Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal criticizes AAP for their defeat in the Delhi assembly elections, attributing it to issues like water and air pollution and poor infrastructure. She congratulates BJP and expresses hope that they will fulfill their promises while Home Minister Amit Shah celebrates the end of AAP's 'rule of lies.'
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A special MP-MLA court in Muzaffarnagar framed charges against several BJP leaders, including UP minister Kapil Dev Aggarwal and ex-Union minister Sanjeev Balyan, and others for their alleged roles in inciting violence during the 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots. The next hearing is scheduled for January 30.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Congress party for its alleged appeasement politics and for prioritizing family interests. He highlighted instances of freedom suppression during the Emergency and accused Congress of neglecting BR Ambedkar. Modi praised his government’s policies as more inclusive and focused on 'nation first'.
Bhaskar Das, a media veteran with a distinguished 40-year career, has passed away from cancer. Notable for his 32-year tenure at BCCL, he held leadership roles including President and Board Member. He significantly contributed to BCCL’s growth, Republic TV and Zee Media. He was also involved in academia as a mentor at MICA, inspiring many in media and entertainment.
India Meteorological Department has created a dedicated webpage to provide hourly, daily, and weekly weather updates for the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, with similar updates for nearby cities in Uttar Pradesh. The special page includes information on temperature, wind conditions, humidity, and air quality. Current forecasts indicate cloudy skies and foggy conditions for the next few days.
In Jharkhand’s Ramgarh district, a man locked his ill mother at home while he traveled with family for a religious pilgrimage, leaving her to survive on minimal food. Neighbors and police rescued the woman, who was later hospitalized. This incident raises concerns about his treatment of his mother as he is a CCL employee.
India ranks as the third most polluted country with an AQI of 111. Northern Indian cities, especially in the NCR, face extreme air pollution, with Delhi's AQI soaring to hazardous levels. Major contributing factors include vehicle emissions, stubble burning, and industrial pollutants.
A police team recovered a cache of ammunition in Kawala forest area of Samba district, Jammu and Kashmir. The seized items included 29 live rounds, one AK rifle magazine, and explosive powder. A case was registered and a probe initiated following the discovery.
Thousands of people in Kashmir marched in solidarity with Palestine on Al-Quds Day, raising pro-Hezbollah slogans and flags. J&K police filed FIRs under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act against the organizers for creating a law and order situation and promoting terrorism.
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued a new guidance note on the Principal Purpose Test (PPT) for claiming tax treaty benefits, which will be applied prospectively. The grandfathering provisions under the India-Cyprus, India-Mauritius, and India-Singapore DTAAs remain unaffected by this new PPT provision and will continue to be governed by the specific provisions in their respective treaties.