Union minister Nitin Gadkari acknowledged a rise in road accidents, contrary to his initial goal of a 50% reduction. He highlighted human behavior and lack of lane discipline as contributing factors, citing improper truck parking as a major concern.
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Following communal clashes in Murshidabad linked to protests over the Waqf (Amendment) Act, the National Commission for Women (NCW), led by Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar, and West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose visited the violence-affected areas.
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar urged political leaders to exercise caution in their statements after Fisheries Minister Nitesh Rane claimed Muslims were not in Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's army. Pawar emphasized that historical research confirms Muslim participation in Shivaji Maharaj’s forces, noting their patriotic contributions.
The BJP broke its 27-year jinx in Delhi by winning 48 out of 70 assembly seats, defeating AAP. Confident after this victory, the BJP is now targeting West Bengal in the 2026 assembly elections. BJP leaders believe their success in Delhi will boost morale for defeating Mamata Banerjee's TMC in Bengal.
India's Parliament disrupted by protests over the treatment of 104 Indian immigrants deported by the US, where deportees were allegedly shackled. The deportation flight arrived in India amidst preparations for Prime Minister Modi's visit to Washington. The US stresses the importance of enforcing immigration laws for national security, while India seeks to verify deported citizens.
Rekha Gupta, a first-time MLA from Shalimar Bagh, has been chosen as Delhi's chief minister by the BJP, making her the fourth woman to hold the position. She aims to fulfill BJP's commitments to Delhi and is supported by party leaders. Gupta's appointment highlights the party's focus on women empowerment.
Delhi high court has granted a 2-day parole to MP Engineer Rashid to attend the Budget session on February 11 and 13. Rashid, elected from Baramulla in 2024, is currently held in Tihar Jail since his 2019 arrest by NIA in a terror-funding case that involves connections to Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizbul Mujahideen leaders.
On Republic Day, Akashdeep Singh vandalised a statue of Dr BR Ambedkar in Amritsar by striking it with a hammer. He also attempted to damage a nearby Constitution book sculpture. Security apprehended him, and widespread condemnation followed, with calls for a thorough investigation. Former Punjab Chief Minister and others demanded stern action against the culprit.