Seven major coal bearing States, including Odisha, are to attend a high-level meeting convened by the Coal Secretary Anil Swarup in New Delhi today. The meeting will discuss the measures to raise coal exploration and strengthen the transport network. It will also review the status of captive coal mines.

India and Australia will clash once again in the second match of the ongoing T20 series in Melbourne. India won the first match of the three-game series. MS Dhoni’s captaincy has been facing heavy criticism after India lost the ODI series 4-1.

The Supreme Court has given the Centre and the Arunachal Pradesh Governor until today to submit their replies to its notice on imposing President’s Rule in the state. The court will hear the case next on February 1. In its petition, the Congress had accused the Governor of working at the behest of the Centre to topple its government.

Services of Delhi Metro may be partially curtailed today at two stations — Central Secretariat and Udyog Bhawan (HUDA City Centre - Jahangirpuri) — as part of security arrangements for the Beating Retreat ceremony. The restrictions are from 2 pm to 6.30 pm.

Talks between Damascus and the Syrian opposition will begin today. The negotiations will focus on a broad ceasefire, stopping Islamic State militants and increasing aid. The talks are aimed at finding a lasting solution to the continuing Syria civil war.

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