The Jammu & Kashmir High Court has directed the Ministry of Home Affairs to submit its final decision regarding the prosecution of IAS officers involved in the arms licenses scam. Advocate Shakeel Ahmed criticized both MHA and J&K govt for intentionally delaying the process despite the CBI's request for prosecution sanctions.
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The road transport ministry has mandated that speed limits and vehicle logos be painted on expressways and National Highways every 10 km to guide drivers. New guidelines also require larger signage at frequent intervals, placement of 'no parking' signage every 5 km, and display of emergency helpline numbers to enhance driving safety.
Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal has released a middle-class centric manifesto for the Delhi polls, demanding the central government to ease income tax and GST rates, increase education and healthcare budgets, and provide free healthcare for senior citizens. Kejriwal criticizes the central government for neglecting the middle class and catering to industrialists.
A Delhi court has ordered an FIR against journalist Rana Ayyub for allegedly posting hate speech and promoting religious enmity on social media. The complaint, filed by advocate Amita Sachdeva, accuses Ayyub of insulting Hindu deities and spreading anti-India sentiment, with specific allegations against Vinayak Damodar Savarkar.
Personnel from the Police Marine Force (PMF) successfully rescued 10 fishermen stranded near Long Island in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands due to engine failure in their dinghy. The PMF Rangat team towed the distressed vessel to safety, ensuring the fishermen could continue their journey.
Actor Chiranjeevi's remarks about preferring a grandson to carry forward his family legacy have sparked outrage for promoting gender bias and son preference. Political figures and activists have condemned his comments as sexist and reflective of patriarchal beliefs, urging him to withdraw his statement and apologize for reinforcing harmful son preference cultures.
PM Narendra Modi will launch 'Mission Mausam' during the 150th foundation day celebration of the India Meteorological Department. The mission aims to make India weather-ready and climate-smart using advanced technologies. Modi will also release the IMD Vision-2047 document to bolster weather resilience. IMD plans a series of events and workshops and has invited meteorologists from various countries to participate in the celebrations.
India has intensified its relief operations in Myanmar following a catastrophic 7.7-magnitude earthquake. Two C-17 aircraft, carrying 60 tonnes of supplies and a 118-member medical unit, have been deployed. Additional aircraft with personnel and supplies are also en route, as Myanmar faces substantial casualties and damage.
CBSE plans to amend its examination bylaws to bar Class XII students with insufficient attendance from board exams. Students missing regular classes may be directed towards National Institute of Open Schooling exams instead. Schools promoting such students could also face disciplinary action from the 2025-2026 academic session.
Protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act in West Bengal's Murshidabad turned violent, resulting in at least three deaths, prompting Chief Minister Banerjee to halt its implementation. Elsewhere, Nainar Nagenthiran assumes leadership of BJP's Tamil Nadu unit, succeeding K Annamalai. The ED has initiated proceedings to seize Rs 700 crore in assets linked to Congress in the National Herald case.