Union Home Minister Amit Shah defended the proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill, dismissing speculation around Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation due to health reasons. Shah expressed confidence that Parliament would support the bill mandating removal of ministers jailed for serious offences, accusing the Opposition of protecting their leaders.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed several key issues, stating that Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation was due to health reasons, dismissing political speculation. Shah defended the proposed Constitution amendment regarding the removal of ministers jailed for serious offenses, accusing the Opposition of resisting reforms.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticized the opposition for opposing bills that would remove ministers from office if arrested and detained. Shah questioned whether a leader could govern from jail and accused the opposition of double standards, referencing past actions by Rahul Gandhi and the UPA government.
During a National Space Day event, BJP MP Anurag Thakur sparked controversy by suggesting Hanuman was the first to travel to space, contradicting the widely accepted fact that Neil Armstrong was the first person to walk on the moon.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided TMC MLA Jiban Krishna Saha and his relatives concerning alleged irregularities in West Bengal school hiring. Saha, previously arrested and released by the CBI in 2023 for his alleged involvement in the scam, is now under investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
IndiGo reported flight delays in Mumbai due to continuous rainfall, advising passengers to check flight status and allow extra travel time. Adverse weather also disrupted flights in the Northeast, diverting a flight carrying Assam's Chief Minister to Agartala. The Regional Meteorological Centre in Guwahati has forecasted cloudy skies with rain and thunderstorms.
The training of women commandos has already begun at the Regional Training Centre (RTC) in Barwaha, Madhya Pradesh. The eight-week advanced commando course will prepare women personnel for duties with Quick Reaction Teams (QRT) and Special Task Force (STF) at high-security establishments and plants.
The toddler's body, with blue lips and blood dripping from the nose, was found in a bag on Falaknuma Express at Howrah Station on Jan 24, 2016. Based on the confession of his mother Hasina Sultana, a Howrah court on Feb 27, 2024, held her and Sk Vannur Sha guilty of murdering the child from her former marriage.
Till now, in the case of acquittal of an accused by trial court or high court, either the state or complainant had the right to file an appeal. A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and K V Viswanathan last week extended the right to appeal against acquittal of accused to two more categories of people - those who suffered injury or losses in the crime and legal heirs of victims of the crime.
The Election Commission's deadline for Rahul Gandhi to substantiate his 'vote theft' allegations regarding Karnataka, Maharashtra, Haryana, and Bihar has passed without any evidence submitted. The EC official stated that Rahul's claims are now invalidated, and no further action will be taken by the CEOs.
Tejashwi Yadav has raised concerns about the Election Commission's credibility, alleging deletion of eligible voters' names in Bihar. He accused the BJP of stealing votes and questioned the EC's silence on infiltrators. Meanwhile, an FIR has been filed against Tejashwi in Gadchiroli for allegedly posting defamatory content against PM Modi on X.
«How did the number of voters in the state increase by 40-42 lakh? Find out who are these people who have inflated the voter's list and don't let them vote,» he said, adding, «If elections are conducted in a genuine manner, it will not be possible for the governing parties to win. Especially in Maharashtra.»
According to the report, bio-toilets in AC coaches were found to be in better condition than those in non-AC coaches. Passenger dissatisfaction exceeded 50% in five zones, including East Coast, Western, and Eastern Railways. In contrast, satisfaction levels crossed 90% in Northern and North Central Railways.
Heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh have disrupted normal life, leading to road closures, power outages, and flooded homes. Hundreds of roads are blocked, including national highways, with Mandi and Kullu districts being the worst affected. The intense rainfall has triggered flash floods and landslides, causing significant damage and resulting in numerous casualties and substantial financial losses across the state.
In Odisha's Ganjam district, a nursing home proprietor, Mangulu Charan Pradhan, has been arrested for allegedly performing a delivery without medical qualifications, resulting in the tragic deaths of a mother and her newborn. Police reports indicate that the procedure was conducted with the assistance of two auxiliary nurse midwives, neither of whom were qualified doctors.
Barnala police arrested four members linked to the Bambiha gang near Khudi road following a shootout. The suspects, hailing from Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi, were apprehended in a Verna car after opening fire on police. Authorities seized four weapons, including a Turkish-made Zigana pistol, and live cartridges.
Senior advocate Prashant Bhushan criticized Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, accusing him of illegal activities like land grabbing and pushing out citizens, while Sarma alleges that Bhushan and others are working to weaken the state. Bhushan questioned Sarma's fear of outside scrutiny, citing illegal evictions and land seizures for corporations. He also condemned sedition cases against journalists.
During his 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' in Bihar, Rahul Gandhi experienced a security breach when an unidentified man hugged and kissed him on the shoulder in Purnea district. Security personnel quickly intervened, removing the man as Gandhi, accompanied by bikers including Tejashwi Yadav, continued his journey to Araria.
Rahul Gandhi playfully responded to suggestions about his marriage during a press conference in Araria. He mentioned that he's in talks with Lalu Prasad Yadav, referencing an earlier suggestion from the RJD leader to get married. This came after Tejashwi Yadav humorously advised Union Minister Chirag Paswan to also consider marriage, sparking Gandhi's light-hearted remark.
In the Greater Noida dowry death case, police have arrested the victim's mother-in-law after her husband, Vipin Bhati, was apprehended following an attempted escape. Nikki Bhati died from severe burn injuries, with her family alleging dowry-related torture by her husband and in-laws. The main accused, Vipin Bhati, denies responsibility, while investigations are ongoing.
In a gruesome incident in Hyderabad, a 27-year-old man allegedly murdered his five-month pregnant wife following frequent disputes. He dismembered her body and disposed of the parts in the Musi river to conceal the crime.
Inspired by «Sholay,» Pawan Pandey climbed a mobile tower in Bhadohi, demanding his 'girlfriend' Khushbu be brought for marriage. The five-hour standoff ended when police impersonated Khushbu over the phone. Investigations revealed Pandey was a victim of online fraud, communicating with a fake Instagram profile for two years, leading to a case of public disturbance and ongoing fraud investigation.
