Sita Soren, sister-in-law of Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren, narrowly avoided harm when her long-time personal assistant attempted to aim a loaded pistol at her during a dispute over campaign funds. The assistant, Debashish Manoranjan Ghosh, was overpowered by others and later taken into custody by the police.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka on April 5 after attending the BIMSTECH summit in Thailand. The visit aims to finalize agreements discussed during Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's previous visit to Delhi and to initiate the Sampur Power Plant project in Trincomalee.
The Delhi government has declared February 12, 2025, as a public holiday in observance of Guru Ravidas Jayanti, per an official notification. This announcement from the General Administration Department nullifies the previously declared restricted holiday for the same occasion. Government offices, autonomous bodies, and public undertakings in Delhi will remain closed on this day.
The government stated in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday that there is no current proposal to increase the salary and allowances of Supreme Court and high court judges. The last revision occurred in 2017. Law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal explained that their pay is governed by The Supreme Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Act, 1958, and The High Court Judges (Salary and Conditions of Services) Act, 1954. Judges' salaries were last revised in 2016 under the 7th pay commission.
MPs Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Rahul Gandhi have accused the central government of preventing parliamentary discussions and undermining democratic processes. Rahul Gandhi expressed frustration over being blocked from addressing key issues, while Speaker Om Birla reminded him to uphold parliamentary decorum. The opposition claims government tactics are sabotaging legislative functions.
Indian cricket team's win in the Champions Trophy led to celebrations in Madhya Pradesh, but incidents of vandalism and violence marred the night in Dewas and Mhow. Police detained several individuals, shaved their heads, and paraded them after clashes and arson. Authorities confirmed stability in Mhow, detaining 13 people involved in the unrest.
The Supreme Court is hearing a plea arguing that the exclusion of the Rajasthani language from the Rajasthan Eligibility Examination for Teachers (REET) violates the right to mother tongue instruction for primary and elementary school children, as mandated by the Constitution, Right to Education Act, and National Education Policy.
Several turncoat candidates won in the Delhi Assembly election 2025. Notable winners include Arvinder Singh Lovely, Tarwinder Singh Marwah, Kartar Singh Tanwar, Kailash Gahlot, and Manjinder Singh Sirsa, all of whom shifted to the BJP from other parties. Their successful transitions signify the ongoing trend of political shifts in Indian politics.
Tibetan protesters in New Delhi clashed with police as they marked the 66th anniversary of their uprising against China. Demonstrators in Dharamshala and New Delhi protested with anti-China slogans and Tibetan flags. The exiled Tibetan government accused China of denying human rights and erasing Tibetan identity. The Dalai Lama advocates for substantial autonomy and protection of Tibetan culture.