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'India, Sri Lanka share deep civilisational bonds': PM on relics exposition
The exposition follows the announcement made by Prime Minister Modi during his State Visit to Sri Lanka in April 2025
 "'India, Sri Lanka share deep civilisational bonds': PM on relics exposition")
SC agrees to hear PIL against poll freebies promises by political parties
The petitioner has urged SC to declare that promising or distributing private goods or services from public funds before elections, without public purpose, violates constitutional provisions
 "SC agrees to hear PIL against poll freebies promises by political parties")
Kuki groups warn MLAs against joining Manipur govt formation, call shutdown
On Wednesday night, agitators burnt tyres and placed bamboo sticks on the road near Leimakhong in Kuki-dominated Kangpokpi district to protest against Nemcha Kipgen's swearing in as a deputy CM
 "Kuki groups warn MLAs against joining Manipur govt formation, call shutdown")
White House adviser Kratsios to lead US delegation to AI summit in India
The India-AI Impact Summit will be held from February 16 to 20 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, marking the first global AI summit to be hosted in the Global South
 "White House adviser Kratsios to lead US delegation to AI summit in India")
Delhi AQI today: Air quality improves slightly but remains 'poor'
A marginal dip in pollution levels was recorded across Delhi on Thursday morning, though air quality stayed in the poor category with smog lingering in several areas despite weather-related relief
 "Delhi AQI today: Air quality improves slightly but remains 'poor'")
India pays $35.18 mn to UN Regular Budget for 2026, joining honour roll
The UN Committee on Contributions said that as of February 3, 2026, 47 Member States have paid their regular budget assessments in full, within the 30 day
 "India pays $35.18 mn to UN Regular Budget for 2026, joining honour roll")
Why Mumbai-Pune Expressway traffic came to a standstill for nearly 30 hours
After the tanker overturned, flammable gas started leaking from it, creating serious safety risks in the hilly area
 "Why Mumbai-Pune Expressway traffic came to a standstill for nearly 30 hours")
Red Fort blast: Police arrests Al Falah University chairman in forgery case
The Crime Branch registered the cases over alleged irregularities and forgery related to the functioning of the private university after the blast near the Red Fort
 "Red Fort blast: Police arrests Al Falah University chairman in forgery case")
'Detailing of trade negotiations underway': EAM on India-US trade deal
The EAM's visit coincides with the agreement between two of the World's largest democracies on a trade deal
 "'Detailing of trade negotiations underway': EAM on India-US trade deal")
Weather update: Fog, cold wave in North India; rain, snow likely in hills
Chilly mornings and low visibility marked February 5 across the northern plains, with the IMD warning of falling night temperatures and isolated frost in Uttarakhand
 "Weather update: Fog, cold wave in North India; rain, snow likely in hills")
Mumbai-Pune e-way gridlocked for 30 hrs; traffic resumption likely today
Lines of stationary vehicles stretched for as far as 20 km at one point. Passengers, including women and children, remain stranded in their vehicles for several hours
 "Mumbai-Pune e-way gridlocked for 30 hrs; traffic resumption likely today")
Y Khemchand Singh takes oath as Manipur CM; two deputies sworn in
BJP leader Y Khemchand Singh was sworn in as the chief minister of Manipur on Wednesday.
 "Y Khemchand Singh takes oath as Manipur CM; two deputies sworn in")
SIR not for inclusion of voters but deletion: Mamata Banerjee before SC
West Bengal Chief Minister alleges voter exclusion and selective enforcement as Supreme Court seeks Election Commission's response on SIR process
 "SIR not for inclusion of voters but deletion: Mamata Banerjee before SC")
ED seizes undeclared Dubai properties worth ₹28 crore owned by 3 Delhi HNIs
The ED has identified the individuals as Kapil Aggarwal and Sangeeta Aggarwal, who allegedly hold ten immovable properties in Dubai worth AED 1,94,03,975 (equivalent to ₹34.14 crore)
 "ED seizes undeclared Dubai properties worth ₹28 crore owned by 3 Delhi HNIs")
K'taka Assembly passes resolution against VB-G RAM G, wants MNREGA back
The BJP leader on Tuesday alleged that the scam money was used for funding Congress in the poll-bound states
 "K'taka Assembly passes resolution against VB-G RAM G, wants MNREGA back")
Amit Shah to roll out Bharat Taxi, cooperative ride-hailing app, on Feb 5
The platform provides emergency assistance, verified ride data and allows drivers to work on other platforms without exclusivity clauses
 "Amit Shah to roll out Bharat Taxi, cooperative ride-hailing app, on Feb 5")
Padma Bhushan awardee sociologist Andre Beteille passes away at 91
Noted sociologist and writer Andre Beteille died due to age-related illness at his residence here on Tuesday night. He was 91.
 "Padma Bhushan awardee sociologist Andre Beteille passes away at 91")
UIDAI deactivates 25 mn Aadhaar numbers of deceased to prevent fraud
After the death of a person, their Aadhaar number is deactivated to prevent identity fraud and stop misuse for claiming government welfare benefits
 "UIDAI deactivates 25 mn Aadhaar numbers of deceased to prevent fraud")
President's Rule lifted in Manipur as Y Khemchand Singh set to take oath
President's Rule was imposed after the BJP-led government headed by N Biren Singh resigned on February 9 last year, following prolonged ethnic violence between the Meitei and Kuki communities
 "President's Rule lifted in Manipur as Y Khemchand Singh set to take oath")
Enemy properties worth ₹2,930 crore sold till January 28: Govt
Assets left behind by people who have taken citizenship of Pakistan and China - mostly between 1947 and 1962 - are called enemy property
 "Enemy properties worth ₹2,930 crore sold till January 28: Govt")