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Budget session kicks off amid uproar in Assembly; Bagde’s address disrupted thrice over water supply in tribal areas, paper leaks incidents during govt. exams, and stampede at Maha Kumbh

Gukesh Dommaraju ascended to World No. 3 after drawing against reigning champion Wei Yi at the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025. Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa scored a stunning win over top seed Fabiano Caruana, elevating him in the standings. Leon Luke Mendonca, Pentala Harikrishna, and Divya Deshmukh also recorded notable victories, marking a remarkable day for Indian chess.

The initiative was launched by KELSA as part of its NILAAV scheme to assist vulnerable sections of society facing mental health issues

PM Modi remarked that this was the first Parliament session since 2014 without attempts from abroad to disrupt proceedings, alluding to past incidents like the Hindenburg report on Adani Group. He expressed optimism for the session, highlighting the government's efforts towards achieving 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047 and significant bills to be discussed.

The Karnataka government has authorized the 'right to die with dignity' for terminally ill patients with no hope of recovery, following a Supreme Court ruling. The decision mandates primary and secondary medical boards to oversee such cases, ensuring compliance with guidelines. This does not constitute euthanasia and applies only to non-responsive patients on life support.

A former Assam Rifles soldier, Lalneisung, was arrested by Maharashtra Police SIT for his involvement in a tiger poaching network. He facilitated deals between poachers and buyers of tiger parts. Lalneisung was tracked through his online transactions with poaching kingpin Ajit Rajgond, who was also arrested recently.

Following the tragic fire incident that claimed 27 lives, Rajkot Municipal Corporation has proposed a fire tax in its 2024-25 budget to fund major improvements in firefighting infrastructure. The budget outlines plans for seven new fire stations and the acquisition of 51 firefighting vehicles and equipment.

JD(U) MP Jha says Ram Nath Kovind panel that proposed the legislation did not consult State governments

SIT comprises four senior police officers; to probe BJP MLA Pravin Darekar’s claim of a conspiracy to file false cases against the current CM, Dy CM; he made the original allegations in the Assembly in December

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that tariffs on Canada and Mexico will begin on February 1, as decided earlier dismissing reports that claimed the tariffs will be deferred to March 1. Leavitt also reacted to Justin Trudeau's latest statement on counter-tariff on US products and said he should directly speak to Trump before making 'outlandish' comments.

The Supreme Court will adjudicate whether an employed wife earning well can claim maintenance from her estranged husband or not. The case involves a working couple, both assistant professors, where the wife is demanding maintenance despite earning around Rs 60,000 per month. The decision could have broader implications for similar cases.

Over 1,200 Indian troops deployed in the conflict-hit region are also safe, say defence sources

The government has amended Aadhaar authentication rules, extending their use to public and private sectors in services like e-commerce and healthcare. The new rules aim to simplify access to services and ensure secure transactions, with requests for authentication examined by UIDAI and approved by MeitY.