Aam Aadmi Party and Bharatiya Janata Party intensify their rivalry ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections with poster campaigns targeting each other's leaders, Ramesh Bidhuri and Arvind Kejriwal respectively, accusing them of derogatory remarks and disrespecting the Purvanchal community.
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The Supreme Court criticizes the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) for leaving 3,000 tonnes of solid waste untreated daily and setting a 2027 deadline. The court threatens strict measures, highlighting a lack of coordination between the Delhi government and the Centre, and emphasizes urgent action on the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016.
Union home minister Amit Shah attributed BJP's victory in the Maharashtra assembly polls to ending the 'politics of betrayal' started by Sharad Pawar. He also criticized Uddhav Thackeray and claimed that Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena represents Balasaheb’s ideology, while Ajit Pawar’s faction is the real NCP.
Harpreet Kaur Babla of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has been elected as the new Mayor of Chandigarh, securing 19 out of 36 votes, including three from cross-voting. Her victory comes despite the alliance between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Congress, marking a crucial political shift.
A Supreme Court delegation, led by Justice BR Gavai, has reached Manipur's Imphal to inspect relief camps amid ongoing ethnic violence. Their visit aims to assess and boost legal and humanitarian aid. Authorities are addressing a recent tragic incident involving the suspected rape and murder of a nine-year-old girl in a Churachandpur relief camp.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar attended the 8th Indian Ocean Conference in Oman, emphasising India's commitment to regional cooperation and stability. He engaged with Oman's foreign minister to review bilateral relations and launched a logo marking 70 years of diplomatic ties. Jaishankar also met with other regional foreign ministers to discuss security, trade, and cooperation.
At the Mahakumbh, the Jal Jeevan Mission's exhibition highlights the transformation in Uttar Pradesh villages through the 'Har Ghar Nal' project. Students from Prayagraj learned about its impact on water-scarce areas and engaged in activities promoting water conservation and safe drinking water. They pledged to save water after touring the informative displays.
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 Centre plans to revamp Delhi zoo's entrance with a modern multi-utility plaza featuring a food court, cloakroom, security infrastructure, queue management area, souvenir shop, visitor center, and parking. The development aligns with site needs, accommodating 16,000 sq m multi-level parking and 11,000 sq m for future expansion.
Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah stated the implementation of three new criminal laws has been largely successful, with minor issues to be addressed. The laws replace the colonial-era IPC, CrPC, and Indian Evidence Act. Abdullah emphasized public awareness of these laws in colleges and forums, and clarified no security discussions occurred during the review meeting.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated that India aims to reclaim Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) to fully resolve the Kashmir issue. In response, Omar Abdullah and Farooq Abdullah challenged the Centre, questioning why no action has been taken to reclaim PoK yet and the absence of discussion on China's controlled land.