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Despite the setback, the Tejas program remains a cornerstone of India's defence strategy. A Court of Inquiry has been instituted to pobe the crash.

On February 2, Thalapathy Vijay officially announced the name of his political party as Tamilaga Vetri Kazham, expressing his commitment to public welfare. He clarified that the party would not contest the 2024 elections or align with any existing political party.

Farmers in Byadagi Chilli Market, Karnataka, erupted in anger over a drastic drop in chilli prices from Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 12,000 per quintal. They protested at the APMC office, pelting stones and setting vehicles on fire. Police intervened to control the situation, but identifying the culprits amid chaos was difficult. 

Manohar Lal Khattar, the Chief Minister of Haryana, resigned from his post, prompting the resignation of his entire Cabinet. This development comes amidst speculation that Khattar may contest from the Karnal constituency in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

The Ministry of Home Affairs has introduced a web portal where individuals persecuted on religious grounds from Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Bangladesh can apply for Indian citizenship.

SpiceJet has undergone strategic restructuring within its commercial team, leading to the departure of key personnel, including the Chief Commercial Officer. Despite this, the company reports considerable growth in revenue and load factor. 

A Navy Dornier aircraft conducted a swift medical evacuation mission from Agatti Island, responding to an urgent request from the Lakshadweep Administration. The patient, in need of a life-saving factor transfusion, was airlifted from Agatti Island and transported to a civil hospital in Kochi for further treatment

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate 10 new Vande Bharat trains on March 12, expanding the total count to over 50 and covering 45 nationwide routes. These additions come after the unveiling of six additional Vande Bharat trains in December 2023,

BJP's Delhi meeting, led by PM Modi and Amit Shah, aimed to finalize candidates for Karnataka's 28 Lok Sabha seats. Disagreements arose over including new faces, particularly Ananthakumar Hegde due to controversies. Former CMs Yediyurappa and Vijayendra advocated for experienced candidates. The list, announced in two phases, includes notable names like Raghavendra and Joshi.

Reflecting on his trip, Bill Gates expressed eagerness to return and highlighted his interactions with diverse stakeholders, including political leaders, scientists, and grassroots activists. He praised India's innovation ecosystem and emphasized the transformative impact of the Gates Foundation's initiatives in the country