Mumbai Congress chief Varsha Gaikwad called for a CBI probe into allegations of corruption against MMRDA by Systra, emphasizing the impact on Mumbai's reputation. Aaditya Thackeray and Rohit Pawar echoed demands for an impartial investigation, highlighting the gravity of claims presented by the French consultant.
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The CAQM has withdrawn Stage-III restrictions under the GRAP in Delhi-NCR due to improving air quality indexes. Officials stated that Stage-I and Stage-II measures remain active. The AQI improvements are credited to favorable weather and higher wind speeds. Stage-III restrictions, including prohibitions on non-essential construction and specific vehicle usage, were initially enforced on January 5.
PM Narendra Modi urged banks to boost credit to the textiles sector to meet increasing domestic demand and attract foreign investments. He highlighted new government policies aiming for significant growth in textiles exports, targeting Rs 9 lakh crore by 2030, potentially achievable sooner due to high interest in sourcing from India.
KL Rahul received a massive lifeline early on Day 4 at the Gabba when Steve Smith dropped a straightforward catch off Pat Cummins. Rahul, then on 33, capitalized on this reprieve, reaching his 17th Test fifty. Commentator Brad Haddin criticized Smith's lapse in concentration. Rahul played with assurance, judiciously leaving deliveries and defending solidly.
Fast bowler Mohammed Shami returns to India's T20I squad for the five-match series against England starting January 22. Shami's comeback after a year-long hiatus due to heel surgery is crucial as India prepares for the ICC Champions Trophy. Concerns linger over Jasprit Bumrah's fitness, emphasising Shami's role in strengthening India's pace attack.
India has achieved significant progress in reducing Left-wing extremism, with the number of affected districts decreasing from 38 to 18 across seven states. Most-affected districts have halved, leading to substantial declines in LWE incidents and deaths, showing a successful government effort in combating Naxalism.
Vicky Kaushal's historical drama Chhaava, directed by Laxman Utekar, surpassed the Rs 500 crore mark at the Indian box office in just 23 days. The film's strong performance, particularly in Maharashtra, led to impressive weekend growth and made it Vicky's highest-earning film. It also sparked a treasure hunt around Asirgarh fort in Madhya Pradesh.
A gang of thieves led by Govind Kumar, known as 'Spiderman,' has been arrested for stealing copper cables from the Delhi Metro's Pink Line, causing frequent disruptions. The police used CCTV footage and technical surveillance to track the gang and recover 80 meters of stolen cable. Efforts to apprehend other gang members are ongoing.
Star batter Virat Kohli has expressed his strong support for Rajat Patidar, the newly-appointed captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Kohli believes Patidar is the future leader of the franchise and is confident in his ability to lead the team forward. Patidar succeeds Faf du Plessis and aims to live up to the high expectations.