The Anti-Corruption Bureau visited Arvind Kejriwal's residence after he accused the BJP of offering large sums to AAP MLAs to switch parties. This move follows a directive from Delhi's Lieutenant Governor, who ordered an investigation into these serious allegations.
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BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya sharply criticised West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee over changes in the holiday schedule announced by Kolkata Municipal Corporation. He accused the TMC government of religious appeasement, alleging that the adjustment is aimed at consolidating Muslim votes while disadvantaging Hindu cultural observances.
Union minister Ramdas Athawale has demanded the resignation of Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann over the vandalism of Baba Saheb Ambedkar's statue in Amritsar. He accused the Aam Aadmi Party government of "laxity" in the matter and called for Mann to take moral responsibility. Athawale also criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for threatening the constitution.
Three private firms in South India have been shortlisted to develop 31 satellites for India's space-based surveillance programme. This is a significant step as private industry partners will produce satellites for strategic needs, enhancing India's space surveillance capabilities alongside 21 satellites developed by Isro.
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav congratulated Isro on its 100th mission, praising the successful launch of the NVS-02 navigation satellite via the GSLV-F15 rocket. This mission strengthens India's navigational capabilities for civilian and defense sectors. Part of the NavIC series, the satellite supports applications like precision agriculture, fleet management, and IoT. Isro’s first mission of 2024 follows the NVS-01 launch in May 2023.
The 45-day Maha Kumbh concluded with a significant pledge by the UP government to support religious centres in becoming eco-friendly. Through the ‘Mahakumbh Declaration on Climate Change,’ it will assist temples, mosques, and other faith-based organisations in adopting renewable energy, waste management, water conservation, and other green initiatives to reduce their carbon footprint.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) intensify their rivalry ahead of the Delhi assembly elections through a new series of poster wars. AAP's posters criticize BJP leaders for derogatory remarks while BJP accuses AAP's Arvind Kejriwal of disrespecting the Purvanchal community.
Aligarh Muslim University received a bomb threat email demanding a ransom of Rs 2 lakh, prompting an immediate police response. A bomb disposal unit, dog squad, and cyber teams were deployed, but no suspicious objects were found. Authorities are investigating the origin of the email and have urged students and faculty to report any suspicious activity.
Kargil War hero Col Rajesh Adhau narrowly escaped a rocket-propelled grenade attack at his official quarters in Goma, Congo, during a confrontation between M23 rebels and the Congolese military. His wife Dr Deepali confirmed his safety. The Indian tertiary hospital, part of the UN peacekeeping mission, has treated injured personnel from various countries.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced the renaming of various locations across Uttarakhand to reflect public sentiment and honour historical figures. Additionally, he visited patients affected by food poisoning in Coronation Hospital, with investigations underway to hold responsible parties accountable for the suspected adulteration in buckwheat flour.
A fresh dispute has arisen between BJP and Congress after US President Trump questioned $21 million USAID funds for voter turnout in India, calling it a “kickback scheme.†BJP accused Congress of using foreign support to influence elections while Congress highlighted BJP’s past USAID links and accused hypocrisy. Trump reasserted that the funds aimed to influence 2024 elections.