Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut criticizes the move by Disha Salian's father seeking a fresh CBI probe into her death, calling it a political attempt to malign youth leader Aaditya Thackeray. He claims the petition surfaces years later due to political motivations.
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British Airways introduces an in-person service in local languages for Indian customers traveling to London. The free 'meet and assist' service, available in Hindi, Punjabi, Telugu, and Tamil, helps passengers with check-in, airport navigation, boarding, and transit at London Heathrow. This initiative aims to enhance accessibility and improve customer experience on BA flights from five Indian cities.
Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani and his family participated in the Maha Kumbh at Triveni Sangam, Prayagraj, offering prayers and taking a holy dip. The event included multiple generations of the Ambani family and featured spiritual rituals. Reliance also provided services like meals, healthcare, and transportation to support pilgrims, with the festival concluding on February 26.
Opposition and NC legislators in J&K assembly called for an inquiry into the mysterious deaths of two Gujjar brothers in Kulgam, alleging a pattern of unexplained deaths within the community. There were also accusations of police brutality against mourners demanding a fair investigation.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday participated in a public meeting in Delhi's Moti Nagar area organised in support of BJP candidate Harish Khurana from the Moti Nagar assembly constituency.
The home ministry has approved raising two additional battalions of the Central Industrial Security Force, comprising a total of 2,050 personnel, to enhance national security and rapid response capabilities. This move addresses increasing internal security demands and provides new employment opportunities while reducing stress on existing CISF personnel.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's speech at Oxford was disrupted by two groups of protesters, causing chaos. Security had to intervene as protesters accused her of various allegations, with the incident highlighting political tensions and unrest among certain groups.
Jan Suraj chief Prashant Kishor issued an ultimatum to the Bihar government, demanding action on grievances of BPSC aspirants. Kishor denounced police actions on protesting students and called for urgent intervention, meeting with representatives, and compensation for a student's family. Protests intensified after irregularities in exams, including question paper leaks and tampered answer sheets, leading to police baton charges.
India reports 6,327 river dolphins with Uttar Pradesh showing the highest count, followed by Bihar and West Bengal. This first-ever estimate covered 8,000 km across 28 rivers in eight states. Also, PM Modi announced further wildlife conservation initiatives, including a new dolphin project and lion and cheetah habitat expansion.
In Gurugram, a Rapido driver named Vikas assisted in the delivery of a baby inside his cab, ensuring both mother and newborn's safety. He then drove them to the hospital and only charged the standard fare. His kindness was shared on Reddit, with users urging recognition and appreciation for his selfless act.