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Madhya Pradesh is set to receive a significant economic boost in the run-up to the Global Investors Summit 2025. During the Curtain Raiser event, leading industry figures made significant investment pledges, including the Avaada Group, which committed Rs 50,000 crore for renewable energy and battery storage projects. Chief Secretary Anurag Jain emphasized that regional industry conclaves have already secured Rs 3.5 lakh crore in investment pledges. Additionally, a 520-acre Telecom Park near Gwalior is expected to strengthen the telecom and electronics industries. With these strategic investments and supportive policies, Madhya Pradesh is positioning itself as a prime destination for growth and innovation.

Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan visited the static display area at the Aero India show today, where he observed various aircraft, including the American fifth-generation fighter jet, the F-35.

Tamil Nadu BJP State President K Annamalai responded to Chief Minister MK Stalin’s criticism of the Union Budget 2025, questioning how Stalin could understand the struggles of the common people if he travels in luxury cars. He also refuted Stalin’s claims about DMK meetings, alleging that at a recent DMK event, participants were paid 300 rupees each. Annamalai emphasized that BJP meetings are different, as their supporters attend without any monetary incentives, driven by a genuine interest in the welfare of the state and nation.

A 59-year-old man, who was suffering from Guillain-Barré Syndrome, passed away in Pune, bringing the city’s death toll to eight, according to officials.

On meeting BJP workers, Ramesh Bidhuri expressed gratitude to the party workers, supporters, and sympathizers for their hard work, which led to the BJP securing a significant vote share in Kalkaji after 27 years. "Thanks to the people of Delhi for forming BJP government in Delhi under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi... Arvind Kejriwal was arrogant, considered Delhi and its people, but the people showed him the reality", says Bidhuri

Gautam Adani, Chairperson of the Adani Group, tweeted,  Delighted to announce one of India’s largest Skill & Employ initiatives! In partnership with Singapore’s ITEES, the global leader in technical training, the Adani Group is launching the world’s largest finishing school in Mundra. This state-of-the-art facility will blend AI-driven immersive learning with cutting-edge innovation centres, and annually train over 25,000 learners to help accelerate the Make in India movement

An ordinance designed to prevent harassment of borrowers by microfinance companies under the pretext of debt collection has received the Governor's signature. This law, which will come into effect soon, will protect people against illegal loan collection and harassment by microfinance institutions. Don't let anyone take any hasty decision out of fear of harassment from microfinance. Our government is with you, tweeted Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

"Our entire administration, police team, and all the devotees who came to take a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam on 'Maghi Purnima' cooperated to maintain law and order. There were no large crowds of devotees at the railway stations. Devotees are continuously moving and leaving the city via various modes of transport."

A bombshell was discovered in a residential area of Chandigarh, prompting a swift response from the Army. An Army official explained that the police alerted them about the discovery, and their team, along with a bomb disposal unit, inspected the area for any IEDs. After safely disposing of the bombshell and declaring the area secure, it was safely packaged for destruction.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attended an event in Baghpat where he unveiled the statue of farmer leader and former Union minister Chaudhary Ajit Singh. He also launched several developmental projects. CM Adityanath noted the rare coincidence of the event coinciding with Magh Purnima, Guru Ravidas’ birth anniversary, and the birth anniversary of Chaudhary Ajit Singh, said, This is a rare coincidence; today is Magh Purnima, the birth anniversary of Guru Ravidas, and also the birth anniversary of Chaudhary Ajit Singh. On the occasion of his birth anniversary, I have got the opportunity to unveil his statue

Samrat Sanyal, Secretary of the Himalayan Hospitality & Tourism Development Network, expressed satisfaction over the ongoing upgrade of one of the key stations on the Northeast Railway. "The work is in progress and we are happy that one of the most important stations of Northeast Railway is being upgraded with the best facilities. We hope that the work will be completed soon, as every work should have a time limit... This upgrade will help tourists and provide them with better facilities... We also hope that after the construction is completed, more trains will be made available for better connectivity to western and southern India ", says Sanyal

The Delhi High Court heard arguments from Delhi Police opposing the bail applications of accused Umar Khalid and others in the Delhi Riots larger conspiracy case. Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Chetan Sharma argued that the right to a speedy trial does not automatically justify bail and that the broader societal interests must take precedence. The case has been scheduled for further arguments on February 20.

