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An elderly couple, Raghavan (92) and Bharatiyamma (90), were found charred in their Alappuzha home after their son, Vijayan (60), allegedly set the house on fire. Police arrested Vijayan, who confessed to the crime, citing a property dispute and the difficulty of caring for his parents. He was reportedly intoxicated during the incident.

The Labour Ministry’s allocation has been hiked from ₹18,307.22 crore in the Revised Estimates of 2024-25 to ₹32,646.19 crore in this Budget; bulk of the allocation is for the New Employment Generation Scheme

Secret meeting of some MLAs also came up for discussion

Controversy surrounds pacer Harshit Rana's concussion substitution for Shivam Dube during the fourth T20I between India and England, with former players questioning the decision's fairness. Notably, Ravichandran Ashwin and Zaheer Khan argue that Ramandeep Singh would have been a more appropriate replacement, urging review of concussion rules by cricket authorities.

City Circle Officer (CO) Satyendra Bhushan Tiwari said that when the police cornered the accused, Balveer, he attempted to flee and opened fire at the police team.

In this valley of enchanting beauty in Madhya Pradesh, tribal people worship the Ganga, deify the departed and pray for a bountiful harvest in their lands

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced 25% tariffs on $155 billion in US imports, retaliating against Donald Trump's new tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China. Additionally, Trudeau stated that duties on $30 billion worth of US alcohol and fruit will begin Tuesday, aligning with the implementation of US tariffs.

He stated that the Budget was well balanced in meeting the requirements of women, farmers, youth and the middle classes, and due priority has been accorded for development.

According to official figures, 30 people died and at least 60 were injured in the stampede on Mauni Amavasya

Why is Donald Trump trying to overturn more than a century of precedent on birthright citizenship? How will it affect Indian immigrants? What are the two principles followed around the world for granting citizenship? What is the law in India, and in the neighbourhood?

What is the dispute between India and Bangladesh? How much of the border has been fenced? 

Vasant Panchami, marking the onset of spring and honoring Goddess Saraswati, will be celebrated on February 2, 2025. People wear yellow clothes, prepare sweets, and engage in cultural activities. The shubh muhurat for rituals is from 07:09 am to 12:35 pm. This day signifies new beginnings in education and the arts, celebrating wisdom and creativity.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's 8th budget focuses on boosting consumption through significant tax giveaways while targeting a lower fiscal deficit. Key proposals include reducing regulations, decriminalizing provisions, and increasing FDI limits in the insurance sector to stimulate economic growth.

The Budget presentation this year has clear political undertones, targeting key states Delhi and Bihar ahead of elections. It includes tax benefits for Delhi's middle class and various developmental projects for Bihar, highlighting the Modi government's strategic efforts to secure voter support.

Ahead of PM Modi's US visit, India's budget lowered import duties on Harley-Davidson bikes, signaling improved trade relations. Meanwhile, President Trump plans to impose hefty tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China to curb fentanyl flow and illegal immigration. His move might increase consumer costs and provoke retaliatory actions from these countries.

Under the two-time BJP Chief Minister, Uttarakhand has become the first Indian State to roll out the Uniform Civil Code