Maharashtra's Economic Survey 2024-25 reveals a substantial decline in women welfare schemes, with a 57% drop in Shakti Sadan facilities' inmates and a 36% cut in women's hostels funding. Women's counseling centers experienced a 69% reduction in allocations, raising questions about the government's commitment amid increasing demand.
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Delhi-NCR's air quality dipped sharply, triggering the implementation of GRAP stage III. Schools switched to hybrid learning for younger students, and older diesel vehicles faced stricter entry and operation restrictions within the city. These measures follow a recent relaxation of earlier pollution control restrictions.
JAC demands freeze on LS seats based on 1971 census population by another 25 years
Two Jalore district policemen, constable Suresh Kumar and ASI Kishan Lal, were suspended for fabricating a video to show consent from a minor rape victim. The video was shared with the accused teacher to secure bail and leaked on social media, leading to the victim's suicide. An FIR has been registered against the officers.
In a significant enhancement to the Indian Air Force's strategic airlift capabilities, the C-17 Globemaster-III made its first landing at Kargil airfield near the Line of Control with Pakistan. This trial run paves the way for future night landings, supplementing the existing use of C-130J aircraft, and boosting India's military logistics against China and Pakistan.
Kunal Kamra's stand-up comedy show led to a political uproar in Maharashtra, with violent protests following his jabs at Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. Kamra refused to apologize, and supporters of Shinde vandalized the comedy club venue. Legal actions were taken against Kamra, with prominent political figures weighing in on the controversy.
Stocks to buy today: JSW Steel is recommended for buy between Rs 920 and Rs 930 with a target of Rs 1,000. Divi’s Laboratories, consolidating since October 2024, is advised for buy between Rs 5,990 and Rs 6,020.
CPI(M) leaders M V Govindan and E P Jayarajan condemned the Union Budget 2025-26 for ignoring Kerala's key demands and accused the Centre of discriminating against the state. They criticized Union Minister of State George Kurian’s remarks suggesting Kerala declare itself backward to receive more funds.
A judicial commission investigating the Hathras stampede incident, which claimed 121 lives, attributed the tragedy to administrative lapses while acknowledging a possible conspiracy. The commission's report noted that permission was granted for an 80,000-strong audience, but the turnout exceeded 2.5 lakh. It did not hold Bhole Baba personally responsible, but cited failures in administration and his 'sevadars' as key factors.
In Hapur's Garh Mukhteshwar, a minor quarrel between children led to the abduction and murder of an eight-year-old boy, Krishna Kumar. His neighbor's family kidnapped and killed him in response to a playing dispute. Three neighbors, including Deepak Kumar, have been arrested after the body was discovered on their terrace.