India's aviation ministry has introduced new rules to combat hoax threats against flights. Individuals making such threats now face fines of up to ₹1 lakh, along with other criminal charges. The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has also been granted authority to deny boarding or remove individuals from aircraft for security reasons.
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Posters suggesting the new Congress headquarters be named 'Sardar Manmohan Singh Bhavan' were seen in Delhi, prompting BJP's Amit Malviya to criticize Rahul Gandhi. Anil Shastri dismissed this as a BJP conspiracy, confirming the name 'Indira Bhawan' was predetermined. Sonia Gandhi inaugurated the new office building at Kotla Marg, replacing the old Akbar Road premises.
A border talk between India and Bangladesh will be held from February 17-20. The discussions will address security concerns, cross-border crimes, and fencing construction. BSF and BGB officials will participate. Both nations aim to enhance border coordination. The talks come after recent challenges in bilateral relations and reports of increased infiltration attempts.
The Supreme Court is set to examine discrepancies in the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act regarding the annulment of underage marriages. The issue arises as males are considered legal adults at 18 but can marry only at 21. A woman challenges an order that annulled her marriage, arguing that her husband's plea was filed beyond the prescribed time.
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath addressed speculation about his prime ministerial ambitions, emphasizing his commitment to serving Uttar Pradesh and rejecting any discord with BJP's central leadership. He defended the government's bulldozer action and the ban on offering namaz on public roads, calling for discipline during public events and religious gatherings.
A woman from Meerut threatened her alcoholic husband with dismemberment if he didn't change his behavior. The husband, who had visible injuries from being hit with a brick, reached the police but decided to reconcile without filing a formal complaint. The couple has been struggling with frequent disputes due to the husband's drinking habit.
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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is set to earn approximately USD 10 million from hosting the Champions Trophy, exceeding their initial target. The PCB's total revenue for the 2023-24 fiscal year reached Rs 10 billion, a 40% increase from the previous year, placing them among the top three richest cricket boards globally.
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Delhi Police have identified 175 individuals suspected of being undocumented Bangladeshi immigrants. As concerns rise about illegal immigration, authorities conducted thorough checks and verifications, even dispatching teams to suspects' places of origin. This initiative follows recent political discussions and directives from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to identify illegal immigrants in schools and prevent issuing them birth certificates.