The Bombay High Court has scheduled the hearing for the writ petition filed by Disha Salian's father for April 2, 2025. He seeks a fresh investigation into her death and the custodial interrogation of Aaditya Thackeray. Maharashtra's junior home minister assured that the SIT probe will be expedited.
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Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha shared a video criticizing Arvind Kejriwal's unfulfilled promise to make Delhi as clean as Paris. The Congress leader compared the current situation of Delhi with piles of garbage to Kejriwal's 2019 promise. Rahul Gandhi also accused both Kejriwal and PM Modi of making false promises. Delhi assembly elections are scheduled for February 5.
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.
The Lok Sabha was adjourned until March 10 after the first part of the Budget session recorded 112 per cent productivity. Key debates included the Motion of Thanks and Budget discussions. Proceedings saw disruptions over a Gujarat project. Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the Income Tax Bill, 2025, facing opposition. The session’s second part will run from March 10 to April 4.
From July 1, producers, importers, and brand owners in India must include details like thickness and manufacturer name on plastic carry bags and multilayered packaging via barcode or QR code. The new rules ensure strict monitoring of carry bags under 120 microns. Violations may result in imprisonment, hefty fines, or both under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
A loud explosion near the Badshahpur police post in Patiala district shattered windowpanes of an adjacent office. Authorities are investigating, suspecting it might be a grenade attack. Babbar Khalsa International claimed responsibility, but verification is pending.
Farmers in West Bengal are transforming agriculture through innovative techniques like Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) and solar-powered farming, leading to reduced irrigation costs, increased yields, and sustainable practices. SwitchON Foundation has been instrumental in training farmers and providing essential resources for these advancements.
BJP MP Sambit Patra criticized the Samajwadi Party for presenting a 'funeral shroud' for the Election Commission in Parliament, calling it a blow to democracy. SP leader Akhilesh Yadav had earlier accused the BJP of electoral misconduct, claiming voter intimidation and disruptions at polling stations in Ayodhya's Milkipur constituency.
US President Donald Trump anticipates that India will likely reduce its tariffs on American goods after recognizing the imbalanced trade barriers. Trump has previously criticized India for imposing high tariffs and referred to the country as a 'tariff king' while discussing significant trade disparities.
Karnataka Law Minister H K Patil hinted at the possible discussion of the caste census report in the next cabinet meeting. The report, submitted last year, faced objections from Vokkaligas and Lingayats, calling it unscientific. The findings, collected by 1.6 lakh officials, remain unpublished and are considered politically sensitive.
National Conference MLA Bashir Ahmad Shah Veeri has called for a high-level inquiry into the alleged felling of protected green Chinar trees in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir. Veeri and PDP leader Iltija Mufti condemned the act on social media, emphasizing the need for strict accountability.