TOP TEN NEWS OF THE DAY :- 08/02/2015

1) JD(U) stakes claim to form the next government in Bihar under Nitish Kumar claiming support of 127 MLAs in the House of 233; Speaker recognises him as leader of JD(U) Legislature Party; Chief Minister Manjhi refuses to step down; Meets Prime Minister Modi in Delhi.

2) Prime Minister constitutes three sub-groups of Chief Ministers within NITI Aayog on Centrally-sponsored schemes, skill development and "Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan".

3) Government clarifies that Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act 2010 or its rules will not be amended in the wake of understanding reached with the United States during President Obama's visit.

4) A record voter turnout of over 67 percent registered in assembly elections in Delhi yesterday; BJP leadership take stock of post poll scenario after exit poll results give a clear lead to Aam Aadmi Party. BJP hopeful of a favourable result in Delhi Assembly elections.

5) Russian President Vladimir Putin says that his country does not want war with any one.

6) President and Prime Minister pay tribute to former President of India Dr. ‪#‎ZakirHussain‬ on his birth anniversary.

7) Punjab EC initiates pilot project to link Election Photo Id Cards with Aadhar Cards in two Vidhan Sabha constituencies.

8) BCCI decides to hold its Annual General Meeting on March 2.

9) Australia thrash India by 106 runs in a warm-up match of Cricket World Cup at Adelaide.

10) 35th NationalGames: Services continues to be on top of the medals tally with 42 gold medals, 13 silver medals and 14 bronze medals.