CEC Rajiv Kumar warned political parties and candidates against making disrespectful remarks against women, noting such comments can lead to reprimands or criminal cases. He emphasized maintaining respectful discourse during campaigns and highlighted the importance of guidelines to ensure women are treated with dignity.
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A police team recovered a cache of ammunition in Kawala forest area of Samba district, Jammu and Kashmir. The seized items included 29 live rounds, one AK rifle magazine, and explosive powder. A case was registered and a probe initiated following the discovery.
The VVER-1000 reactor vessel for the sixth unit of the Kudankulam nuclear power plant in Tamil Nadu is being transported from Russia to India. The vessel, weighing 320 tonnes, was manufactured at the Atommash plant and will undertake an 11,000-km journey. Four new power units are currently under construction at Kudankulam, with six reactors planned in collaboration with Russia's Rosatom and India's NPCIL.
Arvind Kejriwal challenged Union home minister Amit Shah to withdraw cases against slum residents and guarantee housing on the same land from which they were evicted. He accused the BJP of prioritising land acquisition over resident welfare and claimed their 'Jahan Jhuggi Wahan Makaan' scheme was ineffective. AAP aims for a third consecutive full term in the February 5 elections.
Kashmir’s chief priest and PDP president condemned the administration's decision to disallow night-long Shab-e-Qadr prayers at Jamia Masjid. The authorities closed the mosque on this sacred night, causing significant grief to the community, thereby challenging claims of normalcy in the region.
A war of words erupted between AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal and BJP over freebie promises in their manifestos for Delhi elections. Kejriwal challenged PM Modi's stance on freebies, while BJP's Virendraa Sachdeva criticized Kejriwal's approach, emphasizing their focus on overall development and empowerment rather than charity.
Congress leader Pawan Khera has expressed concerns over Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's deteriorating health, alleging misuse of his signature by vested interests and a lack of governance. He also cited rising malnutrition rates and shortages in government hospitals as evidence of failed administration under the NDA.
BJP's Tarvinder Singh Marwah defeated AAP's Manish Sisodia in Jangpura, contributing to BJP's landslide victory in Delhi with 48 out of 70 seats. PM Modi praised the win as a rejection of AAP's governance. Arvind Kejriwal acknowledged the defeat and congratulated BJP, hoping they fulfill their promises.
IT and I&B minister Ashwini Vaishnaw rebutted Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg's claim that incumbents, including those in India, lost elections post-Covid. Vaishnaw highlighted Modi's third-term win in 2024 amid pandemic policies, criticizing the misinformation and emphasizing the significance of accurate information dissemination.
NCP minister Dhananjay Munde resigned from the Maharashtra cabinet, citing his conscience and health. He faced pressure from CM Devendra Fadnavis and deputy CM Ajit Pawar following the public release of brutal images related to a sarpanch's murder, in which Munde's associate was implicated.