India News Updates: Manipur CM N Biren Singh tenders resignation from the post of Chief Minister

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India News Update: Five drown, including four children, in Gujarat's Patan district

Five individuals, including four children, tragically drowned in a lake in Gujarat's Patan district, according to police reports. Authorities are investigating the incident

World News Updates: Man detained after multiple stabbings in Dublin

Police in Dublin have detained a man following a "serious incident" on Sunday, which local media reports involved "up to four people" being stabbed. Authorities confirmed the arrest, stating there is no ongoing risk to the public. A statement added that further details will be shared when available.

India News Updates: Uniform Civil Code will ensure equal rights for all, says Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami stated that Uttarakhand is the first state in India to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) post-independence. He emphasized that the UCC will guarantee equal rights for all and prevent individuals from concealing their identity. Dhami assured that the new law will prevent crimes like the one committed by Aftab against Shraddha. He expressed confidence that the UCC will eventually be adopted by all states across India.

India News Updates: Rahul Gandhi on Biren Singh's resignation

Rahul Gandhi criticized BJP's CM Biren Singh for sowing division in Manipur over the past two years, with PM Modi allowing his tenure despite the violence and loss of life. Gandhi emphasized that Singh's resignation, driven by public pressure, the SC investigation, and the Congress' no-confidence motion, marks a reckoning. He stressed that the priority now is to restore peace and heal the wounds in Manipur, urging PM Modi to visit the state, listen to the people, and present a plan for normalcy.

India News Live: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh holds bilateral talks with South Sudan's Defence Minister at Aero India 2025

Maharashtra News Live: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis announces plans for development centres in Vidarbha

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced plans to establish two centres of development in Vidarbha, one in Nagpur and the other in Amravati, aiming to foster growth in the region. He emphasized the positive impact these centres would have on surrounding districts. Fadnavis also highlighted the vast tourism potential in Vidarbha, urging Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to organize a dedicated business conclave to showcase tourism opportunities in the region.

PM Modi News Live: PM Modi to visit France for three days, co-chair AI Summit with Macron

PM Modi on France visit from Monday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a three-day France visit from Monday at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron. He will co-chair Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit with Macron on February 11.

PM Modi will attend a dinner hosted by President Macron at the Elysee Palace in honour of visiting heads of government and heads of State on February 10, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced in a special press briefing on February 7.

After the AI summit on February 11, there will be a bilateral component to the visit and PM Modi and President Macron will address the India-France CEOs forum.

Delhi News Live: ECI completes Delhi Assembly Elections 2025 process, submits elected candidates list to LG

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has officially wrapped up the Delhi Legislative Assembly Election 2025 process by submitting the "Due Constitution Notification" with the list of newly elected candidates to Delhi's Lieutenant Governor, Vinai Kumar Saxena, according to the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer.

Jammu Kashmir News Live: Police conduct mock drill to strengthen emergency preparedness and security in Doda

Police in Doda carried out a mock drill to improve emergency response and security measures. Additional SP Shakeel Raheem Bhatt said, "These mock drills are essential to enhance preparedness and security. The public, shopkeepers, and tourists all cooperated with us. We divided Doda into three zones for better coordination."

India News Live: Manipur CM N Biren Singh resigns, submits letter to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla

Manipur CM N Biren Singh hands over the letter of resignation from the post of Chief Minister to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at the Raj Bhavan.

India News Live: Tamil Nadu Dy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin to inaugurate India’s largest aviary in Trichy today

Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin will inaugurate the Trichy Bird Park and Aviary in Kambarasampettai, located on the banks of the Kaveri River, this evening. Covering an area of 60,000 sq. ft., it is the largest aviary in India. Tiruchirappalli District Collector & District Magistrate, M Pradeep Kumar, said, "We have opened India's largest aviary in Trichy. There are more than 2,000 birds spanning 40-60 species here. We have many activities here for children like a fish spa, kid's play area, aquarium and other things."

