Union minister Jitan Ram Manjhi defended Bihar CM Nitish Kumar against opposition criticism for allegedly disrespecting the national anthem, emphasizing Kumar’s good governance over 20 years. Manjhi dismissed recent doubts on Kumar's health and attacked RJD for their derogatory comments. Former differences between Kumar and Manjhi have since been resolved ahead of assembly polls under the NDA alliance.
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Sitapur's Congress MP, Rakesh Rathore, will be released from jail after obtaining bail twice in a rape case. Accused of rape and deceitful intercourse, Rathore claimed political motives behind the four-year delayed charges. The survivor's FIR cited rape, criminal intimidation, and wrongful confinement, alleging trust misuse due to his political stature.
The National Commission for Women has taken action on a case in Kerala where a teenage girl reported sexual abuse by 64 individuals, including coaches and classmates, over four years. They demanded a detailed report from Kerala Police within three days and called for the immediate arrest of all accused.
China expresses sincere appreciation for India and other nations that sent condolences following the deadly Tibet earthquake, which resulted in 126 casualties. India, along with leaders from 22 countries and several international organizations, extended messages of sympathy and support for the victims and their families.
Farmers' representatives from Kisan Mazdoor Morcha and Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) met with a Central team led by union minister Pralhad Joshi in Chandigarh to discuss their demands, including legal protection for MSP. The meeting was cordial, with the next round scheduled for February 22. Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, on an indefinite fast, attended the meeting. Key demands include MSP guarantee, debt waiver, pensions, and justice for Lakhimpur Kheri victims. Previous talks... Expand
A Delhi court has ordered an FIR against journalist Rana Ayyub for allegedly posting hate speech and promoting religious enmity on social media. The complaint, filed by advocate Amita Sachdeva, accuses Ayyub of insulting Hindu deities and spreading anti-India sentiment, with specific allegations against Vinayak Damodar Savarkar.
During a stampede at the Maha Kumbh, Vishambar Singh from Dholpur, Rajasthan, managed to pull his mother to safety but couldn't save his 71-year-old grandfather, Kishan Baldev, who was trampled. The family had traveled to the Kumbh for blessings, but Baldev, a farmer, was declared dead at the hospital. His body was returned after post-mortem, and his last rites were performed. A woman from Ajmer district was also killed in the stampede.
A Chartered Accountant's detailed Excel sheet, used for recording expenses of a gathering, goes viral on social media. Despite suggestions to use Splitwise, the CA preferred Excel for its efficiency. The post sparked discussion, with some users questioning the calculated figures.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has criticized the handling of the Maha Kumbh stampede, which resulted in 30 deaths, stating it is more pressing than the Union Budget 2025. Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath is set to visit Prayagraj following the tragic incident.
Congress MP Gowaal K Padavi has called for banning the Chinese AI app DeepSeek in India, citing its refusal to acknowledge Arunachal Pradesh as part of India. He urged the Ministry of External Affairs to issue a notice to China, stressing the development of indigenous AI technology instead of relying on foreign tech.