Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal has been on an indefinite hunger strike for 50 days seeking a legal guarantee for minimum support price on crops. The Supreme Court will hear his plea on January 15, addressing his demand and considering contempt action against Punjab authorities for not moving him to a hospital despite prior orders.
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ED has attached properties worth Rs 1.3 crore belonging to Anitha R Radhakrishnan, Tamil Nadu's fisheries minister, over money laundering allegations. The probe revealed Rs 17.7 crore proceeds of crime. The case traces back to disproportionate assets amounting to Rs 2.07 crore during 2001-2006. Other DMK ministers, including Senthil Balaji, also face ED investigations.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has chargesheeted four operatives of the Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) for the 2024 Chandigarh grenade attack aimed at a retired Punjab Police officer. They are accused of conspiracy, logistical support, and recruitment in executing the attack.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau visited Arvind Kejriwal's residence after he accused the BJP of offering large sums to AAP MLAs to switch parties. This move follows a directive from Delhi's Lieutenant Governor, who ordered an investigation into these serious allegations.
Union minister Jitan Ram Manjhi defended Bihar CM Nitish Kumar against opposition criticism for allegedly disrespecting the national anthem, emphasizing Kumar’s good governance over 20 years. Manjhi dismissed recent doubts on Kumar's health and attacked RJD for their derogatory comments. Former differences between Kumar and Manjhi have since been resolved ahead of assembly polls under the NDA alliance.
ISRO has made significant progress in developing a semi-cryogenic engine, successfully conducting a hot test of the Engine Power Head Test Article. This engine, set to power the LVM-3 launch vehicle, uses non-toxic propellants and is expected to boost payload capacity. The breakthrough follows the establishment of a dedicated testing facility, with further tests planned to optimize performance.
Actor Allu Arjun has been granted regular bail after a stampede at the premiere of his film 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' led to a woman's death and her son's critical injury. The court imposed conditions including restrictions on leaving the country and regular check-ins at a police station.
"If a BJP leader can dare to make such statements about Kerala, which is a symbol of pluralistic culture and harmony, it is because he enjoys impunity from the party's leadership," Karat told ANI.
Over 100 individuals in Dehradun suffered food poisoning after consuming contaminated buckwheat flour during Navratri. Health Secretary R Rajesh Kumar confirmed that most patients are recovering and will be discharged soon. The source of the adulterated flour was tracked to suppliers in Uttar Pradesh and Dehradun. Authorities are continuing their investigation.
India summoned the Bangladeshi deputy high commissioner to discuss escalating border issues, following a meeting between Indian diplomat Pranay Verma and Bangladeshi authorities on border security collaboration. Tensions rose as BSF faced BGB objections while installing barbed wire fencing in Malda. The project halted after a flag meeting between the forces.