The Delhi government has declared five dry days for the initial quarter of fiscal year 2025-26, including significant religious observances such as Ram Navami, Mahavir Jayanti, Good Friday, Buddha Purnima, and Eid-ul-Zuha. Liquor shops will be closed on these dates as per the Delhi Excise Rules, 2010, with mandates for licensees to display the order visibly.
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India opens mineral and rare earth elements exploration to the private sector with 13 acreages up for auction, aiming to unlock untapped resources. The new policy encourages private investment, offering incentives like cost reimbursements and long-term mining leases. Around 25 companies showed interest, and the government hopes to create a thriving mineral exploration ecosystem.
In a significant move, one of the oldest security bunkers in Srinagar's Safakadal area, built in the early 1990s by the BSF, is being dismantled. Local residents have welcomed the move, noting that it will ease traffic congestion. The CRPF, which occupied the bunker, has vacated the area, reflecting improvements in Kashmir Valley's security situation.
Eight Maoists were killed in a confrontation with security forces in Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. Several weapons, including an Insas rifle and BGL, were recovered from the site. The operation involved multiple security units and was based on intelligence regarding Maoist presence in the area.
A Kolkata court sentenced Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment for the rape and murder of a resident doctor. His mother, in her 70s, expressed relief that the death penalty was not given. Speaking through her closed door, she acknowledged the decision made by the police and judiciary.
The BJP is fielding Chandrabhan Paswan in the Milkipur byelection scheduled for February 5. This byelection is significant as the seat was vacated by Awadhesh Prasad, who won the Faizabad Lok Sabha seat from BJP's Lallu Singh. SP has fielded Awadhesh Prasad's son Ajit Prasad for this reserved constituency with diverse population groups.
The rush of devotees towards the Sangam Nose for the holy dip led to a stampede, as large crowds broke past barricades despite warnings. Authorities had created additional space for devotees, yet the area remained overwhelmed, with many ignoring announcements to vacate after their bath.
The company statement came after conciliation talks between the employees’ union and the management did not yield any positive resolution to end a strike by a section of workers that began on Feb 6. The workers were demanding that the company revoke the suspension of three employees.
AAP has transformed since 2020, prioritizing electoral victories in Delhi's Feb 5 assembly elections by nominating former BJP and Congress members. With internal challenges and leadership changes, the party focuses on Kejriwal’s leadership and financial strategies to maintain voter trust despite past corruption allegations.
The Madhya Pradesh high court has ordered the UPSC to provide EWS candidates with a five-year age relaxation and nine attempts for the Civil Services Exam, similar to other reserved categories. This decision comes despite UPSC's argument that DoPT guidelines do not support such relaxations for EWS candidates.