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Defence minister Rajnath Singh held a phone conversation with his US counterpart Pete Hegseth to discuss enhancing bilateral defence ties. They agreed on boosting technological partnerships, defence industry integration, and combined military drills. Both nations also plan to develop a comprehensive defence cooperation framework for 2025-2035.

Hamas executed 94 members from 2012 to 2019 for 'morality' violations, including homosexual conduct and child abuse. Accusations included religious and behavioral misconduct. The October 7, 2023, attacks reportedly involved sexual assaults on male Israeli victims, though unpublicized due to religious taboos.

Two exit polls for Delhi assembly elections predict a strong win for BJP, placing AAP far behind. AAP dismissed these projections, citing historical underestimations. The actual election results will be announced on February 8th.

AAP and Congress - who were allies in May 2024 LS elections, became bitter rivals in Delhi assembly elections leaving no stone unturned to attack, expose and discredit each other. Their open bitter spats made headlines giving enough ammunition to the BJP to mock and take swipes against INDIA bloc and opposition unity.

In December 2024, Juan Soto joined the New York Mets with a record-breaking 15-season $756 million deal. Soto chose the Mets over other teams like the Yankees due to the promise and growth of the organization, marking a significant shift in New York baseball dynamics.

Zomato will be renamed Eternal Ltd. following board approval. CEO Deepinder Goyal announced the change, stating it reflects the company's mission and future direction with businesses like Zomato, Blinkit, District, and Hyperpure.

PM Narendra Modi dedicated a shayari to Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge in Rajya Sabha, lauding his public service while also aiming a dig at him. Modi criticized the Gandhi family, recalled the Nehru era and the Emergency, and recited lines from poet Neeraj to highlight Congress's challenges during his reply to the President's address.

Alphabet's stock plunged 8% following earnings that beat expectations but missed revenue targets. Concerns rose over significant AI spending amidst slowing cloud revenue growth. Alphabet's planned $75 billion capital expenditure in 2025 and competition from Chinese startup DeepSeek's efficient AI model amplified investor apprehension.

Social media has reshaped the 'National Crush' phenomenon, favoring viral moments over sustained success. Platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok enable rapid fame for actors, emphasizing fan engagement and relatability. This shift highlights a move from traditional long-term stardom to fleeting yet intense public affection.

Addressing mediapersons at Thailapuram near Villupuram on Thursday (February 6, 2025), Mr. Ramadoss said the posts of Vice Chancellors in nearly seven State universities remained vacant

The Tiruchi MP urges the Union Minister to fast track the approval process as it was an accident-prone area; Nitin Gadkari responds positively and asks officials to take action in the matter

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized Congress in Rajya Sabha, highlighting instances such as Majrooh Sultanpuri and Balraj Sahni being jailed during Nehru's tenure, and bans on Hridaynath Mangeshkar and Kishore Kumar under Indira Gandhi. PM Modi accused Congress of suppressing freedom of speech and acting dictatorially.

A study highlights endangered Rhododendron wattii in Nagaland, while new orchid species discovered in Manipur

Additional chief judicial magistrate Paras Dalal, who was supposed to hear it on February 6, deferred the hearing on the request of the lawyer for the AAP leaders

M. Selvam demits office after completing his tenure; he assumed charge on February 4, 2021; Commissioner of Collegiate Education E. Sundaravallai to head the panel

Programmes and rallies are being held to create awareness about road safety as part of National Road Safety month, District officials said

Exiled Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina said that current head of the interim government Muhammad Yunus planned to kill her and her sister

US Senator Josh Hawley has proposed the Decoupling America’s Artificial Intelligence Capabilities from China Act, which aims to ban AI import and export between the US and China.