India News Live: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives in Bengaluru for AeroIndia 2025

Chhattisgarh Encounter Live: Chhattisgarh Dy CM pays tribute to martyred jawans, hails success in Naxal fight

Chhattisgarh Deputy CM Arun Sao says, "Our jawans have killed 31 Naxalites with bravery and I congratulate them for this...This is a big step towards the vision of PM Modi and Amit Shah to make the country Naxal-free by 2026...Two jawans have lost their lives and to pay our tribute to them..."

Russia Ukraine News Live: Russia captures eastern Ukraine village near strategic Chasiv Yar

Russia announced that its forces have taken control of the eastern Ukrainian village of Orikhovo-Vasylivka, located near the strategically important town of Chasiv Yar, which Moscow is trying to capture.

Chhattisgarh Encounter Live: Amit Shah expresses condolences for martyred soldiers, announces goal to end Naxalism by March 2026

"In the direction of making Naxal free India, the security forces have achieved a major success in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh. In this operation, along with killing 31 Naxalites, a huge quantity of weapons and explosives were also recovered. Today, we have lost two of our brave soldiers in ending the anti-humanity Naxalism. This country will always be indebted to these heroes. I express my heartfelt condolences to the families of the martyred soldiers. At the same time, I reiterate my resolve that before 31 March 2026, we will root out Naxalism from the country, so that no citizen of the country has to lose his life due to it." posts Home Minister Amit Shah

Chhattisgarh Encounter Live: Chhattisgarh CM condoles death of two jawans in Bijapur encounter, hails their bravery

Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai says, "We have been fighting strongly against the Naxaslism since the time we came to power...We praise our jawans for their bravery...Today in the Bijapur district an encounter broke out between the Jawans and the Naxals. 31 Naxals were killed in this...I congratulate the Jawans for this success...Two Jawans lost their lives, may their soul rest in peace..."

India News Live: India’s AMCA fighter aircraft incorporates AI, netcentric warfare, and stealth capabilities

The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) is a 5th generation, multi-role stealth fighter, designed and conceptualized by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) for the Indian Air Force (IAF). With a medium-weight class (25-ton) and twin engines, the AMCA is one of the most advanced fighter jets. ADA is focusing on integrating key 5th generation technologies, including an AI-powered electronic pilot, netcentric warfare systems, integrated vehicle health management, and an internal weapons bay. The AI-powered pilot will feature multi-sensor data fusion, enhanced situational awareness, decision support, automatic target identification, combined vision for low-visibility navigation, and manned-unmanned teaming capabilities.

India News Live: Ashwini Vaishnaw inspects Gorakhpur railway station, says railway station set for world-class transformation

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inspected Gorakhpur railway station and stated that Prime Minister Modi and Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath are committed to transforming it into a world-class station. He reviewed the progress of the project and noted that work is progressing rapidly. The station’s design has been developed with a focus on preserving the region's culture and heritage.

Chhattisgarh Encounter Live: CM Vishnu Deo Sai praises jawans for their bravery, says fight against Naxalism continues

Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai says, "We have been fighting strongly against the Naxaslism since the time we came to power...We praise our jawans for their bravery..."

Chhattisgarh News Live: Injured jawans from Bijapur encounter moved to Raipur hospital

Two security personnel who were injured in the encounter with Naxalites in the forests near the National Park area of Bijapur district have been brought to a private hospital in Raipur. According to IG Bastar, P Sundarraj, 31 Naxalites were killed in the clash, and two jawans also lost their lives.

Chhattisgarh Encounter Live: 31 Naxalites killed, 2 jawans dead in Bijapur encounter, says Chhattisgarh Dy CM

Chhattisgarh's Deputy CM Vijay Sharma confirmed that 31 Naxalites were killed in an encounter in the National Park area of Bijapur district. He also mentioned that two security personnel lost their lives, while two others were injured and airlifted to the hospital for treatment. A large quantity of arms and ammunition was seized during the operation.

Chhattisgarh Encounter Live: 31 Naxalites killed in Bijapur encounter, search operation in progress

In Chhattisgarh, 31 Naxalites were killed in an encounter with security forces in the forest area near the National Park in Bijapur district. A search operation is currently ongoing, according to IG Bastar, P Sundarraj.

