A special NIA court in Bengaluru has sentenced Dr Syed Ismail Afaq to life imprisonment and two associates, Abdul Sabur and Saddam Hussain, to 10 years in jail for planning terror activities, including serial blasts ahead of US president Barack Obama's 2015 visit. Convicts are from Bhatkal, Karnataka, and were arrested by CCB sleuths.
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A city-based doctor, Dr. Ashish Srivastava, has been accused of murdering his wife Priyanka Sharma by sedating and drowning her in a bathtub during their vacation in Thailand. Her father, Satyanarayan Sharma, reported the incident, alleging long-standing marital issues and harassment. An FIR has been filed and an investigation is underway.
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.
A powerful explosion in a house in Jharkhand's Giridih district left six family members severely burned and one dead. The incident occurred early Monday, with police investigating the cause. The victims were reported to have been severely burned and were taken to a hospital for further treatment.
Unrest erupted in Nagpur following protests for the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb, resulting in violence. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis termed it pre-planned, while Deputy CM Eknath Shinde accused Sena UBT of abandoning Hindutva by allying with Congress. The violence injured 33 cops, and strong action was promised against those involved.
The Uttarakhand HC has summoned the DM and SSP of Haridwar regarding the violent Republic Day clash between independent MLA Umesh Kumar and former MLA Kunwar Pranav Singh Champion. The court has demanded all evidence, detailed offences, and stringent measures against the accused, with firearm licenses cancelled and security provisions under review.
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami criticizes AAP for corruption and misgovernance, urging Delhiites to vote for BJP in the upcoming Assembly elections. Highlighting BJP's achievements like the Uniform Civil Code and the Ram Temple construction, Dhami contrasts BJP's governance in Uttarakhand with AAP's administration in Delhi.
Dr. Bhaskar Das, a revered media leader known for his strategic vision and mentorship, has passed away. His significant contributions to The Times of India and later Zee Media Corporation Ltd, along with his enthusiastic leadership, continue to inspire the media industry. His legacy will endure through the professionals he guided.
A car accidentally reversed off the first-floor parking of Shubh Gateway Apartment in Pune, crashing to the ground and causing shock among onlookers. The incident, captured on CCTV, has raised concerns about construction quality and the need for stringent safety measures in residential complexes. Fortunately, no one was seriously injured.
Taking to the social media platform X, PM Modi wrote, "I will be attending Jahan-e-30 PM tomorrow, 28th February, at Sunder Nursery in Delhi. This is the 25th edition of the festival, which has been a commendable effort to popularize Sufi music and culture. I look forward to witnessing Nazr-e-Krishna during tomorrow's program. I compliment Muzaffar Ali Ji and the team of the Rumi Foundation for their work in this field over the years."