The Bombay high court granted bail to sculptor Jaydeep Apte, creator of the collapsed 28-feet statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Malvan, on a Rs 25,000 bond. Apte claimed the statue fell due to gusty winds, and advocate Ganesh Sovani argued no one was injured and further custody was unwarranted.
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A 72-hour shutdown in Katra against the proposed Vaishno Devi ropeway project has entered its second day, with protesters on a hunger strike demanding the release of detained members. The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangharsh Samiti claims that the project threatens local livelihoods. The bandh has halted business activities, causing inconvenience to pilgrims.
The Telangana assembly passed two landmark bills to hike reservations in education and jobs from 50% to 70%, surpassing the Supreme Court's quota cap. The decision received unanimous political support, expecting to back their constitutional amendment proposal with extensive survey data.
A non-cognizable report was filed against BJP leader Parvesh Verma for allegedly distributing shoes to electors in the New Delhi assembly constituency. This act is considered a violation of the Model Code of Conduct and Section 123 of the Representation of People Act, 1951. The returning officer has ordered an investigation.
Sandeep Gulati, managing director of Egis South Asia, emphasizes that infrastructure spending will be crucial for India's economic growth. The upcoming 2025-26 union budget should focus on boosting investment in critical sectors like railways, power, and urban infrastructure. Gulati advocates for sustainable urban development, public-private partnerships, and green initiatives. To meet the $7 trillion economy target by 2030, India needs $2.2 trillion in infrastructure investment, which can... Expand
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Telangana CM Revanth Reddy's brother Tirupati Reddy, who holds no official post, sparked controversy by arriving at a school event with significant police security and a convoy. BRS criticized the event, pointing out that children were made to stand in the sun and parade. BJP and BRS questioned the preferential treatment.