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.
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Washington on February 13 to meet President Trump, focusing on trade and defense collaborations. The visit may involve key discussions on military purchases, energy supplies, and artificial intelligence collaboration, with a potential meeting with Elon Musk also anticipated.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will expand his cabinet by inducting new ministers from Janata Dal (United) and ally BJP ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections. BJP’s Bihar state president Dilip Jaiswal is resigning from his ministerial post, citing the party's 'One Person, One Post' policy.
Ranjana Nachiyaar, an actor-turned-politician, resigned from the BJP, citing disagreement with the party's stance on the three-language policy and alleged neglect of Tamil Nadu. She criticized the imposition of the policy, bias against Dravidian ideology, and challenges faced by women in politics. Nachiyaar plans to start her own movement prioritizing women's advancement.
A tragic incident occurred in Telangana's Kamareddy district as a 26-year-old woman, Monika, and her three children, Vinay (7), Akshara (9), and Mythili (10), drowned in a pond. The children unknowingly stepped into a pit while bathing and began to drown. Monika attempted to save them but also drowned in the process.
Bihar minister Prem Kumar underscored public support for the NDA, dismissing Lalu Yadav's influence. He advocates for a double-engine government for fast-tracked development. Union minister Chirag Paswan is confident NDA will win over 225 seats in the assembly polls. CM Nitish Kumar reaffirmed commitment to women's empowerment and highlighted welfare work.
ISRO is on brink of its historic 100th rocket launch milestone with a GSLV mission in January 2025. Following the successful PSLV-C60 mission, which is the 99th launch, ISRO aims to achieve advanced space docking technology and continues to develop its NavIC satellite constellation.
Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta criticised Congress and AAP for neglecting the issues of Delhi residents during their respective tenures. She highlighted her government's prompt approval of the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme, accusing the opposition of stalling important initiatives and fearing her administration's transparency.
The Centre plans to revamp Delhi zoo's entrance with a modern multi-utility plaza featuring a food court, cloakroom, security infrastructure, queue management area, souvenir shop, visitor center, and parking. The development aligns with site needs, accommodating 16,000 sq m multi-level parking and 11,000 sq m for future expansion.