The Supreme Court dismissed Jharkhand's plea and upheld the High Court's quashing of an FIR against BJP MPs Nishikant Dubey, Manoj Tiwari, regarding the 2022 Deoghar airport incident. The MPs allegedly coerced Air Traffic Control to approve their delayed chartered flight's takeoff. The court directed Jharkhand to forward collected evidence to the authorised officer for further action.
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Holi, the vibrant Indian festival, encourages kids to play outdoors, promoting physical and emotional well-being. It connects children to their cultural heritage through traditional stories and songs, fostering community spirit and inclusivity. Celebrated with family, it strengthens bonds and creates cherished memories. Traditional songs like 'Holi Hai' and 'Holi Khele Raghuveera' add to the festive joy.
Virat Kohli is fit to play the second ODI against England after recovering from a knee issue, as confirmed by batting coach Sitanshu Kotak. His participation was cleared after coming for practice. The team management is yet to decide on who between Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer will be dropped. Kotak mentioned Rohit Sharma's form as a temporary 'lean patch.'
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge greeted the nation on Republic Day and acknowledged the contributions of the armed forces and citizens. However, he criticised the BJP for undermining institutions, interfering with autonomous bodies, and targeting minorities, urging protection of the Constitution's values of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity.
Shashi Tharoor's bid for Kerala Congress leadership is creating friction within the party, highlighting concerns about its strength against the Left. His unconventional approach and popularity present both challenges and opportunities, as Congress must find a way to integrate him without destabilizing existing leadership.
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge has accused the BJP-led government of undermining the Election Commission's integrity by amending electoral rules. The changes restrict public access to certain election documents, a move Kharge calls a "systematic conspiracy" following the removal of the Chief Justice from the commissioner selection panel. Congress plans to challenge the amendment in court.
A Delta Air Lines flight experienced an emergency evacuation after a smoky haze filled the cabin shortly after takeoff, forcing the plane to return to Atlanta. This incident follows a similar one just two days earlier, raising concerns about the airline's safety record.
Stock market recommendations: RBL Bank and ACC are recommended stocks to buy today by Somil Mehta of Mirae Asset Sharekhan. RBL Bank is anticipated to retrace to Rs 205, while ACC is expected to rebound to Rs 2185.
Senior YSR Congress Party leader V. Vijaysai Reddy has announced his retirement from politics and his resignation from the Rajya Sabha, emphasizing that the decision is personal and not influenced by any external pressures. He expressed gratitude to the YS family, especially Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, and plans to focus on agriculture post-retirement.