BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla alleged his mother was deliberately run over by a car in Pune, leaving her seriously injured. The accused reportedly fled the scene. Poonawalla's mother is set to undergo surgery, and he has appealed to the Pune police for the swift arrest of the perpetrator.
West Bengal chief minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee approached the Supreme Court to contest the Election Commission's special intensive revision exercise. She had previously met with the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to voice her objections, alleging humiliation during the encounter. A Supreme Court bench is set to hear the matter.
India has launched its first nationally developed, evidence-based guidelines for lung cancer treatment and palliation. These guidelines aim to standardize care, improve early diagnosis, and reduce treatment gaps across the country. They offer a common clinical framework for both public and private healthcare systems, emphasizing patient-centric care and quality of life.
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has authored a book of 26 poems, titled 'SIR: 26 in 26', as a literary protest against the Election Commission's intensive revision exercise. The collection, released at the International Kolkata Book Fair, expresses her resentment and alleges a «relentless campaign of fear» in Bengal.
Sharad Pawar stated that merger talks between Ajit Pawar and Jayant Patil occurred, asserting CM Fadnavis had no right to comment. He expressed happiness over Sunetra Pawar's Deputy CM appointment. Pawar also noted his unprecedented absence from Parliament on Budget Day due to a family tragedy, marking 58 years of attendance.
A new play, 'Breast of Luck,' co-written by a cancer survivor and a caregiver, uses song, dance, and humor to navigate the grim realities of illness. The musical comedy, inspired by personal experiences, highlights the therapeutic power of laughter, community, and art in confronting cancer, offering a lighter perspective on a serious topic.
Arunachal Pradesh villages along the China border are witnessing reverse migration, a positive sign for the Vibrant Villages Programme. The initiative, aimed at boosting living conditions and livelihoods, has seen significant investment. Over 8,500 activities were conducted nationwide, with Arunachal Pradesh receiving the largest share of funds for development projects.
Security forces neutralized 364 Naxals, arrested 1,022, and saw 2,337 surrender last year as Left-wing extremism incidents dropped significantly. The number of affected districts has fallen to 32 from 61 since 2019, with a substantial dip in violence and casualties. The government aims to eradicate Naxalism by March 31, 2026.
In recognition of his contribution, he was offered an ex gratia lump sum amount of Rs 6,32,000, payable after 18 months from the date of cessation of employment, subject to the condition that from the date of cessation he would not join competing companies, namely Philips India Limited or Bajaj Electricals Ltd.
The first is the India-Pakistan re-hyphenation Trump has brought upon India through his courting of Rawalpindi. It is here US ambassador to India Sergio Gor, who seems to have found a way out of the trade impasse within weeks of arrival, may have an important role to play. Suspense still looms over his dual role as Trump’s special envoy for south Asia and any false move bracketing India with Pakistan, let alone playing sheriff, will be met with resistance.
Referring to the activist’s speech, the solicitor general said he had stated that Ladakhis could not choose their own representatives while China and Tibet etc have autonomous rights which is highly objectionable. “This is a preventive action so that he doesn’t keep repeating the things he (Wangchuk) said. The detention strikes at the very purpose for which the NSA was enacted. It will have a contextual meaning. Every state has region specific sensitivities,” Mehta said.
The burden was highest among urban metro residents, people aged 40-49 years, and those from lower-income groups. Regionally, pollution-linked depression showed stronger associations in eastern India, while anxiety was more prominent in the western region. Risks also peaked during the post-monsoon season, when pollution levels typically rise. he study went beyond overall PM2.5 levels to examine individual chemical constituents of air pollution.
The first grounding occurred on Feb 1 after a malfunction was registered by the crew of B787 (VT-ANX) during engine start to operate flight AI-132 from London to Bengaluru. The incident was critical as the fuel control switch locking mechanism has been at the centre of the investigation into the June 12 Air India Ahmedabad crash.
Used personal effects like clothes and travel souvenirs are duty-free. New goods like gifts purchases abroad qualify according to new limits. Goods above the duty-free limit are dutiable under normal customs provisions unless specifically exempted by the law. These allowances apply only to goods carried on the passenger’s person or in bona fide baggage.
