Top headlines today: Kejriwal's poaching allegation on BJP, chaos in Bangladesh and more

From political showdowns in Delhi to global tensions and sporting victories, today's top headlines cover key developments.

Kejriwal accuses the BJP of poaching, while exit polls predict a BJP win. India condemns vandalism in Bangladesh, and China protests tech restrictions.

In sports, India takes a 1-0 ODI lead against England, with Shreyas Iyer shining. Here’s a look at the biggest stories of the day.

Arvind Kejriwal alleges poaching attempt ahead of Delhi poll results; BJP threatens legal action

AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal accused the BJP on Thursday of attempting to poach his party candidates ahead of the Delhi Assembly poll results on February 8. The BJP dismissed the allegation and threatened legal action.

In a post on X, Kejriwal claimed that 16 Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidates had received offers from the BJP with the promise of ministerial positions and Rs 15 crore each if they switch sides.

BJP set for Delhi comeback: 2 more exit polls predict comfortable win over AAP

The BJP is projected to return to power in Delhi, with two more exit polls indicating a comfortable victory over the ruling AAP. Both Today's Chanakya and CNX exit polls, on Thursday, predicted that the BJP will sweep the recently held Assembly elections in the national capital by a huge margin.

Pakistani Hindus take holy dip at Sangam during Maha Kumbh

Drawn by the spiritual grandeur of the Maha Kumbh, a group of 68 Hindu devotees from Pakistan's Sindh province arrived in Prayagraj on Thursday and took a holy dip at the Sangam, praying for the peace of their ancestors' souls.

Mirage 2000 fighter jet crashes near Shivpuri in Madhya Pradesh

A twin-seater Mirage 2000 fighter aircraft crashed near Shivpuri in Madhya Pradesh, while it was on a routine training sortie on Thursday, according to defence officials. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the crash.

Mob in Bangladesh destroys ousted PM Sheikh Hasina's family home

A mob in Bangladesh has demolished the Dhaka family home of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and properties owned by some of her relatives. Leaders of Hasina's Awami League party were also targeted by the mob.

India condemns vandalism of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s residence in Dhaka

India on Thursday condemned the vandalism of Bangladesh's founding leader, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's residence in Dhaka, calling the act "regrettable." In response to media queries regarding the vandalism if Rahman's residence, the Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "It is regrettable that the historic residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rehman, a symbol of the heroic resistance of the people of Bangladesh against the forces of occupation and oppression, was destroyed on February 5, 2025.

China cries foul over India, several countries imposing curbs on DeepSeek

After several countries, including India, clamped restrictions on officials accessing the newly-released Chinese AI tool DeepSeek, China on Thursday said such actions amounted to politicisation of trade and tech issues and vowed to protect the interests of its firms.

Trump sanctions ICC for 'illegitimate' Israel, US probes

US President Donald Trump slapped sanctions on the International Criminal Court Thursday for "illegitimate and baseless" investigations targeting America and its ally Israel, the White House said.

Nagpur ODI: India beat England by four wickets, take 1-0 lead in series

Shubman Gill anchored the chase with a measured 87-run knock as India defeated England by four wickets in the opening One-day International to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series in Nagpur on Thursday. Chasing a modest 249, India overhauled the target in 38.4 overs.

Shreyas Iyer credits domestic cricket experience for fitness and form

While watching a movie and contemplating "extending his night," a call from India captain Rohit Sharma alerted him about replacing Virat Kohli in the first ODI against England and Shreyas Iyer channeled all his recent domestic circuit experience to score his 19th ODI fifty, playing a pivotal role in India's chase on Thursday.

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