Delhi’s Assembly elections saw a voter turnout increase from 8.10% at 9 am to 33.31% by 1 pm. With 699 candidates contesting in 70 constituencies, security was stringent, including paramilitary personnel and drone surveillance. This election is pivotal for AAP, BJP, and Congress, determining their political future in Delhi. Final results will be announced on February 8.

Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw met OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to discuss strategies for developing an AI ecosystem in India, focusing on cost-effective models. Altman expressed willingness to collaborate with India, highlighting its rapid AI adoption. Vaishnaw emphasized India’s capacity for low-cost technological projects, urging startups to contribute innovative solutions.

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam took action against 18 employees for engaging in non-Hindu practices while working at the temple. The employees must either transfer to government departments or apply for VRS. This move aligns with TTD’s commitment to maintaining the spiritual integrity of its temples.

Ministry of finance has instructed its employees not to use AI tools such as ChatGPT and DeepSeek on office devices, citing confidentiality risks. A memo issued last month emphasized the potential dangers AI tools pose to government data. This follows similar actions by Australia and Italy over privacy concerns. Meanwhile, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman visits India as DeepSeek garners attention for its low-cost, efficient AI offerings.

Depuis sa création, la Société d'Énergie et d'Eau du Gabon (SEEG) a connu plusieurs formes de gestion. D'abord sous le contrôle direct du gouvernement gabonais, elle a été privatisée en 1997-1998 sous la pression des institutions financières internationales. C'est ainsi que le gouvernement a signé un contrat de concession avec l'entreprise française VEOLIA, qui a géré la SEEG pendant plus de 20 ans. Cependant, cette privatisation n'a pas apporté les bénéfices escomptés. VEOLIA a exploité (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

USAID employees have been placed on administrative leave as part of US President Donald Trump’s move to dismantle the agency’s operations Read Full Article at RT.com

“Permanent” peace in Gaza can only be achieved through the establishment of a Palestinian state, Riyadh has said   Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia is open to talks with Ukraine despite Zelensky having no legitimacy, Dmitry Peskov has said Read Full Article at RT.com

DRC has called for an emergency UN Human Rights Council session to discuss Goma’s capture by M23 rebels Read Full Article at RT.com

Hamas has denounced US President Donald Trump’s proposal to assume control of Gaza and relocate Palestinians from the enclave Read Full Article at RT.com

No government e-services can be used with only a person's NRIC number and its date of issue, said the Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) on Tuesday (Feb 4). In a written reply to questions raised by several MPs during Parliament, Digital Development and Information Minister Josephine Teo said that government agencies have conducted checks on the potential impact on online services. These checks came after scammers used compromised Singpass accounts to change the addresses of victims via the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority's (ICA) e-service platform last month. «So far, there have been no transactional services identified that can be completed in the same manner,» she said. Teo explained that government agencies are required to conduct regular risk assessments of their tech systems, including risks arising from systems managed by other agencies, adding that vulnerabilities must be addressed immediately.

A backpack containing over $14,000 in cash was returned to its rightful owner, thanks to an honest passenger and bus captain. The incident was shared on the SBS Transit Facebook page on Tuesday (Feb 4). Bus captain Chen Long was driving bus service 58 when a passenger handed over a backpack that had been left behind. The 42-year-old bus captain immediately contacted the operations control centre, and learnt that a passenger had reported the missing backpack 25 minutes prior.  He brought the misplaced backpack to Bishan Interchange after his shift and handed it over to the staff, who discovered that it contained more than $14,000 in cash. «I was overjoyed to see everything intact! Deeply grateful to the staff who helped recover my belongings, and I wish the bus captain all the best in his work,» said the owner, who was relieved after picking up her backpack. The money was intended to open a bank account, she added. «It's about doing the right thing,» said Chen, sympathetic to the owner's anxiety.

As Dmitry Peskov noted, «this is consistent with our understanding and our vision, our president’s vision»

Hakan Fidan pointed out that «some nations have not yet fully recognized Israel» but there was an understanding that «the issue will largely be addressed with the adoption of the two-state principle»

«A general framework for the agreement, based on key principles, must be established,» Hakan Fidan said

Health-care professionals in northwestern Ontario say the expansion of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) services in the region will be a game changer for patients, especially those who spend hours travelling from remote communities for care. Here's what we know about the services coming to Kenora and Sioux Lookout.

