Wed Jan 08 06:14:57 UTC 2025: ## Delhi Elections, Bihar Earthquake, and Asaram Bapu’s Release Top Headlines

**Delhi:** Voting for the Delhi elections will be held on February 5th, with results announced on February 8th. The Election Commission has urged candidates to be mindful of their language during campaigning.

**Bihar:** A strong earthquake, originating in Tibet, shook 23 districts of Bihar, including Patna, this morning. The tremor, measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale, lasted approximately five seconds. While no damage has been reported in Bihar so far, the earthquake has caused over 125 deaths and over 188 injuries in Tibet. Rescue operations are underway despite challenging weather conditions. The earthquake’s epicenter was near the Khumbu Himalayas in northeastern Nepal.

**National:** Self-styled godman Asaram Bapu has been granted bail by the Supreme Court, though he will not be able to meet his followers immediately. The grounds for his release were not specified in the provided text.

**International:** The film “Kanguna” received an Oscar nomination despite its box office performance. Two other films also secured nominations for the Oscars 2025.

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