Five CISF personnel, including an inspector and constables, have been arrested by Bidhannagar Police for posing as income tax officers and conducting a heist in Bengal. They, along with three accomplices, are currently in custody and will undergo a Test Identification parade.
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The Supreme Court questioned the use of state funds for creating cycle tracks instead of focusing on housing, health, and educational facilities for the poor. The bench pointed out the existing acute problems in major cities, suggesting the need to prioritize essential services over cycle tracks. Arguments are scheduled for February 10.
Rohit, the lone deportee from Himachal Pradesh, returned to his village in Kangra district after being sent back from the US. His family had borrowed Rs 45 lakh to send him abroad for a better future, but his journey ended in deportation due to illegal immigration. Rohit's mother, devastated by the debt, faced further distress after fraud by an agent who swindled money during his journey from India to the US via Mexico.
The Congress party announced significant changes to its leadership, with Bhupesh Baghel assigned to Punjab and Syed Naseer Hussain to Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. Other key appointments include BK Hariprasad for Haryana and Ajay Kumar Lallu for Odisha. The reshuffle aims to improve the party's performance following recent electoral setbacks in Haryana, Maharashtra, and Delhi.
SC on Tuesday took suo motu cognisance of the controversial order passed by Allahabad HC, which had held that grabbing a minor girl's breasts and breaking her pyjama string were not enough to charge an accused with the offence of rape or attempt to rape. The matter will be heard on Wednesday by a bench of Justices B R Gavai and A G Masih.
The extradition of Mehul Choksi from Belgium could be a lengthy process, potentially facing legal challenges based on his health, according to a former diplomat. Recalling the long extradition of Tahawwur Rana, the expert emphasized that India must persist in its efforts to bring Choksi back to face justice for defrauding Punjab National Bank.
Kannada actress Ranya Rao was arrested for smuggling 14.2 kg of gold worth Rs 12.56 crore at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport. Subsequent DRI searches at her residence uncovered gold jewellery worth Rs 2.06 crore and Rs 2.67 crore in cash, bringing the total seizure to Rs 17.29 crore. The actress, stepdaughter of IPS officer Ramachandra Rao, has been remanded to judicial custody as investigations continue into the smuggling racket.
Rekha Gupta has been appointed as the new chief minister of Delhi after a decision at the BJP legislature party meeting. Gupta, representing Shalimar Bagh, becomes the fourth woman to hold this position in the capital and will be sworn in on Thursday.
Jharkhand cabinet has approved new recruitment rules for police, excise, home guard, and prison departments, introducing a uniform physical endurance test for constable posts. Male candidates must complete a 1.6 km run in six minutes, while female candidates must finish it in ten minutes, significantly reducing the previous strenuous requirements.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor expresses optimism about the visit of a US delegation to India for trade discussions, considering the impact of upcoming reciprocal tariffs by the US. Tharoor emphasizes the importance of finding a balanced solution to safeguard India's trade interests and address concerns over Trump's trade policies affecting India's exports.
Delhi chief minister and AAP leader Atishi criticised BJP for not announcing a chief ministerial candidate for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections and suggested Ramesh Bidhuri, who is known for using abusive language, might be their choice. This comes after a heated verbal exchange between the two leaders.