The Delhi high court was informed that the Election Commission of India would resolve Congress MP Randeep Singh Surjewala's request for electoral rolls from Haryana and Maharashtra by April. The court acknowledged the need for a prompt decision, aiming for utmost transparency during the electoral process.
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The DG-level talks between the BSF and BGB will address the issue of India's construction of a single-row fence along the Indo-Bangladesh border. BSF had halted construction in West Bengal after BGB objections. Despite prior approvals, BGB seeks to revisit agreements following a regime change. Additional concerns include border tensions unrelated to the fence and the recent killing of a suspected smuggler.
The Karnataka cabinet approved amendments to strengthen penalties against cooperative societies and pawnbrokers charging excessive interest rates, following concerns by the state governor. The changes, related to a recent microfinance regulatory ordinance, increase imprisonment terms and fines. The cabinet also discussed the transfer of development rights dispute involving the Mysuru royal family, after a Supreme Court ruling.
CISF and NVVN have signed a Power Purchase Agreement to install 3281 KW of rooftop solar power plants across 16 campuses in 11 states by Oct 31. This addition will increase the total solar power capacity of CISF campuses to 5271 KW, enhancing sustainability goals and contributing to India's energy security and greener future. NVVN will handle installation and maintenance.
In a significant move, one of the oldest security bunkers in Srinagar's Safakadal area, built in the early 1990s by the BSF, is being dismantled. Local residents have welcomed the move, noting that it will ease traffic congestion. The CRPF, which occupied the bunker, has vacated the area, reflecting improvements in Kashmir Valley's security situation.
The Delhi high court will hear bail pleas on January 7 for student activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, and others accused in the UAPA case related to the February 2020 riots. The violence, during protests against the CAA and NRC, resulted in 53 deaths and over 700 injuries.
Sneha, a 21-year-old Spanish woman, has traveled to Bhubaneswar, India, to find her biological mother before returning to Spain. Adopted in 2010 along with her brother from a local orphanage, Sneha is determined to uncover her origins despite minimal information. With police and local help, they are trying to locate her mother, Banalata Das, with a tight deadline ahead.
Belagavi will commemorate the 100th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi's 1924 Congress session. Nearby Hudali, where Gandhi stayed in 1937, continues his teachings of self-reliance and non-violence. The village thrives on Khadi production, abstains from alcohol and tobacco, and maintains communal harmony, making it a model of Gandhi's vision for rural India.
Delhi Congress chief Devender Yadav stated that the recent Assembly poll results demonstrate the citizens' rejection of Arvind Kejriwal's politics. AAP lost to BJP, securing only 22 seats while BJP won 48. Yadav acknowledged Congress's defeat and committed to reviewing and improving their strategy, noting a slight improvement in their vote share from 4.3% to 6.39%.
Senior Congress leader Tariq Anwar accuses the BJP-led NDA in Bihar of using religious leaders like Acharya Dhirendra Shastri for political gain ahead of the assembly polls. Anwar alleges the NDA is relying on such figures due to its poor governance track record.
The Jammu & Kashmir High Court has directed the Ministry of Home Affairs to submit its final decision regarding the prosecution of IAS officers involved in the arms licenses scam. Advocate Shakeel Ahmed criticized both MHA and J&K govt for intentionally delaying the process despite the CBI's request for prosecution sanctions.