A US military aircraft carrying 104 deported Indian immigrants, including 19 women and 13 minors, landed in Amritsar. Deportees alleged they were handcuffed and had their legs chained throughout the flight. Jaspal Singh, a deportee from Punjab, said they were only unshackled upon arrival. Many paid agents lakhs for illegal entry into the US, facing dangerous journeys via multiple countries. US officials have prepared a list of 18,000 undocumented Indians for deportation. The mass deportation comes days before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Washington for talks with President Donald Trump.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order banning transgender women and girls from competing in female sports, citing Title IX protections. At the signing, Trump declared, “The war on women’s sports is over.” The order mandates federal agencies to enforce gender-based sports participation based on birth sex, with schools at risk of losing funding for noncompliance. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stated it “honors the promise of Title IX.” Trump also warned the International Olympic Committee, urging changes to transgender participation ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Exit polls predict a BJP victory in Delhi's 2025 elections, with projections ranging from 35 to 60 seats in the 70-member assembly. If confirmed, it would end AAP’s decade-long rule. AAP’s seat share is estimated between 10 and 52, while Congress remains weak. AAP spokesperson Reena Gupta dismissed the results, claiming, "We will win again." BJP’s Virendra Sachdeva said Delhi voters “want change.” The final results on February 8 will determine the outcome.

A US military aircraft deported 104 Indians from Amritsar, India, after their harrowing journey to the US. Many, including minors, endured treacherous routes, hunger, and deaths along the way. Punjab's Harvinder Singh paid ₹42 lakh for a promised visa but was deceived, walking 45 km and witnessing corpses. Sukhpal Singh saw migrants abandoned to die. Families, drowning in debt, now demand action against fraudulent agents. "We sold everything for this dream," said a victim’s wife. Donald Trump's immigration crackdown continues, leaving thousands stranded.

US President Donald Trump’s proposal for the US to take a “long-term ownership position” in Gaza and transform it into the “Riviera of the Middle East” has faced widespread rejection. Despite Trump’s claim that “everybody loves” the idea, key US allies, including the UK, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia, have rejected it, stressing that Palestinians should remain in their homeland. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended Trump’s plan, calling it a “generous offer” for reconstruction. The Palestinian Authority rejected the idea, asserting Palestinians would not be displaced.

Exit polls suggest Congress may face a third consecutive electoral wipeout in Delhi, with multiple surveys predicting zero seats. While three exit polls favor a BJP comeback after 27 years, two forecast an AAP victory. Matrize and Pmarq give Congress 0-1 seats, while People's Pulse and WeePreside predict none. The party, once dominant under Sheila Dikshit, has struggled since losing all 70 seats in 2015 and 2020. BJP is projected to win 39-49 seats, AAP 21-52. Official results for the 70-member assembly will be announced on February 8. Exit polls, however, are not always accurate.

Ukraine’s national police chief, Ivan Vyhivskyi, has accused Russian spies of orchestrating nine attacks on recruitment offices and conscription officials this year. A blast at a Khmelnytskyi draft office on Wednesday killed one person and injured four. Authorities claim Russian intelligence recruits young men and remotely detonates explosives, with one attack injuring eight soldiers. Vyhivskyi said Russia aims to destabilize Ukraine and erode trust in security forces. Moscow has not commented on the allegations. The attacks add pressure on Ukraine’s already struggling military recruitment campaign as manpower shortages continue.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged India to engage in dialogue on all issues, including Kashmir. Speaking at a special session in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK) on "Kashmir Solidarity Day," he said, "India should come out of the thinking of August 5, 2019, and fulfill promises made to the UN." India maintains that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of the country and insists on talks only in a terror-free environment. Sharif also accused India of stockpiling weapons, saying peace was the only way forward.

Exit polls predict BJP’s return to power in Delhi after 27 years, with projections ranging from 35-50 seats in the 70-member assembly. AAP, aiming for a third term, is expected to fall short, securing between 21-37 seats. Congress faces another setback, with most polls predicting 0-3 seats. Some surveys, like WeePreside, project an AAP victory, while others, such as People's Pulse, see BJP crossing 50 seats. Voter turnout stood at 59.71%, with North East Delhi recording the highest at 66.25%. Final results will decide if exit polls align with reality.

Ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Australia captain Pat Cummins took playful digs at opponents in a commercial. Targeting Virat Kohli, Cummins quipped, “I’ve never seen you bat this slowly.” He also mocked Ben Stokes and Ollie Pope. Australia, the reigning ODI World Cup champions, and India, the T20 World Cup holders, are tournament favorites. Meanwhile, India vice-captain Shubman Gill emphasized that the upcoming ODI series against England is not just Champions Trophy preparation but a crucial contest. India’s squad remains largely unchanged, with Harshit Rana replacing Jasprit Bumrah.