Atma Singh Lubana, Vice President of the Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee, commented on the conviction of former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case. He praised the Modi government for reopening the case, after the Congress government had previously halted it. Lubana thanked PM Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for their role in reinitiating the investigation, which led to Kumar's conviction. He also highlighted the support given to threatened witnesses by the Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Committee.

A fire has destroyed two factories in the industrial estate of Madhya Pradesh's Indore district. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported, according to officials.

Army officials paid their final respects to Captain Karamjit Singh and Naik Mukesh Singh Manhas at the Indian Air Force station in Jammu. The two soldiers tragically lost their lives in an IED explosion on Tuesday near the Line of Control (LoC).

A fire has erupted at the Sitara Center exhibition ground, and the cause remains undetermined. Fortunately, several bird species and a giant ostrich displayed at the exhibition are unharmed. Efforts are currently underway to extinguish the flames.

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A group of protesters stormed a book stall at the Amar Ekushey Book Fair in Dhaka over the display of books by exiled Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasrin, prompting Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus to order an investigation into the incident, according to local media reports.

The protest occurred on Monday at the Sabyasachi Prokashoni stall in Suhrawardy Udyan, where demonstrators under the banner of “Towhidi Janata” disrupted the fair, chanting slogans against the publishing house for showcasing Nasrin’s books, Bdnews24 reported.

The situation escalated as the protesters surrounded the publisher, Shatabdi Vobo, forcing law enforcement officials to intervene. Police later took Vobo to their control room to ensure his safety and restore order at the venue.

Following the disruption, Chief Adviser Yunus directed authorities to launch a probe into the "disorderly behavior" and take necessary action to maintain peace at the fair.

Taslima Nasrin, known for her outspoken views on religious fundamentalism and women's rights, has been living in exile for nearly three decades due to threats and legal actions against her writings in Bangladesh.

The national capital recorded a minimum temperature of 11.6 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, 1.6 degrees above the seasonal average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

The weather department has predicted strong winds during the day, with the maximum temperature expected to touch around 27 degrees Celsius. The humidity level was recorded at 80% at 8:30 am.

Meanwhile, Delhi's air quality remained in the 'poor' category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 252 at 9 am, as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

As per the AQI scale, a reading between 201 and 300 is classified as 'poor', while higher levels indicate worsening air quality conditions. Authorities have advised residents to take necessary precautions.

Acharya Satyendra Das, the chief priest of Ayodhya’s Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple, passed away today at the Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI) in Lucknow, the hospital confirmed.

The revered priest had been admitted to SGPGI on February 3 after suffering a stroke. He was undergoing treatment in the Neurology ward’s High Dependency Unit (HDU) but succumbed to his condition.

Acharya Satyendra Das played a significant role in the temple rituals and was a prominent figure in the Ram Janmabhoomi movement. His demise marks a profound loss for devotees and the temple community.

The Anti-Narcotics Squad of the South-East District (SED) has successfully solved a blind burglary case at Kalyan Jewellers, leading to the arrest of the accused and the recovery of jewellery worth Rs 1 crore, officials said on Wednesday.

Confirming the development, DCP South-East Ravi Kumar Singh stated that the breakthrough was achieved following an intensive investigation by the Anti-Narcotics Squad.

The Anti-Narcotics Squad of the South-East District (SED) has successfully solved a blind burglary case at Kalyan Jewellers, leading to the arrest of the accused and the recovery of jewellery worth Rs 1 crore, officials said on Wednesday.

Confirming the development, DCP South-East Ravi Kumar Singh stated that the breakthrough was achieved following an intensive investigation by the Anti-Narcotics Squad.