Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar defended the amendment to election rules restricting public inspection of CCTV footage at polling booths, emphasizing the need to protect voter privacy and prevent misuse of footage through fake narratives. The new rule limits access to CCTV footage, ensuring voter identities are safeguarded.
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Shariful Fakir, arrested for allegedly breaking into Saif Ali Khan's residence and stabbing him, faces strong oral, physical, and technical evidence. Authorities rely on CCTV footage, mobile network location, and blood-stained weapons as evidence, alongside his detailed crime reconstruction account.
Delhi CM Atishi criticized BJP for lacking an agenda beyond insulting Arvind Kejriwal. Kejriwal stated the upcoming Delhi polls are a direct contest between AAP and BJP, not part of the INDIA alliance. Congress accused AAP of undermining their interests, implying AAP aims to defeat Congress in elections. Delhi assembly election is on February 5.
Rahul Gandhi condemns the Bihar government's lathi charge on BPSC candidates protesting against a paper leak and demanding exam cancellation. He calls the act 'shameful and reprehensible.' Lalu Prasad Yadav also criticizes the police's actions. Despite protesters' claims of injuries, the SSP denies them, stating only mild force was used to disperse the crowd.
Police in New Delhi arrested Zoya, wife of jailed gangster Hashim Baba, for drug trafficking in the Welcome area. She was caught with 225 grams of heroin during a police trap. Baba, imprisoned since last year for a gym owner's murder, had earlier implicated gangster Lawrence Bishnoi in the crime. The two developed ties in Tihar Jail in 2021 and remained in contact despite being moved to different jails, allegedly using illicit communication channels to continue criminal activities.
Starting this summer, five new toy trains with Vistadome coaches will operate from Kalka to Shimla, enhancing the travel experience with large glass windows and roofs. The plan aims to meet the growing demand, offering picturesque views of Himachal Pradesh's hills and forests.
Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak highlighted the substantial development and improvement in infrastructure in Uttar Pradesh over the past eight years. He noted the end of mafia rule, increasing investment, and the visible accomplishments in various development projects, especially in the Cantt Assembly constituency.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the previous Bihar government under Lalu Prasad while emphasizing NDA's commitment to farmers' welfare. Speaking at a rally in Bhagalpur, PM Modi lauded the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme and was joined by Bihar CM Nitish Kumar who highlighted significant improvements in education, health, infrastructure, and security since 2005.
SEBI proposes issuing only demat shares during share splits, consolidations, and corporate restructuring to eliminate risks tied to physical certificates. A consultation paper highlights demat's advantages like fraud prevention and increased transparency, aiming for mandatory dematerialisation of securities. Public comments are invited until February 4.
Prakash Karat, senior CPI(M) leader, called for a ban on foreign funding in India's democratic system, criticizing the BJP government’s handling of US deportations of Indian citizens. He also condemned the government for not addressing the mistreatment of citizens during deportation. Karat demanded the resignation of railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw over the recent stampede incidents at Maha Kumbh and Delhi Railway station, blaming the government’s failure to ensure safety.