The Supreme Court expressed strong disapproval of the Telangana government's actions. The government felled trees and removed green cover in Kancha Gachibowli forest. The court warned of potential jail time for senior officers. This is if the green cover is not restored. The court emphasized its commitment to protecting the environment. It demanded a revival plan for the damaged area.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his gratitude to Delhi voters and BJP workers for their efforts in securing a historic victory after 27 years. He emphasized the importance of governance and development and assured dedicated efforts for Delhi's all-round development. Modi acknowledged the hard work of BJP workers as a key factor in the win.
An ex-serviceman, Manzoor Ahmed Waghey, was shot dead in a terrorist attack in Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir. His wife and niece were injured and rushed to a hospital. A joint search operation has been launched in response. The incident has been condemned by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and MLA Salman Sagar, calling for maintaining peace and justice.
The government has amended Aadhaar authentication rules, extending their use to public and private sectors in services like e-commerce and healthcare. The new rules aim to simplify access to services and ensure secure transactions, with requests for authentication examined by UIDAI and approved by MeitY.
With the influx of devotees for Maha Kumbh, Prayagraj's wholesale medicine market on Leader Road has been unofficially closed, creating a shortage of medicines, including life-saving drugs. Despite multiple pleas from traders, district authorities have not addressed the supply disruption caused by restricted truck access to the market area.
Vinod Kambli, former India cricketer, has delighted fans with an energetic dance performance in a Thane hospital, where he is recovering following the discovery of brain clots. The video went viral, showcasing Kambli's lively spirit and gratitude for the support he has received during his treatment.
CPM MLA M Y Tarigami criticized the BJP and central government for allegedly hindering the Omar Abdullah government's functioning and demanded the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. He highlighted the executive orders, domicile laws, and media restrictions imposed after the abrogation of Article 370. Tarigami also condemned the Waqf (Amendment) Act, fearing increased communal polarization.
TMC leaders in Murshidabad deny reports of vandalism, claiming displaced families willingly returned home after fleeing out of fear following violence linked to protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act.
A district court in Gadag, Karnataka sentenced four individuals to death for the 2019 'honour killing' of Gangamma Rathod and her husband Ramesh Madar. Despite their inter-caste marriage and two years living in different cities, the couple's return to their native village led to their murder by Gangamma's relatives, resulting in legal action.
Harbhajan Singh addressed a fan's critique regarding current Hindi commentary in cricket, noting the reduction in analytical content. The fan's video highlighted how past commentators enriched viewers’ understanding of the game. Harbhajan assured improvements would be made, contrasting this response with his previous defence of Hindi commentary against naysayers, stirring a debate.