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12:25 PM

Delhi excise policy case: Sisodia seeks hearing of curative petitions in SC

Imprisoned AAP leader and former deputy CM of Delhi, Manish Sisodia has requested early hearing of his two curative petitions in the Supreme Court. These petitions challenge the 2023 verdict denying him bail in the corruption and money laundering cases related to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam.

12:12 PM

US Presidential polls: Biden seeks re-elections from voters in Nevada

US president Joe Biden appealed voters in Nevada for a re-elections. Nevada has about 705,000 registered Democrats, 646,000 registered Republicans and nearly 768,000 who are "nonpartisan," according to the latest state figures.

 

11:52 AM

Spouses, kids of H1-B visa holders to get automatic work authorisation

In a huge relief for H-1B visa holders, the US government has finalised a deal under which automatic work authorisation would be granted to about 100,000 H-4 visa holders, who are spouses and children of a certain category of H-1B visa holders.

 

11:36 AM

Rajya Sabha Chairman prevents AAP leader Sanjay Singh from taking oath as RS MP

AAP leader Sanjay Singh will not take oath today as the Rajya Sabha Chairman has refused to allow Sanjay Singh to take oath as an MP. The Chairman said that the matter is currently with the Privileges Committee.

11:12 AM

Judicial custody of AAP's Manish Sisodia extended till February 22

Judicial custody of AAP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, Manish Sisodia has been extended until next hearing on February 22nd, ANI posted on X, foremerly Twitter.

11:01 AM

AAP leader Manish Sisodia brought to Rose Avenue Court in Delhi excise policy case

AAP leader and former Deputy CM of Delhi, Manish Sisodia was brought to the Rose Avenue Court in connection with Delhi excise policy case, ANI posted on X, formerly Twitter.

10:58 AM

Former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren reaches state assembly to participate in floor test

Former Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Hemant Soren reached the State Assembly in Ranchi to participate in the floor test of CM Champai Soren-led government to prove their majority.

10:50 AM

Sri Lanka arrests 23 Indian fishermen for allegedly poaching in its waters

Sri Lanka's Navy has arrested as many as 23 Indian fisherman and seized two trawlers for allegedly poaching in their nation's waters, according to a PTI report citing official statements. The Sri Lankan Navy informed about the incident in a press release on Sunday, Feb 4.

10:39 AM

Russia’s energy elite, Indian govt officials try to keep oil flowing

Ensuing energy security is likely to be among the priority points as officials from around the world are set to gather in India this week. The meeting is significant given even tighter sanctions against Russia, the crisis in the Red Sea, and the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

10:15 AM

INDIA group will easily win vote of confidence today in Jharkhand Assembly: Congress' Jairam Ramesh

Talking about the floor test in Jharkhand assembly today, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said that the INDIA bloc will easily prove its majority on the floor of the Jharkhand Assembly on Monday. The two-day Jharkhand Assembly session will begin today. The newly formed Champai Soren-led coalition government in Jharkhand is scheduled to seek a trust vote.

10:13 AM

Will forget other things if Gyanvapi, Mathura freed: Ram Mandir treasurer

Treasurer of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirtha Kshetra, Govind Dev Giri Maharaj said that the Hindu community will forget everything else if Gyanvapi and Mathura temples are freed peacefully, an ANI report said.

10:10 AM

Rupee depreciates 4 paise to 83.02 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee slipped 4 paise and reached 83.02 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, tracking a strong American currency and rising crude oil prices in the international market. However, positive cues from the domestic equity markets and inflow of foreign funds supported the Indian currency, forex traders said, according to a PTI report.

 

10:01 AM

JMM General Secretary Supriyo Bhattacharya claims support of 47 MLAs ahead of floor test

General Secretary of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), Supriyo Bhattacharya expressed confidence of winning the floor test by Champai Soren-led government, and claimed that his party will get a minimum of 47 MLAs' support in the floor test, an ANI report said.

 

9:56 AM

Terrorist attack on Pakistan police station kills 10 policemen, injures 6

Ten policemen are reported to have been killed and another six have been injured in an attack on a police station in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Dera Ismail Khan district,an ANI report said citing Pakistan's Geo News. According to the police, terrorists attacked the police station with heavy weapons at 3 am in the Daraban tehsil.

9:49 AM

Maldives' main Oppn parties to boycott presidential statement by Muizzu

Amid political turmoil in the Maldives, the nation's two main opposition parties--the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) and The Democrats Party--have chosen not to attend the presidential statement scheduled for February 5, ANI reported citing Maldives-based media outlet Mihaaru.