Rahul Gandhi criticizes Kejriwal's governance by highlighting poor infrastructure in Delhi, with videos showing open drains and collapsed roads. He also challenges Kejriwal on social justice issues, questioning his stance on reservation policies. This intensifies the rivalry between Congress and AAP ahead of the assembly polls.
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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced a Rs 4,819 crore project to double the Gondia-Balharshah railway line in Maharashtra, enhancing connectivity between North and South India. The project includes modernizing stations and constructing bridges to reduce delays and improve freight capacity. Maharashtra is receiving unprecedented support for railway infrastructure, with projects worth Rs 1.73 lakh crore underway.
IT and I&B minister Ashwini Vaishnaw rebutted Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg's claim that incumbents, including those in India, lost elections post-Covid. Vaishnaw highlighted Modi's third-term win in 2024 amid pandemic policies, criticizing the misinformation and emphasizing the significance of accurate information dissemination.
A 30-year-old man from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, Mohammad Yasir Faiz, was arrested after crossing the Line of Control into Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir. Faiz, who appears to be mentally challenged, is in police custody for questioning. His repatriation will be determined following the investigation.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday applauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts to promote the startup ecosystem in the country by easing rules and regulations on the completion of nine years of the 'Startup India' initiative.
SEBI proposes issuing only demat shares during share splits, consolidations, and corporate restructuring to eliminate risks tied to physical certificates. A consultation paper highlights demat's advantages like fraud prevention and increased transparency, aiming for mandatory dematerialisation of securities. Public comments are invited until February 4.
Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) is under criticism for delays in Tejas fighter jet production and safety checks of Dhruv helicopters. A parliamentary panel condemned HAL's inefficiencies, which hinder military demands. IAF chief A P Singh also expressed a lack of confidence in HAL, highlighting the need to induct 40 fighters annually to maintain combat readiness.
Uttarakhand has excelled in numerous rural development schemes, including DAY-NRLM, DDU-GKY, MGNREGA, PMGSY, and PMAY. The state received recognition, additional targets, and increased allocations for future projects, highlighting significant progress in skill development, employment, infrastructure, and housing initiatives. These efforts have improved living standards and encouraged further development.
The Opposition walked out of the Rajya Sabha, accusing the government of removing dissenting notes from the JPC report on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill. Union minister Kiren Rijiju denied the claims, stating all proceedings were in accordance with the rules and dissent notes were included in the appendix.
A parliamentary panel has expressed concern over states' failure to hold panchayat elections every five years as required by the 73rd constitutional amendment. States including Assam, Manipur, and Karnataka have delayed elections, impacting central grants for village development. The panel has urged the ministry to address this issue at the highest level.
Despite women making up almost half of India's population, they hold only 14.4% of Lok Sabha seats and 9% in Vidhan Sabha. The Times of India’s campaign, 'Aadhe Hum, Aadha Humara,' highlights the need for better representation of women in politics, emphasizing their right to half the seats and calling for increased political participation and nominations.