Congress has announced candidates for 68 out of 70 Delhi assembly seats, with recent nominations including Surender Kumar for Bawana, Rahul Dhanak for Karol Bagh, and Sumesh Gupta for Rohini. The Delhi elections are set for February 5, with results on February 8.
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The Supreme Court is planning to engage with district judges on strategies to reduce the backlog of 4.6 crore cases in the district judiciary. Sessions will focus on streamlining case management, enhancing the use of technology, and improving human resource utilization.
The Maharashtra government has formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate irregularities in delayed birth and death certificate applications, amid concerns of Bangladeshi immigrants. The decision follows allegations by BJP leader Kirit Somaiya about a large-scale birth certificate scam and the arrest of a Bangladeshi national in Mumbai.
Union minister Nitin Gadkari announced that nearly 5,000 youths have left Naxalism in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli district, joined the mainstream, and many have found employment. He predicted the district will become the highest revenue generator in five years, emphasizing the need for addressing unemployment, malnutrition, and education for societal transformation.
Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani and his family participated in the Maha Kumbh at Triveni Sangam, Prayagraj, offering prayers and taking a holy dip. The event included multiple generations of the Ambani family and featured spiritual rituals. Reliance also provided services like meals, healthcare, and transportation to support pilgrims, with the festival concluding on February 26.
The National Commission for Women has summoned YouTubers Ranveer Allahabadia and Samay Raina over 'vulgur' comments on the show India’s Got Latent. The Maharashtra Cyber Cell has also filed a case against 30 to 40 individuals related to the show. The controversy arose after a viral clip led to public backlash and demands for action against the offensive content.
BJP MP Anurag Thakur celebrated the party's significant victory in the Delhi Assembly elections, expressing gratitude to the voters and vowing to fulfill all promises. BJP won 48 seats, marking their return to power in Delhi after 27 years. AAP secured 22 seats, while Congress failed to win any. Thakur emphasized trust in PM Modi's governance.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's eighth Union Budget for 2025-26 included significant announcements for Bihar ahead of elections, sparking criticisms of political bias. Opposition leaders also pointed out the neglect of Andhra Pradesh and accused the government of ignoring vital welfare policies. Measures include new airports in Bihar, increased FDI in insurance, and initiatives for the marine sector.
Congress has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of orchestrating deals between Indian telecom companies and Starlink to gain favor with President Trump via Elon Musk. Concerns were raised over national security and the sudden acceptance of Starlink services by Airtel and Jio. The partnerships are aimed at enhancing connectivity in rural areas.