The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) released its first list of 11 candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections, fielding candidates in various constituencies against some prominent figures from other parties. The elections are scheduled for February next year, with other parties also announcing their candidates.
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A total of 109 weapons and various ammunition were surrendered in Manipur's four districts. This followed an appeal by Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, assuring no punitive action. The state has seen ethnic violence with over 250 casualties. President's rule was imposed, and the state assembly is under suspended animation.
The supreme court of India quashed proceedings against a firm accused of manufacturing sub-standard drugs, ruling that the trial court's summoning order lacked reasoning. Justices B R Gavai and Augustine George Masih called the order "non-speaking" and set aside the Andhra Pradesh high court’s 2023 decision. The case stemmed from a 2018 drug sample test, but the supreme court dismissed the trial court’s July 2023 order due to procedural lapses.
Maharashtra CID applies MCOCA charges mandating death penalty against eight accused in sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh's abduction-murder case linked to a Rs 2 crore extortion attempt and assault in Massajog. Among the accused are Valmik Karad and Vishnu Chate, with Sudarshan Ghule as the prime accused.
A special MP/MLA court has adjourned the hearing of a defamation case against Rahul Gandhi to March 6. The case is based on an alleged objectionable remark made by Gandhi in 2018 about Amit Shah. The complainant's lawyer's absence led to the postponement.
Amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, Indian workers are now the majority in Israel's construction sector, replacing Palestinian laborers. Attracted by high earnings, around 16,000 Indians have come over the past year, with plans for more. Despite regional tensions, workers like Raju Nishad continue their tasks, driven by future investments and family support.
To accommodate high passenger demand on Mauni Amavasya, Indian Railways will run special trains every four minutes from Prayagraj stations. Nearly 48.7 lakh passengers have arrived since January 13, with the peak on Makar Sankranti. On this significant bathing day, an estimated 10% of around 10 crore pilgrims will be travelling by train.
Ulhanathan Arunchalam Maruthuvar, a key player in the Rs 122 crore New India Coop Bank scam, was arrested by Mumbai's Economic Offences Wing. This marks the sixth arrest in the case. Arunchalam's capture follows a lookout circular and raids on his properties, restricting his movements and leading to his detention.