Israel Hamas Live Updates: Israeli official says forces have begun withdrawing from a key Gaza corridor, part of ceasefire deal with Hamas, reports AP

World News live: Operation in Northern West Bank expanded to Nur Shams, several 'terrorists' killed and wanted suspects detained: Israeli Military

India News live: Combat Air Teaming System (CATS) Warrior will be on display at India Pavilion at Aero India show

A full-scale engineering demonstrator of Combat Air Teaming System (CATS) Warrior on display at India Pavilion at the Aero India show in Bengaluru. Preparations are on for the Aero India 2025; scheduled to be held from February 10 to 14 at Yelahanka Air Force Station, Bengaluru. Aero India 2025 is the 15th edition of the Asia's top aerospace exhibition

Chhattisgarh News Live: Twelve Naxalites killed in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district: Police

Delhi News live: Delhi CM Atishi leaves from her residence. She will go to Raj Niwas to submit her resignation

Delhi Assembly Elections Live: Parvesh Verma vows to fulfill BJP’s vision after New Delhi assembly win

BJP’s winning candidate from the New Delhi Vidhan Sabha seat, Parvesh Verma, expressed gratitude to the party and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the opportunity to contest. "I congratulate all the MLAs who have been elected. All the seats of 'Bahri Dilli' (outer Delhi) have now been won by the BJP. The memories of 1993 have been revived. I thank the people for giving BJP a mandate strong enough to form the government," he said. Verma pledged that the new government would work for Delhi Dehaat and all regions, fulfilling the dreams of Dr. Sahib Singh Verma and the commitments of PM Modi. "We will beautify Delhi—our national capital," he added.

Mexico News Live: 41 killed in bus-truck collision In Southern Mexico, 18 skulls recovered from spot

A devastating bus accident in southern Mexico early Saturday morning claimed the lives of 41 people, News18 reported, citing a statement from the government of Tabasco state. Recovery efforts are still underway. According to local authorities, the bus, carrying 48 passengers, collided with a truck, resulting in the deaths of 38 passengers and two bus drivers. The truck driver was also killed in the crash.

Images from Reuters show the bus completely burned out after being engulfed in flames, leaving only its skeletal metal frame standing. So far, only 18 skulls have been confirmed, but much more is missing,” a Tabasco security official said on condition of anonymity, adding that recovery work was ongoing.

India News Live: Wrong to send illegal immigrants in shackles: Union minister Athawale

Union minister Ramdas Athawale has said it was wrong to deport illegal immigrants from America to India in shackles and the US government should have avoided such a treatment, reported PTI.  The Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment made the comments on Saturday during a press conference, where he also shared details of the Union Budget and said the country is on the path of development under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

On the treatment of undocumented immigrants who were deported from the US to India earlier this week, Athawale said it was wrong to send them in shackles A US military aircraft carrying 104 illegal Indian immigrants landed in Amritsar on February 5. It was the first such batch of Indians deported by the Donald Trump administration as part of a crackdown against illegal immigrants. Some of the deportees claimed their hands and legs were cuffed throughout the journey and they were unshackled only after landing in Amritsar.

Maha Kumbh Mela Live: Over 410 million devotees take holy dip at Triveni Sangam

Devotees are gathering in large numbers at the Mahakumbh Mela Kshetra to take a sacred dip in the Triveni Sangam, immersing themselves in the spiritual essence of this ancient and grand event. So far, approximately 410 million devotees have participated in the holy dip at Mahakumbh 2025.

India News Live: States demanding funds as per their tax contribution is 'petty thinking': Piyush Goyal

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has said the demand by some states that they get central funds in proportion to their contribution of taxes to the central kitty is "petty thinking" and "unfortunate". Prime Minister Narendra Modi is of the view that if the country is to prosper, the eight states of the Northeast and eastern Indian states like Bihar, West Bengal, Odisha and Jharkhand must develop, Goyal said on Saturday. The BJP leader was speaking at the 'Rashtriya Ekatmata Yatra 2025', an event organised here by the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and the 'Students Experience in Inter-State Living (SEIL)' initiative.