The Supreme Court has allowed the parents of the RG Kar hospital rape-murder victim to seek a further CBI investigation through the Calcutta High Court. Though the accused has been sentenced to life imprisonment, the parents believe other individuals involved need to be identified and prosecuted.
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A city-based doctor, Dr. Ashish Srivastava, has been accused of murdering his wife Priyanka Sharma by sedating and drowning her in a bathtub during their vacation in Thailand. Her father, Satyanarayan Sharma, reported the incident, alleging long-standing marital issues and harassment. An FIR has been filed and an investigation is underway.
The Supreme Court has approved the Forest Research Institute's plan to conduct the first tree census in Delhi over three-and-a-half years while enhancing the city's green cover over four years. The initiative aims to track tree populations and prevent illegal felling, with funding from the CAMPA fund.
Arvind Kejriwal accuses Congress of secret collaboration with BJP, after Ashok Gehlot calls AAP their main opposition in Delhi elections. Gehlot denies the claims, asserting Congress aims to win. The controversy follows a heated exchange and allegations from both parties, with AAP and Congress locked in a critical rivalry.
Havaldar Baldev Singh, a veteran who fought in all three wars against Pakistan, passed away at the age of 93. Singh joined the Bal Sena Force at 16 and later served in the Indian Army for nearly 30 years. He was recalled from retirement for the 1971 war. Singh’s last rites were performed with military honours.
The Rajya Sabha discussed a private member's bill to amend the POCSO Act 2012, aiming to introduce victim-centric reforms and stricter punishment for child sexual predators. The bill proposes clear reporting timelines, structured compensation procedures, and mandatory stakeholder training to ensure effective implementation and support for child victims.
Rahul Gandhi criticized the Indian government over its drone policies, using a banned Chinese drone, sparking backlash from industry experts. Critics argue his comments undermine India's progress, with substantial contributions from over 400 Indian companies. Questions were raised about Gandhi's legal permissions to fly the drone in restricted zones. He suggested India lacks a strong industrial base for drone manufacturing.
On World Rare Diseases Day, India's focus is on the high cost of treatments for rare diseases due to monopoly drug pricing. The National Policy for Rare Diseases aims to lower costs and promote local drug manufacturing. A patient's court battle for affordable SMA treatment highlights the need for policy implementation and transparent drug pricing.
Personnel from the Police Marine Force (PMF) successfully rescued 10 fishermen stranded near Long Island in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands due to engine failure in their dinghy. The PMF Rangat team towed the distressed vessel to safety, ensuring the fishermen could continue their journey.
The Aam Aadmi Party's decision to contest independently in Delhi cost them the chance at a strategic alliance with Congress, resulting in a significant victory for BJP after 27 years. An AAP-Congress coalition could have potentially won key constituencies and prevented the split of anti-BJP votes.
Jammu & Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah questions the relevance of the INDIA bloc, suggesting dissolution if it was only formed for Lok Sabha elections. He highlights a lack of clarity regarding leadership, future strategy, and the bloc’s existence while responding to Tejashwi Yadav’s comment about its limited scope and calls for a meeting to address these concerns.