Aaditya Thackeray met Arvind Kejriwal to assure support despite election defeat. He raised concerns about EVM and voter fraud, claiming elections are no longer free and fair. Thackeray highlighted BJP's intention to eliminate regional parties and stressed the importance of addressing voter name deletions, citing potential risks for other leaders facing similar issues.
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Bihar deputy CM Vijay Sinha accused AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal of ushering in an "era of fraudism," alleging he disrespects constitutional institutions. His remarks followed Kejriwal's claims that the election commission and Delhi Police favor BJP. Sinha also criticized Rahul Gandhi, asserting Congress is being wiped out nationwide. Meanwhile, Gandhi accused BJP of tokenism in Dalit representation, arguing real power is denied.
Senior lawyer Kapil Sibal labelled the Election Commission of India as a 'dysfunctional' body that failed its constitutional duties, eroding public confidence. He emphasized the urgency to address these issues to preserve democracy amid accusations of voter list discrepancies by the Congress and TMC.
During his visit to the US, PM Modi met with Elon Musk to discuss space, technology, and innovation. Discussions highlight India's governance reforms and cooperation on emerging technologies. Upcoming talks with President Trump aim to strengthen bilateral trade and address geopolitical issues including the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Congress leader SS Randhawa accused AAP of being the BJP's "B-team" and criticized Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal for not aiding Punjab's farmers. Delhi CM Atishi countered by accusing the BJP of neglecting farmers, highlighting dire conditions during their rule. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan had earlier criticized Delhi's government for not implementing farmer-friendly schemes.
The Supreme Court has declined to consider Mahua Moitra's plea to disclose details of alternate investment funds and foreign portfolio investors in India's stock market, directing her to first approach Sebi. The Court allowed Moitra to present her concerns to Sebi and seek legal remedies if her representation is not addressed within a reasonable timeframe.
From April, automobile manufacturers must recycle at least 8% of steel from vehicles sold in 2005-06, increasing to 18% by 2035-36 per new EPR norms. Compliance includes obtaining EPR certificates from authorized scrapping facilities, promoting consumer awareness, and tracking activities on a centralized portal managed by CPCB.
A goldsmith, his wife, and their two sons were found dead in their house in Madakasira, Andhra Pradesh, suspected to have died by suicide due to mounting debts. Relatives discovered the bodies during a visit for Ugadi. Police found a cyanide bottle and a broken mobile phone at the scene, suspecting the family consumed cyanide-laced water.
North India is reeling under cold weather with temperatures plummeting across several states. Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 7 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, with a thin layer of fog enveloping parts of the national capital. On Tuesday, Delhi recorded a temperature of 10.30 am.