Morning Digest: Delhi election results today to reveal who will govern national capital; Cabinet clears new income tax bill, and more
The Hindu
The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on February 8, 2025
The counting of votes for the Delhi Assembly election held on February 5 is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. on Saturday (February 8, 2025) across 19 counting centres. The results, expected to be declared by afternoon, will determine which of the three main parties — Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress — will govern the national capital.
The Union Cabinet on Friday (February 7, 2025) approved the new income tax bill, which will replace the six decades old I-T Act, sources said. The new bill seeks to make direct tax law simple to understand and not to impose any new tax burden. It will not have provisos and explanations or long sentences.
The Union government has decided to restructure its skilling initiatives, combining three of them into the Skill India Programme, a Central Sector scheme, with the Cabinet on Friday approving an outlay of ₹8,800 crore for a three-year period ending in 2025-26. The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 4.0 (PMKVY 4.0), the Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (PM-NAPS), and the Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS) Scheme will now become the three key components of the composite Skill India Programme.
The U.K. , under the Labour government, remains “committed” to negotiating a trade deal with India, Downing Street has said, as it confirmed that U.K. Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds will visit India at the end of the month for the re-launch of negotiations.
Indian investigative agencies are anticipating a favourable decision soon from the newly elected U.S. government on the extradition of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks accused Tahawwur Rana to India. On January 21, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected 63-year-old Rana’s review petition against his extradition.
The Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) reached Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal’s residence in the national capital on Friday (February 7, 2025) afternoon for an inquiry into the AAP’s claim that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was trying to poach their candidates.
Hamas’ armed wing released the names of three captives it said would be freed on Saturday (February 8, 2025) in a fifth hostage-prisoner swap as part of an ongoing agreement with Israel for a Gaza ceasefire.
Bengaluru commuters demand platform screen doors for safety, but high costs and engineering challenges hinder implementation on existing metro routes.
Madras HC to hear appeals on December 12 regarding the lighting of Mahadeepam at Thirupparankundram temple.
N. Ram warns that hate politics threatens India’s democracy, urging the South to remain a bastion against these forces.
Nanjil Sampath joins Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, revitalizing his political career after six years away from party politics.
D.K. Shivakumar announces that five Blue Line stations will open once construction is completed, enhancing Bengaluru's airport connectivity.
Russia begins fuel shipments for Kudankulam's third reactor, enhancing efficiency and extending operational cycles for the nuclear power project.
Supreme Court urges governments to simplify administration, warning that excessive rules may lead to judicial review and citizen burdens.
Trinamool MP Shatabdi Roy's remarks on Bangla-speaking deportations spark protests in Lok Sabha, igniting a heated political debate.
Sunali Khatun returns to India with her son after six months in Bangladesh, following Supreme Court intervention.
Warangal will be developed on the lines of Hyderabad, says Revanth
Three-tier security measures and traffic restrictions are in place for the India-South Africa ODI match in Vizag.
A seven-year-old girl dies from severe dengue shock syndrome in Bengaluru, highlighting the challenges faced by migrant families in healthcare access.
DGP reviews security arrangements for Global Summit