Nimisha Priya, a nurse from Kerala, faces imminent execution in Yemen after President al-Alimi approved her sentence for murdering a Yemeni citizen in 2018. Efforts by her family and the Save Nimisha Priya Action Council to negotiate her release through payment of blood money are ongoing, with her mother in Sana'a to finalize talks.
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BJP MP Sambit Patra criticized the Samajwadi Party for presenting a 'funeral shroud' for the Election Commission in Parliament, calling it a blow to democracy. SP leader Akhilesh Yadav had earlier accused the BJP of electoral misconduct, claiming voter intimidation and disruptions at polling stations in Ayodhya's Milkipur constituency.
Taking to the social media platform X, PM Modi wrote, "I will be attending Jahan-e-30 PM tomorrow, 28th February, at Sunder Nursery in Delhi. This is the 25th edition of the festival, which has been a commendable effort to popularize Sufi music and culture. I look forward to witnessing Nazr-e-Krishna during tomorrow's program. I compliment Muzaffar Ali Ji and the team of the Rumi Foundation for their work in this field over the years."
Professor Manoj Kumar Tiwari officially assumed charge as the director of IIM Mumbai for a second term, with a focus on research, leadership, and strategic collaborations. Tiwari thanked the Board and faculty for their support and emphasized innovation and academic excellence in his vision.
India has joined the UN committee of experts on big data and data science for official statistics, marking a significant advancement in the country's statistical ecosystem. This membership enables India to leverage data and technology for decision making and showcases its commitment to modernizing statistical processes for informed policy formulation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed eagerness ahead of his visit to inaugurate the Sonmarg tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir. The tunnel, part of a Rs 2,700 crore project, is expected to boost tourism and improve connectivity between Srinagar and Leh, enhancing winter tourism and local economy.
Delhi recorded its warmest day of the season on Tuesday, with temperatures reaching 29.7—6.3 degrees celcius above normal. The IMD forecasts strong winds and shallow fog for Wednesday, with temperatures between 11 degrees ccelcius and 27 degrees celcius. Meanwhile, Delhi’s air quality remains poor, with the AQI rising to 293, up from 227 on Sunday.
Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Jharkhand, and Gujarat top Niti Aayog's fiscal health index due to effective revenue mobilization and low interest payments. Conversely, Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Kerala, and Haryana lag behind, struggling with deficits and debt. Fiscal performance is crucial for economic stability, given states' significant public spending and revenue contributions.
A CAG report has identified major irregularities in Delhi's excise policy from 2017 to 2021, costing the exchequer Rs 2,027 crore. Key issues include unauthorized pricing discretion for liquor manufacturers, lack of quality control, and ignored expert recommendations, leading to political criticisms against the AAP government.
Haryana BJP chief Mohanlal Badoli and a singer were booked for allegedly gang-raping a woman in a Kasauli hotel. The accused filmed the act and threatened the victim. An FIR was filed naming Badoli and Rocky, leading to charges under sections 376 D and 506 of the IPC.
Pharma giant Eli Lilly has launched Mounjaro, a popular weight-loss drug, in India. Priced at Rs 3,500 for 2.5 mg and Rs 4,375 for 5 mg, Mounjaro is available by prescription and aims to address obesity and type 2 diabetes. The tirzepatide shortage has been resolved.