India's Deep Ocean Mission received a significant boost with a Rs 600 crore allocation for the Samudrayaan project. This initiative includes sending a manned submersible to explore ocean depths. Additionally, Rs 1,329 crore has been allocated to Mission Mausam to enhance weather and climate forecasting capabilities using advanced technologies.
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The Ministry of Home Affairs in India has amended the Model Prison Manual and Model Prisons and Correctional Services Act to address caste-based discrimination in prisons. This move, following a Supreme Court directive, aims to ensure no discrimination in prisoners' duties based on caste and prohibits manual scavenging within jails.
J&K Police's counter intelligence wing has arrested Showkat Ahmad Dar for running a radical social media handle that disseminated extremist content. Dar, who glorified terrorism and incited anti-national sentiments, was previously detained for similar activities, highlighting law enforcement's effort to curb online radicalisation.
Shahzadi Khan, an Indian woman, was executed in Abu Dhabi on February 15 for allegedly murdering a four-month-old infant. Her father approached the Delhi High Court seeking information about her wellbeing. The Indian government provided legal assistance, but the UAE court upheld her death sentence. Her last rites are scheduled for March 5 in UAE.
Rahul Gandhi criticized the government's decision to cremate former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at Nigambodh Ghat, calling it a disrespect to his legacy. Congress and other leaders demanded a memorial site for Singh's cremation. The government announced plans for a memorial, clarifying that space allocation requests were received late. Singh was cremated with full state honours.
An FIR has been filed against Delhi CM Atishi for misusing a government vehicle to transport election materials, allegedly violating the model code of conduct. The Aam Aadmi Party criticized the move as politically motivated, citing double standards in the handling of complaints. The BJP had reported the misuse, and the Election Commission acted on the complaint, filing an FIR against the concerned PWD engineer.
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A major fire, allegedly caused by a cylinder blast, at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj was quickly controlled with no casualties. Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath and PM Narendra Modi have responded, ensuring support and assessing damage. Authorities are investigating the cause while surveying property damage.
An enraged mob in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa lynched a watchman, Khan Zaman, who allegedly murdered a local, Imran Abbasi, over a parking dispute. Police officers were injured in the violence, and houses were burnt down. This incident highlights the ongoing issue of mob violence in Pakistan, where individuals are often lynched for various reasons, including blasphemy and street crimes.
Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi, National President of All India Muslim Jamaat, issued a fatwa against New Year celebrations, urging Muslims to focus on religious observances. He advised young Muslims to refrain from partaking in New Year festivities. Razvi opposed lifting the ban on Salman Rushdie's The Satanic Verses, citing potential harm to the social and religious fabric of the country.