On the eve of the first budget session in the 18th Lok Sabha, BJP allies JD(U), LJP, and TDP presented their demands at an all-party meeting. JD(U) sought an extension for the Joint Parliamentary Committee on simultaneous elections, while LJP requested a special industrial package for Bihar.
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The Telangana government has set up an independent committee to review the accuracy of the caste survey data. The panel will be led by former Supreme Court judge Justice Sudarshan Reddy. The survey aims to ensure social justice, with the committee to submit its findings within a month to the state government's planning department.
Home Minister Amit Shah will launch the Bharatpol portal to streamline international criminal cooperation through Interpol. This CBI-developed portal will enhance real-time information sharing among law enforcement agencies, facilitating faster responses to transnational crimes. The launch will take place during the CBI investiture ceremony where police medals will be awarded to 35 officers.
The Supreme Court stayed proceedings against Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi after he was charged for posting an edited video with an allegedly provocative song in Gujarat. The Gujarat HC had earlier refused to quash the FIR, which Pratapgarhi claims is baseless and driven by malicious intent.
Riding the wave of success from the Bihar Business Connect 2024, the Bihar government is planning to establish special industrial zones across the state. These zones, tailored to each district's strengths, will focus on specific agricultural produce, existing handicraft industries, and labor availability. The state aims to convert MoUs worth Rs 1.81 lakh crore into actual investments within a year.
Jimmy Carter, the 39th US President, who passed away at 100, had strong connections with India. His 1978 visit led to a Haryana village being renamed 'Carterpuri'. Carter praised Indian democracy and signed the Delhi Declaration, strengthening Indo-US ties based on shared democratic values.
BJP MLA Mohan Singh Bisht criticized his party's decision to field ex-AAP member Kapil Mishra for the Karawal Nagar seat, calling it a mistake. Bisht stated he will still contest from Karawal Nagar and voiced the importance of ground workers in upcoming Delhi elections.
During the inauguration of Invest Karnataka-2025, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasised India's welcoming approach to investors, ensuring a stable, market-led economy for sustainable growth. The event highlighted Karnataka's advantages such as world-class infrastructure and a skilled workforce, attracting global business leaders.
North India is reeling under cold weather with temperatures plummeting across several states. Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 7 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, with a thin layer of fog enveloping parts of the national capital. On Tuesday, Delhi recorded a temperature of 10.30 am.
Telangana govt has given a two-day deadline to experts for rescuing eight workers trapped in the collapsed Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel. Mobilizing specialized forces and employing advanced strategies, the rescue operation includes cutting the malfunctioned tunnel boring machine, silt removal, and creating alternative access routes.