Flights and trains experienced significant delays and cancellations as dense fog enveloped Delhi for around 12 hours. With zero visibility at key areas, it was the worst fog of the season so far. The foggy conditions also heavily impacted transportation across the Indo-Gangetic plains.
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Supreme Court directed UP govt to prevent unrest over the well next to Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal. Despite an order for status quo, the Sambhal municipality advertised the well for public use. The bench asked UP govt to submit a status report in two weeks.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's speech at Oxford was disrupted by two groups of protesters, causing chaos. Security had to intervene as protesters accused her of various allegations, with the incident highlighting political tensions and unrest among certain groups.
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Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut criticized the Maharashtra government on Women's Day for not addressing crimes against women. He highlighted recent incidents such as the rape cases in Pune and Buldhana, questioning the celebration of such international days without substantive action to protect women.
The Punjab council of ministers approved amendments to the mining policy, which aims to curb illegal mining and enhance supply. The pilgrimage scheme for senior citizens and a school mentorship program by IAS/IPS officers were also approved to promote religious heritage and student development.
A constable assigned to Tej Pratap Yadav’s security has been removed after a video showed him dancing at Yadav's request during Holi celebrations. Tej Pratap, son of Lalu Prasad, was fined for riding a scooter without a helmet, with expired documents, and over-speeding. BJP criticized the incident on social media.
The parliamentary panel has termed as unfair the non-allocation of funds to states like TN, Kerala, and Bengal under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan due to their refusal to sign MoUs for the PM SHRI scheme. The committee recommends the education ministry reconsider its policy to ensure no state is disadvantaged.
BJP MP Sambit Patra criticized the Samajwadi Party for presenting a 'funeral shroud' for the Election Commission in Parliament, calling it a blow to democracy. SP leader Akhilesh Yadav had earlier accused the BJP of electoral misconduct, claiming voter intimidation and disruptions at polling stations in Ayodhya's Milkipur constituency.