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West Bengal LoP and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari met actor Mithun Chakraborty at Apollo Hospital in Kolkata earlier today. Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty was admitted to the hospital on Saturday after he complained of severe chest pain.

Waseem Qadir by Imran Khan's party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) who emerged victorious in Lahore's NA-121 constituency, has officially joined Nawaz Sharif's party Pakistan Muslim League (N), Geo News reported. In a video shared by the party, Qadir, standing alongside PML-N Senior Vice President Maryam Nawaz, declared, "I have come back to my home." "Waseem Qadir, the successful independent candidate from National Assembly Constituency NA-121 Lahore, officially announced his joining of Pakistan Muslim League (N)," said PML-N in a post on X. Earlier, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf had announced in a post saying Qadir is a PTI-backed candidate.

A federal judge ordered Elon Musk to testify again in US Securities and Exchange Commission's probe of his Twitter takeover, giving the regulator and the billionaire a week to agree on a date and location for the interview. US Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler's order issued on Saturday night formalized a tentative ruling she made in December siding with the regulator. The SEC sued Musk in October to compel the Tesla and SpaceX CEO to testify as part of an investigation into his 2022 purchase of social media giant Twitter, which he renamed X.

The Muttahida Qaumi Movement - Pakistan Convener, Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui has said that discussions during a meeting with the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leaders did not involve any talks regarding the formation of the next government, Pakistan-based Dawn reported. Speaking to reporters in Karachi, Siddiqui said the polls have created a challenging situation in Pakistan and stressed that all parties must play their part in moving the country out of crisis.

JD(U) MLA Mohd Zama Khan said after party MLAs’ meeting at Bihar CM Nitish Kumar’s residence in Patna.
“We have the numbers (of MLAs); we will win the vote of confidence tomorrow. We are in constant touch with our MLAs who couldn’t attend the meeting today. They will all be available tomorrow,” he said.

Union MoS Meenakshi Lekhi releases a commemorative coin of Rs 200 and a currency coin of Rs 10 on the occasion of the bicentennial birth anniversary of Sri Satguru Ram Singh at Namdhari Gurdwara in Delhi's Ramesh Nagar.

Brief scores:

Australia: 253/7 in 50 overs (Harjas Singh 55, Hugh Weibgen 48, Harry Dixon 42, Oliver Peake not out 46; Raj Limbani 3/38, Naman Tiwari 2/63).

Australia: 253/7 in 50 overs (Harjas Singh 55, Hugh Weibgen 48, Harry Dixon 42, Oliver Peake not out 46; Raj Limbani 3/38, Naman Tiwari 2/63).

Union Home Minister Amit Shah posted on twitter that the constable (GD) examinations for recruitment in CAPFs will be conducted in 13 regional languages besides Hindi and English, which 48 lakh candidates will take. It is a decisive step towards realizing PM’s vision to facilitate the faculties of our youth force with the power of their mother languages. I wish all the best to the candidates for the examination

Ahlan Modi 2024’ event is scheduled to be held on February 13 at Zayed Sports City Stadium in UAE’s Abu Dhabi. PM Modi will be attending the event as a celebration of Indo-UAE relations. He is also scheduled to inaugurate UAE’s first Hindu temple, BAPS Hindu Mandir on February 14.

--Today we are the fifth largest economy in the world. Let the lotus bloom here in Tamil Nadu, India will become the third-largest economy in 2027 under the leadership of PM Modi, he said

--Tamil Nadu's DMK leadership lacks wisdom, does not have basic respect for democracy, he added

--I would like to tell Mr MK Stalin; days are not far when you will be out of power

--Tamil Nadu people bring laurels to the state, but ruling DMK gives a very poor leadership, said JP Nadda

total in an U-19 World Cup final in history

As India strives to chase Australia’s 253/7 runs, India loses early wickets in U-19 world cup final. MacMilllan to bowl the 24th over and after Adarsh took a single, the spinner stifled Moliya who got a single after 3 dots to sweeper cover. IND: 88 for 4 after 24 overs (Adarsh Singh 31* Priyanshu Moliya* 8)

Meteorologists predicted that El Nino conditions are set to dissipate by June this year raising hopes of "bountiful monsoon" rains this season. At least two global climate agencies announced last week that El Nino that impacts weather across the world, has started to weaken and there is a probability of La Nina conditions setting in by August.

