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1.US, Russia in war of threats over Ukraine.-Russia hit back on Wednesday at US threats of direct sanctions against President Vladimir Putin, saying moves against the Russian leader would be ineffective and hurt efforts to lower tensions over Ukraine.-hindustantimes.com

2.As India celebrated 73rd Republic day on Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin sent his congratulatory message to President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi."Esteemed Mr President, Esteemed Mr Prime Minister, Please accept the warmest congratulations on the National Day - the Republic Day," the Russian Embassy in India said in a statement.-ndtv.com

3.With Afghanistan "hanging by a thread" six months after the Taliban takeover, the world cannot abandon the country now - for the sake of its people and overall global security, said UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday.-hindustantimes.com

4.Padma Awards are one of the highest civilian awards of India which are given in various disciplines -- literature and education, arts, science and engineering, trade and industry, civil services, public affairs, sports, and medicine.The awards are announced on Republic Day every year and are conferred by the President at a ceremonial function around March or April.-indiatoday.in

5.Air India is expected to be handed over to the Tata Group on Thursday. The handing over will culminate the over two-decade-long journey to privatise the national carrier.The first such attempt was made in 2001. That was when Atal Bihari Vajpayee was prime minister. But the bid was not successful.-hindustantimes.com

6.God is great”, was the reaction of 56-year-old K V Rabiya when she was informed about her name featuring in the list of Padma Shri awardees.A resident of Tirurangadi in Malappuram district, Rabiya was confined to a wheel chair since she was 14 due to polio. But, she never allowed the disability to come in her way of spreading literacy among the needy.-hindustantimes.com

7.Delhi experienced a cold day on Wednesday but it was not as chilly as the day before, according to the India Meteorological Department.The night temperature dipped to 5.8 degrees Celsius, three notches below normal, as cold northwesterly winds swept the northern plains.-ndtv.com

8.Maharashtra on Wednesday recorded 35,756 new coronavirus cases, up from 33,914 logged a day ago, while deaths linked to the infection remained high at 79, the state health department said.No new case of the Omicron variant of the novel coronavirus was reported in the state, the department said in a bulletin.-ndtv.com

9.The wish list hospitality professionals have for the Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman. They tell us how the Minister can spur business revival, boost the economy by incentivising consumers to travel, and spend more, and influence domestic tourism, by giving benefits for the creation of home stays and villas. Moreover, they outline how announcements made on 1st February will impact every aspect of their business.-hotelierindia.com

10.National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) has written to LG Anil Baijal, chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and the Delhi chief secretary to reopen restaurants and remove seating and timing restrictions with immediate effect as Covid-19 cases and positivity rate have declined. The letter suggested permitting full operating hours.-hospitalitybizindia.com

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