Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis assured NCP leader Ajit Pawar of a future chief ministership. Fadnavis outlined a three-shift work schedule, with Pawar handling mornings, himself working from noon to midnight, and Deputy CM Shinde covering the night shift. Pawar, known for his CM ambitions, recently rejoined the government after splitting the NCP.
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Mahesh Joshi, a Congress veteran and former Rajasthan minister, was arrested by the ED after a seven-hour interrogation in connection with a multi-crore money laundering case. The arrest, made under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, follows an investigation triggered by an FIR alleging bribery and irregularities in public health engineering projects during Joshi's tenure as PHED minister.
Sanju Samson has approached the BCCI Centre of Excellence for full clearance to resume wicket-keeping duties following surgery on his index finger. With partial clearance, he played merely as a batter while Riyan Parag captained Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025. A positive evaluation can reinstate Samson's captaincy. Rajasthan Royals' upcoming schedule includes an away clash against Punjab Kings on April 5, followed by a fixture against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on April 9.
Delhi will have its assembly elections on February 5, with the results announced on February 8. The election will see a three-way contest between AAP, BJP, and Congress. BJP revealed its initial list of 29 candidates on January 4, 2025.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin criticizes the BJP-led central govt for its 'anti-Hindi' stance, claiming the push for Hindi dominance endangers regional languages. Stalin argues that native languages in North India are becoming relics and denounces the three-language policy as a threat to Tamil culture. BJP leader Soundarajan accuses the DMK of hypocrisy on the language issue.
An Alba party member in the Scottish Parliament has introduced a motion addressing Hinduphobia, spotlighting the prejudice faced by Scotland's Hindu community. The motion acknowledges the community's efforts in promoting interfaith dialogue and social cohesion. It also commends the Gandhian Peace Society's report, which details instances of Hinduphobia, including vandalism, discrimination, and hate speech, within Scotland.
In a shocking incident in Assam's Chirang district, Britesh Hajong, 60, was arrested for allegedly beheading his wife, Baijayanti Hajong, 50, during an argument in front of their daughters. Police reported that Hajong surrendered himself at the Ballamguri Police patrolling point with the severed head.
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