Nishikant Dubey, head of the parliamentary committee on communications and IT, demands an apology from Meta for spreading misinformation on India's recent general election results. Mark Zuckerberg's incorrect claim about the incumbent government losing the 2024 election has been criticized, emphasizing the need for factual accuracy.
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Flights of major Indian carriers, including Air India Group and IndiGo, will shift from Mumbai’s Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Navi Mumbai International Airport by this summer. The switch depends on CSMIA’s T2 capacity expansion and T1 demolition plans. Clarity on these details is anticipated soon, as airlines need to inform passengers promptly.
Unrest erupted in Nagpur following protests for the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb, resulting in violence. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis termed it pre-planned, while Deputy CM Eknath Shinde accused Sena UBT of abandoning Hindutva by allying with Congress. The violence injured 33 cops, and strong action was promised against those involved.
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.
Social activist Anna Hazare criticizes Arvind Kejriwal, stating that AAP's liquor policy has damaged both him and his party. Hazare emphasizes Kejriwal's shift from integrity to promoting liquor for financial gain, leading to the party's tainted reputation and eventual downfall.
Delhi Congress chief Devender Yadav stated that the recent Assembly poll results demonstrate the citizens' rejection of Arvind Kejriwal's politics. AAP lost to BJP, securing only 22 seats while BJP won 48. Yadav acknowledged Congress's defeat and committed to reviewing and improving their strategy, noting a slight improvement in their vote share from 4.3% to 6.39%.
External affairs minister S Jaishankar will visit the UK and Ireland from March 4-9. In the UK, he will negotiate with foreign secretary David Lammy and engage with dignitaries and the Indian community. The visit aims to strengthen the India-UK comprehensive strategic partnership in trade, defense, health, and education. From March 6-7, he will visit Ireland to meet foreign minister Simon Harris, officials, and the Indian diaspora.
Sharmistha Mukherjee criticizes Congress for not holding a CWC meeting or passing a condolence resolution after former President Pranab Mukherjee's death. She highlights Congress's treatment of former PM Manmohan Singh and compares it with the disrespected treatment of PV Narasimha Rao by Congress.
The Ayush drug licensing authority in Kerala warned Pankajakasthuri Herbals India Pvt Ltd for publishing a misleading ad without approval, violating Rule 170. Rule 170 requires state licensing authority clearance for ayurvedic drug ads, despite its contested history and temporary removals from legal enforcement.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized the need for India and China to cooperate for mutual benefit and to bolster the Global South. Key recent diplomatic interactions between leaders have improved bilateral relations, highlighting the importance of dialogue and resolving disputes diplomatically.