PM Narendra Modi will visit Oslo for the 3rd India-Nordic summit, aiming to strengthen cooperation in trade, innovation, and green transition. Discussions will also address climate change, the blue economy, and international peace and security, including the Russia-Ukraine war. On his return, Modi is expected to visit Croatia, marking the first such visit by an Indian PM.
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Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal criticized Atishi for celebrating her victory in Kalkaji despite AAP's overall defeat in the Delhi assembly elections. Maliwal, who has raised concerns about the party's leadership, highlighted the failure of prominent leaders like Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia to win seats.
On the occasion of World Heritage day, manuscripts of Bhagavad Gita and Bharat Muni's Natyashastra have been inscribed in Unesco’s Memory of the World Register. This is a global honour as India now lists 14 inscriptions on this internationally acknowleged list.
To accommodate high passenger demand on Mauni Amavasya, Indian Railways will run special trains every four minutes from Prayagraj stations. Nearly 48.7 lakh passengers have arrived since January 13, with the peak on Makar Sankranti. On this significant bathing day, an estimated 10% of around 10 crore pilgrims will be travelling by train.
During his visit to the US, PM Modi met with Elon Musk to discuss space, technology, and innovation. Discussions highlight India's governance reforms and cooperation on emerging technologies. Upcoming talks with President Trump aim to strengthen bilateral trade and address geopolitical issues including the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Top AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia face losses in the Delhi Assembly polls, while ministers Gopal Rai, Mukesh Ahlawat, and Imran Hussain secured victories in their constituencies. The BJP is set to form a government after 26 years, leading in 48 of 70 seats. Congress is expected to score zero once again.
A total of 1,040 nominations have been accepted for the 70 seats in the Delhi Assembly elections, with 477 rejected. Arvind Kejriwal, Parvesh Verma, and Sandeep Dikshit are prominent candidates. Allegations have been exchanged among AAP, BJP, and Congress, reflecting the intensified battle as the polls approach on February 5.
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.
The BJP regained power in Delhi after 27 years by defeating Arvind Kejriwal's AAP. While the AAP remained strong in Muslim-majority constituencies like Seelampur and Matia Mahal, a divided vote between AAP, Congress, and AIMIM impacted results in seats such as Mustafabad and Badli. A pre-poll alliance might have altered outcomes.
Over 500 rescuers, including personnel from the Army, Navy, SCCL, and disaster response teams, are working to rescue eight workers trapped in the SLBC tunnel after its collapse on February 22. Despite intensive debris removal and specialized rescue operations, no breakthrough has been achieved. Authorities have dismissed rumors of bodies being found, while efforts involving metal cutting, dewatering, and tunneling continue to reach the missing individuals safely.
The Delhi High Court has ruled that prolonged incarceration is not sufficient grounds for bail in terror cases aimed at destabilizing India's unity. This decision came while denying bail to separatist Nayeem Ahmad Khan, accused of terror funding with Lashkar-e-Taiba. The court acknowledged the right to a speedy trial but emphasized the severity of terrorist activities with nationwide implications.