Delhi Police are probing a potential conspiracy behind recent bomb hoaxes at schools, linked to a student influenced by an NGO associated with a political party. Advanced forensic techniques helped trace the emails to the accused's devices. The investigation aims to uncover broader involvement and motives.
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The Uttar Pradesh Budget session, starting on February 18 and ending on March 5, will feature a joint sitting on February 20. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath urged constructive participation, and Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna promised a budget focused on welfare and balanced growth. Speaker Satish Mahana called for productive debates.
The Siddheshwar Mahadev Temple, closed for decades in Varanasi's Muslim-dominated Madanpura, was reopened with the help of the district administration and police. Keys were handed over to the Vishwa Hindu Parishad. Local Muslim residents and various Hindu organizations collaborated peacefully in cleaning and securing the temple, planning its revival post-Makar Sankranti.
On the last day of Delhi election campaigning, BJP extended its effort to the parliament, attacking the AAP government for alleged mismanagement. South Delhi MP Bidhuri praised the Modi government's achievements, urging voters to trust BJP, while MP Kiran Chowdhury criticized AAP for failing to clean the Yamuna river.
Tulsi Gabbard, America's first Hindu-American female lawmaker, meets Indian Prime Minister Modi after being confirmed as the Director of National Intelligence. Their meeting signifies potential enhancements in intelligence cooperation between the US and India, amidst Gabbard's longstanding spiritual ties to India and scrutiny over her loyalties in the US establishment.
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman cites former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan during her Lok Sabha address concerning the rupee's depreciation against the dollar. She highlights that currency fluctuations have impacted major global economies, noting a 6.5% increase in the dollar index between October and January.
The Jammu & Kashmir High Court has directed the Ministry of Home Affairs to submit its final decision regarding the prosecution of IAS officers involved in the arms licenses scam. Advocate Shakeel Ahmed criticized both MHA and J&K govt for intentionally delaying the process despite the CBI's request for prosecution sanctions.
Space startup GalaxEye successfully tested its SyncFusion Imaging System in the extreme environment of the South Atlantic Anomaly. The system merges Synthetic Aperture Radar and optical imagery, enabling real-time, actionable insights for various applications such as defence, agriculture, and disaster management.
This meeting is being held to ensure better coordination among the alliance partners.
The extradition of Mehul Choksi from Belgium could be a lengthy process, potentially facing legal challenges based on his health, according to a former diplomat. Recalling the long extradition of Tahawwur Rana, the expert emphasized that India must persist in its efforts to bring Choksi back to face justice for defrauding Punjab National Bank.