The Supreme Court has overturned the Bihar legislative council’s decision to expel RJD MLC Sunil Kumar Singh, deeming the punishment disproportionate. Singh was accused of making offensive remarks towards Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, resulting in his expulsion during the Budget session.
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The number of voters in Delhi increased by nearly eight lakh since the last assembly polls, with significant growth in constituencies like Bawana and Vikaspuri. However, 14 constituencies, including Delhi Cantonment and New Delhi, saw a decline in electorate numbers due to factors like government housing policy changes.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated a 120km bus service from Aheri to Wangeturi, crossing through Maoist-dominated Gadchiroli. This new service benefits 10,000 tribals from 20 villages, previously isolated during monsoon. The infrastructure facilitates force movement and marks a significant development against Maoist control.
A video shot by a girl on her mobile phone helped a Bengaluru sessions court convict seven men of the murder of former BJP corporator Rekha Kadiresh. Despite 48 out of 49 witnesses turning hostile, the video evidence was crucial. Rekha, aged 45, was brutally stabbed outside her home in 2021, and the convicts received life imprisonment.
Nimisha Priya, a nurse from Kerala, faces imminent execution in Yemen after President al-Alimi approved her sentence for murdering a Yemeni citizen in 2018. Efforts by her family and the Save Nimisha Priya Action Council to negotiate her release through payment of blood money are ongoing, with her mother in Sana'a to finalize talks.
Jammu and Kashmir Congress leader Tariq Hameed Karra criticized the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and Waqf amendment bill, calling them tools to spread hatred and divide the nation. He also expressed doubts about the upcoming union budget, fearing it won’t address issues like unemployment and inflation. Karra emphasized the importance of Gandhian values and accused the BJP of fostering division to maintain power, citing failures in economic and foreign policies.
Leading political figures, including President Murmu, PM Modi, and Home Minister Amit Shah, gathered at Rajghat to pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi on the anniversary of his assassination. Tributes highlighted Gandhi's ideals of truth and non-violence. An exhibition at the National Gandhi Museum will be inaugurated by his granddaughter. Various leaders emphasized his enduring impact on India's freedom struggle.
Travelers from India to Dubai should be aware of legal restrictions on carrying gold. Men can bring up to 20 grams and women up to 40 grams duty-free. Customs duty applies for gold exceeding these limits. Proper documentation and declaring gold at the airport ensures compliance with Indian laws, avoiding legal issues and penalties.
Arvind Kejriwal urged the Centre to address the HMPV virus outbreak after the health ministry confirmed two cases in Karnataka. The ministry is monitoring the situation and has not detected an unusual surge in respiratory illnesses. Delhi's health department has issued advisories for hospitals to prepare for potential cases.
Rahul Gandhi will begin his campaign in Delhi for the upcoming assembly polls, addressing a rally in Seelampur on January 13. This marks his first rally in the capital, set to take place against the backdrop of earlier events by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and following a month-long Congress yatra.