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.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has accused the BJP of attempting to steal power through new bills designed to topple opposition governments quickly. He alleges these bills empower agencies like the ED and CBI, undermining citizens' rights and democratic processes. Kharge also highlighted concerns about alleged vote manipulation and the misuse of voter list revisions to suppress opposition support, urging vigilance among party workers.
Former Jharkhand CM Champai Soren was placed under house arrest on Sunday, preventing him from joining a protest against the state government's land acquisition for RIMS-2. Police cited maintaining law and order as the reason. BJP leaders criticized the move as dictatorial, with Union Minister Sanjay Seth calling it a black mark on democracy.
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, fresh from his space mission, lauded the IAF for his training. He described India's nighttime view from space as breathtaking. The Gaganyaan program is progressing, with the first uncrewed mission, featuring the Vyommitra humanoid, slated for launch around December. Shukla's Axiom-4 mission experience will be invaluable for Gaganyaan.
Following DK Shivakumar's rendition of the RSS anthem, Congress MLA HD Ranganath also sang the opening lines, praising it as a «very good song.» He defended his action, stating that a secular party should accept good things from others, while criticizing the BJP's divisive ideology.
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav mocked Chirag Paswan's loyalty to PM Modi, declaring himself a 'Hanuman of the public'. He also playfully advised Paswan to marry soon, a sentiment echoed by Rahul Gandhi. Gandhi, sharing the stage with Yadav, accused the Election Commission of bias towards the BJP in Bihar, alleging vote theft through manipulated electoral rolls.
The latest to join were the residents of Begging village in Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh, where over 85% of households pledged their support for the preparation of the project's PFR. This comes close on the heels of similar endorsements from Riga and Riew villages, pointing to a rising sense of ownership among communities in the Siang belt.
Shashi Tharoor has expressed his concern over the detention of former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, deeming the charges against him as trivial. Tharoor urged the Sri Lankan government to refrain from engaging in politics of vengeance and treat Wickremesinghe with respect, considering his long service to the nation.