Arvind Kejriwal promised to cancel inflated water bills faced by Delhi residents if AAP regains power in the upcoming assembly elections. He advised residents receiving substantial bills to withhold payment. Kejriwal highlighted the provision of 20,000 litres of free water monthly to households, benefiting more than 12 lakh families during his party's tenure.
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PM Narendra Modi will visit Marseille to connect with the history of Indian soldiers who fought in World War I and the significant escape attempt of Veer Savarkar in 1910. During the trip, Modi will open India's newest consulate general and honor soldiers at the Mazargues War Cemetery.
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'Pushpa 2' will cross Rs 1000 crore at the box office in India, in all languages by the end of Friday. The film can be expected to see a good jump over the coming weekend which will be its third Saturday and Sunday.
A gang of thieves led by Govind Kumar, known as 'Spiderman,' has been arrested for stealing copper cables from the Delhi Metro's Pink Line, causing frequent disruptions. The police used CCTV footage and technical surveillance to track the gang and recover 80 meters of stolen cable. Efforts to apprehend other gang members are ongoing.
Indian badminton player Sankar Muthusamy Subramanian, ranked 64th, stunned world no. 2 Anders Antonsen at the Swiss Open Super 300 tournament, winning in three games. The Indian women's doubles team of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand also advanced to the semifinals. Other Indian players Isharani Baruah and Anupama Upadhyaya faced tough losses in their matches.
President Donald Trump will watch the Super Bowl live, becoming the first sitting US president to do so. He has shown support for the Kansas City Chiefs, hinting at quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Chiefs' owner's daughter, Gracie Hunt, praised Trump's support. The Chiefs, facing the Philadelphia Eagles, aim to win Super Bowl LIX which begins at 6:30 PM ET.
Delhi LG V K Saxena grants educational waivers and age limit extensions for 88 anti-Sikh riot victims to apply for government jobs as MTS. This decision is part of a rehabilitation package aimed at assisting families affected by the 1984 riots.
Chhattisgarh has introduced a new policy focused on the surrender, relief, and rehabilitation of Maoists, victims of Naxal violence, and civilians aiding the police. The policy offers financial incentives, free education, job opportunities, and enhanced compensation for surrendered weapons. This initiative aims to accelerate the reduction of Left-wing extremism ahead of the 2026 deadline set by Home Minister Amit Shah.
Defence minister Rajnath Singh and Union minister Jitendra Singh commend NASA astronaut Sunita Williams and her crew for their extraordinary achievements after safely returning from the International Space Station. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expresses pride and admiration for Williams' contributions and accomplishments in space exploration.