The Rouse Avenue court dismissed BJP leader Rajeev Chandrashekhar's defamation complaint against Congress MP Shashi Tharoor. Chandrashekhar had alleged Tharoor made false claims about him bribing voters in the Thiruvananthapuram constituency, which allegedly damaged his reputation and led to his loss in the 2024 elections.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh rebutted Rahul Gandhi's claims on China, clarifying that the Army Chief’s comments only referred to disrupted patrolling, not Chinese intrusion. Singh urged Gandhi to reflect on historical territorial losses. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju criticized Gandhi for not substantiating his remarks.
A wild elephant was injured in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal after a mob chased it with a bulldozer. The incident, captured in a viral video, highlights the growing human-wildlife conflict. The bulldozer driver was arrested, and officials are assessing the elephant’s injuries for treatment.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin announced plans to introduce a climate change policy for education and establish ecology clubs in schools. The state aims to raise awareness, train government staff, and promote climate resilience. The government is focused on creating a greener, more sustainable future.
As Delhi Assembly elections near, AAP seeks a third term while BJP and Congress fight for key seats. Major battles include Patparganj, Rohini, Okhla, Ballimaran, and Shakurbasti, where prominent candidates from all three parties are contesting. Voting is on February 5, results on February 8.
BJP MP Arun Govil criticized Jaya Bachchan's remarks on Mahakumbh, demanding proof for her claims about contaminated water and bodies in the river. He accused the opposition of politicizing issues. Swami Chidanand Saraswati also expressed disappointment over her comments, highlighting the event's success.
Samajwadi Party MP Ram Gopal Yadav claimed 15,000 people are missing after the Mahakumbh stampede, accusing the government of withholding information. The opposition disrupted Parliament demanding a discussion. Akhilesh Yadav criticized the UP government for not releasing the list of casualties despite daily pilgrimage attendance updates.
Delhi police seized a vehicle in Inderpuri carrying suspected suits related to electoral malpractices. With the Delhi Assembly elections approaching, authorities have intensified security measures, including route marches and checks. The police have also broken records in seizures and preventive actions during the election period.
Delhi Police detained MP Swati Maliwal during a protest outside Kejriwal's residence over the failure to clean the Yamuna River. Maliwal accused Kejriwal of neglecting the river and challenged him to take a dip in the polluted water, raising questions about fund allocation for cleaning.
Jaya Bachchan criticized the Uttar Pradesh government over the Maha Kumbh stampede, alleging contamination of the river due to bodies being thrown in. She also highlighted inadequate arrangements for common attendees and questioned the government's claims of millions attending. Opposition parties demanded further discussion.
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