Fri Feb 07 10:59:47 UTC 2025: ## India News Roundup: February 7, 2025

**Politics:** A day of political maneuvering and accusations saw Arvind Kejriwal, former Delhi CM, level serious allegations ahead of Delhi election results. In Maharashtra, a potential major split in Uddhav Thackeray’s party is looming, with a minister claiming “Operation Tiger” is underway. Rahul Gandhi held a press conference, joined by Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) leader Sanjay Raut and others, alleging widespread irregularities in the Maharashtra election results.

**Accidents and Disasters:** An American plane carrying 10 people went missing while en route to Alaska. A tragic incident occurred in Kerala where an elephant went on a rampage during a temple festival, killing its mahout and damaging property. A woman gave birth to a baby girl on a train, with RPF and fellow passengers assisting in the delivery.

**Sports:** India secured a 4-wicket victory over England in the first ODI, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. The second ODI will be played in Cuttack, where India has a strong historical record. India’s win came despite Virat Kohli’s absence and a less-than-stellar performance from Rohit Sharma. Shubman Gill continues to impress, surpassing a Pakistani player in a notable achievement. Harshit Rana addressed the concussion substitute controversy.

**Other News:** A rise in “pinkey finger syndrome” linked to excessive mobile phone use is raising concerns. The RBI’s 0.25% repo rate cut is expected to impact loan rates and EMIs. Various horoscopes and astrological predictions are featured, including those related to Magh Purnima. Bollywood news includes the success of Ajith Kumar’s “Vidaamuyarchi” and upcoming OTT releases. Health-related stories cover lung cancer in non-smokers, the benefits of warm-up and cool-down during exercise, and Ayurvedic remedies for digestive issues. Finally, there’s coverage of a TV actress who locked herself in a room for a month after a divorce and a report on TTD dismissing 18 employees for not adhering to Hindu practices.

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