Robert Downey Jr., Emma Stone, Cillian Murphy, and Da’Vine Joy Randolph have been announced as the first presenters for the 2025 Oscars. All four stars won Academy Awards at last year's ceremony. Downey Jr. took home best supporting actor for Oppenheimer, while Murphy won best actor for his role as Robert Oppenheimer. Randolph won best supporting actress for The Holdovers, and Stone claimed best actress for Poor Things. The Oscars, hosted by Conan O'Brien, will air live on ABC and stream on Hulu on March 2, 2025.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Arab nations have strongly rejected US President Donald Trump's proposal to take over Gaza and resettle its 2.1 million residents. Abbas called it a violation of international law, emphasizing Gaza as part of Palestine. Hamas warned it would escalate tensions in the region. The plan, which involves relocating Palestinians to other countries like Jordan and Egypt, has also been condemned by the UN, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Jordan. Trump’s remarks came as a fragile ceasefire continues, but his proposal has drawn widespread criticism for its potential to undermine peace efforts.

Congress has moved an adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha, urging a discussion on the deportation of 104 Indian nationals by the US. The deportees, mainly from Punjab, Haryana, and Gujarat, were reportedly shackled and treated poorly. The motion, introduced by Congress deputy leader Gaurav Gogoi, calls for addressing the dehumanization of Indians abroad. On Wednesday, the US military aircraft C-17 landed in Amritsar, and the deportees were questioned by Indian authorities before being sent to their home states.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gifted Donald Trump a golden pager during their White House meeting, referencing Israel's September pager attack on Hezbollah in Lebanon. Trump called it a "great operation" and vowed to "take over" Gaza if necessary. Netanyahu praised Trump as Israel’s "greatest friend" and credited him for the Gaza hostage deal. The meeting focused on Israel’s military actions and future Middle East plans. The pager attack killed 39 Hezbollah operatives and injured nearly 3,000. Trump pledged economic redevelopment in Gaza, promising jobs and housing for Palestinians.

A US military aircraft carrying 104 deported Indian immigrants, including 19 women and 13 minors, landed in Amritsar. Deportees alleged they were handcuffed and had their legs chained throughout the flight. Jaspal Singh, a deportee from Punjab, said they were only unshackled upon arrival. Many paid agents lakhs for illegal entry into the US, facing dangerous journeys via multiple countries. US officials have prepared a list of 18,000 undocumented Indians for deportation. The mass deportation comes days before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Washington for talks with President Donald Trump.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order banning transgender women and girls from competing in female sports, citing Title IX protections. At the signing, Trump declared, “The war on women’s sports is over.” The order mandates federal agencies to enforce gender-based sports participation based on birth sex, with schools at risk of losing funding for noncompliance. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stated it “honors the promise of Title IX.” Trump also warned the International Olympic Committee, urging changes to transgender participation ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Exit polls predict a BJP victory in Delhi's 2025 elections, with projections ranging from 35 to 60 seats in the 70-member assembly. If confirmed, it would end AAP’s decade-long rule. AAP’s seat share is estimated between 10 and 52, while Congress remains weak. AAP spokesperson Reena Gupta dismissed the results, claiming, "We will win again." BJP’s Virendra Sachdeva said Delhi voters “want change.” The final results on February 8 will determine the outcome.

A US military aircraft deported 104 Indians from Amritsar, India, after their harrowing journey to the US. Many, including minors, endured treacherous routes, hunger, and deaths along the way. Punjab's Harvinder Singh paid ₹42 lakh for a promised visa but was deceived, walking 45 km and witnessing corpses. Sukhpal Singh saw migrants abandoned to die. Families, drowning in debt, now demand action against fraudulent agents. "We sold everything for this dream," said a victim’s wife. Donald Trump's immigration crackdown continues, leaving thousands stranded.

US President Donald Trump’s proposal for the US to take a “long-term ownership position” in Gaza and transform it into the “Riviera of the Middle East” has faced widespread rejection. Despite Trump’s claim that “everybody loves” the idea, key US allies, including the UK, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia, have rejected it, stressing that Palestinians should remain in their homeland. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended Trump’s plan, calling it a “generous offer” for reconstruction. The Palestinian Authority rejected the idea, asserting Palestinians would not be displaced.

Exit polls suggest Congress may face a third consecutive electoral wipeout in Delhi, with multiple surveys predicting zero seats. While three exit polls favor a BJP comeback after 27 years, two forecast an AAP victory. Matrize and Pmarq give Congress 0-1 seats, while People's Pulse and WeePreside predict none. The party, once dominant under Sheila Dikshit, has struggled since losing all 70 seats in 2015 and 2020. BJP is projected to win 39-49 seats, AAP 21-52. Official results for the 70-member assembly will be announced on February 8. Exit polls, however, are not always accurate.