Delhi high court quashed the arrests of UNLF's "army chief" Thokchom S Singh and two other members from the insurgent group in Manipur, emphasizing the mandatory requirement for written grounds of arrest. The court ordered their release and nullified all related remand orders.
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Congress leader Digvijaya Singh dismissed Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia's remarks, calling him a "child." Singh noted his role in introducing Jyotiraditya's father, Madhavrao Scindia, to the Congress. The feud escalated after Singh demanded a probe into alleged corruption, which Scindia dismissed as targeting his family. The tensions trace back to the Congress government's collapse in 2020.
Gujarat Health Minister Rushikesh Patel assured the public on Monday that there is "no need to panic", as the state government is taking all precautionary measures and following procedures similar to those used during the COVID-19 pandemic.
During the winter months, there is an increased likelihood of transmission of respiratory diseases such as seasonal influenza (H1N1, H3N2), influenza-like illness (ILI), and severe acute respiratory illness (SARI). HMPV, specifically, presents with symptoms similar to the common cold and typically resolves on its own within 3 to 5 days. As a result, there is no need for panic or misinformation regarding this illness, the release issued.
Tourists at Sela Pass in Arunachal Pradesh had a close call when a frozen lake they were on collapsed. Quick-thinking bystanders rescued them. Union minister Kiren Rijiju warned travelers of such dangers and urged precautions. The incident, caught on video, underscores the importance of proper preparation and experienced guides in winter tourism.
A miscreant, Ganisetti Gangadhar, allegedly under the influence of alcohol, trespassed into the house of former minister Mudragada Padmanabham with a tractor, causing damage and threatening him. The incident took place in Kakinada district. Police arrested the accused, and YSRCP leaders demanded Janasena chief's response, as the accused claimed Janasena membership.
Sanyukt Kisan Morcha postponed its unity meeting with two farmer groups to Jan 13 as Jagjit Singh Dallewal's health deteriorated during his fast unto death. An elderly protester died at the site. SKM requested PM Modi to engage in dialogue with farmer organizations.
J P Singh, a 2002 batch IFS officer, has been appointed as the next Indian ambassador to Israel. Currently serving as joint secretary of the PAI division, Singh is noted for his expertise in Pakistan and Afghanistan affairs and has previously served in Islamabad and Kabul. He will assume his role amid rising tensions in West Asia.
Several key positions in India's top investigative agencies will soon be vacant, including heads of RAW, IB, CBI, and Delhi police. Sanjay Arora, Tapan Deka, and Ravi Sinha are among those set to retire, while Praveen Sood’s tenure ends in June 2023.
The Allahabad high court has stayed the arrest of SP MP Ziaur Rahman Barq, implicated in the violence during a survey of Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal, UP. The court has allowed the investigation to continue and instructed Barq to cooperate with the authorities. The clashes resulted in multiple casualties.
The Aam Aadmi Party suffered a significant defeat in the Delhi Assembly elections, with the Bharatiya Janata Party leading by a decisive margin. The BJP has won 15 seats and is leading in 32 others, securing a near two-thirds majority, while AAP secured only 23 seats in total.