Bihar CM Nitish Kumar reaffirmed his commitment to the BJP-led NDA, despite recent overtures from RJD and Lalu Prasad. Nitish emphasized his decision to stick with the NDA during his Pragati Yatra, while RJD leaders speculated about possible alliances. Union minister Jitan Ram Manjhi supported Nitish’s decision, highlighting his reputation for governance.
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Dense fog covered Delhi, causing disruptions in daily life with reduced visibility and cold temperatures. Flight operations continue, but delays are expected. Train delays are reported as well. Delhi's air quality remains poor, exacerbating health issues. The maximum temperature was 21.2°C, and the minimum was 8.9°C. Improvement in fog conditions is expected by afternoon.
121 farmers ended their hunger strike in Delhi after farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal accepted medical aid, following the government's invitation for talks on farmers' demands. Dallewal had been on a hunger strike since November 26. The talks, scheduled for February 14, aim to discuss the minimum support price (MSP) for crops.
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Five days after claiming in Karnataka assembly that he and other politicians across party lines had been honeytrapped, state cooperation minister K N Rajanna formally submitted a plea with home minister G Parameshwara seeking legal action. However, the HM was evasive on the issue, saying speaker U T Khader's assistance was necessary to initiate any action.
Srinagar, Kashmir, experienced its coldest December night in nearly 50 years as temperatures plummeted to -8.5°C during the start of Chillai Kalan, the harshest 40-day winter period. Widespread power outages have forced residents to rely on traditional heating methods like wood-fired 'hamams' and 'kangris'.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 50 runs in the Indian Premier League match. Rajat Patidar scored a crucial 51 runs while Josh Hazlewood's bowling figures of 3/21 stalled CSK's chase. Despite MS Dhoni's late efforts, CSK finished at 146/8, falling short of the 197-run target.
A Delhi Jumboking outlet's poignant tribute to Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash, who tragically committed suicide, has touched hearts nationwide. The restaurant printed a condolence message on its bills, sparking a viral Reddit post praising the gesture.
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