Vikassheel Insaan Party Chief, Mukesh Sahani commented on Bihar Assembly floor test. He said, the government does not want the youth of Bihar to be employed in good jobs. They have reduced the youth of Bihar to labourers in other states. Mahagathbandhan and NDA are doing their politics. We'll continue fighting for the people's rights after whatever is decided tomorrow.

Sharad Pawar speaking on EC awarding 'analog clock' poll symbol of the NCP to Ajit Pawar's faction, says, "I am confident that people will not support Election Commission ruling against which we have approached Supreme Court,"

EC on Feb 6 awarded the 'analog clock' poll symbol of the NCP to the faction headed by Maharashtra's deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar

The decision ccame months after a split emerged in the NCP ranks, with uncle and party founder Sharad Pawar on one side and his nephew Ajit Pawar on the other.

Over 40 out of NCP's 53 MLAs sided with the younger Pawar, after he decided to join the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena-BJP government in Maharashtra in July last year.

Telangana BJP chief G Kishan Reddy speaking on Vijay Sankalp Yatra says, "Vijay Sankalp Yatra will pass through all 17 parliament constituencies, 33 districts and more than one crore of people will be outreached. We'll seek their support for our PM Narendra Modi. In Telangana, BJP is contesting to win the election, including the Hyderabad seat of Asaduddin Owaisi. Our seats tally in Telangana will be in double-digit."

BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad ahead of the floor test tomorrow, says, "There is nothing to fear. The big question is why are (RJD) MLAs locked inside the house of former deputy CM (Tejashwi Yadav)? We will win."

BJP leader CT Ravi on the State BJP Core Committee Meeting under the leadership of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, says, "A target has been set to achieve 100% result. To win all 28 seats, suggestions have been given to us, which we will implement and achieve 100% results. Currently, NDA has 27 seats, and if we work hard, we will win all 28 seats next time. Just like in Gujarat and Delhi NDA has 100% seats, if we will work hard, we will become a member of the 100% club."

Sonipat East DCP Gaurav Rajpurohit on arrangements ahead of the February 13 'Delhi Chalo' march by farmers' unions, says, "The main arrangements are being done at the Punjab-Haryana border. If they (farmers) reach here (Sonipat), the arrangements are being done so that the general public is not disturbed."

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday raided a total of 21 locations across Tamil Nadu in the 2022 ISIS-inspired Coimbatore Car Bomb blast case and the Tamil Nadu ISIS radicalisation and recruitment case: NIA

In the raids, the anti-terror agency arrested four persons in connection with the radicalisation and recruitment case. Searches at the locations also led to the seizure of a large number of electronic devices, material objects and documents. These included 6 laptops, 25 mobile phones, 34 SIM cards, six SD cards and three hard discs: NIA

JD(U) leader Neeraj Kumar on tomorrow's floor test in Bihar Assembly, says, “There is no resentment among the party MLAs, everything will be fine in the Assembly tomorrow (during vote of confidence). We have already submitted a letter of support to the Governor with signatures of 128 MLAs.”

Shiv Sena (UBT) Chief Uddhav Thackeray says, "The Muslim community is coming with us. I ask them don't you know that I am the party chief of Shiv Sena and the son of a 'Hindu Hriday Samrat'. I am a staunch Hindu myself so why are you coming with me? They say that we have come to know that there is a difference between your Hindutva and the Hindutva of BJP. Your Hindutva burns the stove in our house and the Hindutva of the BJP burns the house. Ram in our hearts and work in our hands, this is our Hindutva, and we are patriotic Hindus."

Delhi Minister and AAP leader Atishi says, "When AAP's govt was formed in Delhi we wanted to launch 'Ghar-Ghar Ration' scheme, but the central govt through Lieutenant Governor stopped its implementation. Yesterday, Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann launched this scheme in Punjab. It will help more than 17 lakh beneficiaries. I appeal to the people of Delhi, if you want this scheme to be implemented here in Delhi, vote for AAP in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections."

