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Uttarakhand state police are to identify and verify 'illegal madrassas' following the CM's orders. Local intelligence units will gather data on their legitimacy and funding, compiling lists for the minority affairs department. Currently, there are 415 registered madrassas with around 50,000 students.
The Kerala Catholic Bishops Council (KCBC) urges all MPs from Kerala to back the Waqf Amendment Bill, gaining support from the BJP and finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Congress criticises the move, suggesting it reflects undue interference. The bill aims for transparent management of waqf properties.
Union minister Nitin Gadkari acknowledged a rise in road accidents, contrary to his initial goal of a 50% reduction. He highlighted human behavior and lack of lane discipline as contributing factors, citing improper truck parking as a major concern.
Aam Aadmi Party accuses Bharatiya Janata Party of misusing the Election Commission and Delhi Police to defame Punjabis by conducting an unwarranted raid at Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's Delhi residence. AAP calls out BJP for allegedly distributing money openly without repercussions.
AAP leader Sanjay Singh filed a complaint against BJP's Parvesh Verma for allegedly distributing cash to women ahead of Delhi elections. Arvind Kejriwal and Delhi CM Atishi condemned Verma's actions, calling for his arrest. Verma defended his initiative as financial aid through Rashtriya Swabhiman, contrasting it with Kejriwal's alleged distribution of alcohol.
Amidst the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, spiritual leaders Swami Vishnudevananda Giriji Maharaj from Ukraine and Ananda Lila Mata from Russia are promoting love and peace at the Maha Kumbh Mela. They deliver sermons together, emphasizing universal spiritual truths and advocating for world peace, demonstrating that spirituality can transcend national conflicts and bring harmony.
Israel has begun allowing the return of Palestinians to the northern Gaza Strip for the first time since the conflict's onset, adhering to a fragile ceasefire with Hamas. The reopening, initially delayed, saw thousands of displaced Palestinians heading north after the checkpoints opened. This ceasefire aims to end the conflict and secure hostages' release.
The Odisha assembly descended into chaos as BJP and Congress leaders engaged in a scuffle, with accusations of physical altercation. The unrest began during question hour when senior BJP lawmaker Jaynarayan Mishra allegedly pushed Congress MLA Taraprasad Bahinipati. Speaker Surama Padhy allowed proceedings to continue despite the turmoil.
In J&K's Rajouri district, eight patients recovering from a mysterious illness remain hospitalized until the final lab report on ingested toxins is received. Treated with atropine, the patients showed unexpected recovery, and doctors are awaiting details on the toxin to ensure long-term protection. No new cases emerged in the past four days.