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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has formally initiated the process to elect a new Chief Minister in Manipur, days before the second term of President’s Rule in the state is set to expire. The party has appointed its national general secretary Tarun Chugh as the central observer to oversee the election of the BJP legislative party leader.
A meeting of the Manipur NDA legislative party is expected to be held on Tuesday, during which the leader for the top post is likely to be finalised.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday strongly rebutted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s criticism of the Union Budget 2026, asserting that the government had addressed concerns across sectors and that the country’s economic fundamentals remained robust despite global uncertainty.
Responding to Gandhi’s claim that the Budget ignored issues such as unemployment, falling manufacturing and declining household savings, Sitharaman asked the Congress leader to back his remarks with concrete data.
Indian boxing icon Mary Kom has publicly responded to the backlash over remarks she made about her ex-husband, K Onler Kom, during a recent episode of Aap Ki Adalat. Her statement, in which she said her ex “did not earn a single rupee,” went viral and sparked criticism online, particularly from sports enthusiasts who felt the comment undermined the struggles of professional athletes.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee met the Chief Election Commissioner in New Delhi along with families affected by electoral roll revisions, accusing the Election Commission of bias and voter suppression, and alleging that names are being removed under political influence.
India has reiterated that it does not recognise or participate in proceedings initiated by a Court of Arbitration (CoA) in The Hague under the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), asserting that the treaty framework itself has been placed in abeyance.
New Delhi’s position comes even as the Hague-based court continues to schedule hearings and issue procedural orders related to disputes raised by Pakistan.
The House has been adjourned till 11 AM on Tuesday.
Rahul Gandhi on the Motion of Thanks to the President’s Address: "I consider national security the most important matter in the country. If the Defence Minister and PM find it uncomfortable, they should still let me speak."
There's good news for fans of Bollywood's famous actress Rani Mukerji. Her film, Mardaani 3, is already a box office smash. Her previous films, such as Hichki and the Mardaani franchise, have captivated audiences. Mardaani 3 is the third installment in the only Bollywood cop film series to date, which debuted in 2014.
According to a report by SACNILC, the film collected ₹4 crore on its first day of release, ₹6.25 crore on its second day, and ₹7.25 crore on its third day. This brings the film's three-day net collection to ₹17.50 crore and gross collection to ₹20.70 crore.
Nagma Mohamed Mallick, a senior Indian Foreign Service officer, has been concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Monday.
She will hold the additional charge while continuing in her current role as India’s Ambassador to Japan, with residence in Tokyo. Mallick is expected to assume her new assignment shortly.
Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Saturday welcomed the Union Budget 2026-27, calling it a transformative and forward-looking blueprint that places tourism, culture and heritage at the heart of India’s growth strategy.
In a message shared on social media, the minister said the budget offers unprecedented encouragement to the tourism and cultural sectors, far exceeding expectations. He credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership for shaping a vision that aims to position India as a global tourism hub while preserving its civilisational legacy.
A shocking news from China's Guangdong province is rapidly going viral on social media. A man named Qiao, a resident of Guizhou, has stunned the world by extracting 191 grams of pure gold from old SIM cards and electronic waste (e-waste). Following this remarkable achievement, social media users have begun calling him an "alchemist."
The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), a banned separatist outfit, has released a video showing a woman suicide attacker who was killed during a coordinated assault in Pakistan’s Balochistan province over the weekend. The operation is being described as one of the deadliest militant actions in the region in recent years.
The video, circulated on social media platforms, features the attacker identified as Hawa Baloch, who the group claims was part of the second phase of its operation at the Gwadar Front.
There's been a lot of buzz surrounding Samsung's upcoming flagship series, the Galaxy S26 Series. Reports suggest the series could launch by the end of February. Ahead of the launch, renders and specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26+ have been leaked, specifically revealing details about the camera and display.
According to the leaked renders, the Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26+ will largely remain similar to their predecessors. However, the camera island design may change. Both phones are expected to feature thin bezels and a centered hole-punch cutout for the selfie camera, giving them a more premium look.
India’s Budget Session witnessed dramatic scenes as opposition leader Rahul Gandhi’s remarks on the China border dispute sparked loud protests in the Lok Sabha. References to Doklam and an unpublished army memoir intensified tensions between the government and opposition.
India Yamaha Motor has launched its first electric scooter, the EC-06, in the Indian market. With this, Yamaha officially enters the electric two-wheeler segment. The electric scooter is priced at ₹1,67,600 (ex-showroom). Initially, it will be sold through Yamaha's Blue Square premium dealerships in select cities. At launch, the scooter will only be available in a Bluish White color option.
The Yamaha EC-06 features a 4kWh fixed battery pack, paired with an Internal Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (IPMSM). According to the company, this motor generates a maximum power of 6.7 kW and a torque of 26 Nm. The scooter has a top speed of 79 km/h. Yamaha claims an IDC-certified range of 169 km, which is sufficient for daily city use.
