Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Rahul Gandhi criticised the Centre for conducting former PM Manmohan Singh's cremation at Nigambodh Ghat rather than an official memorial site. They assert it disrespects Singh's legacy and the dignity of his former position. BJP responds, defending preparations for a future memorial while accusing Congress of politicising the issue.
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Telangana HC revealed a probe report indicating some cops unlawfully tapped phones of several HC judges. Justice K Sujana granted bail to two key cops, suspended ACP N Bhujanga Rao and retired DCP P Radhakishan Rao, as the investigation would prolong the trial. The conspiracy involved profiling multiple judges' phones.
Mughal emperor Aurangzeb sparks political clash between BJP and SP after SP leader Abu Azmi praised him. Azmi was suspended from the Maharashtra assembly, with UP CM Yogi Adityanath calling for his expulsion. Azmi's controversial remarks were criticized as an attempt to rewrite history, while opposition claims BJP scripted the controversy to divert attention from key issues.
Kamal Haasan stressed the importance of linguistic pride among Tamilians and warned against underestimating their language preferences. He made these remarks amid the ongoing conflict between the state and Centre over the National Education Policy. Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan clarified that NEP 2020 does not mandate any language.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has barred 14 toll collection agencies for irregular fee collection activities at toll plazas. Following raids and an FIR by the UP Special Task Force, NHAI found their responses unsatisfactory and debarred them for two years, forfeiting over Rs 100 crore in performance securities.
Costa Rica has agreed to accept migrants who were deported from the United States, becoming the third country in Central America to do so. This move follows similar actions by Panama and Guatemala. The deportees, mostly from Central Asia and India, will be repatriated under an arrangement funded by the US government and managed by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM).
State Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha urged 394 newly inducted sub inspectors, including 97 women, to work towards a crime-free Andhra Pradesh during a passing out parade in Anantapur. She emphasized prompt case resolution, women's and children's safety, and strict action against narcotics. The event saw participation from State DGP Harish Kumar Gupta and other officials.
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.
Delhi High Court criticized the AAP government for not promptly forwarding key CAG reports to the assembly for discussion on the scrapped liquor policy, raising doubts about their motives. The court noted that calling an assembly session is the Speaker's prerogative and scheduled the next hearing for January 16.
Union home minister Amit Shah commends the surrender of 50 Naxalites in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district as a significant step towards ending Naxalism in India. He reiterates the government's clear policy for rehabilitation of those choosing the path of peace and development, encouraging others to follow.
Kannada actress Ranya Rao was arrested for smuggling 14.2 kg of gold worth Rs 12.56 crore at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport. Subsequent DRI searches at her residence uncovered gold jewellery worth Rs 2.06 crore and Rs 2.67 crore in cash, bringing the total seizure to Rs 17.29 crore. The actress, stepdaughter of IPS officer Ramachandra Rao, has been remanded to judicial custody as investigations continue into the smuggling racket.