The Delhi high court has issued a notice to the NIA regarding a plea by jailed J&K MP Engineer Rashid to attend the ongoing Parliament session. Rashid, arrested in 2019 on terror funding charges, seeks permission to fulfill his legislative duties. The court had earlier rejected his custody parole request, with a bail decision expected soon.
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A nine-month-old infant in Ahmedabad has been confirmed as Gujarat's fourth human metapneumovirus (HMPV) case within a week. The child was hospitalized on January 6 with respiratory symptoms. The state's other cases include an eight-year-old boy, an 80-year-old asthma patient, and a two-month-old from Rajasthan.
Union Minister Pankaj Chaudhary announced the government's commitment to extraditing fugitives like Mehul Choksi, accused in the Punjab National Bank loan scam. Speaking at the National Academy of Direct Taxes, he highlighted the strict actions against tax defaulters under the current regime. Chaudhary also noted the country's economic progress, including the Mudra scheme's success and infrastructure development since 2014.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at the Jahan-e-Khusrau event in New Delhi, emphasized the deep connection between a nation's culture and its music. He highlighted the unique identity of the Sufi tradition in India and praised the event's 25-year legacy. Modi also acknowledged India's shared heritage through performances like Nazr-e-Krishna and extended greetings for the upcoming month of Ramzan.
The Allahabad high court rejected a petition to quash criminal proceedings in a case involving alleged rape and unlawful religious conversion. The court emphasized the severity of such offences, citing the woman's allegations that the primary accused deceived and coerced her into conversion under false pretenses.
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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.
Prime Minister Modi and J&K CM Omar Abdullah praised each other during the opening of the Sonamarg tunnel. Omar acknowledged Modi's commitment to free and fair elections. Modi promised statehood for J&K would be restored at an appropriate time, focusing on development and peace in the region.