Thousands of people in Kashmir marched in solidarity with Palestine on Al-Quds Day, raising pro-Hezbollah slogans and flags. J&K police filed FIRs under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act against the organizers for creating a law and order situation and promoting terrorism.
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi challenged AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal to drink the water from the Yamuna in Delhi's Badli region, criticizing his unfulfilled promise to clean the river. Additionally, Rahul targeted PM Modi and the BJP for allegedly attempting to undermine the Constitution during the Lok Sabha elections.
An education festival was held at the Ainavilli temple in Konaseema district, where a special prayer was offered by placing one lakh pens at the feet of Lord Vigneswara. The event, marking Magha Masam Sukla Panchami, also included prayers to Saraswathi Devi and distribution of the pens to children, amidst large arrangements for devotees.
Scrabble's official dictionary gains 1,816 new words, reflecting modern slang and cultural shifts. The update includes Hindi, Greek, Japanese, and Korean terms. These changes will be first embraced at the MuSigma KSSA Indian Open in Bangalore in January 2025. Players find learning new words easier than unlearning removed ones.
The Allahabad high court has stayed the arrest of SP MP Ziaur Rahman Barq, implicated in the violence during a survey of Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal, UP. The court has allowed the investigation to continue and instructed Barq to cooperate with the authorities. The clashes resulted in multiple casualties.
The road transport ministry has proposed to Finance ministry toll exemptions for National Highways with less than four lanes and annual passes costing approximately Rs 3,000 for unlimited car travel. These initiatives aim to ease the financial burden on commuters. Exemptions primarily target publicly funded roads where collection costs outweigh revenue, while annual passes seek to provide relief without significantly impacting revenue from commercial vehicles.
The Lok Sabha has approved additional government spending of Rs 51,463 crore for the current financial year, primarily for repaying high-cost debt and providing financial aid to Manipur. This includes provisions for Manipur's 2025-26 budget, with estimated receipts at Rs 35,368 crore and expenditures at Rs 35,104 crore.
The Department of Government Efficiency led by Elon Musk announced major spending cuts, including canceling $21 million for increasing voter turnout in India. Other cancellations include $29 million for political strengthening in Bangladesh and $40 million for a gender equality hub. These actions align with DOGE's mission to cut 'wasteful' spending, but have sparked controversy.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the Lok Sabha, assuring that the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 will not have a retrospective effect, countering JD(U) concerns. He emphasized the bill’s intent to improve administrative efficiency and proper management of Waqf properties.
North India is reeling under cold weather with temperatures plummeting across several states. Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 7 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, with a thin layer of fog enveloping parts of the national capital. On Tuesday, Delhi recorded a temperature of 10.30 am.
India observes National Science Day on February 28 to honour Sir CV Raman's discovery of the Raman Effect in 1928. The 2023 theme emphasiSes youth leadership in science and innovation, aligned with the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. Notably, Raman, who won the Nobel Prize in 1930, made significant contributions to physics and passed away in 1970.