Afternoon brief: Survey charts PM Modi at top among most popular world leaders, and all the latest news

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Published on: Feb 4, 2023, 13:00:40 IST

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Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.

The BKC police also arrested a 35-year-old man who allegedly tried to enter the PM Modi’s public rally at MMRDA on Thursday. Police officials said the accused tried to enter the VVIP section of the rally venue using a forged identity card in the name of the National Security Guard (NSG). (Satish Bate/HT PHOTO)

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