Liberal leadership contender Mark Carney is expected to announce on Wednesday that if he becomes prime minister he’s committed to reaching NATO’s military investment benchmark of two per cent of gross domestic product by the end of 2030, CBC News has learned.

Despite winning a month-long reprieve from potentially devastating U.S. tariffs, there is a deep sense of anxiety hanging over some of the most senior Canadian government officials who manage the relationship with President Donald Trump.

For years, celebrity contractor Mike Holmes has endorsed AGM Renovations in slick ads. After a CBC News investigation into AGM found the company is being investigated by Ontario's electrical safety regulator following safety violations, those ads have disappeared.

Alexander Stepanov noted that, in light of the upcoming extensive inspections - including those by the Department of Government Efficiency headed by Elon Musk - Washington finds it necessary to distance itself from direct financial support for Ukraine

Spokesman Lin Jian said that Beijing «urges all parties to use the ceasefire and post-war administration as an opportunity to push forward the Palestinian issue toward a political resolution based on the two-state approach»

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The AI expands combat and functional capabilities of arms and hardware, however information security threats have to be excluded as they make the AI operate incorrectly and leak protected information

[UN News] Regional conflicts, murderous militias, the exploitation of natural resources, innocent civilians forced to flee their homes; these recent developments in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are just the latest in the central African nation's troubled history.

[UN News] The UN's top humanitarian official in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Tuesday called for Goma airport to be urgently reopened, warning its continued closure is paralyzing relief operations.

[VOA] Yaounde, Cameroon -- More than 400 civilians rendered jobless by the departure of French troops from Chad are asking the government to hire them and provide the job benefits they had when they worked for the French. The last French troops left Chad on January 31, following an order by President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno.

A unique polling booth in Delhi, themed 'Chandrayan se chunav tak Bharat ki udaan,' features models of Chandrayaan and PSLV along with telescopes and VR equipment. The booth, decorated with astronaut volunteers, impresses voters with its innovative setup. Voting for the assembly election has taken place with tight security.

During a Rajya Sabha session, leader of opposition Mallikarjun Kharge lost his temper when BJP MP Neeraj Shekhar interrupted his speech on central government policies. Kharge's remark about Shekhar's father led to backlash from Chandra Shekhar’s supporters who burned effigies of Kharge. In response, Kharge highlighted his history with Chandra Shekhar, expressing respect for him.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, where he performed a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam alongside Uttar Pradesh's Chief Minister. He expressed a deep spiritual connection with the sacred waters. The event has attracted millions of devotees and will continue until February 26.

A US military plane carrying 104 illegal Indian immigrants landed in Amritsar, marking the Trump administration's first crackdown on migrants. This precedes Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US, where immigration will be discussed. India has agreed to cooperate by taking back illegal immigrants if proper documentation verifying their nationality is provided.

Arvind Kejriwal, along with his family, cast their votes for the Delhi Assembly elections, urging citizens to participate actively. With voter turnout at 33.31% by 1 pm, the elections serve as a significant test for Kejriwal's AAP hoping for a third consecutive term against strong opposition from BJP and Congress.

The Tamil Nadu government told the supreme court that governor R N Ravi’s refusal to assent to bills passed for the second time undermines democracy. The court, hearing petitions on the issue, noted the state and people were suffering. Legal experts argued that constitutional provisions mandate the governor to grant assent after reconsideration. The dispute, involving 10 re-adopted bills, remains unresolved, with further hearings set for February 6.

This year, Black History Month will focus on the theme of labour. From the atrocity of slavery to the rich legacy of Black entrepreneurship, the profound impact of Black labour in building and shaping nations across the globe will take centrestage...

The Cuban Tree Frog (Osteopilus septentrionalis) has made its way to Jamaica, bringing with it significant ecological and economic concerns. While this invasive species, first identified in Clarendon, has rapidly spread across eight of the island’...