The Supreme Court of India has granted bail to former Uttar Pradesh minister Azam Khan and his son Abdullah Azam Khan in a machine theft case. The decision overturns the Allahabad High Court's earlier bail denial. The ruling considered their time in custody and the filing of the chargesheet, with conditions to ensure compliance with legal proceedings.
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Delhi's chief minister, Rekha Gupta, has appealed to citizens to refrain from discarding food, particularly chapati, on roads. She emphasized that this practice endangers animals and compromises road safety. Gupta urged residents to feed stray animals at designated sites like 'gaushalas,' promoting responsible and respectful animal care.
The Indian government is set to launch social security contributions for gig workers, with platforms required to deduct a portion of payments and deposit it with the Employees' Pension Scheme. The government will also contribute 3-4%. Efforts are being made to implement the Social Security Code, which includes health and accident insurance, to provide much-needed protection for gig workers.
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In Kheda village, an encounter between Punjab Police and gangsters resulted in injuries to two criminals, while one was arrested. The gangsters, Arshdeep Singh, Robinpreet Singh, and Karandeep Singh, linked to extortion and drug trafficking, fired at police. The police retaliated, wounding two and capturing one. An FIR has been registered for further investigation.