#Latest Current Affairs 31st January 2019 1 February 2019

Chopper Case: ED gets 4 days custody of Rajeev Saxena: Court remands Rajeev Saxena, an accused in VVIP chopper case to four days ED custody; Saxena was extradited from Dubai in Rs 3,600 crore AgustaWestland VVIP choppers money laundering case.

BJP wins Haryana’s Jind By-Poll; Congress bags Rajasthan’s Ramgarh: BJP candidate Krishna Middha wins Jind assembly by-poll in Haryana by a whopping margin of around 13,000 votes; Congress bags Ramgarh assembly by-poll in Rajasthan.

The government has taken a pledge for a New India: President Kovind: President Ramnath Kovind says in the last four and a half years, Government infuses new hope and confidence among the people; addresses the joint sitting of both the houses of the Parliament on the first day of the Budget session.

J&K: 3 civilians injured in a grenade attack in Kulgam: In Jammu & Kashmir.  At least three civilians were injured in a grenade attack by suspected terrorists in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district.

Last rites of former Defence Minister George Fernandes performed: The last rites of the veteran Socialist leader George Fernandes performed in New Delhi on Thursday. The former Minister passed away on 29 January at the age of 88 following a prolonged illness.

Rajasthan: Union Minister Rathore inaugurates Passport Service Centre at Kotputli: Union Minister Rajyavardhan Rathore inaugurated a Passport Service Centre at Kotputli in Rajasthan. This center would provide a number of services to the local people at their home.

Pak Minister Talks To Hurriyat Leader, India Summons Envoy: The High Commissioner of Pakistan was summoned by the Foreign Secretary night in connection with the telephone conversation initiated by the Foreign Minister of Pakistan with Mirwaiz Umar Farooq from the All Parties Hurriyat Conference.

PM Modi addresses New India Youth Conclave in Surat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the New India Youth Conclave in Surat. In a townhall like interactive session, Prime Minister shared New India’s journey since 2014 and set out the agenda ahead. He contrasted the spirit of negativity that existed before 2014 with the surging New India that is leaving its mark globally.

Agusta scam accused Rajiv Saxena extradited to India: In a major boost to agencies probing high-profile corruption cases, two kingpins of alleged shady deals extradited from UAE. A Dubai-based businessman wanted in the VVIP choppers case and a corporate aviation lobbyist deported to India.

PM Modi says, every single vote is powerful and inspires him to work for the Nation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said, the world is recognizing the importance of India today because the youth of the country are supporting him. Addressing the New India Youth Conclave at Surat this evening, he said, every single vote inspires him to work for the nation.

Foreign Secy summons Pak High Commissioner: The High Commissioner of Pakistan was summoned by the Foreign Secretary Wednesday night in connection with the telephone conversation initiated by the Foreign Minister of Pakistan with Mirwaiz Umar Farooq from the All Parties Hurriyat Conference.

United States announces new H1B Visa policy: The United States formally announces new H1B Visa policy for foreign workers with higher qualifications, claims new policy which will come into effect from April 1, is more efficient and will facilitate the inflow of better talent to the US.

Brazil dam burst death toll rises to 99: The death toll from a dam burst in the Brazilian town of Brumadinho rose to 99 people, with 259 still unaccounted for, according to rescuers working at the site

IND vs NZ,4th ODI: New Zealand beat India by 8 wickets: New Zealand’s Trent Boult and Colin de Grandhomme wreaked havoc with the new ball to bundle out a hapless India for 92  to help hosts pull off a stunning 8 wickets win in the 4th and penultimate ODI at Hamilton. This is India’s seventh-lowest total in the 50-over format.

NZ wins the toss; opts to bowl against India in Hamilton: In Cricket, New Zealand has won the toss and opted to bowl against India in the fourth One Day International of the five-match series at Hamilton. India has handed a debut to Shubman Gill. He has replaced MS Dhoni who is suffering from a hamstring injury.