TODAYS TOP NEWS
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1. The President Smt. Droupadi Murmu called for deeper financial inclusion, responsible use of technology and greater participation of women as India’s digital and fintech ecosystem continues to expand. Addressing the ‘Black Swan Summit’ in Bhubaneswar.
2. The Central Government has released more than 11 hundred crore rupees as Fifteenth Finance Commission grants to strengthen Panchayati Raj Institutions, Rural Local Bodies in Madhya Pradesh, Punjab and Telangana during this financial year.
3. In Uttar Pradesh, the Election Commission has extended the deadline for filing claims and objections under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision, SIR exercise by another month. Voters can now submit Forms 6, 7 and 8 till March 6, 2026 to add their names, seek corrections or request deletions from the electoral rolls. The earlier deadline was February 6.
4. The 39th edition of Surajkund International Crafts Mela at Faridabad, Haryana, is running with enthusiasm and great fervour. This year, the theme is Vocal to Global, with Uttar Pradesh and Meghalaya as the theme states, displaying their respective culture.
5. SIR in Telangana Likely During April–May: The Chief Electoral Officer informed the parties that the SIR is currently underway in 12 states, and that the schedule for the remaining states, including Telangana, is expected to be announced during April–May 2026.
6. The second Telangana Seed Festival will be at The Earth Center, Anumaspally, Kadtal, Rangareddy district, from February 6 to 8, 2026. The festival is being organised by the Council for Green Revolution (CGR) with the support of Bharat Beej Swaraj Manch and several allied organisations.
7. BJP’s Neeta Thakre has been elected as the Mayor of Nagpur. The first special meeting of all newly elected members from the general municipal elections was held in Reshimbagh.
8. The Karnataka Cabinet has approved the use of ballot papers and ballot boxes for forthcoming panchayat elections, marking a significant shift away from Electronic Voting Machines.
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LEGAL REPORT
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1. Kuki-Zo groups boycott tribal MLAs in Manipur government, accuse them of ‘betrayal’. The Kuki-Zo Council said that by joining a Meitei-dominated government, the Kuki-Zo MLAs have disregarded the pain and sacrifices endured by the community during the ethnic conflict.
2. RAC Passengers Without Full Berth Must Get Partial Refunds On Train Tickets, Says Parliamentary Committee.
3. Independent Bihar MP Rajesh Ranjan, popularly known as Pappu Yadav, was arrested by Patna Police late Friday (February 6, 2026) from his residence in Patna in connection with a case dating back to 1995. The case registered under section 467 (forgery of documents) of the Indian Penal Code.
4. Seven Maoists, including senior commander Prabhakar, were killed in an encounter with security forces near Fodewada village on the Chhattisgarh-Maharashtra border in Bhamragad taluka. The gunfight, which began on February 3, involved C-60 commandos, CRPF, and Quick Response Teams.
5. The Supreme Court on Thursday (February 5, 2026) adjourned to February 9 the hearing on a plea filed by Gitanjali J. Angmo, wife of jailed climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, against his detention under the National Security Act (NSA).
6. The Madras High Court on Friday dismissed a writ petition filed by actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) founder Joseph Vijay, challenging a ₹1.5 crore penalty imposed by the Income Tax Department for alleged non-disclosure of income.
7. Joint Commissioner of Delhi Police for the Southern Range SK Jain said that Delhi Police launched Operation Shastra to target those individuals who were sharing pictures of themselves with weapons on online social media platforms and using abusive language.
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1. Sarthak Mahapatra, a merchant navy cadet from Odisha, has gone missing while on duty aboard the vessel EA Jersey. The incident occurred during the vessel’s return journey to Singapore from West Africa under unclear circumstances.
2. A serious accident on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway caused a major traffic disruption lasting more than 31 hours. On Tuesday (Feb 3) evening, a tanker carrying propylene gas overturned in the Khandala Ghat section near the Adoshi Tunnel. Drone footage captured the full extent of the resulting congestion with the three-lane highway packed solid with vehicles stretching for 20-30 km in places.
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DEFENCE News
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1. The Defense Ministry says it has signed a NIS 400 million ($130 million) deal with Israeli arms manufacturer Elbit for advanced systems for the Israeli Air Force’s future delivery of heavy helicopters.
A first batch of the 12 new Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion choppers are expected to be delivered by the end of this year.
2. Union Home Minister Amit Shah participates in the traditional ‘Bada Khana’ meal with soldiers at the Bobia Border Outpost along the India–Pakistan border in Jammu.
4. Indian Army Launches ‘Friends For Life’ Platform To Boost Military Ties With 99 NationsAccording to the Indian Army, the platform will serve as a bridge connecting generations of military leaders from 99 countries who have trained together at the Indian Army training establishments.
5. India successfully test-fired the Agni-Three intermediate-range ballistic missile from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur in Odisha. The launch was conducted under the supervision of the Strategic Forces Command as part of a routine training exercise to validate the operational and technical preparedness of the missile system.
6. Headquarters Western Air Command conducted a two-day high-level Joint Operations Conclave under the framework of the All Domain Joint Operations Exercise 2026. The Ministry of Defence, in a statement, said the conclave was aimed at strengthening joint operational capabilities and deepening inter-service coordination in an increasingly complex multi-domain environment.
7. Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh visited forward areas in the Creek Sector in Bhuj, Gujarat on 04-05 February 2026. He interacted with Lt. General Dhiraj Seth, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command and other senior officers of the Konark Corps.
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FINANCE
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INDIAN RUPEE VALUE
💷 GBP ₹123(Approx)
€ Euro : ₹107(Approx)
USD ₹ 91(Approx)
🇨🇦 Canada :CAD ₹66
🇦🇺 Australia : ₹ 61
🇦🇪 UAE Dirham : ₹ 25
🇨🇳 China Yuan ¥ : ₹ 13
🇲🇻 Maldives Rufiya : ₹ 5.88
🇧🇹 Bhutan ngultrum : ₹ 1.00
🇳🇵 Nepal Rupee : ₹ 0.63
🇧🇩 B’desh Taka* : ₹ 0.70
🇵🇰 Pak Rupee : ₹ 0.32
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka Rupee : ₹ 0.29
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Rates in Financial Capital Mumbai
GOLD : ₹ 15,370/ 01gm (24 krt)
SILVER : ₹ 275,000/KG
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent on Friday as inflation remained at manageable levels, and growth concerns eased following trade agreements with the US and the European Union.
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
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The sequel to 2022’s Vadh is out this Friday. Vadh 2 picks up with a police officer digging into an incident at a prison. Things get messy when a widowed guard and a soon-to-be-released prisoner get tangled in the case. Jaspal Singh Sandhu directs this one. Neena Gupta leads the cast, with Akshay Dogra and Yogita Bihani rounding out the main roles.
07 Feb(Saturday)
Vedic Ritu/ Shishir
Drik Ritu : Shishir (Winter)
पक्ष :: Krishnapaksh
(In Purnimanta calendar)
Vikram Samvat – 2082
Month : Phlguna 6,
(In Amanta calendar)
Shaka Samvat – 1947
Month :Magha 21
Tithi : Shashthi/
Saptami
Nakshatra : Chitra/ Swati
Rahu : 09:54 AM – 11:17 AM
Yamaganda : 02:04 PM – 03:27 PM
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