A day after multiple Exit polls predicted a resounding victory for the BJP in the Delhi Assembly elections, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal has labelled these surveys as fake, claiming they are part of a strategy to disrupt his party's momentum. In a post on X, Kejriwal expressed his disapproval of the results and shed light on why he believes these surveys are being manipulated.

Hyderabad police have seized drugs worth Rs.1.60 crore and arrested three foreign nationals for drug peddling.

Hyderabad Narcotics Enforcement Wing (HNEW) made the arrests in a joint operation with Langer House and Humayun Nagar police and seized 1,300 grams of MDMA in three separate cases.

Deputy Commissioner of Police, Task Force/ H-NEW, Y.V.S. Sudheendra, said they have arrested two Nigerians and a Guinean.

Police arrested Oliver Ugochukwu alias Johnson alias John alias Emji, a Nigerian, and seized 1,300 grams of MDMA from his possession. The 44-year-old was living in Mumbai.

Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari in Beijing on Wednesday.

In recent years, the two countries have provided firm political support for each other, maintained close high-level exchanges, and advanced the construction of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and cooperation in various fields, setting a good example for relations between countries, he said.

China stands ready to work with Pakistan to advance their respective modernization drives, accelerate the building of an even closer China-Pakistan community with a shared future in the new era, bring more benefits to the two peoples, and make greater contributions to regional peace, stability and prosperity,

Earlier, Zhao Leji, Chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, also met with the Pakistani President.

Haryana Environment, Forest and Wildlife Minister Rao Narbir Singh on Wednesday said the government has been increasing the greenery through afforestation in Aravalli, one of the oldest mountain ranges in India that starts from Delhi and runs mostly through Rajasthan.

Spanning over 1.15 million hectares, the Aravalli Range covers parts of Delhi, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Haryana.

To enhance the environmental balance in the region, the initiative launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi -- Mission LIFE (Lifestyle for Environment) -- along with the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' programme is a commendable step, he said.

In line with this, Haryana has prepared an outline of the Aravalli Green Wall Project, inspired by similar efforts in Saudi Arabia, aimed at increasing the region’s greenery. Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav will officially inaugurate the project on February 6.

A Class 12 student lost her life while nine other children sustained serious injuries as the driver of the school bus in which they were travelling lost the control of the vehicle following which it fell off a culvert.

The accident reportedly happened due to a brake failure. The bus was carrying at least 30 children.

Soon after the tragic accident, all injured students were rushed to the hospital, where doctors are closely monitoring their condition.

The driver fled the scene immediately after the accident which was reported on the Jaipur-Bikaner Highway (NH-52) near Chomu.

"Ramayana : The Legend of Prince Rama" has been very well received by the audience. Recently, Geek Pictures, the production company behind the Indian language versions of the film decided to host special screenings at Phoenix, Lower Parel, Mumbai for 1,600 BMC school students on 5th and 6th February.

The initiative has been taken as an attempt to introduce school children to Valmiki's mythological tale of Ramayana. The screening that took place on February 5th was graced by Mrs. Amruta Fadnavis, wife of Maharashtra Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis. Additionally, Arjun Aggarwal, the founder of Geek Pictures India, was also present at the screening to interact with the students.

Talking about the screening, Arjun Aggarwal said, “It was truly heartwarming to see the students of BMC schools experience the screening of Ramayana. This epic is not just a story; it’s a foundational pillar of our culture, values, and history. Introducing India’s youth to Ramayana in an engaging way helps instill timeless lessons of dharma, courage, and righteousness. It’s a privilege to be part of this initiative, ensuring that the next generation connects with our incredible heritage.”

France on Wednesday affirmed its opposition to any forced displacement of Gaza's Palestinian population, in the wake of remarks made by US President Donald Trump that he plans to take over the Gaza Strip and redevelop it after Palestinians are relocated elsewhere.

Trump made the remarks at a joint press conference with visiting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday, without providing details about how to conduct a resettlement procedure.

The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Wednesday that the forced displacement of the Palestinian population of Gaza would constitute a "serious" violation of international law, and an "attack on the legitimate aspirations of Palestinians." It would also represent a major obstacle to the two-state solution and could destabilize the entire region, the ministry said.

Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh, whose Dil-Luminati Tour has been a massive rage across the globe, is sharing tips on how to combat tension in routine life.

On Wednesday, the actor-singer took to his Instagram, and shared a video in which he can be seen giving advice to people on how to keep tension at bay. The video shows Diljit treating the tension of different people with one slogan, “Tension mitra nun hai nahi”.

He wrote in the caption, “Tension, ye Bimari Kis Kis Ko Hai? (Tension - Who all have this disease?)”.

One of the instances in the video also shows Diljit poking fun at the government advisories on his shows when international music artists don’t get issued any such advisory. Diljit appeared to me making a backhanded comment on the recently concluded Coldplay shows in India.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar visited Munger on Wednesday as part of the fourth phase of his Pragati Yatra, inaugurating and laying the foundation stone for projects worth Rs 440 crore.

He also announced new development projects totalling Rs 1500 crore, aimed at boosting infrastructure and public services in the region.

During his visit, top political leaders, including Deputy CM Samrat Chaudhary, Minister Vijay Chaudhary, Munger MP Lalan Singh, along with MLAs and department secretaries were present.

The visit marks Nitish Kumar’s continued push for governance outreach through his Pragati Yatra, a state-wide initiative focused on reviewing ongoing projects and announcing new ones.

As part of his Pragati Yatra, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar visited Tarapur town in Munger, inaugurating multiple development projects and announcing new infrastructure initiatives.

Excavations of a 2500-year-old tomb compound in the Negev desert in southern Israel revealed ancient trade caravans traveling through the area, revealing the region's possible historical significance as an international trade crossroads connecting cultures.

The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) said on Wednesday that arrowheads dating back around 2,500 years and originating from Yemen were discovered in the excavations.

Among the artifacts discovered were copper and silver jewelry, alabaster items used to prepare incense, hundreds of beads made from various colorful stones, rare types of shells, an Egyptian god Bes amulet, and alabaster vessels used to transport incense resins from southern Arabia.

Meanwhile, traces of red ochre, a substance used in ancient cultures to symbolise blood and for other decorative purposes, were also found on the arrowheads and other artifacts, which, according to the researchers, may indicate their religious or cultic significance.