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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")
App-based cab, auto drivers strike over fare policy, 'illegal' bike taxis
The protest affected commuters to some extent as most of the cabs and rickshaws linked to aggregator apps remained off roads
 "App-based cab, auto drivers strike over fare policy, 'illegal' bike taxis")
Ride hailing app services partially impacted as drivers go on strike
App-based ride users, including those of Ola and Uber, posted on social media about drivers not turning up and, in some cases, asking to cancel the booking and pay them directly in cash
 "Ride hailing app services partially impacted as drivers go on strike")
Traffic curbs in parts of Delhi on Feb 9 due to official event at Rajghat
According to the advisory, special traffic arrangements will be in place from 10 am to 12 noon on February 9, during which diversions will be imposed depending on the movement of dignitaries
 "Traffic curbs in parts of Delhi on Feb 9 due to official event at Rajghat")
Delhi Traffic Police tests laser speed guns on NH-44 to curb overspeeding
According to Delhi Traffic Police data, 68 road accidents were reported in the Libaspur area between 2018 and 2023, including 28 fatal incidents
 "Delhi Traffic Police tests laser speed guns on NH-44 to curb overspeeding")
External factors won't affect India-China trade: Consul General Qin Jie
The Chinese Consul General was speaking to PTI on the sidelines of the International Business Conclave at Advantage Vidarbha 2026 in Nagpur
 "External factors won't affect India-China trade: Consul General Qin Jie")
CM Majhi launches BCPPER plan, calls it growth laboratory for Odisha
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi unveiled the BCPPER economic plan, positioning the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack-Puri-Paradip region as a testbed for the state's long-term growth
 "CM Majhi launches BCPPER plan, calls it growth laboratory for Odisha")
Bengaluru - Mumbai premium train service will start soon: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said a premium train between Bengaluru and Mumbai will start soon, citing line doubling and record rail investment in Karnataka
 "Bengaluru - Mumbai premium train service will start soon: Ashwini Vaishnaw")
Union Cabinet minister helped stay hike in B'lure Metro fare: Tejasvi Surya
Union minister Manohar Lal Khattar has asked officials to temporarily halt the proposed Bengaluru Metro fare hike amid political sparring between BJP and Congress
 "Union Cabinet minister helped stay hike in B'lure Metro fare: Tejasvi Surya")