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Delhi air quality improves slightly but remains poor as smog persists
Delhi's air quality improved marginally on Sunday but remained in the moderate-to-poor range as smog lingered, with chilly weather and fog expected through the week
 "Delhi air quality improves slightly but remains poor as smog persists")
Pan-India cyber investment scam busted, 12 held from 6 states: UP police
The accused were arrested from Odisha, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh for allegedly running a nationwide cyber investment racket through WhatsApp groups
 "Pan-India cyber investment scam busted, 12 held from 6 states: UP police")
Hilly states brace for fresh snowfall, rain; fog likely in North India
A fresh western disturbance will bring rain and snowfall over J&K, Himachal and Uttarakhand from February 9-11, while northern plains face strong winds and dense fog
 "Hilly states brace for fresh snowfall, rain; fog likely in North India")
Two dead as three-storey building collapses in Rajasthan's Kota
A three-storey building in Kota's Talwandi area collapsed; rescue teams rush in as several people are feared trapped under the debris
 "Two dead as three-storey building collapses in Rajasthan's Kota")
4 Indian students among several injured in stabbing attack in Russia
At least six people, including four Indian students, were injured in a stabbing at a university in Russia's Bashkortostan Republic
 "4 Indian students among several injured in stabbing attack in Russia")
Delhi govt renames Mayur Vihar Pocket 1 Metro station after Shri Ram Mandir
A government officer said that the decision was taken by the State Names Authority of Delhi, headed by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta
 "Delhi govt renames Mayur Vihar Pocket 1 Metro station after Shri Ram Mandir")
Mysterious gas leak sparks panic near Jammu airport; probe launched
However, officials did not rule out the possibility that the gas could be a hazardous chemical, including sulfur mustard
 "Mysterious gas leak sparks panic near Jammu airport; probe launched")
Court rejects discharge plea of Anil Deshmukh-linked firm in PMLA case
Special court finds strong prima facie evidence against Premier Port Links Pvt Ltd, rejecting plea to discharge the firm in Anil Deshmukh's money laundering case
 "Court rejects discharge plea of Anil Deshmukh-linked firm in PMLA case")
Sunil Thapa, actor known for 'Mary Kom' and 'The Family Man', dies at 68
Thapa was also seen in the third instalment of 'The Family Man' where he played the role of David Khuzou in the series
 "Sunil Thapa, actor known for 'Mary Kom' and 'The Family Man', dies at 68")
EC says permanent resident certificate is valid document under SIR 2026
The Commission has directed that these instructions be brought to the notice of all concerned officers for strict compliance
 "EC says permanent resident certificate is valid document under SIR 2026")
Energy security top priority as India plans to diversify sourcing: MEA
After Goyal sidestepped a query on Russian oil imports, MEA said energy security for 1.4 billion people remains India's top priority
 "Energy security top priority as India plans to diversify sourcing: MEA")
PM Modi announces new Indian consulate in Malaysia, celebrates OCI benefits
PM Modi announces a new Indian consulate in Malaysia and lauds expanded OCI benefits, strengthening ties with the Indian diaspora in the country
 "PM Modi announces new Indian consulate in Malaysia, celebrates OCI benefits")
Cop dead, 13 injured as swing falls, gate collapses at Surajkund mela
District Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ayush Sinha and MD Tourism Parth Gupta reached the scene immediately after receiving information
 "Cop dead, 13 injured as swing falls, gate collapses at Surajkund mela")
Delhi HC grants interim relief to Vivek Oberoi, orders removal of deepfakes
The court noted that defendants included traders selling posters and merchandise, as well as online platforms hosting infringing videos and content
 "Delhi HC grants interim relief to Vivek Oberoi, orders removal of deepfakes")
West Bengal CEO asks ECI to extend SIR electoral roll hearings by 7 days
West Bengal CEO requests ECI to extend Special Intensive Revision hearings by a week as some districts face delays in verification and data uploading
 "West Bengal CEO asks ECI to extend SIR electoral roll hearings by 7 days")
Over 2,000 GCCs set up as India's IT moves to AI services: Vaishnaw
Ashwini Vaishnaw said AI presents a major opportunity for India to develop a new model of services for the global market
 "Over 2,000 GCCs set up as India's IT moves to AI services: Vaishnaw")
IAF begins Kargil courier services, 82 passengers airlifted in first phase
IAF begins winter air courier operations to maintain connectivity after road closures; 82 passengers ferried between Kargil and Srinagar on day one
 "IAF begins Kargil courier services, 82 passengers airlifted in first phase")
After Delhi biker death, CM Gupta rolls out 8-point excavation safety plan
Framework mandates strict safety norms at all excavation sites; departments ordered to submit list of ongoing and recent digging works within three days
 "After Delhi biker death, CM Gupta rolls out 8-point excavation safety plan")
No relaxation in land use change norms under consideration: J-K govt
The information was provided by minister Javed Ahmed Rana in the Assembly in reply to a question raised by MLA Surjit Singh Salathia, he was replying on behalf of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah
 "No relaxation in land use change norms under consideration: J-K govt")
Indian Coast Guard cracks international oil smuggling ring off Mumbai coast
The racket was being operated through a network of handlers based in multiple countries, coordinating the sale and transfer of cargo between sea-going vessels
 "Indian Coast Guard cracks international oil smuggling ring off Mumbai coast")