Jammu & Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah questions the relevance of the INDIA bloc, suggesting dissolution if it was only formed for Lok Sabha elections. He highlights a lack of clarity regarding leadership, future strategy, and the bloc’s existence while responding to Tejashwi Yadav’s comment about its limited scope and calls for a meeting to address these concerns.
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Farmers' representatives from Kisan Mazdoor Morcha and Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) met with a Central team led by union minister Pralhad Joshi in Chandigarh to discuss their demands, including legal protection for MSP. The meeting was cordial, with the next round scheduled for February 22. Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, on an indefinite fast, attended the meeting. Key demands include MSP guarantee, debt waiver, pensions, and justice for Lakhimpur Kheri victims. Previous talks... Expand
Reacting to the demands by Vishva Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal to remove Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb's tomb, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut said that the tomb is a symbol of the bravery of Marathas, and future generations should know about it.
India's startup ecosystem is rapidly evolving, with cities like Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Gurugram leading the way. Bengaluru, dubbed the 'Silicon Valley of India,' stands out with 98 entrepreneurs and 66 notable companies. Mumbai follows closely as a financial hub. This thriving entrepreneurial landscape is transforming India into a global innovation powerhouse.
S Prabakaran has been re-elected as vice-chairman of the Bar Council of India for a five-year term. This marks his third consecutive term in the role. With 35 years of bar experience, Prabakaran aims to further the initiatives and policies for bettering the legal profession and education in India.
A GSLV rocket successfully launched the NVS-02 navigation satellite, marking ISRO's 100th mission. This mission was the first under ISRO Chairman V Narayanan's leadership. The rocket, equipped with an indigenous cryogenic stage, lifted off from the second launch pad at 6.23 am on Wednesday, following the success of its predecessor, GSLV-F12.
Delhi Police identified a juvenile responsible for sending hoax bomb threats to schools last year. His parent is connected to an NGO with links to a political party. The NGO had earlier questioned the legitimacy of terrorist Afzal Guru's hanging. The investigation is ongoing, and there have been at least seven confirmed instances of hoax emails.
The Supreme Court reprimanded the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for making submissions contrary to the law regarding bail for certain categories under the PMLA, like minors or sick persons. The court emphasized it will not tolerate such conduct and ordered the release of accused Shashi Balaha on bail.
Karnataka minister Eshwara Khandre defended the installation of recliners in the assembly lounge, emphasizing that 80% of legislators are over 60 and work under significant pressure. He accused the BJP of unnecessary criticism. Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao also supported the decision, stating it was made with good intentions to help MLAs rest without leaving the assembly premises.