Morning Digest: Delhi goes to polls in 70 Assembly seats; 10 dead in Sweden school shooting, 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 5, 2025
Over 1.56 crore electors are set to seal the fate of the Delhi Assembly polls as all 70 Assembly constituencies will vote in a single phase on Wednesday from 7 a.m. onwards with a total of 13,766 polling stations set up at 2,696 polling locations. There are 699 candidates in the fray, with the Aam Aadmi Party and Congress fielding 70 candidates each, while the Bharatiya Janata Party has fielded 68 candidates, giving two seats to its allies — JD(U) and LJP.
Around 10 people were killed in a shooting at an education centre in central Sweden on Tuesday, including the suspected assailant who was not known to police, police officials said. Orebro police chief Roberto Eid Forest told reporters that police could “not be more specific” about the number. “The suspected assailant is not known to police.”
“Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj on Wednesday and at around 11 a.m., he will take a holy dip at the Sangam,” his office said. Maha Kumbh 2025, which commenced on Paush Purnima (January 13, 2025), is the world’s largest spiritual and cultural gathering, attracting devotees from across the globe. “The Maha Kumbh will continue until Mahashivratri on February 26,” a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office said.
Trump stops U.S. involvement with U.N. rights body, extends UNRWA funding halt
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday ordered an end to U.S. engagement with the United Nations Human Rights Council and continued a halt to funding for the U.N. Palestinian relief agency UNRWA. The move coincides with a visit to Washington by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has long been critical of UNRWA.
Elon Musk and his aides have taken control of the U.S. Treasury Department’s payments system, triggering a lawsuit charging he is illegally getting access to private data of millions of Americans. Mr. Musk, the world’s richest person, is leading U.S. President Donald Trump’s federal cost-cutting efforts under the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Security forces rounded up scores of suspects on Tuesday in a major manhunt for attackers who killed an ex-Army man and left two of the family members injured in south Kashmir’s Kulgam on Monday (February 3, 2025). Following the attack, the National Conference (NC) and the Congress questioned the Centre’s claims of normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir.
Abhishek Banerjee challenges BJP's Suvendu Adhikari in Nandigram, pledging community health initiatives if Trinamool Congress wins.
Rising LPG shortages in Karnataka boost firewood demand, reviving an informal market as households and hotels seek alternatives.
Against the backdrop of intense poll activity, a 400-metre stretch of an arterial road in the outskirts of Chennai (technically in Madurapakkam panchayat under Tambaram assembly constituency) presents a salute to the idea of res publica, which underpins India’s system of governance, where citizens have a say, at least before a government is securely ensconced in the seat of power. A Republic Day initiative shines bright every night
Fadnavis claims zero FIR in Ajit Pawar crash is a defamation attempt by Karnataka against Maharashtra's investigation efforts.
Set to unfold as a one-day pop-up on April 5, the Easter Sadya brings together both vegetarian and non-vegetarian menus, offering a peek into the food traditions of the Syrian Christian (Nasrani) community. While the traditional Sadya is often associated with dishes such as sambar, avial, and rice, this version expands to include community-specific festive dishes.
BJP nominates mother of R.G. Kar victim Abhaya to contest from Panihati in West Bengal Assembly elections.
Veteran Malayalam actor-director E.A. Rajendran passes away at 71, leaving behind a rich legacy in the film industry.
Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayat has rolled out digital mode of water bill generation and collection in 23 gram panchayats on a pilot basis for the first time in Karnataka. This is set to be extended to the remaining 200 panchayats shortly, according to the Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer Narwade Vinayak Karbhari.
Bengaluru police questioned a man carrying ₹6 lakh for medical expenses at Vidhana Soudha, later releasing him after verification.
BJP accuses Bengaluru's Congress government of corruption in e-Khata issuance, halting infrastructure projects due to financial mismanagement.
Misinformation in Hyderabad sparks panic buying, causing disruptions as residents react to unfounded rumors of an impending lockdown.
Bengaluru Metro extends services until 2 a.m. on March 28 for IPL match, ensuring convenient travel for spectators.
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