Delhi University is ready to show Prime Minister Narendra Modi's degree records to the Delhi High Court but not disclose them under the Right to Information (RTI) Act due to privacy concerns. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta argued that the right to privacy supersedes the right to know.
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Nepal's ruling coalition demands the arrest of former king Gyanendra Shah following deadly violence in a pro-monarchy protest. PM K P Sharma Oli accuses Shah of inciting unrest, while multiple political parties vow to protect the federal democratic system against royalist attempts.
Bastar police arrested Suresh Chandrakar, primary accused in the murder of journalist Mukesh Chandrakar, after a two-day chase that ended in Hyderabad. Mukesh's autopsy revealed severe injuries, suggesting a brutal attack. The arrest count in the case now stands at four, with Suresh's brothers and a supervisor also in custody.
Star batter Virat Kohli has expressed his strong support for Rajat Patidar, the newly-appointed captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Kohli believes Patidar is the future leader of the franchise and is confident in his ability to lead the team forward. Patidar succeeds Faf du Plessis and aims to live up to the high expectations.
In a Rajya Sabha debate, Opposition Leader Mallikarjun Kharge criticized PM Modi and the BJP for allegedly undermining the Constitution and pushing towards dictatorship through excessive devotion. He accused the BJP of dismantling the reservation system, opposing the caste census, and distorting historical legacies. Kharge also condemned the PM's handling of the Manipur crisis and unfulfilled promises.
The Delhi High Court has granted regular bail to wrestler Sushil Kumar in the Sagar Dhankar murder case, with a bail bond of Rs 50,000 and two sureties. Sushil Kumar has been in custody for over three and a half years. The wrestler, a two-time Olympic medalist, faced charges for the death of junior wrestler Sagar Dhankar in 2021.
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) said there is "no difference in opinion" with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the RSS headquarters in Nagpur. RSS member Seshadri Chari described the visit as very important and historic. PM Modi also paid tribute to RSS founder Keshav Baliram Hedgewar in Nagpur on Sunday.
Retail investors continued to invest in mutual funds throughout January, despite volatility in the stock market. Monthly SIP inflows remained high at over Rs 26,000 crore. However, a reconciliation process led to a reduction in SIP accounts and total assets under management. Investors showed a preference for hybrid funds over thematic schemes due to uncertain market conditions.
India has invited Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to be the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations. India wishes that Subianto does not visit Pakistan immediately after his India trip, to avoid negative implications for India's relations with Pakistan. No official announcement has been made yet.
Groundhog Punxsutawney Phil predicts six more weeks of winter after seeing his shadow today when he emerged from his den in western Pennsylvania. Ahead of the prediction today, Peta opposed the exploitation of Phil and proposed that Phil should retire and a vegan weather reveal cake should replace Phil. The proposed cake when cut would show one of two colors: blue, signifying six more weeks of winter, or pink, indicating an early spring.