- MEA says strengthening digital connectivity between India, Sri Lanka, and Mauritius

- India recognized as a leader in Fintech innovation and Digital Public Infrastructure

- PM Modi emphasizes sharing development experiences and innovation with partner countries

- Launch of UPI services in Sri Lanka and Mauritius, RuPay card services in Mauritius aims to benefit a diverse population through faster and seamless digital transactions

- Launch facilitates UPI settlement services for Indian nationals traveling to Sri Lanka and Mauritius

- Also extends UPI services for Mauritian nationals traveling to India

Mauritius to adopt RuPay Card services for seamless transactions

- With the introduction of RuPay card services in Mauritius, Mauritian banks to issue cards based on RuPay mechanism

- Facilitates usage of RuPay Card for settlements in both India and Mauritius

- Launch of UPI services in Sri Lanka and Mauritius, RuPay card services in Mauritius on Feb 12

- PM Narendra Modi to lead the launch of UPI services in Sri Lanka and Mauritius

- The event will also introduce RuPay card services in Mauritius

- Scheduled for February 12, 2024, at 1 PM via video conferencing

- Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Mauritius PM Pravind Jugnauth to participate

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on expulsion of Acharya Pramod Krishnam from Congress, says, "The party with the mindset of bankrupting the country is now bankrupt on its own. They (Congress) don't have any ideology. The party (Congress) which declined the invitation of the 'pranpratishtha' of the Ram Temple will be rejected by the citizens of the country."

Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal on speculations about SAD joining NDA, says, "I am currently doing 'Punjab Bachao Yatra', our alliance is with BSP (Bahujan Samaj Party). They (Congress and AAP) are thieves and have ruined Punjab."

Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha at a press conference in Jammu, says, "In terms of GDP (of Jammu and Kashmir), the reforms done in the last 4-5 years have resulted in it to grow from Rs 1.6 lakh crore in 2018-2019 to Rs 2.64 lakh crore, today."

Bihar floor test updates live: RJD's Manoj Jha asserts strict requirements for Speaker's removal ahead floor test

RJD MP Manoj Jha ahead of the Floor test tomorrow, says, "From Article 179(c) of the Indian Constitution, as interpreted by the Supreme Court in the Nabam Rebia case, it is clear that to remove the Speaker you need the votes of half of the total members of the Assembly. This means that out of 243 members, you will need 122 votes to pass the motion to remove the Speaker. Those who talk about Gandhism, I want to ask them which Gandhi do you like more? The one on the currency or the one that said 'Hey Ram'? I want them (NDA) to follow the Supreme Court judgement and give the message of constitutionalism to this country."

Union Minister L Murugan on DMK MP's protest against the Central government, says, "Rs 1000 crores have already been given as disaster relief fund. First, the Tamil Nadu government should use that sum. But the committee sent by the Central Government is studying and preparing a report, after which a decision will be taken."

"They (BJP-led central government) should work for the development of the country, and the welfare of the Dalits and the poor. However, they are only working for the rich. Poor are getting poorer and the rich are getting richer, and they are not worried about this," says Congress president Mallikarjun
kharge, addressing a gathering in Punjab's Samrala.

Congress MP Dhiraj Sahu arrives at ED office in Ranchi. Sahu was also questioned by the ED on Saturday in connection with a money laundering case linked to an alleged land fraud.

BJP is only scared of AAP, wants to defame, crush us, says Arvind Kejriwal at event in Punjab's Tarn Taran

"It's clear today what is an honest government and what is a dishonest government. A dishonest government, after coming to power, sells governmental departments like airports, seaports, electricity companies at low price to their close aides or relatives," says Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal at a public gathering in Khadur Sahib, Punjab.

AAP National Convenor and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal says, "This 540 MW power plant has been bought from the private sector and it will now be run by the government. It was not generating any profits and the electricity that was being produced was expensive. This will be more profitable under the state government, and electricity will be provided at cheaper rates. A power plant as big as this would have otherwise cost Rs 4000 crores, but we bought it for just Rs 1000 crores."

PM Modi speaking at the Jan Jatiya Mahasabha in Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh, asks voters to ensure polling of additional 370 votes in each booth, compared to last elections, for BJP to win 370 Lok Sabha seats

PM Modi speaking at the Jan Jatiya Mahasabha in Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh, asserts initiating the battle against sickle cell anemia was not a political move, but a sincere effort for the well-being of tribal communities.

PM accuses Congress of selective concern, claiming they only remember villages, the poor, and farmers during election seasons.

PM Narendra Modi, addressing the Jan Jatiya Mahasabha in Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh, says, "Even the leaders of opposition are now saying 'abki baar 400 paar' for the NDA. However, I want to say that the BJP alone will win more than 370 seats in the (2024) Lok Sabha elections."

