Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury claimed stone-pelting at Rahul Gandhi's car near Bihar-Bengal border. However, Congress later clarified it as "wrong news." The party stated the car's glass broke due to abrupt brakes caused by a woman in the crowd. Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra faced the alleged attack in Malda's Harischandrapur area. Despite tensions between Congress and Trinamool Congress over seat sharing in West Bengal, Congress emphasizes unity. Gandhi inspected the damaged car after reaching a designated halt. Tensions rise amid conflicting narratives on the incident.

A Varanasi court has ruled that Hindu devotees can now worship in the sealed basement of Gyanvapi mosque. The court's directive allows prayers at 'Vyas Ka Tekhana,' a restricted area within the mosque, with the district administration given seven days to make necessary arrangements. Advocates representing the Hindu side celebrated the decision, likening it to a historic 1983 verdict on the Ram Mandir-Babri Masjid dispute. However, the Islamic Centre of India expressed disappointment, leaving open the possibility of moving to a higher court. This follows a Supreme Court plea by four women seeking excavation based on an Archaeological Survey of India report.

Three CRPF jawans were killed and 14 others injured in a gunbattle with Maoists in Tekalgudem village along Chhattisgarh's border. The clash occurred during a security operation aimed at curbing Naxal activities and benefiting locals. Security forces, including personnel from the CRPF's CoBRA unit, DRGs, and Special Task Forces, were patrolling the Jonaguda-Aliguda area when Maoists opened fire. The injured personnel are being airlifted to Raipur for treatment. The Maoists fled into the forest following the shootout. The incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by security forces combating Naxal insurgency in the region.

This year, the Economic Survey, usually presented a day before the Union Budget, won't precede the interim Budget announcement on February 1. The Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, is set to present an interim budget due to the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The Economic Survey, a comprehensive report highlighting the past fiscal year's economic performance, will be released in July along with the complete budget. In the absence of the traditional survey, the Ministry of Finance released a report titled "Indian Economy – A Review," foreseeing India as a $5 trillion economy in the next 3 years.

To enhance air connectivity and accommodate pilgrims, the Ministry of Civil Aviation announces 8 new flight routes for Ayodhya, linking cities like Delhi, Chennai, Ahmedabad, and more. The move, following the recent Ram Temple consecration, aims to boost tourism and foster economic development in Ayodhya. Inaugurated by Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, the flights, operated by SpiceJet, mark a significant step in expanding accessibility to the holy city. The Ram Temple inauguration on January 22 has drawn a continuous influx of devotees, making Ayodhya a prominent pilgrimage destination.

President Sanjay Singh asserts that the suspended Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) will regain power within 10 days, despite the ongoing conflict with the Sports Ministry. WFI faced suspension for violating its constitution and National Sports Code. Singh, confident in the resolution, cites ongoing discussions with the government. The tussle led to competing wrestling Nationals, with Singh assuring that Pune's winners will represent India at the Paris Olympics. The ad-hoc committee's Nationals in Jaipur clash, causing confusion. Singh anticipates 4-5 more wrestlers qualifying for the Olympics through upcoming events. The executive committee will finalize selections.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasizes India's need to outperform China rather than fearing its geopolitical influence. Addressing concerns over China shaping South Asia's geopolitics, Jaishankar advocates for India to enhance diplomatic ties with neighboring countries. He urges a proactive approach, stating, "Let me do better than that." The comments come as China strengthens ties with Bangladesh, the Maldives, and Pakistan. Jaishankar also highlights India's responsibility to aid neighboring nations during crises, citing recent Navy deployments. Emphasizing India's role as a responsible country, he recalls assistance during the Covid-19 pandemic and international emergencies.

A dispute has unfolded in Bengaluru's Shivajinagar as a 'green flag' raised in the area stirs controversy, with the BJP urging swift action. BJP's Basanagouda R Patil highlighted the issue, questioning the Congress government over flying a green flag reminiscent of an enemy country. Patil emphasized adherence to the flag code and called for the immediate replacement with the national flag, asserting, "Shivajinagar is in India, not Pakistan." This development follows the recent row in Mandya district, where the removal of a saffron Hanuman flag triggered political clashes between the Congress government and the BJP-JD(S). The green flag in Shivajinagar was eventually replaced with the Tricolor amidst heightened tensions.

The Mavelikkara Additional District Session Court-I has sentenced 15 members of the now-banned Popular Front of India (PFI) to death for the 2021 murder of BJP leader Ranjith Sreenivasan. Sreenivasan, the BJP OBC Morcha state secretary, was brutally attacked and killed in his home in December 2021. The court found all 15 accused guilty of murder, with eight directly involved and four aiding with deadly weapons. Additionally, three conspirators were convicted of criminal conspiracy and murder. The sentencing awaits pronouncement by the court.

The Hindu party in the Gyanvapi dispute has petitioned the Supreme Court for an in-depth Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) examination in the 'wazukhana' area, seeking to clarify the nature of the 'Shivling'. Advocating the ASI's freedom to conduct a comprehensive survey without harming the religious artifact, the plea also calls for excavation and scientific analysis of the entire sealed area. Recent revelations from an ASI survey report suggest the existence of a Hindu temple beneath the Gyanvapi mosque. The plea underscores the importance of ASI's expertise in establishing factual evidence amidst ongoing religious and historical controversies.