Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome in Mauritius, marked by a traditional Geet Gawai performance. During his visit, Modi will participate in National Day celebrations and inaugurate various India-funded projects, highlighting bilateral ties and mutual cooperation between India and Mauritius.
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Bihar police have been directed to crackdown on the public playing of obscene Bhojpuri songs to safeguard women's dignity and social morals. Additionally, an advisory has been issued to police personnel for exercising caution and ensuring adequate backup during raids, due to an attack on officers by the liquor mafia.
An SUV driver allegedly blinded by the headlights of an oncoming vehicle veered off a Wadala road, running over a woman and her 18-month-old son sleeping on a footpath. The toddler died, and the mother sustained injuries. The driver turned himself in and was later released on bail. The police are investigating the incident.
With the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 approaching, former cricketer Aakash Chopra highlights Pakistan's tendency to falter under pressure. Despite being defending champions, Pakistan's recent performances in ICC events have shown inconsistency. Chopra points to their unpredictable nature and mental frailties in high-pressure situations. Pakistan's ability to handle pressure will be tested, especially against India on February 23 in Dubai.
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The Lok Sabha is set to debate the controversial Waqf Amendment Bill, with the BJP-led NDA pushing for its passage amid strong opposition objections. Key NDA allies, initially against the Bill, now support it after their recommendations were incorporated, despite opposition walkouts and criticism.
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar urged political leaders to exercise caution in their statements after Fisheries Minister Nitesh Rane claimed Muslims were not in Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's army. Pawar emphasized that historical research confirms Muslim participation in Shivaji Maharaj’s forces, noting their patriotic contributions.
Bhojpur police quickly responded to a Rs 24-crore jewellery heist in Ara town, resulting in a high-speed chase, a gunfight, and the arrest of two suspects. Two bags of stolen jewellery worth Rs 15 crore were recovered, while a manhunt is underway for four other robbers.
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The FBI has apprehended Harpreet Singh in Sacramento, California, wanted in India for multiple terror attacks across Punjab. Singh, linked to Pakistan's ISI and the Khalistani group Babbar Khalsa International, illegally entered the US and used burner phones to evade capture. He is accused of masterminding attacks and supplying resources to operatives.