BJP's Parvesh Verma accused Arvind Kejriwal of ordering his driver to crush three protesting youths during his New Delhi campaign. Verma claimed the youths, raising questions about unemployment, were injured, calling it an "attempt to murder." Meanwhile, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) alleged that BJP supporters attacked Kejriwal with bricks and stones to disrupt his campaign. AAP spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar condemned the incident and urged the Election Commission to take action. The heated accusations have escalated tensions in the New Delhi constituency, where both leaders are contesting the February 5 election.

Israel’s justice ministry has announced the release of 737 prisoners as part of the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal. The decision, approved by Israel's cabinet on Saturday, includes men, women, and children currently detained. Among those freed are Zakaria Zubeidi, a Palestinian leader, and Khalida Jarar, a prominent lawmaker. The release will take effect on Sunday at 4:00 pm local time. The first group of hostages to be freed includes three Israeli women soldiers. The final number of released prisoners depends on the number of hostages freed.

A Kolkata court found Sanjay Roy guilty of the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College. The incident occurred on August 9, 2024, sparking nationwide protests. The CBI, leading the investigation, demanded the maximum penalty. The court will announce Roy’s sentence on January 20, with possibilities ranging from life imprisonment to the death penalty. The victim's family welcomed the verdict but called for action against others involved. Political leaders criticized the state’s law and order, citing evidence tampering during the initial investigation. Roy claimed innocence, alleging he was framed.

India announced a 15-man squad for the ICC Champions Trophy, with Arshdeep Singh replacing Mohammed Siraj in the pace attack. Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami complete the bowling trio. Rohit Sharma will captain the team, with Shubman Gill as vice-captain. Rohit explained Arshdeep’s selection, citing his left-arm variety and skill in death overs. Siraj missed out due to reduced effectiveness without the new ball. Shami returns after recovering from surgery, while Bumrah’s fitness remains under watch. The squad includes young talents like Yashasvi Jaiswal, picked for his recent performances. India aims for balance across all departments in the tournament.

3 people died in a Russian missile strike on central Kyiv early Saturday. The attack struck the Shevchenkivskyi district, leaving a deep crater and damaging civilian buildings, including a business centre, bakery, and dental clinic. The missiles hit before air raid sirens could warn residents. Officials confirmed the use of an Iskander-M ballistic missile. A couple was killed in their car, while others described the explosions and shaking buildings. Nearby streets were quickly cordoned off, but life resumed around the damaged area. This is Kyiv’s second deadly attack this month, as Russian strikes and fighting continue.

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's car was allegedly attacked during his campaign in New Delhi. AAP claimed BJP supporters threw stones at his convoy. Sharing a video, AAP accused BJP of trying to harm Kejriwal. The BJP denied the allegations, claiming Kejriwal's car hit two BJP workers, injuring them. The injured were taken to Lady Hardinge Medical College. Both parties demanded action, escalating tensions ahead of the February 5 Delhi elections. Kejriwal is contesting against BJP’s Parvesh Verma in a heated race. The Election Commission is yet to respond to AAP's call for intervention.

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was stabbed six times during a burglary attempt at his Bandra home. The intruder demanded ₹1 crore but fled after attacking Khan, who was protecting his family. Khan was rushed to Lilavati Hospital, where doctors performed surgery. He is now stable and recovering. The police detained a suspect in Madhya Pradesh who matches CCTV footage from Khan's building. Officials are still confirming his identity. The suspect also visited a shop in Dadar to buy earphones after the attack. Police collected CCTV footage from the shop for investigation.

Two judges were fatally shot and one injured outside Iran's Supreme Court in Tehran on Saturday, state media reported. The judiciary's Mizan Online confirmed the assailant targeted three Supreme Court judges, killing two and injuring another. The attacker reportedly committed suicide after the assault. The incident has sent shockwaves across Iran, with investigations underway to uncover the motive behind the attack. Security around the Supreme Court has been heightened as authorities probe the unprecedented violence against judicial officials.

Sanjay Roy, a civic volunteer with the Kolkata Police, was found guilty in the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College & Hospital in Kolkata on August 9, 2024. The verdict was delivered on January 18, 2025, with sentencing set for January 20. Roy, arrested shortly after the crime, denied the charges, claiming he was framed. The crime sparked nationwide protests. Judge Anirban Das indicated that Roy could face the death penalty or life imprisonment. CPI-M leader Brinda Karat criticized the corruption linked to the incident.

A ceasefire between Israel and Gaza will commence at 08:30 local time (06:30 GMT) on Sunday morning, following Israel's approval of a deal on Friday. The agreement paves the way for the exchange of hostages and Palestinian prisoners. Despite challenges, the historic deal has been finalized. On Saturday, Israel intercepted a missile launched from Yemen, activating sirens nationwide. The conflict, ignited by Hamas' October 7, 2023, attack, has claimed over 46,800 Palestinian lives, according to the Hamas-run health ministry, and left 1,200 Israelis dead, with 251 hostages taken.