An education festival was held at the Ainavilli temple in Konaseema district, where a special prayer was offered by placing one lakh pens at the feet of Lord Vigneswara. The event, marking Magha Masam Sukla Panchami, also included prayers to Saraswathi Devi and distribution of the pens to children, amidst large arrangements for devotees.
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Twelve Naxalites were killed in a fierce encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district. Security personnel recovered more than ten Naxalite bodies and weapons. Over 1,500 personnel participated in the operation. The encounter is part of a larger anti-Naxalite effort in the region, with more details to emerge as the operation continues.
The Delhi government has declared February 12, 2025, as a public holiday in observance of Guru Ravidas Jayanti, per an official notification. This announcement from the General Administration Department nullifies the previously declared restricted holiday for the same occasion. Government offices, autonomous bodies, and public undertakings in Delhi will remain closed on this day.
Isro successfully completed its first satellite docking manoeuvre, marking a significant step for future missions like Chandrayaan-4 and India's space station. The manoeuvre involved two satellites uniting at an orbital altitude of around 475km. PM Modi and Union minister Jitendra Singh praised the achievement, highlighting its importance for India's space ambitions. The docking process included various stages and validations.
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.
Tension rises in Biroli village, Jind, over attempts to redirect wastewater through the village center instead of an external pond. Villagers argue this change threatens health and animal safety, clashing with police over the issue. The sarpanch’s representative claims the actions follow norms, but villagers suspect political motives and administrative collusion.
A special court in Mumbai issued non-bailable warrants on Wednesday against gangster Anmol Bishnoi and two others in the NCP leader Baba Siddique murder case. The court noted Bishnoi is absconding and likely to evade summons. Similar warrants were issued for Shubham Lonkar and Mohammad Yasin Akhtar. Bishnoi, suspected to be in the US or Canada, is also linked to the Salman Khan firing case. Siddique was shot dead on October 12, 2024.
The BJP regained power in Delhi after 27 years by defeating Arvind Kejriwal's AAP. While the AAP remained strong in Muslim-majority constituencies like Seelampur and Matia Mahal, a divided vote between AAP, Congress, and AIMIM impacted results in seats such as Mustafabad and Badli. A pre-poll alliance might have altered outcomes.
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