MAXIMUM HITS 24°C, 2 NOTCHES ABOVE NORMAL

The maximum temperature in the Capital on Saturday took a sharp turn and soared at 24 degrees Celsius (°C) - two degrees above normal and four degrees above Friday's 20.6°C - the India Meteorological Department said.

AAP, BJP IN FRESH BATTLE OVER MLA POACHING CLAIMS

Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had offered 25 crore each to seven MLAs of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), in an attempt to topple his government evoking sharp reactions from the BJP which termed the claim as \"absurd and baseless\" while threatening to sue the Delhi CM over his defamatory statement.

India, France to jointly launch military satellites

India and France have signed an ambitious and unprecedented Defence Space Agreement that could see the two countries launch military satellites with both offensive and defensive capabilities, people familiar with the matter said.

Bihar abuzz ahead of key JD(U) meet today

The future of the Grand Alliance hung by a thread on Saturday as a change of guard appeared imminent in Bihar, with hectic parleys continuing through the day in Patna as well as the national capital, people aware of the developments said.

U.N. SECURITY COUNCIL TO MEET AFTER COURT'S GAZA RULING

The UN Security Council will meet next week over the decision by the global body's top court calling for Israel to prevent genocidal acts in Gaza, the council's presidency announced Friday.

Bhujbal calls urgent meeting amid disquiet among other OBC leaders

Maha OBC leaders warn of protests, legal action

Maratha quota stir ends as govt accepts demand

The Maharashtra government on Saturday accepted the demand of Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange-Patil to extend OBC quota benefits to the community, a decision that was aimed at mollifying an agitation that was on the brink of bringing hundreds of thousands of protesters to the heart of India’s financial capital.

Is men's tennis ready for a change of guard at last?

Jannik Sinner had just become the youngest men's singles finalist at the Australian Open since the man he had beaten, Novak Djokovic (2008).

Rookie mistakes plague England bowling attack

On the basis of how the England spinners have bowled in the first innings so far in the first Test, the signs don't look good for England for rest of the five-match series.

Klopp to quit as Liverpool manager at end of season

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp shocked the football world on Friday by announcing he will leave the club at the end of the season because he is \"running out of energy\".

Sublime Rahul steps up, Jadeja piles on the agony

Their efforts allow India to end the second day of the first Test vs England with a healthy 175-run lead

Govt may rationalise customs duties to push local manufacturing

The government is considering proposals to rationalise customs duties on almost 50 products in an attempt aimed at boosting local manufacturing by removing duty inversions.

Ola's Krutrim becomes India's first AI startup to turn unicorn

Krutrim, the AI startup founded by serial entrepreneur Bhavish Aggarwal, has gained unicorn status after securing $50 million in funding from investors including Matrix Partners India.

Hybrids may not get fresh sops in budget

The upcoming interim budget is unlikely to have any additional incentives for hybrid vehicles, people aware of discussions in the government said.

Outlook robust for Indians travelling abroad

Increasing numbers of Indians are set to travel abroad in the coming years as their disposable income grows in tandem with more direct flights, improved visa processing for nearby countries, and a likely growth in flights by Indian airlines, travel platform MakeMyTrip said.

Select co-ops may get bank loan access

The Central government is considering a move to allow cooperatives across animal husbandry, dairying, fish and poultry to borrow directly from banks other than just the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), as they are meant to currently.

Nasa's miniature Ingenuity helicopter has finally logged its last flight

Nasa's little Mars helicopter has flown its last flight.

Putin: Kyiv knew plane was carrying Ukrainian POWS

Russian President Vladimir Putin said a Russian military plane that crashed near the border with Ukraine on Wednesday was shot down by Ukrainian air defences, whether on purpose or by mistake.

World Court tells Israel to prevent genocide in Gaza

The United Nations' top court on Friday ordered Israel to do all it can to prevent death, destruction and any acts of genocide in Gaza, but the panel stopped short of ordering Jerusalem to end the military offensive that has laid waste to the Palestinian enclave.

SC to hold spl sitting today over conflict between Cal HC benches

The Supreme Court on Friday took note of an unprecedented face-off between two judges of the Calcutta high court and set up a five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud that will take up the case in a special sitting on Saturday.

PM, Macron discuss tensions in Red Sea, Israel-Hamas conflict

The discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron covered key developments in the region including the Red Sea tensions, the situation in Gaza and the RussiaUkraine conflict, foreign secretary Vinay Kwatra said on Friday.

U'khand House session from Feb 5, UCC in focus

The Uttarakhand government has convened a session of the legislative assembly from February 5 to discuss the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state, people familiar with the matter said.

Activist threatens to intensify protest

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil, who is seeking reservation in education and jobs for the community under the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) category, threatened to march towards Mumbai if the Eknath Shinde-led government did not issue orders to meet the demands by Saturday morning.

Constitution's foundation pillars under attack by govt, says Kharge

Foundational pillars of the Indian Constitution are under attack from the government as part of a \"well-planned conspiracy\", Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge alleged on Friday, and highlighted his party's resolve to fight for protection of the Constitution, democracy and justice.

Cong leaders among 105 booked over C'garh coal, liquor scams

CHHATTISGARH ACB HAS FILED 2 FIRS BASED ON THE COMPLAINT FILED BY ED IN THE CASES

Chandrayaan-2 cameras help Japan confirm accuracy of lunar landing

Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM), the moon lander of Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (Jaxa), landed on the moon on January 20, and, the agency confirmed on Thursday that it did so approximately 55m east of the original target landing site, meeting its main mission of landing with an accuracy of 100m.

Putin lauds Modi for 'independent' foreign policy

Russian President Vladimir Putin heaped praises on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and credited India for pursuing an \"independent\" foreign policy which is not easy in today's world, Russia-based media network Russia Today (RT) reported.

Tricolour soars from Kashmir to Kerala as India marks R-Day

Soldiers braved freezing temperatures to unfurl the Tricolour at border outposts, security personnel exchanged sweets with their Pakistani and Bangladeshi counterparts, and states outlined their development agendas ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, as India marked its 75th Republic Day with pomp and zeal on Friday.

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Man abducted ahead of wedding with woman from same 'gotra'

A 30-year-old man from Rajasthan, who was about to marry a woman of his own \"gotra\" (clan), was allegedly abducted by her family just before their wedding on Thursday as they opposed the relationship.