Yogesh Panchal, an engineer from Maharashtra, returned to India on February 4 after being detained in Iran for nearly two months for clicking photographs in a restricted zone. His release was facilitated by the Ministry of External Affairs following intervention by MP Ajit Gopchade. Panchal was treated well during his detention and released after a hearing.
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The decomposed bodies of two Kashmiri brothers were found in a river in Kulgam, J&K, after being missing since February 13. Police suspect suicide based on forensic evidence, but locals demand a judicial probe, questioning the low water level. Mukhtar Ahmad Awan, who went missing with the brothers, is still untraceable.
Union home minister Amit Shah, defence minister Rajnath Singh, BJP chief J P Nadda, and other BJP leaders wished veteran BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi on his 91st birthday, recognizing his contributions to the 'Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan' and his lifelong dedication to public service and national ideology.
Amid speculation of internal discord within INDIA alliance, Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav denies any rift, asserting the alliance's unity. Contrasting opinions emerge from within, with some leaders blaming Congress for failing to maintain unity post-elections, while others prioritize direct contests against BJP.
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar condemned derogatory comments against women following BJP candidate Ramesh Bidhuri's remarks about Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. With the Model Code of Conduct now in effect, the Election Commission promises swift action against such behavior, as the controversy intensifies ahead of Delhi elections.
A CISF woman Head Constable posted at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport died by suicide with her service pistol in a washroom at Terminal 3. Delhi Police found no suicide note and are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death. Forensic evidence was collected and the body sent for a postmortem examination.
Union home minister Amit Shah inaugurates 10,000 multipurpose Primary Agriculture Credit Societies under an ambitious plan to create 2 lakh such societies nationwide in five years. These societies will support diverse activities and provide essential resources to farmers, promoting financial inclusion and global market integration.
Home Minister Amit Shah reviews ongoing projects of the Bureau of Police Research and Development, focusing on new criminal laws, grassroots policing challenges, and police modernisation. He emphasizes research, multi-stakeholder contributions, and 'make in India' initiatives to improve Indian police forces and criminal justice system.
"PMO, HMO, and RMO are constantly taking updates on the situation. Indian Air Force helicopters are also kept on standby, and they will get to work as soon as the weather clears. Some rescue teams are also going by road. We will set up a temporary control room in Joshimath," Dhami told reporters.
A total of 1,040 nominations have been accepted for the 70 seats in the Delhi Assembly elections, with 477 rejected. Arvind Kejriwal, Parvesh Verma, and Sandeep Dikshit are prominent candidates. Allegations have been exchanged among AAP, BJP, and Congress, reflecting the intensified battle as the polls approach on February 5.
India's DGCA plans to rank flying training organisations (FTOs) based on factors like CPL completion time to promote transparency and competition. High costs, delays, and quality issues have led many students to seek training abroad. This initiative aims to help prospective students make informed choices.