Expelled Congress leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam on being asked if he will join BJP, says, "I don't know where I will go. I have faith in God, I will go wherever God will take me. I am with Narendra Modi ji and Modi ji is with the country."

Expelled Congress leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam says, "Sachin Pilot has been disrespected a lot in the party and like Lord Shiv, he is gulping the poison. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is also being disrespected...You should ask her why is she not joining Rahul Gandhi in his Yatra? The question is who is giving instructions to disrespect them because our president (Mallikarjun Kharge) is just a rubber stamp."

- England left-arm spinner Jack Leach was on Sunday ruled out of the remaining three Tests against India with a left knee injury, announced the England and Wales Cricket Board.

- However, no replacement will be called up for Leach, an indication that England will continue with the spin trio of Tom Hartley, Rehan Ahmed and Shoaib Basheer for the rest of the tour.

- Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi with securing respect for India's cultural heritage on the world stage, citing the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya and the promotion of other key pilgrimage centres as examples.

- Speaking at 'Sutturu Jathra' (fair) event near Mysuru, he lauded Modi for promoting the preservation of Yoga, Ayurveda, and Indian languages, along with making the country secure and prosperous.

- "Narendra Modi has worked to gain respect for the country's cultural heritage on the world stage. Modiji has worked for the revival of several of our cultural centres such as Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Kashi Vishwanath Corridor in Kashi, Mahakal Corridor (Mahakal Lok Corridor in Ujjain), and resurrection of Kedarnath and Badrinath Dham," Shah said.

- Delhi CM and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal along with his family members and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann will visit Ayodhya's Ram Temple tomorrow, 12 February

- All India Trinamool Congress announces the candidature of Sagarika Ghose, Sushmita Dev, Nadimul Haque and Mamata Bala Thakur for the forthcoming Rajya Sabha elections.

- Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "Congress ruled for so many years & they got a chance to work but only 100 Ekalavya schools were opened...BJP government opened four times more Ekalavya schools in the past ten years."

- "It is not acceptable to Modi if even a single tribal child is left behind due to lack of education. Our tribal society has been earning its living from forest wealth for thousands of years," he added.

- He further said, "During the time of Congress, legal safeguards were put on the rights of the tribals. By making changes in the Forest Property Law, our government returned the rights related to forest land to the tribal society. For so many years, sickle cell anaemia was killing hundreds of people every year in tribal families."

- "Congress ran the government both at the Center and in the states for so many years, but they did not care about the tribal youth and children who were dying untimely deaths," he further added.

- Net direct tax collection so far in current fiscal grew 20 per cent year-on-year to Rs 15.60 lakh crore, which is 80 per cent of revised budget estimates for full fiscal year.

- "The provisional figures of direct tax collections continue to register steady growth. Direct tax collections up to 10th February, 2024 show that gross collections are at Rs 18.38 lakh crore, which is 17.30 per cent higher than the gross collections for the corresponding period of last year," Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) said in a statement.

- Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "For us tribal community is not a vote bank, they are the pride of our country..."

- He also said, "Even opposition leaders in Parliament are now saying "abki baar 400 paar" for NDA"

- PM Modi said, "There have been a lot of discussions about this visit of mine to the state & various things are being said."

- "Some say that Modi is starting the fight for Lok Sabha elections from Jhabua. But I am not here for election campaigning, I am here to serve to the people," he added.

- Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses Jan Jatiya Mahasabha in Jhabua.

- Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "Some many developmental projects in the state show that the double engine government is working with double speed for all the developmental work..."

- The 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi resumed in Raigarh district of Chhattisgarh on Sunday after a two-day break.

- Gandhi offered garland at Mahatma Gandhi's statue at the Gandhi Chowk here and the yatra further proceeded for Kharsia assembly constituency in the district.

- Ahead of the farmers' proposed 'Delhi Chalo' march on February 13, Haryana authorities have sealed the border with Punjab at Shambhu near Ambala. Elaborate arrangements are in place at the borders in Jind and Fatehabad districts to stop the march.

- Apprehending the disturbance of peace, the Haryana government has also suspended mobile internet services and bulk SMS in seven districts -- Ambala, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Jind, Hisar, Fatehabad and Sirsa -- from February 11 to 13.

- Ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, the Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK on Sunday announced a 'War Room' led by a battery of party lawyers to address issues at the local level in coordination with office-bearers.