The United States is set to host the inaugural critical minerals ministerial on Wednesday (local time) in Washington DC, bringing together delegations from more than 50 countries to deepen cooperation on securing and diversifying global critical mineral supply chains, according to a notice issued earlier by the US State Department’s Office of the Spokesperson.
In a protest letter to Speaker Om Birla, Rahul said it was the first time the LOP was not allowed to speak on the President’s joint address, and it is a blot on democracy. The suspensions and bedlam have put a question mark on proceedings for Wednesday, when PM Narendra Modi is scheduled to reply to the motion of thanks on the President’s address.
Dealing with appeals by WhatsApp, its parent company Meta which also owns Facebook, challenging a NCLAT decision that upheld Competition Commissions finding of abuse of dominant position against the social media giant, a bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi scorched it with admonitions for violating right to privacy of Indian citizens.
Speaking at a pharma conclave in the city on Tuesday, he said restoring public confidence was as big a challenge as tackling crime after 2017. Yogi said he had seen how criminals mocked the law and made the people of the state suffer between 2003 and 2017, adding that law and order was his biggest challenge when PM Narendra Modi delegated the responsibility of UP to him in 2017.
Peacocks in Himachal Pradesh are generally found at altitudes of 1,000m but some thrive in areas up to 1,500m. Himachal Pradesh has become significantly warmer in the last 124 years. According to meteorological department, the state has recorded a rise of 1.5 degrees Celsius in average mean temperature since 1901.
Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta stated that Shahjahanabad was not merely a locality, but a symbol of Delhi's rich historical and cultural identity.
The Speaker further pointed out that granting statehood falls within the domain of the Centre and advised Lone to raise only those issues on which J&K govt is competent to respond or take a decision. Outside the assembly, Lone said four of his other amendments were, however, accepted, including those concerning daily wagers, NLU and condemnation of attacks on Kashmiris outside J&K.
Officials said at least two to three Pakistani terrorists were believed to be trapped within the cordon. The White Knight Corps post stated that a joint team of Counter Insurgency Force Delta, police, and CRPF established contact with the terrorists around 4pm. Earlier, security forces had launched a search operation in Jopher area in Udhampur’s Ramnagar late Sunday.
The governing National Conference said the halted proposals include the Bijbehara-Pahalgam railway link and the Pulwama-Shopian railway project. The issue was earlier raised by local farmers, legislators, including Anantnag-Poonch MP Mian Altaf and the opposition PDP leaders. Vaishnaw said there was a demand for three additional railway projects in the region, but these had been kept on hold for now due to the objections raised.
Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee announced plans to move an impeachment motion against the Chief Election Commissioner over the Special Intensive Revision process. The party alleges the SIR is flawed and aims to disenfranchise citizens, particularly in opposition-ruled states ahead of elections. West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee also criticized the timing and selective application of the SIR.
A 36-year-old businessman, Shivam Gupta, tragically passed away after a brutal assault by food delivery agents in Delhi. The incident, stemming from a verbal dispute over water, escalated into a violent attack involving punches, kicks, and a helmet. Shivam's family is devastated, demanding swift justice for the senseless loss of their only child.
A significant study comparing homoeopathy with conventional infant care has been retracted by the European Journal of Pediatrics due to serious design flaws, including a lack of blinding and placebo controls. These issues, the journal stated, could have introduced substantial bias, undermining the study's reliability. The authors, however, disagree with the retraction.
Rahul Gandhi has lodged a strong protest with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, citing his inability to speak on the President's address. Gandhi claims he was prevented from quoting an unpublished book by former Army Chief General MM Naravane on the India-China clashes, calling it a «blot on our democracy» and a deliberate government attempt to silence him.
Bharatiya Janata Party's Yumnam Khemchand has been elected as the leader of the legislative party and is set to become the new chief minister of Manipur. This development follows a meeting of BJP legislative members in Delhi. Khemchand, a senior leader, previously served as the assembly speaker and a cabinet minister.