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CBI Additional Director Praveen Sinha on Thursday took charge as the acting chief of the agency after the superannuation of incumbent Rishi Kumar Shukla. 

Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) leader P K Kunhalikutty has resigned from Lok Sabha, ahead of assembly elections in Kerala. He represented Malappuram constituency in Kerala in the House.

"Speaker Om Birla has accepted the resignation of Kunhalikutty, an MP from Kerala, with effect from February 3," said Meenakshi Lekhi, who was presiding the House, on Thursday.

Though Lekhi did not give any reason for his resignation, there is speculation Kunhalikutty might contest the upcoming elections in Kerala. 

Delhi Police addresses press conference on Jan 26 violence in Delhi.

The second dose of vaccine will be administered to healthcare workers from 13th February. Only the first dose has been given to them so far: Dr VK Paul, Member, NITI Aayog 

A helipad at former US President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida's Palm Beach town built for use during his time in office, will soon be demolished, according to a media report.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair Niti Aayog's Governing Council meeting on February 20 where issues related to health, economy and labour reforms will be discussed, official sources said on Thursday.

Telangana reported 177 new COVID-19 cases, 198 recoveries, and 2 deaths on February 4.

• Total cases reported as per the latest update 2,95,101
• Total recoveries 2,91,510
• Death toll 1,606
• Active cases in the state 1,985

Odisha recorded 87 new COVID-19 cases and 122 recoveries on February 3. The number of active cases in the state is 910. 

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra meets the family members of the farmer who lost his life during the tractor rally on January 26 in Delhi.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President JP Nadda attended a party meeting in Kerala's Thrissur. He is on a two-day visit to the state.

Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs (I/C) Hardeep Singh Puri participates in the ‘Bhoomi-pujan' (ground-breaking) ceremony of Central Vista Avenue.

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said, "Next Republic Day parade will be on Central Vista Avenue. It'll be a symbol of Modern India. Some don't understand its importance, some don't want the country to progress. They were questioning COVID vaccine too but as all can see, we had a phenomenal rollout."

By-elections to the Council of states from Assam for the constituency that has been vacated following the resignation of Biswajit Daimary to be held on March 1.

By-elections to the Council of states from Gujarat for constituencies that have been vacated following the death of Congress leader Ahmed Patel and BJP leader Abhay Ganpatray Bharadwaj, to be held on March 1.

An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 on the Richter scale occurred near Yuksom in Sikkim at 10:36 am today, said National Center for Seismology.

Aero India show underway in Bengaluru for the second day. The show that started yesterday will conclude on February 5.

A delegation of Opposition leaders is heading towards Delhi's Ghazipur border where farmers are protesting against farm laws.

India reported 12,899 new COVID-19 cases, 17,824 discharges, and 107 deaths in the last 24 hours, as per Union Health Ministry.

• Total cases: 1,07,90,183
• Total discharges: 1,04,80,455   
• Death toll: 1,54,703 
• Active cases: 1,55,025 
• Total Vaccination: 44,49,552

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate the Chauri Chaura Centenary Celebrations at Chauri Chaura in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, via video conferencing today.

A case has been registered against Sharjeel Usmani at Lucknow's Hazratganj Police Station in connection with his speech at Elgar Parishad, in Pune Maharashtra.

Possibility of rain during the next 3-4 hours in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, and western parts of Uttar Pradesh, said India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Haryana govt has extended the suspension of the internet (2G/3G/4G/CDMA/GPRS), SMS and dongle services on the mobile network except for voice calls in Kaithal, Jind, Rohtak, Sonipat and Jhajjar till 5pm tomorrow.

Unified Payment Interface (UPI) recorded 2.3 billion transactions worth Rs 4.3 trillion in January 2021, said Amitabh Kant, CEO, NITI Aayog.

A spell of snowfall was experienced in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla. "Due to western disturbance, slight snowfall was received. This weather condition will persist for two days. The temperature will rise from February 5," said the local India Meteorological Department official.