A CAG report has identified major irregularities in Delhi's excise policy from 2017 to 2021, costing the exchequer Rs 2,027 crore. Key issues include unauthorized pricing discretion for liquor manufacturers, lack of quality control, and ignored expert recommendations, leading to political criticisms against the AAP government.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed gratitude to leaders including India's PM Modi and US President Trump for their efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Putin agreed to a ceasefire if it leads to long-term peace, appreciating international support for peaceful resolution. PM Modi emphasized India's active role and reiterated the importance of negotiation over warfare.
The Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar introduced a new initiative to train over 1 lakh booth level officers (BLOs) nationwide to improve voter enrolment processes and rectify electoral rolls. This initiative, involving states such as Bihar, West Bengal, and Assam, aims to create a well-trained network to ensure the accuracy of voter lists ahead of upcoming elections.
A Delhi court has placed SDPI national president M K Faizy in Enforcement Directorate custody for six days related to a money laundering case involving the banned PFI. The ED seeks to investigate the financial trail and possible conspiracy. SDPI denies links with PFI and calls the arrest politically motivated.
The BJP secured a sweeping victory in Delhi, winning 48 out of 70 assembly seats. Key factors included early campaigning, targeting the middle class, exposing alleged irregularities in AAP's welfare schemes, and a decline in Arvind Kejriwal’s brand image. Issues like poor infrastructure and pollution worked against AAP.
Madhubala, a 29-year-old third gender, cast her vote for the first time in Delhi’s assembly elections, expressing hope for policies that empower and ensure safety for the community. With 1,261 third-gender voters in the capital, Madhubala, along with others like Tina Kinnar, emphasized the importance of voting as a democratic right. However, some voiced frustration over political parties’ failure to address the community’s needs, urging greater inclusion and support. Results will be... Expand
Union minister Jitendra Singh confirmed that the unidentified illness in Rajouri, J&K is caused by a toxin, ruling out infection, virus, or bacteria. Since December 2024, the disease claimed 17 lives. Neurotoxins were found responsible for brain swelling in the deceased individuals.
India's tiger population has rebounded remarkably over the past two decades, occupying 75% of the world's wild tigers across a significant area. This recovery, occurring in regions densely populated by humans, highlights the success of coexistence strategies and underlines the need for strong conservation policies.
Trinamool Congress MP Ritabrata Banerjee emphasized in Rajya Sabha the need for the West Bengal government's consultation before finalizing the Teesta water-sharing deal with Bangladesh and renewing the Ganga water treaty. Highlighting the potential impact on local livelihoods and political atmospheres, he conveyed Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's concerns, stressing the state's stake in the agreements and their significant implications.
The minor girl's family in Belagavi has decided to withdraw the POCSO case against a bus conductor to stop escalating the language issue between Karnataka and Maharashtra. They expressed no discrimination against Kannada or Marathi languages and emphasized their voluntary decision.