A car accidentally reversed off the first-floor parking of Shubh Gateway Apartment in Pune, crashing to the ground and causing shock among onlookers. The incident, captured on CCTV, has raised concerns about construction quality and the need for stringent safety measures in residential complexes. Fortunately, no one was seriously injured.
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Tension escalated at INS Kadamba Naval Base after a clash between naval personnel and residents, sparked by a minor accident involving a local fisherman and a navy employee. The incident led to a brawl and subsequent protests, resulting in the police involvement and the arrest of four naval personnel.
Manipur's Churachandpur administration imposed prohibitory orders after clashes between the Hmar and Zomi communities. Tensions rose following the assault of a Hmar tribal leader. Protests and clashes led to stone pelting, prompting central security forces to intervene. Authorities urged for calm and emphasized maintaining harmony, promising actions to de-escalate the situation.
The decomposed bodies of two Kashmiri brothers were found in a river in Kulgam, J&K, after being missing since February 13. Police suspect suicide based on forensic evidence, but locals demand a judicial probe, questioning the low water level. Mukhtar Ahmad Awan, who went missing with the brothers, is still untraceable.
February 2025 experienced the highest temperatures since 1901, with IMD predicting March to May will also be unusually warm, impacting crops in India. Most regions anticipate above-normal heatwave days, posing risks to vulnerable populations, especially the elderly and children.
The first Conference for Women Peacekeepers with the theme "Women in Peacekeeping: A Global South Perspective" will be held in New Delhi on February 24-25. Organized by India's MEA, it will include participation from 35 Troop Contributing Countries and key UN officials to discuss critical aspects of peacekeeping.
Sikh clergy in Punjab assert that the SAD leadership has not fully met their directives. Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh urges SAD members to complete their penance as instructed and implement the high priests' decisions promptly. This follows the party's non-acceptance of Sukhbir Singh Badal's resignation.
Diplomatic efforts under PM Modi's leadership have led to the release and pardon of over 10,000 Indians imprisoned abroad since 2014. Key successes include the UAE pardoning 500 Indians during Ramzan, Saudi Arabia releasing 850 in 2019, and the release of Indian Navy veterans from Qatar in 2023. Modi's personal connections with international leaders have played a crucial role.
BRS leader K T Rama Rao criticised the Telangana government's Rs 55 crore allocation for beauty contests, highlighting the neglect of farmer suicides and water scarcity. He questioned the benefits of such events and condemned the cancellation of a Rs 46 crore Formula-E event, citing substantial investment losses. KTR also raised concerns about access to Dr BR Ambedkar's statue.
Home minister Amit Shah commends Tripura's Manik Saha government for transparent job appointments given to 2,807 youths, unlike the previous Left regime. He highlights the transformation in the northeast, attributing it to initiatives over the past decade, leading to development and improved lives for tribes like the Bru-Reang.