Iranian police arrested two young women for dancing in a Tehran cemetery while wearing inappropriate clothing. This act of defiance against the country's strict dress code, particularly in a sacred site, received strong public backlash and led to their detention, especially from the martyrs' families.
Related news
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized India's consistent fiscal discipline despite not securing a rating upgrade from Moody's, which maintained India at “Baa3†with a stable outlook. She highlighted the government's commitment to debt reduction, balancing fiscal prudence, and continued public spending on key sectors.
Indian-American economist Kshama Sawant has accused the Indian government of harassment after her e-visa to visit her ailing mother in Bengaluru was repeatedly rejected. Despite her husband receiving a visa, her own applications have been denied, potentially due to her opposition to various Indian policies.
An RTI activist has filed a petition claiming that Aligarh's Jama Masjid was built on Buddhist, Jain, and Hindu temples, deeming it illegal. The petition followed responses revealing the mosque was constructed on public land without approval. The case is scheduled for hearing on February 15.
Following the suicide of a Bengaluru techie allegedly due to a Rs 3 crore divorce demand and harassment by his wife, an Accenture employee, online outrage has erupted. Users are demanding Accenture fire the wife. Accenture has locked its X profile amidst the backlash.
A theft suspect from Madhya Pradesh, Suresh Anuragi, died at Jammu’s government medical college after complaining of chest and abdominal pain while in police custody. The police, under scrutiny for custodial practices, clarified all procedures were followed, and an inquiry and postmortem had been ordered to rule out any foul play.
Andrei Kozyrev, the first foreign minister of post-Soviet Russia and a vocal critic of Vladimir Putin, has been designated a "foreign agent" by Russia's justice ministry. The ministry accuses Kozyrev, who resides in the United States, of spreading false information about the government and military activities, particularly regarding the war in Ukraine.
Assam Police arrested AIUDF MLA Aminul Islam for allegedly making derogatory remarks about the Pahalgam terror attack during a public gathering. His statement, deemed misleading and instigating, went viral, prompting charges under the Bharatiya Nyay Samhita. Chief Minister Sarma vowed strong action against anyone defending the attack.
Militants hijacked a train in Pakistan's Balochistan, holding passengers hostage for nearly 36 hours. A successful military operation freed the hostages and eliminated over 30 militants. The BLA claimed responsibility, demanding the release of political prisoners. The attack left 21 civilian hostages and four military personnel dead, with the fate of 140 passengers uncertain.
Delhi CM Atishi has urged Lieutenant Governor Saxena to reconsider orders for demolishing religious structures, including those significant to Dalit communities. She stressed the need for consultation with the elected government. The LG's office has dismissed her claims as political tactics, asserting no such demolitions are planned. Political tensions between Atishi and the LG continue to rise.
Pakistani YouTube star Rajab Butt has been charged with blasphemy after launching his perfume, '295', referencing controversial blasphemy laws. Following backlash from hardline group Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan, Butt issued an apology and discontinued the product. He faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted.