The Enforcement Directorate (ED) received approval from the Ministry of Home Affairs to prosecute AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal and former Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia in the Delhi liquor policy scam. This follows Lt Governor VK Saxena’s nod, allowing ED to frame charges ahead of the February 5 Delhi Assembly elections. The Supreme Court previously ruled that prosecution of public servants requires prior sanction, leading Kejriwal to challenge the chargesheet in the Delhi High Court. The ED alleges Kejriwal as the "kingpin" in the case, intensifying political and legal challenges for AAP leadership.

Delhi Police have uncovered key details about hoax bomb emails sent to over 400 schools, causing widespread panic. A teenager, detained in connection with the emails, is linked to an NGO with political ties. The BJP claims the AAP is connected to the NGO and is politicising the issue. AAP leaders denied the allegations, accusing the BJP of making baseless claims ahead of Delhi elections. Police are still investigating if the teen acted alone or if others were involved in the hoax. The investigation is also exploring possible connections to terrorist groups.

The political row between Rahul Gandhi and Arvind Kejriwal escalated after the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) accused the Congress leader of abusing Kejriwal during a Delhi rally. AAP Haryana president Sushil Gupta alleged Gandhi hurled insults and compared his campaign to BJP's. Gupta predicted Congress would fail again in Delhi elections. Congress refuted the claims, with leader Abhishek Dutt stating Gandhi merely called Kejriwal a "liquor mafia" linked to the liquor scam. He accused Kejriwal of making false promises and swearing falsely on his children. Delhi polls on February 5 will test AAP's dominance and Congress's comeback hopes.

Rahul Gandhi, at a rally in Delhi's Seelampur ahead of the February 5 assembly elections, accused Arvind Kejriwal of making "fake promises" akin to Prime Minister Modi. Gandhi criticized Kejriwal’s claims of transforming Delhi into "Paris" and eradicating corruption, saying, “Pollution and inflation are rising under AAP's governance.” He alleged that both Kejriwal and Modi failed to address issues like caste census and welfare for the backward classes. Kejriwal retaliated, calling Gandhi’s remarks baseless and reaffirming his commitment to improving Delhi's infrastructure. The Congress and AAP, despite being INDIA bloc allies, are contesting the Delhi polls separately.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah stated that infrastructure projects in the Valley are unrelated to the abrogation of Article 370, which occurred on August 5, 2019. Speaking to India Today TV, Abdullah emphasized that these projects were initiated before 2019 and would have been completed regardless. While acknowledging reduced protests and stone-pelting incidents, he noted that the improvements are due to stringent government measures, not solely Article 370’s removal. His remarks precede Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to inaugurate the 6.5-km Z-Morh tunnel in Sonamarg, expected to enhance tourism and connectivity in the region.

The BJP has unveiled its second list of 29 candidates for the Delhi Assembly elections, covering 58 constituencies out of 70. Former MLA Kapil Mishra will contest from Karawal Nagar, alongside incumbent Abhay Verma from Laxmi Nagar. Harish Khurana, son of ex-Delhi CM Madan Lal Khurana, will stand in Moti Nagar. Neelam Pahalwan, former AAP minister Kailash Gahlot's opponent in Najafgarh, highlights the BJP's strategic candidate choices. Gahlot, who switched parties last year, will contest from Bijwasan. The move underscores BJP's bid to strengthen its electoral base in Delhi amidst competitive assembly polls.

A leaked Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report on Delhi’s scrapped liquor policy reveals a staggering Rs 2,026 crore revenue loss due to irregularities in issuing licenses. The report highlights lapses, violations, and policy deviations, including ignoring expert panel recommendations and issuing licenses to financially unfit entities. It also claims that some violators were not penalized, and key decisions were made without proper approvals. The report attributes the losses to exemptions, waivers, and unfulfilled infrastructure promises. AAP leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, face legal challenges in connection with the policy's alleged corruption.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the viral "Melodi memes" featuring him and Italy's Giorgia Meloni during his podcast debut on People by WTF, hosted by Nikhil Kamath. Modi dismissed the memes, saying, “Wo toh chalta rehta hai,” and added he doesn’t focus on online trends. Revealing his simple eating habits, Modi admitted to struggling with menus, recalling how late Arun Jaitley often helped him order vegetarian meals during RSS days. The podcast covered his childhood, stress management, and policy insights, offering a glimpse into Modi’s personal and professional journey.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made his podcast debut on Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath's "People by WTF" series. In the candid two-hour episode, PM Modi stated, "I am also human, not god," acknowledging his susceptibility to mistakes. The conversation covered his childhood, education, political journey, and handling stress. Kamath shared his apprehension about speaking Hindi, to which Modi responded reassuringly, "Hum dono ki aise hi chalegi" (We will manage together). Modi also recalled washing family clothes to earn time at the pond. Sharing the trailer on X, he wrote, "I hope you enjoy this as much as we did creating it!"

The Los Angeles wildfires have caused widespread destruction, killing at least five people and forcing 130,000 residents to evacuate. The fires, fueled by strong winds, destroyed over 2,000 structures, including celebrity homes in Malibu and Pacific Palisades. Thousands of people fled as the fires spread from the Pacific Coast to Pasadena. Over 250,000 people were left without power. The city faces an estimated $57 billion in damages. Firefighters continue to battle the flames, with support from neighboring states. Governor Gavin Newsom has mobilized thousands of firefighters to contain the fires.