A viral video of a child from Kerala asking for biryani and chicken fry at an anganwadi has led to a potential menu change. State Minister Veena George acknowledged the child's request and announced that the menu at the anganwadi would be reviewed, emphasizing the importance of nutritional and varied food options.
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Shariful Fakir, a Bangladeshi national, was arrested for assaulting actor Saif Ali Khan at his Bandra residence. Shariful confessed to stabbing Khan after being caught by the actor. Police are verifying fingerprints from the scene and suspect Shariful may have a criminal record in Bangladesh. He attempted to escape but was tracked down in Thane.
Four labourers died from suffocation while cleaning a water tank at a construction site in Mumbai. A fifth worker survived and is receiving treatment. The police have begun investigating possible safety protocol lapses and the conditions that led to the fatal incident.
Telangana government plans to introduce a bill in March for 42% reservation for Backward Classes in education, employment, and local bodies, responding to a long-standing demand. The state is seeking political consensus and Parliament's approval, with a push for national support led by CM Revanth Reddy.
Delhi's Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena granted permission to the Enforcement Directorate to prosecute Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the liquor policy case. AAP leaders expressed shock and called the reports fake, while the BJP labeled Kejriwal the "kingpin" of the scam. The high court granted the ED more time to respond to Kejriwal's challenge of the trial court's decision.
A controversy has erupted in Karnataka over the sale of an 8,000sq ft site in Jayanagar by the BDA for Rs 2 crore, far below its actual market value. BJP has demanded an investigation, alleging the land was sold to benefit private interests. The plot was controversially sold citing a 2020 order, despite it being occupied since 1973.
Nainar Nagendran, a BJP legislator, has filed his nomination for the party's Tamil Nadu state president election, potentially succeeding K Annamalai. His nomination is backed by key BJP figures. Nagendran's past ties with AIADMK fuel speculation about a possible BJP-AIADMK alliance, especially after Edappadi K Palaniswami's meeting with Amit Shah.
A Navy speedboat collision with an Elephanta Island ferry near Mumbai raised the death toll to 14, with one child still missing. The overloaded ferry carried over 100 passengers. Authorities are investigating the crash, focusing on the speedboat's recent engine replacement and testing. New life jacket rules are now being enforced for ferries.
A Trinamool area president, his brother, and an associate were attacked in Malda's Kaliachak, resulting in the death of the aide. The attackers, allegedly led by Jakir Sk, shot the victims and hit them with bricks in front of witnesses. Both Bakul Sk and Jakir Sk have criminal backgrounds and connections to political factions, escalating their rivalry into violence.
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