Congress leader Sachin Pilot affirms the strength of the INDIA bloc, despite the Congress and AAP contesting against each other in Delhi elections. He acknowledges the alliance will adopt varied stands in certain state elections. Samajwadi Party's Akhilesh Yadav also dismisses rumors of internal conflicts.
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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.
The Congress party released its third list of candidates for the Delhi assembly elections, including Krishna Tirath and former AAP MLA Dharampal Lakra. Ariba Khan, daughter of former MLA Asif Mohammad Khan, will contest from Okhla. The elections on Feb 5 are crucial for Congress to regain influence in Delhi after failing to secure any seats in the last two elections.
Mumbai and Kasarvadavali police jointly arrested Shariful Fakir after a combing operation near Hiranandani Estate. The suspect was located using mobile tower data and found hiding in a labour colony. He was apprehended without resistance, and workers corroborated his presence, leading to his immediate transfer for interrogation regarding an attack.
India reaffirmed its commitment to "strategic autonomy" after US Ambassador Eric Garcetti said that there is no such thing as "strategic autonomy" in times of conflict. His remarks came soon after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Russia. The External Affairs Ministry stated that India values its independent policy decisions while maintaining strong ties with the US.
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar has urged all eligible citizens of India to register as electors and participate in the electoral process. He emphasised that voting is the first step towards national service.
Scrabble's official dictionary gains 1,816 new words, reflecting modern slang and cultural shifts. The update includes Hindi, Greek, Japanese, and Korean terms. These changes will be first embraced at the MuSigma KSSA Indian Open in Bangalore in January 2025. Players find learning new words easier than unlearning removed ones.
India is set to shift from GPS-based time determination to using its own NavIC system for precise time dissemination. The initiative aims to ensure 'one nation, one time' by relying on atomic clocks across regional centres, reducing dependence on foreign systems and enhancing national security.
Prakash Karat, senior CPI(M) leader, called for a ban on foreign funding in India's democratic system, criticizing the BJP government’s handling of US deportations of Indian citizens. He also condemned the government for not addressing the mistreatment of citizens during deportation. Karat demanded the resignation of railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw over the recent stampede incidents at Maha Kumbh and Delhi Railway station, blaming the government’s failure to ensure safety.
Mumbai Police have formed 20 teams to locate Saif Ali Khan's attacker, who stabbed the actor six times in a burglary attempt at his apartment. CCTV footage reveals the suspect's face. The attacker did not break in but sneaked in with the intent to rob. Saif is recovering after emergency surgery.