Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Rampal Kashyap, an admirer who vowed to remain barefoot until Modi became Prime Minister and they met. At a Haryana rally, Modi fulfilled Kashyap's 14-year vow by personally putting shoes on him. While acknowledging the affection, Modi urged supporters to channel their devotion into social work and nation-building projects during his visit to Haryana.
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Pune civic health authorities are investigating if lapses in water chlorination contributed to the surge in Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) cases, linked to diarrhoea preceding GBS symptoms. They are testing water and meat samples for bacterial contamination, including Campylobacter jejuni and norovirus, to identify the source of the outbreak.
The Reserve Bank of India expressed concerns over states' rising spending on subsidies like farm loan waivers and freebies, impacting funds for infrastructure and development. State subsidies have surged, with revenue expenditure exceeding capital outlay in several states. While overall fiscal consolidation efforts are positive, RBI emphasizes the need for prioritizing capital expenditure for long-term growth.
French sex offender Dominique Pelicot, sentenced to 20 years for drugging and raping his wife, is now suspected of also sexually assaulting his daughter, Caroline Darian. Investigators found alarming evidence, including images of Darian and more than 20,000 photos and videos of other victims. Pelicot’s crimes are still under investigation.
Akhilesh Yadav criticized the BJP-led UP government for failing to protect women's dignity during the Maha Kumbh and condemned the online sale of women's photos. He questioned the government's management of the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela and highlighted issues of mismanagement, pollution, and the recent stampede incident.
Delhi high court has granted a 2-day parole to MP Engineer Rashid to attend the Budget session on February 11 and 13. Rashid, elected from Baramulla in 2024, is currently held in Tihar Jail since his 2019 arrest by NIA in a terror-funding case that involves connections to Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizbul Mujahideen leaders.
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Since taking office in 2019, Bukele has disbanded checks and balances like they were Black Friday leftovers. Judges? Fired. Opposition? Mocked. Constitution? “More like a suggestion,” he said, running for a second term despite an explicit ban. And yet, his approval ratings hover between 85–90%. To many Salvadorans, the tradeoff—liberty for safety—feels worth it.
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The Congress has filed a plea in the Supreme Court in favor of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, emphasizing its importance for maintaining secularism and communal harmony. They argue that any challenges to the Act could threaten India's secular fabric and fundamental constitutional principles.