The CBI arrested two IRS officers and five others in Mumbai for allegedly accepting bribes exceeding ₹1 crore. A surprise check uncovered ₹60 lakh in cash with coded envelopes. Despite CBI's remand application detailing the officers' assets and alleged bribery for job extensions, a court granted bail to all accused, citing illegal detention.
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The Congress party protested in Jammu against the Central government’s handling of terrorism and the delay in restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. The march was sparked by the recent killing of four police officers in an encounter with Pakistani terrorists. Party leaders called for immediate action to ensure peace and job opportunities in the region.
Several turncoat candidates won in the Delhi Assembly election 2025. Notable winners include Arvinder Singh Lovely, Tarwinder Singh Marwah, Kartar Singh Tanwar, Kailash Gahlot, and Manjinder Singh Sirsa, all of whom shifted to the BJP from other parties. Their successful transitions signify the ongoing trend of political shifts in Indian politics.
J&K lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha registered as an organ donor, emphasizing the importance of organ and tissue donation in saving lives and renewing hope. He urged public participation in this noble cause and advocated for making transplants affordable and accessible, with better information and support at hospitals to dispel myths.
By Saturday evening, ISRO's SpaDeX satellites achieved a 230m distance from 1.5km. The space agency stated spacecraft health is normal and all sensors are being evaluated. The docking attempt has been postponed twice due to required validations and unexpected drifts. ISRO continues preparations for this complex process, aiming to achieve docking in space soon.
India Meteorological Department has created a dedicated webpage to provide hourly, daily, and weekly weather updates for the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, with similar updates for nearby cities in Uttar Pradesh. The special page includes information on temperature, wind conditions, humidity, and air quality. Current forecasts indicate cloudy skies and foggy conditions for the next few days.
Nutty Village, a startup in Unnao, will introduce coffee and barbeque flavored peanut butters to honor late US President Jimmy Carter's support of peanut farming and rural development. The company works with local farmers and women's self-help groups to improve livelihoods.
A Delhi court has ordered an FIR against journalist Rana Ayyub for allegedly posting hate speech and promoting religious enmity on social media. The complaint, filed by advocate Amita Sachdeva, accuses Ayyub of insulting Hindu deities and spreading anti-India sentiment, with specific allegations against Vinayak Damodar Savarkar.
Violence erupted in Hazaribag during a religious procession after an argument over 'objectionable songs' escalated into stone-pelting between two communities, leaving many, including 10 policemen, wounded. Authorities have lodged FIRs against 10 named individuals and 200 unidentified persons, with ongoing raids to apprehend the culprits, ensuring strict action, per officials.
Shiv Sena UBT leader Sanjay Raut urged Congress to take the lead in maintaining the INDIA-bloc alliance, emphasizing their elder brother role. He highlighted the alliance's success in the 2024 elections but pointed out the lack of post-election meetings and communication issues.