Sukhwinder Singh and four other officials have been reassigned new positions after a stampede incident at the New Delhi Railway Station on February 15 resulted in 18 fatalities. The Railway Ministry is conducting a high-level inquiry to determine accountability and ensure such negligence is addressed.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi lays the foundation stone for Veer Savarkar College and multiple development projects in Delhi, including affordable housing and urban redevelopment initiatives. These efforts aim to modernize educational infrastructure and provide housing facilities for economically weaker sections ahead of the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.
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The Supreme Court has instructed the Maharashtra government to respond within four weeks to a contempt plea regarding the demolition of an illegal portion of riot accused Fahim Khan's house. The Nagpur Municipal Corporation demolished the unauthorised structure as part of their crackdown on illegal constructions, with heavy police presence during the operation.
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Election management bodies from various countries gathered in New Delhi to address the challenges posed by false narratives, fake news, and misinformation campaigns on social media that threaten the integrity of live elections. Technology's role in enhancing election transparency and efficiency, as well as combating these issues, was highlighted, with participants sharing their experiences and solutions.
The Supreme Court has asked the Tamil Nadu government and the governor to resolve the issue regarding the appointment of vice chancellors in universities by January 22. If unresolved, the court will intervene. The state's plea challenges the governor's actions on various legislative and administrative matters.
L&T chairman SN Subrahmanyan's suggestion of a 90-hour work week and mandatory Sunday work sparked a social media backlash, with netizens and corporate bosses criticizing the idea. His comments on reducing home time in favor of workplace presence stirred significant debate, highlighting the ongoing discussion around work-life balance.