The Election Commission of India announced bypoll dates for the assembly constituencies of Milkipur in Uttar Pradesh and Erode East in Tamil Nadu. Polling will be held on February 5 and votes will be counted on February 8. The vacancies were created by the resignation of Awadhesh Prasad and the demise of EVKS Elangovan.
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A group of Pakistani pilgrims attended the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, praising India's government for speedy visa processing and well-organized arrangements. The event, drawing millions worldwide, continues to offer peace and cultural connection, running until February 26, 2025.
The Rajasthan High Court has upheld its suspension of the 2021 sub-inspector recruitments, affected by leaks, after the state government argued against canceling test results abruptly. The stay was imposed in November 2024, preventing 859 recruits from field postings until further notice. The court will review the matter on February 10.
British Sikh groups disrupted Kangana Ranaut's film Emergency screenings across the UK, citing the film as 'anti-Sikh'. Cancellations occurred in cities like Birmingham and Wolverhampton. Despite protests and accusations of spreading 'bigoted rhetoric', the film's box office reported earnings of Rs 12.26 crore over the first weekend.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi challenged AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal to drink the water from the Yamuna in Delhi's Badli region, criticizing his unfulfilled promise to clean the river. Additionally, Rahul targeted PM Modi and the BJP for allegedly attempting to undermine the Constitution during the Lok Sabha elections.
Ministry of finance has instructed its employees not to use AI tools such as ChatGPT and DeepSeek on office devices, citing confidentiality risks. A memo issued last month emphasized the potential dangers AI tools pose to government data. This follows similar actions by Australia and Italy over privacy concerns. Meanwhile, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman visits India as DeepSeek garners attention for its low-cost, efficient AI offerings.
Aaditya Thackeray met Arvind Kejriwal to assure support despite election defeat. He raised concerns about EVM and voter fraud, claiming elections are no longer free and fair. Thackeray highlighted BJP's intention to eliminate regional parties and stressed the importance of addressing voter name deletions, citing potential risks for other leaders facing similar issues.
Arvind Kejriwal, AAP's national convener, filed his nomination for the New Delhi assembly constituency. Kejriwal urged voters to focus on the party's work rather than abuses. He criticized BJP's lack of vision and plans. Kejriwal's opponents include BJP's Parvesh Verma and Congress' Sandeep Dikshit. The assembly elections are scheduled for February 5 with results on February 8.
Vimala Chandra Sidam, also known as Tarakka, turned herself in after a 38-year stint in Naxalism. At 62, she surrendered to CM Devendra Fadnavis in Gadchiroli with other senior Maoists, bringing a Rs 25 lakh reward on her head. Involved in 66 cases, including encounters and arson, she will receive Rs 15 lakh aid under rehabilitation policies.
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.
Datta Power Infra has entered into a power purchase agreement with SJVN Ltd for a 70-MW wind power project, contributing to SJVN's goal of achieving 600 MW wind power capacity. This initiative aligns with Datta Power Infra's vision of developing a 1-gigawatt renewable energy pipeline in India, as stated by CEO Varchasvi Gagalas.