Union home minister Amit Shah revealed that 7% of India's population is involved in illegal drug use. He highlighted the government's efforts to eliminate this menace, reporting record drug seizures and the destruction of narcotics to demonstrate their commitment to eradicating drug abuse.
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The Centre plans to buy tur, urad, and lentil from farmers through price support and stabilization schemes, ensuring produce is purchased at fair rates. Nafed and NCCF have registered 21 lakh farmers to encourage pulse production. The aim is to boost self-sufficiency and prevent distress sales. Free import of tur has been extended until March 2026 to control prices.
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi criticized the Waqf Amendment Bill, calling it an attempt to dilute the Constitution and disenfranchise minorities. He accused the BJP of misleading claims about the original Act and fostering religious disputes. Concerns were raised about the definition of Muslims and potential misuse of UAPA.
The Jammu & Kashmir Congress president, Tariq Hameed Karra, dismissed rumours of a rift with the National Conference, confirming their support for the Omar Abdullah-led government. Karra emphasized the importance of addressing public issues and highlighted Congress's campaign for the immediate restoration of statehood, noting the Supreme Court's guidelines on the matter's urgency.
SC on Tuesday took suo motu cognisance of the controversial order passed by Allahabad HC, which had held that grabbing a minor girl's breasts and breaking her pyjama string were not enough to charge an accused with the offence of rape or attempt to rape. The matter will be heard on Wednesday by a bench of Justices B R Gavai and A G Masih.
Sharad Pawar, NCP-SP chief, invites PM Modi to inaugurate the Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan in Delhi. This gesture is seen as gratitude for granting classical language status to Marathi. The event, first organized in 1878, holds historical significance. Shiv Sena highlights that the classical language status resulted from collective efforts, not attributed to one leader alone.
Deconstruct, a skincare brand, has secured Rs 65 crore in funding from investors including L’Oréal's BOLD, V3 Ventures, DSG Consumer Partners, Kalaari Capital, and Beenext. The funds will enhance product innovation, expand distribution through Quick Commerce platforms, and diversify its product portfolio.
Bhaskar Das, a media veteran with a distinguished 40-year career, has passed away from cancer. Notable for his 32-year tenure at BCCL, he held leadership roles including President and Board Member. He significantly contributed to BCCL’s growth, Republic TV and Zee Media. He was also involved in academia as a mentor at MICA, inspiring many in media and entertainment.
A man allegedly entered Samajwadi Party MP Zia Ur Rehman's house in Sambhal and threatened him. A case was filed against an unidentified youth. Police are investigating the incident. Zia ur Rehman, already implicated in a violent November 24 clash, has also faced recent allegations of power theft and anti-encroachment actions.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut criticized the Maharashtra government on Women's Day for not addressing crimes against women. He highlighted recent incidents such as the rape cases in Pune and Buldhana, questioning the celebration of such international days without substantive action to protect women.
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.