Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announced a crackdown on gangsters, smugglers, and criminals, emphasizing zero tolerance for drugs. He highlighted the efforts to dismantle drug supply chains and praised the police's role in maintaining peace. Mann also announced the recruitment of 10,000 new police personnel and the reduction in road accident casualties by 48.10% due to a new road safety force.
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Road transport minister Nitin Gadkari criticized engineers, consultants, and contractors for neglecting road safety, citing faulty planning and poor signage as primary causes of accidents. He urged collaboration between the industry and government to improve infrastructure, enforcement, and education. Experts highlighted the aim of achieving zero fatalities through improved road design and management.
The Supreme Court expressed reluctance to entertain a petition challenging the Allahabad High Court's order to consolidate 15 Hindu-side suits regarding the Mathura Shahi Idgah mosque site. The SC suggested that consolidation would streamline the process and benefit all parties, questioning the need for separate suits.
The Supreme Court has granted bail to British arms consultant and alleged middleman, Christian James Michel, in the AgustaWestland chopper scam. Despite CBI's opposition and continued investigation, the court questioned the necessity of his continued custody since he has already been in jail for over six years without the trial starting.
Mehbooba Mufti contrasts former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee's 2003 visit to J&K with PM Modi's recent visit, highlighting the difference between a statesman and a politician. She criticizes the Modi government's decision on Article 370 and praises Vajpayee's faith in J&K leadership.
Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin is rallying against the BJP-led NDA government over delimitation and the National Education Policy (NEP). Stalin aims to protect Lok Sabha representation of southern states and opposes the 'three-language formula,' accusing the Centre of imposing Hindi. Support and opposition from various political allies are creating significant debate.
The State Water and Sanitation Mission (SWSM) in Lucknow is stepping up efforts to ensure consistent water supply in rural areas during summer. Additional Chief Secretary Anurag Srivastava warned that any interruptions would result in disciplinary actions. Engineers and agencies must proactively plan to avoid water shortages and closely monitor supply operations.
Three cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) have been detected in India, with two cases in Karnataka and one in Gujarat. Authorities in Delhi and at the national level are monitoring the situation closely and enhancing laboratory testing, with no significant surge noted so far.
Home Minister Amit Shah will launch the Bharatpol portal to streamline international criminal cooperation through Interpol. This CBI-developed portal will enhance real-time information sharing among law enforcement agencies, facilitating faster responses to transnational crimes. The launch will take place during the CBI investiture ceremony where police medals will be awarded to 35 officers.
The Congress appointed Bhakta Charan Das as the new president of its Odisha unit on Tuesday, following the dissolution of the state committee last July due to poor election results. Sarat Pattanayak previously held the position. The party aims to revamp its state units and focus on organizational restructuring this year. Additionally, Vikrant Bhuria was appointed chairman of the All India Adivasi Congress, succeeding Shivajirao Moghe.
The Allahabad high court rejected a petition to quash criminal proceedings in a case involving alleged rape and unlawful religious conversion. The court emphasized the severity of such offences, citing the woman's allegations that the primary accused deceived and coerced her into conversion under false pretenses.