A Chhota Rajan gang member, Vilas Balaram Pawar, who had been absconding for 16 years, was arrested in Mumbai. Pawar, involved in crimes like murder and attempt to murder, was apprehended in Chembur. He had been changing his locations to evade authorities since his release on bail in 2008.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed over 65 lakh property cards under the SVAMITVA Scheme to property owners in more than 50,000 villages across 10 states and 2 UTs. This initiative aims to provide accurate property ownership data, reduce disputes, and support economic development through drone and GIS technology.
A month after a stampede at New Delhi railway station that killed 18, the government revealed 49,000 general tickets were sold on February 15, significantly higher than the average. This spike led to the operation of five special trains. The Railways minister detailed the ticket issuance system in response to a Lok Sabha query about the unusual ticket sales.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences to Myanmar's military chief following a 7.7-magnitude earthquake. India launched 'Operation Brahma', sending over 80 NDRF personnel and crucial supplies to assist in the aftermath, showing solidarity with its neighbour in this humanitarian crisis.
Two labourers died and six were grievously injured when an iron-casting structure collapsed at a Raipur construction site. The accident came two days after a silo collapse in Mungeli district. Rescue operations were launched, and the injured labourers were rushed to the hospital. Authorities were at the scene to assist.
Families in Haryana are distressed after US President Trump deported illegal immigrants by army plane. Many youngsters from Haryana took the risky 'donkey route' to reach the US at significant financial cost. Parents are now worried about their children's future and finances. Locals urge Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address this issue with President Trump.
Delhi Police identified a juvenile responsible for sending hoax bomb threats to schools last year. His parent is connected to an NGO with links to a political party. The NGO had earlier questioned the legitimacy of terrorist Afzal Guru's hanging. The investigation is ongoing, and there have been at least seven confirmed instances of hoax emails.
Four cases of avian influenza (H5N1) were detected in three pet cats and a live bird in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh. This is the first time the strain infecting domestic cats in India, raising concerns about its adaptability and potential impact on humans. Researchers recommend increased monitoring of poultry, wild birds, and mammals to mitigate the threat.
"Health experts have clarified that HMPV is not a new virus. It was first identified in 2001... HMPV spreads through the air and can affect people of all age groups. The virus spreads more during the winter and early spring months," Union Health Minister JP Nadda said.
Air India now offers Wi-Fi on its Airbus A350, Boeing 787-9, and some A321neo aircraft, making it the first Indian airline to provide in-flight Wi-Fi on domestic flights. Complimentary for an introductory period, the service allows passengers to browse, use social media, and work while in the air. The service will expand to other aircraft gradually.
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.