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Congress leader Shashi Tharoor praises Prime Minister Narendra Modi's stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, acknowledging a shift in his perspective. Shashi Tharoor admits that India's diplomatic approach has positioned Modi uniquely. BJP leaders Ravi Shankar Prasad and Sambit Patra welcome Tharoor’s remarks, urging other Congress leaders to support India’s stance.
US President Donald Trump questioned the $21 million US allocation for voter turnout in India, during the FII PRIORITY Summit. He highlighted India's strong economy and high tariffs on US goods. Trump also criticized the US spending in Ukraine, accusing President Zelenskyy of poor governance and alleging misuse of funds, stating the US received no benefit from its financial support.
Celebrity chef Farrokh Khambata is accused of forgery and creating false documents by Gamdevi police in Mumbai. His wife, Dilshad, alleged that Khambata forged her signature to secure loans from banks that he did not repay. Police suspect Khambata has fled the country and are considering issuing a look-out circular.
The Election Commission of India announced bypoll dates for the assembly constituencies of Milkipur in Uttar Pradesh and Erode East in Tamil Nadu. Polling will be held on February 5 and votes will be counted on February 8. The vacancies were created by the resignation of Awadhesh Prasad and the demise of EVKS Elangovan.
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami urged voters to support BJP's Kulwant Rana, condemning AAP and Congress for corruption and appeasement. Dhami criticized AAP's governance, women's safety record, and misuse of funds. He accused Kejriwal of insulting Sanatan Dharma and supporting anti-national elements, predicting a strong BJP victory in Delhi. Dignitaries attended the event.
A 2.5-kilometre dredging project unified the Ganga's three streams for Maha Kumbh 2025, enhancing the event’s logistics and expanding the Mela area by 22 hectares. The intervention reclaimed land equivalent to 1,000 tennis courts, ensuring improved organization and accessibility for millions of devotees.