A Sealdah sessions court condemned former RG Kar Medical College principal Sandip Ghosh and the MSVP for failing to report the rape and murder of a 31-year-old resident doctor. The judgment highlighted administrative failures and efforts to misrepresent the incident as a suicide, calling for accountability and improvements in hospital security to protect healthcare workers.
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Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman wore a handcrafted Madhubani saree by Padma Shri awardee Dulari Devi on Budget Day. The saree, which took a month to craft, was a gift from Devi during Sitharaman's visit to the Mithila Art Institute. Devi expressed her joy at this honor.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlights India's efforts to rebuild regional relationships post-partition, taking a strong stance against Pakistan's support for cross-border terrorism. He emphasizes ongoing efforts to resolve India-China border issues, importance of India-Russia economic cooperation, and advocacy for dialogue in the Ukraine conflict.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that the state Budget 2025-26 aligns with India's Sanatan culture, focusing on youth, women, and farmers' upliftment. This budget commemorates the Indian Constitution's 75-year journey and establishes the Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Memorial and Cultural Center in Lucknow for promoting social justice and empowerment.
The railway ministry has invited bids for a signalling system to enable Vande Bharat trains on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed corridor by 2027, due to delays in procuring Japanese Shinkansen trains, which are now expected to be operational in stages by 2030 and fully by 2033.
Katra, the base camp for the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage, remains shut for the fifth day due to protests against a proposed ropeway project. BJP MLA Baldev Raj Sharma threatens a hunger strike for the release of detained demonstrators. Shops and transportation in Katra are at a standstill, disrupting life for thousands of pilgrims.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paused his speech during a BJP victory event to inquire about a distressed party worker, ensuring they received medical assistance and water. Modi resumed after confirming the individual was fine. The event celebrated BJP's significant win in the Delhi assembly elections with 48 seats to AAP's 22.
External affairs minister S Jaishankar concluded his visit to Ireland and Northern Ireland, where he engaged in discussions to enhance bilateral cooperation. Key agreements included the establishment of a Joint Economic Commission and plans for collaboration in sectors like education, technology, and trade, alongside inaugurating the Indian Consulate in Belfast.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will review Manipur's security situation following the resignation of Chief Minister N Biren Singh and imposition of President's rule. Ongoing violence and political instability have troubled the state for nearly two years. Shah directs Central Armed Police Forces and state police to maintain peace and order, ensuring public safety.
The Supreme Court Legal Services Committee, led by Justice Surya Kant, is set to file appeals for over 4,000 poor prisoners whose appeals were dismissed by High Courts. This initiative, involving state and district legal services authorities, identified prisoners needing legal aid to appeal bail rejections and convictions.
Ahead of PM Modi's visit to the US, the Union Budget reduces import duties on bigger bikes, benefiting companies like Harley-Davidson. While cars like Tesla saw a customs duty cut, the actual effective tax remains unchanged due to the newly added Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess.