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PM Modi in Rajya Sabha
In Tamil Nadu, a deadlock continues among political parties over electoral alliances and seat sharing. They are expected to be finalised by next week, with negotiations and hard bargaining entering the final stage.
Chakshu facility of Sanchar Saathi enables citizens to report suspected fraud communications under various categories. 39.43 lakh mobile connections have been disconnected, 2.27 lakh mobile handsets have been blacklisted, and 1.31 lakh SMS templates have been blacklisted.
Actor Manoj Bajpayee's upcoming film, "Ghuskhor Pandit," has been embroiled in controversy even before its release. The Brahmin community has strongly opposed the title of the film, which is slated for release on Netflix. A petition has been filed in the Delhi High Court against the film, calling it derogatory to a particular community. Protests have also erupted in several locations.
Protests against the film are no longer confined to the legal realm. Members of the Brahmin community have taken to the streets, demanding an FIR against the film's makers. The protesters say the film's title tarnishes the image of the community and should be changed immediately.
In a shocking accident, at least three women were killed and 15 others injured when a cruiser vehicle collided with a canter on a state highway in in Gadag of Dharwad district on Thursday, police said.
The deceased have been identified as Sujatha, Annapurna and Mariyambu, all residents of the Shivajipet area of Gajendragad. All three of them were farmer women.
The Supreme Court delivered a major verdict on Thursday regarding the long-standing dispute between the West Bengal government and its employees. This decision by the apex court has dealt a significant blow to the Bengal government.
Long-Running Dispute
The Supreme Court ruled on the long-running dispute over dearness allowance (DA) for approximately 2 million government employees in West Bengal. The apex court directed that all employees should be paid the DA arrears for the period from 2008 to 2019.
The digital payment system in India has grown exponentially in the past few years. Today, UPI is used everywhere, from buying vegetables to paying at a store, online shopping, paying bills, and sending money to friends. Consequently, any change in UPI regulations directly impacts millions of users.
With this in mind, the government, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), and the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) have decided to implement new UPI regulations from February 2026. These changes aim to make UPI faster, secure, and reliable.
A fierce encounter broke out between security forces and Naxalites in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Thursday. A joint team of police and other security forces was in the forest for an anti-Naxal operation. Firing began around 7:30 a.m., and one Naxalite was killed during the encounter. Police confirmed this and said an AK-47 rifle was also recovered from the encounter site.
A police officer stated that the exchange of fire is still ongoing. Further details will be shared once the operation is complete. Security forces have launched an intensive search operation in the area to apprehend other suspected Naxalites.
A heartbreaking incident unfolded in Ghaziabad district, Uttar Pradesh, on the night of February 3. Three minor sisters jumped to their deaths from the ninth floor of a building. The sisters, aged 12, 14, and 16, wrote a suicide note before taking this extreme step, revealing the underlying reasons behind their suicide.
In the suicide note, the sisters wrote, "We love Korean, love, love, love... sorry." This indicates that they were huge fans of Korean cinema, K-pop, and actors. The note also stated that their family had been pushing them to focus on other things, leaving Korean dramas and music, which made them uncomfortable.
In a significant verdict, the Allahabad High Court acquitted a nearly 100-year-old man who had been convicted in a 1982 murder case, 42 years after the incident. The court stated that the prosecution failed to prove the charges beyond a reasonable doubt and that insisting on punishment after such a long judicial delay would be a perversion of the purpose of justice.
Hamirpur Case
The case originated in Hamirpur district of Uttar Pradesh. The sessions court had sentenced Dhani Ram to life imprisonment under Sections 302 and 34 of the IPC in 1984. Dhani Ram had filed an appeal in the High Court challenging the verdict that same year and had been out on bail since then.
Silver and gold prices fell on the MCX on Thursday, February 5. Silver with March expiry fell 4% to ₹2,58,096 per kg. Previously, the price of silver had closed at ₹2,68,850 per kg. Gold prices also fell 0.71% to ₹1,51,948 per 10 grams. This has increased investor sentiment and caution.
Silver had seen record highs in the past few weeks. On January 29, 2026, silver reached an all-time high of ₹4,20,000 per kg. Now, silver with March expiry has fallen to ₹2,67,612 per kg. This means that silver has fallen by approximately 35% from its highest level. Following this decline, investors are questioning whether this is the right time to invest.
Amid international tensions, the path has been cleared for proposed talks between the US and Iran. Talks between the two countries were on the verge of collapse, but now they are ready to return to the negotiating table. According to a report, this crucial meeting will take place on Friday in Muscat, the capital of Oman. It was originally planned to be held in Turkey.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed the meeting late Wednesday night. He wrote on social media, "Nuclear talks with the US will take place in Muscat at around 10 am on Friday." He thanked the Omani government for organizing the meeting. US officials also confirmed the meeting.
The UK's aviation authority (CAA) has sought a detailed response from Air India regarding the fuel switch incident on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The aircraft flew from London to Bengaluru on Sunday. Upon arrival, the aircraft was grounded for safety checks.
In a letter to Air India, the CAA has asked how the aircraft was allowed to fly if a malfunction was suspected in the fuel control switch. The British regulator has warned that if a complete and satisfactory response is not received within a week, strict action could be taken against Air India and its Boeing 787 aircraft.
rime Minister Narendra Modi is unlikely to address the Lok Sabha on Thursday and may instead speak in the Rajya Sabha, a day after the Lower House was adjourned minutes before he was scheduled to speak.
The Indian stock market opened weak on Thursday. The key index, the S&P BSE Sensex, fell 225.69 points to 83,592.00, while the NSE Nifty 50 fell 87.65 points to 25,688.35. These figures were recorded as of 9:23 am.
This weakness in the market was due to pressure from global markets. IT sector stocks were particularly concerned, while metal sector stocks fell the most. Investors are cautious about global economic uncertainties and corporate performance.
There has been considerable confusion among taxpayers regarding the new Income Tax Act for a long time. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has now provided important guidance on this matter. CBDT Chairman Ravi Agarwal stated that the rules and return forms of the new Income Tax Act will be released in a timely manner, prioritizing taxpayer convenience.
According to the CBDT Chairman, the objective of the new Income Tax Act is to make the tax system simple, transparent, and taxpayer-friendly. The new ITR forms will be designed to minimize the hassle of filing returns for the average taxpayer and eliminate the need to fill in unnecessary information.
Cricket fans could face a major setback in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has officially confirmed that the Pakistan team will not play the group match against India. This high-voltage match was scheduled for February 15 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and was already generating intense speculation.
At the cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif stated that Pakistan had made this decision after careful consideration. He clarified that sports should be kept away from politics. Shahbaz Sharif said, "We have decided not to play the match against India. Pakistan stands with Bangladesh, and this is a fair decision."
Following an investigation by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), the Delhi Police has now tightened its grip on Al Falah University. The Delhi Police Crime Branch has arrested the university's chairman, Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui. The arrests were made under two separate FIRs filed based on a complaint by the University Grants Commission (UGC), in which Siddiqui has been accused of serious fraud.
The impact of a western disturbance and a strong subtropical westerly jet stream is once again clearly visible on the country's weather. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), rain and snowfall activities may intensify in the western Himalayan regions on February 5th and 6th. Light to moderate rain and snowfall is expected in many parts of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.
The effects of snowfall in the hilly areas are being felt in the plains. Strong cold winds are blowing in the plains of North India, including Delhi-NCR, causing shivering despite normal temperatures. Dense fog during the morning and night hours is adding to people's discomfort.
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