A man allegedly entered Samajwadi Party MP Zia Ur Rehman's house in Sambhal and threatened him. A case was filed against an unidentified youth. Police are investigating the incident. Zia ur Rehman, already implicated in a violent November 24 clash, has also faced recent allegations of power theft and anti-encroachment actions.
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The environment ministry of India has extended the deadline for thermal power plants to install Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) equipment by three more years, with plants near the NCR or cities with over a million population given until December 2027. Previous deadlines were missed due to delays and limited vendor capacity.
Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a key figure in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, has been extradited from the US to India. This followed a long legal battle. An NIA team brought Rana to Delhi. He was presented in court. The court granted NIA 18-day custody for interrogation. Rana's questioning is crucial to uncover the full conspiracy. He is linked to David Headley.
BJP criticized West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee for her comments on religious harmony, alleging she failed to maintain law and order. Banerjee's remarks were made after Eid clashes in Malda district. BJP's Amit Malviya accused her of inciting anti-Hindu violence and corruption.
India and Bangladesh's border forces, BSF and BGB, began their 55th DG-level talks in Delhi to discuss cross-border issues, including fencing work, attacks on personnel, and trans-border crimes. This is the first high-level meeting since Sheikh Hasina’s government fell in August 2024. Both sides aim to enhance cooperation, address border security concerns, and finalize discussions with a joint record on February 20. The talks follow recent diplomatic tensions over India's border fencing... Expand
The Supreme Court has commuted the death penalty of a man who murdered his two young children in Karnataka in 2010, directing that he remain in prison for life. The decision considers his lack of criminal history despite acknowledging the heinous nature of his crime.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the Aam Aadmi Party has been ousted from Delhi politics, with the BJP winning 47 seats. Modi expressed gratitude to Delhi's voters, highlighting the triumph over AAP after 27 years, and pledged further development efforts in the region.
Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed gratitude to leaders including India's PM Modi and US President Trump for their efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Putin agreed to a ceasefire if it leads to long-term peace, appreciating international support for peaceful resolution. PM Modi emphasized India's active role and reiterated the importance of negotiation over warfare.