Ricky Sandhu

A 22-year-old Dalit woman was found murdered after an alleged rape in Ayodhya, sparking political backlash before the Milkipur bypolls. CM Yogi Adityanath hinted at SP's involvement, while opposition parties criticized the BJP government for law and order issues. Two suspects have been detained.

The food services market in Delhi, valued at over Rs 42,000 crores, faces challenges due to multiple departmental clearances and varying regulations. Industry leaders seek a dedicated department for streamlined licensing and consistent rules across NCR regions to enhance business operations and promote F&B tourism.

The metro system has expanded rapidly since 2014 – from 248 km across 5 cities a decade ago to 1,000 km across 21 cities today

Government-run liquor stores in British Columbia are removing US-made alcohol brands from Republican-led states following American tariffs on Canadian goods. Canadian provinces are following suit, promoting domestic products and urging citizens to buy Canadian-made items. The move responds to tariffs imposed by Donald Trump targeting Canadian imports.

Jasprit Bumrah is set to undergo scans and assessment at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru under the BCCI medical team's supervision. His participation in the Champions Trophy depends on the outcome. Selectors await his fitness update before finalizing the 15-member squad. Bumrah's absence may see Harshit Rana replacing him for the England ODIs.

The rupee hit a record low of 87.29 against the US dollar due to global trade war tensions after President Trump imposed tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China. The US dollar index surged, and the Reserve Bank of India might intervene. The Indian stock market also saw significant declines, reflecting investor concerns.

The government often speaks of the need to expand the tax base. But raising the tax exemption limit from ₹7 lakh to ₹12 lakh will contract the tax base substantially

Shein has returned to the Indian market through a new app launched by Reliance Retail, focusing on local manufacturing and strict data sovereignty. The move comes as Shein plans a potential London stock market listing and faces increased regulatory scrutiny in Europe.

Viswanathan Anand has pulled out from the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour. His new role as FIDE Vice President and tensions with Magnus Carlsen influenced his decision. The tour starts in Germany on February 7, with top players like Carlsen and Nakamura participating. Discussions are ongoing about the New Delhi leg and the use of the term 'World Championship'.

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticised PM Narendra Modi for his remarks on Sonia Gandhi, calling it a distraction from real issues like inflation and unemployment. At a Delhi rally, she accused Modi and AAP's Arvind Kejriwal of being controlled by industrialists and being cowardly leaders. She urged voters to demand accountability for governance failures.