Seven final-year students at Kariavattom Govt College in Thiruvananthapuram have been suspended for assaulting a first-year biotechnology student. The 19-year-old victim filed complaints with police and college authorities. The accused were charged with various offenses including unlawful assembly, rioting, and possessing lethal weapons. This incident follows other ragging cases in Kerala.

The Court of the Chief Commissioner of Persons with Disabilities has fined nearly 155 establishments, including multiple central ministries and private firms, Rs 10,000 each for not meeting digital accessibility standards. Future non-compliance after February 28 may result in higher penalties, with the fined amounts directed to the National Fund for Persons with Disabilities.

Three officials and two security guards from Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) were arrested for allegedly assaulting Nepalese students protesting the suicide of a fellow student. The Odisha government has formed a three-member inquiry committee to investigate the incident, and KIIT has suspended three officials and dismissed the security guards involved.

National Investigation Agency arrested two individuals in Uttara Kannada for allegedly leaking information about Karwar naval base to Pakistan through honey-trapping. The accused were trapped by Pakistani intelligence and shared naval details in exchange for money. They were employed with a local company. More arrests are likely as authorities suspect a wider network.

Bombay HC has rejected Mirza Himayat Baig's request to be moved from solitary confinement to a general barrack, stating there is no psychological trauma concern. The judges noted that Baig's current cell provides sufficient facilities and ordered that he may be assigned work according to prison rules.

Madhya Pradesh High Court has approved the government's proposal to retest incineration of Union Carbide waste at a Pithampur facility. This aims to determine the environmental impact and ensure safety. Previous trials were deemed outdated. The retrial will involve three stages, with results informing future incineration decisions. The court provided a six-week deadline for disposal.

The Supreme Court has mandated that the government must proactively grant premature release to all eligible convicts without waiting for a formal application. This move ensures convicts aware of their eligibility for remission are considered for release, highlighting the government’s duty to avoid arbitrary and discriminatory actions.

The Supreme Court has granted bail to British arms consultant and alleged middleman, Christian James Michel, in the AgustaWestland chopper scam. Despite CBI's opposition and continued investigation, the court questioned the necessity of his continued custody since he has already been in jail for over six years without the trial starting.

Bombay High Court upheld a five-year imprisonment for a dismissed Lt Col under the Pocso Act for sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl. The court dismissed his appeal, emphasizing the credibility of the girl's testimony. The Lt Col had asked the girl for a kiss, which the court deemed inappropriate and aggravated sexual assault.

In Himachal Pradesh, thieves broke into the Maharaja Sansar Chandra Museum at Kangra Fort and stole around 30 antique items, including an antique revolver and several silver items. The museum, managed by the erstwhile Kangra royal family, showcases the Katoch dynasty's history. Police are examining CCTV footage and suspect two individuals' involvement.

A Kolkata court sentenced a 34-year-old man to death for raping a seven-month-old infant on Nov 30 last year. The court deemed the crime 'rarest of rare'. The judgment was delivered within 80 days, awarding Rs 10 lakh compensation to the baby who remains in critical condition.

A police team recovered a cache of ammunition in Kawala forest area of Samba district, Jammu and Kashmir. The seized items included 29 live rounds, one AK rifle magazine, and explosive powder. A case was registered and a probe initiated following the discovery.

Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya's lawyer accused banks of acting in bad faith during his bankruptcy appeal in a London court. Judge Sir Anthony Mann dismissed the adjournment request and barred late evidence from Mallya, who alleged the banks have recovered more than what was due and misrepresented recoveries.

India and Qatar have upgraded their relationship to a strategic partnership through bilateral talks between PM Narendra Modi and Qatar Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani. Qatar committed a $10 billion investment in India, and both nations plan to double their $14 billion bilateral trade over the next five years.

Maharashtra's CM Devendra Fadnavis directed the state cyber police to urge Wikipedia to remove objectionable content about Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. Emphasizing a zero-tolerance approach towards historical distortions, Fadnavis acknowledged Wikipedia's global operation and called for regulation. He warned against the unauthorized sharing of cabinet documents, emphasizing the need for strict adherence to the law.

The Jal Jeevan Mission's 'Swachh Sujal Gaon' exhibition in Mahakumbh is showcasing the mission's impact on rural lives through clean drinking water. Visitors can test water samples and learn ideal pH and TDS levels. Highlighting Bundelkhand's success in achieving tap water connections, the exhibition emphasizes the benefits of clean water and water conservation through interactive methods.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee criticized UP CM Yogi Adityanath, calling the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj a 'Mrityu Kumbh' due to inadequate planning for attendees. She also condemned the BJP for using religion for political gain and defended herself against accusations of links with Bangladeshi fundamentalists. Additionally, BJP legislators protested against alleged appeasement politics by her government.

Water quality in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj failed to meet bathing standards during the Maha Kumbh due to high faecal coliform levels, as reported by CPCB. This contamination poses health risks, with many returning pilgrims experiencing gastroenteritis and respiratory infections. The NGT has demanded comprehensive action from the UPPCB and relevant authorities to address the issue.

The unemployment rate for people aged 15 years and above in urban areas decreased to 6.4 per cent in the October-December quarter of 2024, as per the National Sample Survey. The labour force participation rate also rose slightly to 50.4 per cent during the same period.

Prime Minister Modi and Qatari Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani held talks in New Delhi, focusing on strengthening trade, investment, and strategic cooperation. The visit marked key interactions and the signing of two MoUs, emphasizing diversifying trade beyond energy and boosting financial ties.

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