- Besides the state-level war room, the Dravidian major said district-wise war rooms will also be set up which shall have a three-tier network of coordinators; one at the district level and the other two at the levels of a Parliamentary constituency and a 'front' (covering areas under the jurisdiction of a single police station).

- Union Home Minister Amit Shah is likely to formulate the party's strategy for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls during his meetings with the state leadership on Sunday, Karnataka BJP chief B Y Vijayendra said.

- He also said the meeting is likely to discuss facing the polls together with alliance partner JD(S), with proper coordination between workers and leaders of both parties at the ground level and may also deliberate on the number of seats to be given to the regional party.

- Australian captain won the toss and chose to bat against India in ICC Under-19 World Cup 2024 Final.

- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 11 dedicated and laid the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth about Rs 7,500 crore in Jhabua district.

- On Bihar Floor Test, BJP leader Haribhushan Thakur said, "We will win the floor test with a comfortable margin. Nitish Kumar will remain our CM with two Deputy CMs and this govt will complete its term... Jitan Ram Manjhi is with us..."

- Retired Indian wrestler Sakshi Malik has launched a scathing attack on the country's iconic sportspersons PT Usha and Mary Kom for not extending support to the public protests by a group of female wrestlers over sexual harassment charges against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

- Though Usha and Mary Kom were celebrated as "inspirations" by sportspersons like her, they did not speak up for the aggrieved woman wrestlers despite listening to their stories, Malik said.

- Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "...The British government tried to humiliate us by using our social evils as a pawn. The British rule was then justified by some people by citing social changes."

- "In such a period, the arrival of Swami Dayanand Saraswati ji gave a deep blow to all these conspiracies," he added.

- Delhi Police said some farmer organisations have given a call to their supporters to gather/march to Delhi on 13th February for their demands of the law on MSP and others.

- They are likely to sit at the border of Delhi till their demands are met. In order to avoid any untoward incident and to maintain Law & Order, a precautionary Order of section 144 Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, is required to be issued to save the lives and property in the area.

- Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Indore.

- He will lay foundation stone for multiple development projects worth about Rs 7,500 crore in Jhabua district.

- Maharashtra's Vidarbha region has received unseasonal rainfall along with hailstorms, affecting various crops including cotton, an official said on Sunday.

- Nagpur, Yavatmal, Wardha and Amaravati districts in the Vidarbha region reported heavy spells of showers followed by gusty winds and hailstorms on Saturday.

- Cold weather conditions continued in Punjab and Haryana on Sunday with minimum temperatures hovering below the normal levels at several places.

- Bathinda was the coldest in Punjab recording a low of 4.4 degrees Celsius, a notch below the season's average, according to the India Meteorological Department's (IMD).

- Trinidad and Tobago is considering declaring a national emergency over a huge oil spill from a ship that ran aground and overturned this week.

- As per a report by All India Radio, sources said at least 15km of Tobago's south-western coast have been affected, including some of the Caribbean island's pristine beaches.

- The managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, said on Sunday she was confident about the economic outlook despite uncertainties because the global economy has remained resilient.

- As per AFP, Chinese Coast Guard vessels "performed dangerous and blocking manoeuvres at sea against BRP Teresa Magbanua four times, with the CCG vessels crossing the bow of the PCG vessel twice", the Philippine Coast Guard said of the incidents off a reef in the South China Sea.

- Curfew lifted for the 4th day in Haldwani

- 9 accused nabbed so far in the case

- Police to take out door-to -door search operation in the town

- DCP Arshdeep Singh said, "Due to the farmers' movement, we have sealed the Shambhu border...When they (farmers) come here, we will request them not to go beyond this because they do not have permission for it. We want them to end the movement peacefully..."

- PTI leader Hammad Azhar has urged civil servants to uphold their allegiance to the Constitution and the people of Pakistan, cautioning them against involvement in any post-election manipulation, in a video message posted on microblogging site X on February 10, reports Dawn.
- He warned that those engaging in such activities would face legal consequences.
- Hammad called for the immediate resignation of the Punjab police inspector general, alleging that, under the IGP’s oversight, numerous homes were raided, individuals were killed while in police custody, hundreds were subjected to torture, and thousands of innocent people were unjustly imprisoned.

