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.
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Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Yadav appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the land for job scam. Tejashwi Yadav claimed these cases are politically motivated. Prior chargesheets include his wife Rabri Devi and daughters. Despite the allegations and frequent summons, Tejashwi asserted their commitment to law and their resolve to gain strength and form the government in Bihar.
Union minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025 wearing a Madhubani saree gifted by artist Dulari Devi, reflecting Bihar's cultural heritage. The budget is expected to include significant allocations for Bihar, including road projects, airports, medical colleges, and tourism development to support Nitish Kumar's re-election efforts.
V Narayanan will become the new chairman of Isro on January 14. Rising from humble beginnings, the son of a farmer, he has been pivotal in developing cryogenic engines vital for India's Chandrayaan missions. A rocket and spacecraft propulsion expert with an M.Tech and Ph.D., Narayanan aims to elevate Isro further.
Bangladesh is awaiting India's response regarding the appointment of a new high commissioner to India, with a typical timeframe of three to four months. The Bangladeshi foreign ministry has no information on former PM Sheikh Hasina's citizenship status in India. Reports on bilateral agreements have been made public.
The Karnataka High Court has permitted Hindus to perform puja at the Shivalinga within Ladle Mashak Dargah during Mahashivaratri, while Muslims can perform Urs-related rituals. The court order emphasizes adherence to designated time slots and maintaining the site's status quo amidst heightened security to prevent disturbances.
Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva raised concerns over voter list irregularities, pointing to over five lakh new voter applications, including many from elderly individuals. He also accused AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal of being anti-Dalit, claiming Kejriwal sought to delete 44 voters' names associated with a Valmiki temple. Both parties have exchanged similar allegations ahead of the February 5 Assembly polls.
Union home minister Amit Shah highlights India's global leadership in disaster management under PM Modi's 'zero-casualty goal'. Shah criticizes former AP governance as a 'man-made disaster' and assures NDA's commitment. He affirms Centre’s Rs 3 lakh crore support and backs timely completion of Amaravati revamping.
PM Narendra Modi and senior BJP leaders, including Amit Shah and Yogi Adityanath, hailed the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj as the 'Maha Kumbh of Unity.' The event saw significant social media engagement under the hashtag 'Ekta_Ka_Mahakumbh,' emphasizing the spiritual and cultural significance of the gathering.