The J&K and Ladakh High Court has ordered the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to collect only 20% of the toll on the Pathankot-Udhampur stretch due to ongoing construction activities. The court emphasized that toll should only be charged when highways are in good condition, and directed the removal of plazas established within 60 km of NH-44.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized focusing on improving infrastructure, amenities, and transportation networks in naturally growing urban zones. He suggests prioritizing vertical development over creating new cities to better manage growth and decongestion. The housing ministry aims to develop a framework for transit-oriented development while collaborating with states.
A 25-year-old man, upset over a breakup, allegedly murdered his 22-year-old former girlfriend by slashing her throat at her house in New Panvel. After the attack, he tried to commit suicide and is now recovering in the hospital. The police have charged him with murder, and the weapon has been recovered.
The Maharashtra government has formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate irregularities in delayed birth and death certificate applications, amid concerns of Bangladeshi immigrants. The decision follows allegations by BJP leader Kirit Somaiya about a large-scale birth certificate scam and the arrest of a Bangladeshi national in Mumbai.
On World Rare Diseases Day, India's focus is on the high cost of treatments for rare diseases due to monopoly drug pricing. The National Policy for Rare Diseases aims to lower costs and promote local drug manufacturing. A patient's court battle for affordable SMA treatment highlights the need for policy implementation and transparent drug pricing.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has vowed to take strong action against anyone connected to the Beed case, emphasizing a zero-tolerance stance on violence and extortion. Despite pressure to remove Food and Civil Supplies Minister Dhananjay Munde, Fadnavis insists on thorough investigation. Surrender of Munde's aide, Valmik Karad, fuels controversy with allegations of government collusion.
The Delhi assembly will consider a resolution proposed by deputy speaker and BJP MLA Mohan Singh Bisht to rename the Mustafabad constituency to Shiv Vihar. The AAP has opposes the proposal, urging the government to focus on development rather than name changes.
PM Modi's visit to the RSS memorial in Nagpur solidified BJP-RSS ties amid speculation about BJP's next president. Modi's interaction with RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat also coincided with the Hindu New Year celebrations. The visit highlighted Modi’s respect for RSS ideologues and emphasized his government's commitment to social justice and Ambedkar's vision.
BJP criticized Congress over Karnataka's 4% reservation for Muslim contractors in the state budget, calling it unconstitutional and based on religion. BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad claimed Rahul Gandhi influenced the decision, while Karnataka's deputy CM D K Shivakumar argued the quota benefits all backward classes and minorities, not just Muslims.
The BJP released a poster depicting Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal as the villain 'Mogambo,' accusing AAP of being anti-Purvanchal. In retaliation, AAP posted a spoof video mocking BJP. This exchange is part of their ongoing social media battle ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections on February 5.