- Shambhu border on the Punjab-Haryana boundary has been closed in anticipation of the farmers' protest, according to a report by ANI.
- Border Security Force (BSF) and Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel have been stationed in the area.

- Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan, a former federal minister, along with 10 others, has been formally charged for allegedly disrupting the polling process and assaulting a police officer on security duty at a Sialkot polling station on February 8, reported Pakistani daily Dawn.
- According to the FIR filed by Amjad Ali, Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) at Sialkot Sadar police station, he was on election duty at the Government Boys High School Gana Kalan polling station when the incident occurred.
- The report states that Awan, a candidate of the Istehkam-i-Pakistan Party (IPP) for National Assembly Constituency NA-70, arrived at the polling station accompanied by her supporters and allegedly engaged in unlawful interference with the polling process.
- Additionally, she is accused of physically assaulting a policeman, further notes the report.

- The only "healing touch" that the establishment can provide after elections is the release of political prisoners and acknowledgment of the PTI's mandate to govern, according to Barrister Gohar Khan, states Pakistani daily Dawn.
- His comments follow Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Asim Munir's statement that the nation requires "stable hands and a healing touch" to move away from the politics of anarchy and polarisation.

- Securing nearly all national seats in Rawalpindi and Murree, the PML-N additionally secured nine out of the 14 Punjab Assembly seats in these districts, reports Dawn.
- This solidifies the party's dominance in its stronghold, the garrison city.
- The remaining five seats were won by PTI-backed independent candidates and a nominee from Majlis Wahdatul Muslimeen, states the report.

- Home Minister Amit Shah engaged in the Lok Sabha discussion under Rule 193 regarding the construction of the historic Ram Temple and the consecration of Shri Ram Lala on February 10, according to a statement released by the government.
- Expressing his sentiments, Shah emphasised the desire to convey the sentiments of the people that were suppressed in legal documents for years, finding expression only after Narendra Modi assumed the role of Prime Minister.
- The home minister Shah declared that January 22, 2024, would be a momentous day spanning ten thousand years.
- He highlighted this date as the culmination of a centuries-old struggle and movement against injustice that originated in 1528.
- According to Shah, January 22 signifies the realisation of aspirations for millions of Lord Ram devotees, a spiritual renaissance across India, and the commencement of the journey towards a Greater India.

- PTI leader Omar Ayub Khan has accused returning officers of unjustly altering the Form 47s for 18 National Assembly seats, reported Dawn.
- He asserted that despite PTI's victory in these seats, corrupt bureaucrats are attempting to steal the mandate entrusted to PTI by the people of Karachi.
- “These seats have been won by PTI. The mandate given by the people of Karachi to PTI is being stolen by these corrupt, spineless bureaucrats,” he wrote on microblogging site X.

- Union Minister Anurag Thakur, in an interaction with the media today, commented, "The Congress has been laid bare by the White Paper...The Congress prioritized the family over national interests, and its policies have inflicted significant damage on the country...It raises the question of how the Congress continued to exploit the nation, holding it back...In the best interest of the country, we maintained silence for the past decade. We had the option to release the White Paper earlier if we had so desired..."

- In Lahore, separate petitions have been filed before the high court challenging the victories of former PM Nawaz Sharif, his daughter Maryam Nawaz, Attaullah Tarar, and former defence minister Khawaja Asif, reports Dawn.
- The petitions assert that manipulation of Form 47s took place.
- According to the petitioners, they initially secured victories against their opponents based on the information provided in Form 45.
- However, in their absence, their alleged triumphs were transformed into defeats in Form 47.
- They further accuse collusion in altering election results and are urging the court to ensure that the results in Form 47 align with the details in Form 45, reported Dawn.

- Aleema Khan, the sister of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, expressed her belief that Nawaz Sharif's premature announcement of victory in the polls is a disrespect to the people of Pakistan, reports Dawn.
- According to her, independents hold a two-thirds majority and possess the rightful authority to govern.

- Legal challenges have inundated the courts as candidates contest the provisional election outcomes in their respective constituencies, aiming to reverse the current trend, it has been learnt from Dawn.
- The majority of those initiating such challenges are independent candidates supported by the PTI, among them notable figures like Parvez Elahi and his wife Qaisera, former KP finance minister Taimoor Jhagra, ex-KP speaker Mahmood Jan, Islamabad-based lawyer Shuaib Shaheen, former Punjab health minister Dr Yasmin Rashid, and Rehana Dar, the mother of Usman Dar.

