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Highlights of the day: On Fb live, Shiv Sena UBT leader's son shot dead

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Abhishek Ghosalkar, the son of a Shiv Sena UBT leader, was shot by a man with while doing a Facebook live with him. The attacker then turned the gun on himself. The shooting was caught on camera during the Facebook live. Ghosalkar and his attacker are both dead. Ghosalkar was the son of Vinod Ghosalkar, a former councillor of the Uddhav Thackeray faction of the Shiv Sena.

Sebi orders action against 15 guest experts of Zee Business channel for unlawful trading.

Parliament approves interim Budget for 2024-25.

India on Thursday strongly rejected as "baseless" allegations of its interference in Canadian elections and asserted that the core issue has been Ottawa's meddling in New Delhi's internal affairs. According to Canadian media reports, Canada's federal commission of inquiry into foreign interference is looking to examine allegations of meddling by India in the last two general elections. "We have seen media reports about the Canadian commission enquiring into ...We strongly reject all such baseless allegations of Indian interference in Canadian elections," External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said. The Canadian federal commission's terms of reference is primarily to examine the possible interference by China, Russia and other foreign states or non-state actors in the 2019 and 2021 federal elections, the CTV News reported.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday moved the Finance Bill 2024 for consideration in the Rajya Sabha. The Finance Bill 2024 will be considered for returning to the Lok Sabha which passed the bill on Wednesday. The finance minister also moved a bill related to Jammu and Kashmir budget bill and appropriation Bill authorising the government to meet expenses for four months in the next financial year. "I move that the bill to continue the existing rates of income tax for the financial year 2024-25 and to provide for certain relief to taxpayers and to make amendments in certain enactments as passed by Lok sabha be taken into consideration," Sitharaman said while introducing the Finance Bill 2024-25.

Govt tables 'White paper' detailing economy's performance under NDA 1 and 2. According to the White paper, inflation raged between 2009 and 2014 and the common man bore the brunt. "Under the UPA government, foreign exchange reserves had declined from around $294 billion in July 2011 to around $256 billion in August 2013," says the White paper on Forex. The Amrit Kaal has just begun and our destination is "India a developed nation by 2047". "It is our Kartavya Kaal," says 'White paper'.

As Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge released "Black Paper," he said that democracy under threat under BJP government. Kharge spoke of BJP's attempts at toppling state governments. He also said that BJP took 411 MLAs of other parties.

Pakistan is all set to hold elections on Thursday, February 8, as the country faces political uncertainty and economic crisis. So far, the elections are characterised by violence in various parts of the country. While Pakistani citizens will vote, the economic prospects of the country are likely to remain gloomy even after a new government takes seat. Former Prime Minister of Pakistan and chief of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI), Imran Khan has been imprisoned on multiple charges.

Responding to the 'White Paper' the BJP govt is preparing to table in the parliament on the ten years of UPA govt's economic journey, the Congress is planning to present a 'Black Paper' on Modi government's ten year rule, according to an ANI post on X, formerly Twitter. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge is likely to present the 'Black Paper', according to ANI. BJP govt's 'White Paper' is likely to present the steps taken during the UPA government and how they affected the country's economy. BJP leader have claimed that UPA's policies ruined country's economy during the ten year period from 2004-2014. Congress has said that they are prepared to respond to any 'White Paper' the govt presents in the parliament.

According to a report by International Monetary Fund (IMF), Maldives reamains at a "high risk" of external and overall debt distress as its fiscal deficits and public debt rise. The report said that the Maldivian economy grew by 13.9 per cent in 2022 and is likely to grow at 4.4 per cent in 2023. Considering the expected rise in tourists' arrival, the IMF report estimates a growth of 5.2 per cent for Maldives' economy.

10:07 PM

Shoot-at-sight orders after violence during Uttarakhand madrasa demolition

More than 50 policemen were injured in a clash with a mob in Uttarakhand's Haldwani when they went to raze a madrasa that the authorities declared illegal. Resisting the demolition, the mob at Vanbhulpura threw stones at them. All of them are undergoing treatment at a local hospital. Shoot-at-sight orders have been issued in the area and security has been strengthened.

Besides the police, a team of administration and civic officials had gone to the madrasa, which has an adjoining mosque. Sources said when the JCB machine started running, a crowd of "unruly elements' took on the officials, throwing stones at them from a distance. Besides policemen, several administration officials and journalists were injured. As the police retaliated with tear gas, the violence intensified. Vehicles parked outside the police station were set on fire.

The District Magistrate informed the Chief Minister that prohibitory orders banning large gatherings has been imposed in the area and to maintain normalcy, orders have been given to shoot rioters at sight.

10:06 PM

Curfew imposed in Haldwani after violence over demolition of madrasa: Uttarakhand CM

10:05 PM

Max temperature in Delhi settles at 20.2 degrees Celsius

Delhi on Thursday recorded a maximum temperature of 20.2 degrees Celsius, a notch below the season's average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). While the air quality remained in the "moderate" category, the humidity level oscillated between 89 per cent and 33 per cent during the day.

9:53 PM

On Facebook live, team Thackeray leader's son shot dead in Mumbai

9:43 PM

Sebi orders action against 15 guest experts of Zee Business channel for unlawful trading

Sebi orders action against 15 guest experts of Zee Business channel for unlawful trading.

8:53 PM

Xi and Putin accuse US of 'interference' in call

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin accused the United States of "interfering" in their countries' affairs during a telephone call on Thursday, the Kremlin said. The West has viewed Moscow and Beijing, both of whom are seeking to expand their global influence, with increased anxiety over the past two years as they ramp up ties in trade and defence.

8:52 PM

US Supreme Court begins arguments over Trump ballot disqualification

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday began hearing arguments in former President Donald Trump's fight to prevent being kicked off state presidential ballots for his actions involving the 2021 Capitol attack in a case with major implications for the November election.

8:52 PM

Shiv Sena leader shot in Dahisar, Mumbai; hospitalised

"Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Abhishek Ghosalkar shot in a firing in Dahisar area of Mumbai. He has been admitted to a hospital. Police present at the spot," said Mumbai Police.

8:28 PM

Cabinet approves 6 rail multi-tracking projects

Cabinet approves 6 multi tracking projects across Indian Railways: To facilitate ease of travelling, minimize logistics cost, reduce oil imports and lower CO2 emissions

7:04 PM