Fifty Maoists, including 14 with hefty bounties, surrendered in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh, just before PM Modi's arrival in Raipur. This mass surrender follows the killing of 17 Maoists by security forces in Sukma, raising the year's toll to 134. The surrendered rebels cited disillusionment with Maoist ideologies and exploitation by senior cadres.
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Police in Uttar Pradesh's Pilibhit district have filed an FIR against Gursewak Singh, a Sikh man, for allegedly posting weapons photos and expressing support for Khalistan on social media. This follows the deaths of three Khalistan supporters in an encounter with police. Authorities are investigating and urge residents to report similar incidents.
The Union Cabinet is set to approve two ropeway projects connecting the pilgrim centres of Kedarnath and Hemkund Sahib. These projects aim to enhance connectivity and boost tourism in hilly areas. The Kedarnath ropeway will significantly reduce travel time from Sonprayag to 60 minutes, while the Hemkund Sahib ropeway will cut travel time to 45 minutes.
Opposition and NC legislators in J&K assembly called for an inquiry into the mysterious deaths of two Gujjar brothers in Kulgam, alleging a pattern of unexplained deaths within the community. There were also accusations of police brutality against mourners demanding a fair investigation.
About 6.21 lakh applications have been received for 1.27 lakh internships under the Prime Minister's Internship Scheme, with the selection process ongoing. The scheme aims to provide 1 crore internships in top-500 companies over five years. Interns receive a monthly financial assistance of Rs 5,000 and a one-time grant of Rs 6,000.
Indian ambassador Gaurav Shresth and Afghanistan counterpart Fazl Haqqani met in Tehran to discuss cooperation via the Chabahar port. India remains engaged with the Taliban despite not recognizing its government, focusing on enhancing exports and imports and its extensive developmental projects in Afghanistan.
Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva accused AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal of attempting to incite religious conflict by requesting the removal of Dalit voters from the Valmiki Temple area. Sachdeva claimed bias in Kejriwal's approach and accused him of targeting Hindu Dalits. The BJP also criticized AAP for corruption and inefficiency ahead of the upcoming Delhi assembly elections.
An inter-ministerial panel has recommended the construction of India's longest under-river tunnel across the Brahmaputra in Assam, costing approximately Rs 14,900 crore. This project will significantly reduce travel time and enhance connectivity to northeastern states. However, the panel has deferred the proposal for two tunnels in Jammu and Kashmir due to high costs and the availability of alternative routes.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah challenges opposition leader R Ashok to prove his corruption allegations against the Congress government, questioning their validity. Ashok had accused the Congress of a "60 per cent commission" scandal and poor governance. Deputy CM DK Shivakumar dismisses internal rift rumors, emphasizing his commitment to the party's success and discipline during the ongoing Congress Samavesha in Belagavi.
High stakes polling in Palam between BJP, Congress, and AAP for the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections. Candidates include Joginder Solanki (AAP), Kuldeep Solanki (BJP), and Mange Ram Solanki (INC). In 2020, AAP's Bhavna Gaur won with 59.15% vote share. Voting on February 5, results on February 8.