- The Commonwealth Observer Group in Pakistan has expressed optimism that the electoral result process will conclude efficiently, accurately reflecting the people's will. The public has been urged to exhibit restraint during this period, reports Pakistani daily Dawn.
- Goodluck Jonathan, the head of the observer mission, has called upon the candidates to display magnanimity in victory and grace in defeat, stated Dawn.

- The outcome of the highly anticipated February 8 general elections has raised worries regarding the prospects of attaining political and economic stability following a prolonged period of over a year in the nation, reports Pakistani daily Dawn.
- Additionally, there is uncertainty among policymakers about the ability of the incoming government to sustain the economic stability established by the interim government in a span of six months, further stated the report.
- Numerous analysts expect that the upcoming administration will pursue a fresh agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), as per the report.

- The PTI has announced its intention to establish administrations in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as well as the federal government in the Centre, it is learnt from a report by Pakistani daily Dawn.
- This decision follows the purported success of independent candidates supported by the Imran-led party in the 2024 elections, states the report.
- PTI lawyer Umair Khan Niazi, in an interaction with the press outside the Adiala Jail yesterday, conveyed that Imran Khan has resolved to lead the government at the Centre, as well as in the provinces of KP and Punjab, following the triumph of his party without an official symbol, further stated the Dawn report.

- Panchkula DCP Sumer Singh Pratap stated today that Section 144 has been enforced in Haryana's Panchkula, prohibiting the organisation of processions, demonstrations, march-pasts on foot or with tractor trolleys and other vehicles, as well as carrying sticks, rods, or weapons.

- The General Secretary of Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee, Sarvan Singh Pandher, has announced that a discussion with Union Ministers Arjun Munda, Piyush Goyal, and Nityanand Rai concerning the farmers' unions' demands is scheduled for 5 pm on February 12 in Chandigarh.

- Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) has declared its intention to stage protest demonstrations against the alleged rigging in the general elections, urging its supporters to organise sit-ins on major highways throughout Sindh and obstruct crucial road connections within the province.

- Michael McCaul, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, a Republican representative, has commended the extensive involvement of Pakistanis in the elections held this week, reported Pakistani daily Dawn.
- “Any allegations of corruption or fraud must be fully investigated, and those responsible must be held accountable. The United States supports the right of the Pakistani people to a democratically elected government that respects the rule of law and human rights,” he wrote on microblogging site X on February 11.

- The Election Commission of Pakistan has mandated the re-conduct of voting in approximately 52 polling stations following allegations of rigging, as reported by Dawn.
- This re-polling is scheduled to take place on February 15.
- Among these, 26 polling stations in NA-88 are included, where a "mob reportedly set fire to polling material at the returning officer’s office," and 25 polling stations in PK-90 are affected due to "damage" caused to polling material by "terrorists."
- Additionally, re-polling is set for PS-18 after "unidentified people" confiscated polling material, according to the report.

- Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Madhya Pradesh this afternoon, during which he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for various development projects valued at approximately Rs 7,300 crore, according to an ANI report.
- As per the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), around 12:40 pm, he will be dedicating and laying the foundation stone for numerous development initiatives in Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh.

- Preparations are underway to secure the Punjab-Haryana borders in the districts of Ambala, Jind, and Fatehabad ahead of the farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' march scheduled for February 13.
- This march aims to exert pressure on the Centre to address their diverse demands.
- In response to the potential traffic disruptions on major routes from Haryana to Punjab, the Haryana Police issued a traffic advisory on Saturday, advising commuters to restrict travel on the state's main roads to urgent situations on February 13.
- Additionally, the Haryana government has taken measures to control communication by suspending mobile internet services and bulk SMS in seven districts—Ambala, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Jind, Hisar, Fatehabad, and Sirsa—ahead of the planned farmers' march to Delhi.

- Gohar Khan, chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-Insaf (PTI), who also serves as the former prime minister's legal representative, urged all institutions in Pakistan to honor his party's electoral mandate, according to a Reuters report.
- During a press briefing, he stated that if the comprehensive election results were not disclosed by February 10 night, the party would organise peaceful demonstrations on February 11 outside government offices responsible for announcing election outcomes nationwide.
- In the northwestern city of Peshawar, hundreds of Khan's supporters gathered, led by two of his associates who claimed they had been declared losers despite winning in the polls.