Supreme Court orders closure of 68 mines near Sariska critical tiger habitat due to Rajasthan government's misinterpretation. Mining activities in buffer zone need to be shifted out. Protective measures taken at Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary against mining activities since the 1970s. Buffer zone created to protect Sariska tiger reserve. No-go zone enforced for mining activities, with expansion of Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary.
Rahul Gandhi criticizes Modi and corporate favoritism, vows to protect Constitution. Mentions V K Pandian, Odisha's districts, and BJP-BJD relations. Advocates for reservation, public sector, and welfare programs. Proposes women empowerment, job creation, and revolutionary initiatives by Congress party.
India and Russia discussed Afghanistan security and humanitarian assistance. Russian special envoy Zamir Kabulov and MEA joint secretary J P Singh met to address the current situation in Kabul. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasized the need for development assistance for Afghan welfare, exchanging views on interactions with the Taliban.
Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee offers Trinamool Congress' leadership to support INDIA bloc at the Centre, plans to cancel NRC and CAA, criticizes Election Commission as a puppet of PM Modi violating the model code of conduct.
Banerjee expressed doubt about the BJP's ambitious goal of securing 400 seats in the Lok Sabha elections, stating that people will completely reject them. "BJP is claiming that it will win 400 seats, but people are saying it will not happen. The entire country has understood that the BJP is a party full of thieves.
Jamaat-e-Islami Kashmir, led by Ghulam Qadir Wani, plans to contest state assembly polls if the ban is lifted, focusing on socio-religious reforms, war on drugs, and the prominent ideologue Syed Ali Shah Geelani.
The Hindu side in the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute accused the Sunni Central Waqf Board of fraud in a 1968 compromise. They claimed the property belongs to deity Katra Keshav Deo for over 1,000 years and that Lord Krishna's birthplace was demolished in Mathura.
The election commission has rejected the nomination of comedian Shyam Rangeela from Varanasi seat. According to the poll body website, out of 55 candidates, forms of 36 candidates were rejected while affidavits of 15 candidates. The comedian had earlier alleged that he was prevented from submitting his nomination papers.
The Supreme Court rejected a 20-year-old woman's plea to end her 27-week pregnancy, citing the foetus's right to live. The Delhi High Court and the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act were pivotal in the decision, focusing on foetal abnormality assessments.
Delhi court extended the judicial custody of AAP leader Manish Sisodia till May 30 in the corruption case. The court session took place in the video conferencing call where the judge noted that the application for postponement of arguments on the charge is pending before the high court. The special judge for CBI and ED Kaveri Baweja also fixed May 30 for further arguments.
According to PTI, the top Andhra Pradesh officials will be summoned to the EC headquarters in New Delhi on Thursday to provide a personal explanation for the administration's inability to prevent post-poll violence. During the meeting, the officials will also be questioned about the proactive measures being implemented to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, party president Mallikarjun Kharge, MP Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi are among the star campaigners named by the party for the Lok Sabha poll campaigning in Uttar Pradesh. The other prominent leaders on the list include Salman Khurshid, former chief ministers Ashok Gehlot, Bhupesh Baghel, and Congress working committee member Sachin Pilot.
ChrysCapital invests $100 million in New Delhi's Centre For Sight (CFS), acquiring 30.8% stake from Mahindra Holdings. Founded by Dr Mahipal S Sachdev in 1996, CFS has 83 centres in 15 states including Delhi, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Telangana.
The casualties in the Ghatkopar hoarding collapse in Mumbai rose to 14, with 74 injured. Bhavesh Bhinde, responsible for the hoarding, faces charges for negligence. Investigations revealed unauthorized installation and non-compliance. The NDRF is leading rescue operations to recover bodies.
According to US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti, an Indian astronaut would most likely travel to the International Space Station (ISS) on an American mission this year. The US envoy also stated that the joint Indo-US satellite NISAR, which is regarded the world's most expensive satellite, will be launched before the end of the year.
Punjab Police's AGTF dismantles a terror module in Chandigarh led by a foreign mastermind. Four members, including Gurwinder Singh (Shera), Gurpreet Singh, Ranjit Singh (Sonu), and Jagjit Singh (Jashan) were apprehended with pistols, cartridges, and a Mahindra Scorpio car. Shera, previously arrested in 2022, was instructed by mastermind Iqbalpreet Singh (Buchi) to plan target killings in Punjab.