A special CBI court in Chandigarh sentenced IPS officer Zahur Haider Zaidi and seven other policemen to life imprisonment for their roles in the Kotkhai custodial death case. They were convicted under multiple charges, including murder and conspiracy. Zaidi, previously suspended for pressuring another officer, had been serving as IG communications and technology services before the ruling.
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Jio Star, formed by the merger of Star India and Viacom18, proposes a significant increase in channel package prices. It introduces 83 packs with 134 channels, leveraging popular content and sports rights to justify the hike. Competitors SPNI and ZEEL have also raised prices, reflecting industry-wide adjustments. The final consumer impact will be determined through ongoing broadcaster-distributor negotiations.
An anganwadi assistant in Kanakapura town is accused of abusing a two-and-a-half-year-old boy by branding him and sprinkling chilli powder in his diaper. Although the boy's parents initially filed a complaint, they now seek to withdraw it, claiming it was based on false allegations and misunderstandings.
Uttarakhand has become the first state in India to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched the UCC portal and issued a notification for its adoption. The UCC standardizes personal laws across religions, covering marriage, divorce, inheritance, and live-in relationships.
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Three men stole a motorcycle from a fatal accident scene, abandoning the injured victim, Vikas, who later died. Moments after the theft, they crashed and were hospitalized. Police are investigating the incidents using CCTV footage and exploring whether the men were intoxicated after the theft.
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin criticized the National Education Policy, calling it a "saffron policy" designed to promote Hindi over regional languages, particularly Tamil. He claimed the policy neglects reservation and withholds funds from states not adopting NEP. Stalin also accused BJP of trying to increase its influence in parliament and undermining the federal structure.
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra protested outside Parliament, demanding financial aid for landslide victims in Wayanad. She criticised the government for allegedly denying a special relief package due to political reasons, citing similar inaction in Himachal Pradesh. Priyanka also accused the government of suppressing dissent and using investigative agencies to target opposition leaders during her Lok Sabha debut speech.
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