The Karnataka high court rejected the plea to transfer the MUDA scam investigation involving CM Siddaramaiah to the CBI. The court directed the Karnataka Lokayukta to continue its probe. Allegations suggest Siddaramaiah used his political influence for personal gain, with his wife also implicated.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized Congress-led governments for delaying development projects and neglecting water conservation, while emphasizing BJP's initiatives like the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana and river-linking projects. He highlighted the lasting impact of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee's vision, particularly in rural development, and praised BJP's governance as trusted by the people.
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A deadly terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir's Pahalgam has claimed at least 28 lives and left dozens injured. The Resistance Front, a Pakistan-backed LeT proxy, claimed responsibility for the ambush on tourists. Victims include an Indian Navy officer, an IB officer, and tourists from various states.
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The Indian government is introducing bills for 'one nation, one election,' aiming to synchronize Lok Sabha and state assembly polls. The proposed change aims to reduce election expenses and disruptions caused by the Model Code of Conduct, reverting to a system prevalent until 1967. Consequential amendments are also proposed for Union Territories.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar acknowledged some ministerial dissatisfaction after portfolio allocations. Pawar, retaining the finance ministry, assured pending projects would resume after the election-related delays. The budget session is scheduled for March 3. CM Fadnavis and Deputy CM Shinde will hold key portfolios like home, urban development, and public works.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar may be preparing his son Nishant Kumar for a political role. Nishant has recently appeared in JD(U) events and posters, hinting at his potential political entry, which could help address concerns about Nitish’s health and the party's future leadership.
Tonight at 10 pm, India will launch its SpaDeX mission using the PSLV-C60 rocket. This mission involves two 220 kg spacecraft performing complex in-space docking maneuvers in a 470 km orbit, crucial for future lunar missions and the Bharatiya Antariksh Station. The mission also includes tests of indigenous technologies and secondary scientific experiments.