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"The school was closed when the fire broke out. Five fire tenders reached the spot and started controlling the fire. No injuries have been reported in this fire incident yet," stated the BMC.

Severe fog conditions in the national capital prompt an advisory from the Delhi airport, urging passengers to check with airlines for potential flight disruptions. The fog has impacted flight operations, leading to delays and cancellations.

A passenger assaulted an IndiGo pilot during an announcement about flight delays attributed to Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) regulations. The attack, captured in a viral video, prompted social media users to demand the assailant's arrest and placement on the no-fly list.

The directive follows the controversy over derogatory comments made by Maldivian ministers against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, leading to strained ties. 

The Uddhav Thackeray faction leader reminded Milind Deora, who had disapproved of Shiv Sena's claim to the South Mumbai Lok Sabha seat, that he had previously lost to Arvind Sawant in the 2014 and 2019 general elections.

MP Pratap Simha announced a special train service from Mysuru to Ayodhya on February 4, facilitating devotees' visit to the newly constructed Ram Mandir. The train departs Mysuru at midnight, reaching Ayodhya on February 5. The return journey is scheduled for February 7. While details on ticket pricing were not disclosed, travellers are advised to check for advance reservations. Simha and MLA Srivatsar emphasized the importance of this opportunity for pilgrims.

Suchana Seth, a Bengaluru startup founder, faces allegations of smothering her four-year-old son in a North Goa hotel. Recent investigations reveal a chilling detail—Seth allegedly sang a lullaby to her son before the alleged crime. Seth, who denies the accusations, provided details during a reconstruction of the crime scene. A handwritten note found in the suitcase suggested custody pressures. Seth's husband's statement is awaited as the community grapples with the tragic saga.

In a hearing led by Justice Abhayachandra Oka, the Supreme Court advised IPS officer D. Roopa and IAS officer Rohini Sindhuri to resolve their social media defamation dispute through conversation. Sindhuri's lawyer sought an apology from Roopa, highlighting the lingering impact of defamation. Roopa insisted on an apology. The court recommended direct communication and granted one month for a resolution, emphasizing the significance of dialogue.

The Central Crime Branch (CCB) police in Bengaluru have seized ₹12.60 lakh from the bank accounts of Nigerian drug peddler Peter Ikedi Belonwu, a first-of-its-kind action in India. Utilizing powers under the NDPS Act, the CCB confiscated unlawfully earned funds in seven accounts. Bengaluru Police Commissioner B. Dayanand highlighted the unprecedented nature of the operation, signalling a significant step in disrupting the financial networks of drug peddlers in the country. 

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a charge sheet against eight individuals associated with Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), accused of planning terrorist attacks in Karnataka, India. The mastermind, Naseer, is in custody, while two others are abroad. The case originated in June, with arrests made and weapons seized. The suspects had previously planned a jailbreak suicide attack in 2017.