The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Central government to formally notify the constitution of a water disputes tribunal to adjudicate the long-pending river water sharing dispute between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka over the Pennaiyar River, known as Dakshina Pinakini in Karnataka.
A Bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice NV Anjaria ordered that the tribunal be constituted within one month, rejecting further delays in resolving the issue through negotiations.
Tibetan spiritual leader the 14th Dalai Lama won his first Grammy Award at the 68th Grammy Awards. He received this honor for his audio album, "Spoken Word Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama." The album won in the Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording category. While the Grammy Award is typically given to artists in the music industry, this time the Dalai Lama made history by winning it.
This is the Dalai Lama's first Grammy Award. Previously, names like K-pop artists and Hollywood director Steven Spielberg have also been included in the list of first-time Grammy winners. The Grammy Awards are organized annually by the Recording Academy and are considered the most prestigious honor in the world of music and audio recording.
The Union Budget 2026 has been welcomed by organizations working for children's rights and protection. Just Rights for Children, the country's largest child rights network, called it "promising." The organization praised the long-awaited and decisive increase in child welfare allocations in the budget.
The total budget for child welfare in the financial year 2026–27 has been set at ₹1,32,297 crore, a 14 percent increase compared to ₹1,16,133 crore in the previous financial year 2025–26. This is considered an important step towards investing in children's interests and education.
Political activity have intensified in Manipur ahead of President’s rule deadline on February 12. The BJP central leadership had already summoned all NDA MLAs from Manipur to be present in the National Capital for a meeting on Monday with senior legislators hoping for a
"positive outcome."
"We all hope that government is formed soon," Sharda Devi, president of Manipur's BJP unit, said while talking to media persons in Imphal.
Sharda Devi said the Party's high command 'summoned all MLAs of BJP and two allies of NDA, National People's Party (NPP) and Naga People's Front (NPF) to discuss regarding formation of the government...'
The Magh Mela 2026 is underway with great enthusiasm and devotion in Prayagraj. Thousands of devotees took a dip in the Ganges at the Triveni Sangam on Magh Purnima, marking the end of the Kalpavas (sacred ritual). However, the Magh Mela is not yet fully concluded. It began on January 3, 2026, and will continue for 44 days. The Magh Mela continues until Mahashivratri, with the last major bath taking place on February 15.
Indian stock markets opened with modest gains on Monday, with the Sensex and Nifty trading indices trading in the green. This recovery followed Sunday's Budget-Day selloff, after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced an increase in the Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on F&O trading. However, market gains were uneven, with investors cautious due to weak market breadth and high volatility.
At 09:25 am on Monday, the Sensex was trading at 80,946, up 223 points, or 0.3%, while the Nifty was trading at 24,856, up 31 points, or 0.1%. Breadth, which indicates market sentiment, was negative, with 1,548 stocks declining and 1,183 advancing. This means that buying was not widespread and occurred only in select stocks.
Commodity markets witnessed significant volatility today. Gold and silver prices fell sharply on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX). MCX gold prices slipped below the crucial level of ₹1.45 lakh per 10 grams, while silver prices fell by nearly 3%. Investor sentiment appeared to be under pressure due to weak global cues and a strong dollar.
The police investigation into the firing incident at director Rohit Shetty's home has gained momentum. Four accused have been arrested so far in this sensational case and remanded in police custody until February 5th. The arrested accused have been identified as 19-year-old Aditya Gyaneshwar Gaikwad, 20-year-old Siddharth Deepak Yenpure, 18-year-old Samarth Shivsharan Pomaji, and 23-year-old Swapnil Bandu Sakat. All accused are said to be residents of Pune.
Preliminary investigation has revealed that these four accused were not directly involved in the firing, but rather in providing the vehicle and orchestrating the entire conspiracy. Police are now trying to determine the main accused in the firing and who gave them instructions. Further investigation into this matter is being conducted by the Mumbai Crime Branch.
The controversy surrounding the 2026 T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan has deepened once again. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had threatened to boycott or not play the match against India, prompting the International Cricket Council (ICC) to take a firm stance. The ICC has warned the Pakistan Cricket Board, calling such decisions against the spirit of cricket.
The ICC has issued a strong message to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) that all ICC tournaments are based on integrity, equality, and fairness. If any board or team decides to play or not play a match on its own, it will damage the tournament's credibility. The ICC clearly stated that such decisions undermine the spirit of the game and negatively impact cricket on the global stage.
There is no immediate hope of relief from the changing weather conditions in parts of northwest India and central India. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), rain and snowfall are expected to continue in the western Himalayan regions and surrounding plains until February 3. Strong winds with speeds of 30 to 40 kilometers per hour are also expected during this period, which could further intensify the cold.
Due to the impact of rain and snowfall, minimum temperatures may drop by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius over the next three days. Dense fog is expected in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and parts of Uttar Pradesh during the morning and night. Delhi-NCR may also experience cloudy skies, light rain, and cold conditions.
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