous Bharatiya Docking System.
A brave farmer in Tumakuru district, Karnataka, stopped a leopard by grabbing its tail during a rescue operation. As the leopard approached women and children, the farmer lunged at it, allowing the forest officers to capture the animal. The leopard is now at a rescue centre in Mysuru.
Nine Indian nationals died in a road accident near Jizan, Saudi Arabia. The Indian consulate in Jeddah confirmed the fatalities and assured full support to the victims' families. External affairs minister S Jaishankar expressed his condolences and confirmed communication with the consulate. A helpline has been established for further queries and assistance.
The Supreme Court criticized Ranveer Allahbadia for his offensive remarks on social media, emphasizing that free speech does not permit such comments. He and others face multiple FIRs and police summons, while Allahbadia has cited death threats. Co-accused Samay Raina has publicly apologized and removed controversial videos.
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket successfully completed its maiden test flight, launching a prototype satellite into space. Elon Musk congratulated Jeff Bezos on the achievement. New Glenn stands five times taller than previous Blue Origin rockets. The company has invested over $1 billion in its launch site and aims to execute multiple flights this year.
Severe weather, including thunderstorms and lightning, led to at least 50 fatalities across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Uttarakhand on Thursday. Bihar reported 27 deaths, while UP saw 22, primarily from lightning strikes. Authorities issued alerts and announced compensation for the victims' families, as the storms also caused significant damage to infrastructure.
Sharmistha Mukherjee criticizes Congress for trolling her and her father, ex-President Pranab Mukherjee, questioning the lack of a condolence CWC meeting. She claims the party is plagued by internal issues, calls for a memorial and Bharat Ratna for late PM Manmohan Singh.
A mason named Rakesh Yadav hanged himself during a video call with his wife in Sarnath area. The police suspect a family dispute as the reason behind his suicide. An investigation is underway, and the body has been sent for postmortem. The couple had two children and were in disagreement over living arrangements.
Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson have arrived in Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025. The couple, dressed in saffron attires, appeared excited while navigating the crowd. They visited India on 16th January for Coldplay's concerts in Mumbai and Ahmedabad.