Delhi chief minister Atishi announced that drivers and conductors of DTC and Cluster buses would be suspended if they drive away from designated stops without picking up female passengers. She urged women to post photos of such incidents on social media. The Delhi government reimburses for pink passes, allowing free travel for women, ensuring there is no financial loss involved.
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A 16-year-old Dalit girl was abducted and raped in a moving car in Moradabad, UP, before identifying her assailant, Rashid, 30, via his ID card left on the car’s dashboard. The police arrested Rashid, a taxi driver, and are investigating further. The incident was reported by the girl's family, leading to Rashid’s capture.
The Times of India's Right to Excellence Online School Summit, held in New Delhi, gathered education stakeholders to discuss the future of online education. Key topics included improving digital infrastructure, enhancing learning experiences, and addressing parental concerns.
India reports 6,327 river dolphins with Uttar Pradesh showing the highest count, followed by Bihar and West Bengal. This first-ever estimate covered 8,000 km across 28 rivers in eight states. Also, PM Modi announced further wildlife conservation initiatives, including a new dolphin project and lion and cheetah habitat expansion.
The Rouse Avenue court on Tuesday allowed Delhi CM Atishi Marlena’s appeal against a defamation summon issued by BJP leader Praveen Shankar Kapoor. The court ruled that the allegations were political and emphasized the high threshold for political defamation cases. Kapoor's complaint was deemed inappropriate, as he was not directly harmed. Atishi had claimed the BJP attempted to pressure her into joining the party or face arrest by the ED.
The Supreme Court has commuted the death penalty of a man who murdered his two young children in Karnataka in 2010, directing that he remain in prison for life. The decision considers his lack of criminal history despite acknowledging the heinous nature of his crime.
A constable assigned to Tej Pratap Yadav’s security has been removed after a video showed him dancing at Yadav's request during Holi celebrations. Tej Pratap, son of Lalu Prasad, was fined for riding a scooter without a helmet, with expired documents, and over-speeding. BJP criticized the incident on social media.
Bihar deputy CM Vijay Sinha accused AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal of ushering in an "era of fraudism," alleging he disrespects constitutional institutions. His remarks followed Kejriwal's claims that the election commission and Delhi Police favor BJP. Sinha also criticized Rahul Gandhi, asserting Congress is being wiped out nationwide. Meanwhile, Gandhi accused BJP of tokenism in Dalit representation, arguing real power is denied.
Union home minister Amit Shah revealed that 7% of India's population is involved in illegal drug use. He highlighted the government's efforts to eliminate this menace, reporting record drug seizures and the destruction of narcotics to demonstrate their commitment to eradicating drug abuse.
A Supreme Court delegation, led by Justice BR Gavai, has reached Manipur's Imphal to inspect relief camps amid ongoing ethnic violence. Their visit aims to assess and boost legal and humanitarian aid. Authorities are addressing a recent tragic incident involving the suspected rape and murder of a nine-year-old girl in a Churachandpur relief camp.
The UP government has introduced strict guidelines for implementing the Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, mandating police to complete investigations within six months. Gang members will be barred from government jobs and schemes. Confiscation of assets is emphasized, prioritizing trials under the Act over others, reflecting a stringent stance on organized crime.