Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Doha to strengthen historically close and friendly relations with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. India-Qatar ties have deepened. Modi's visit follows the release of Indian Navy personnel facing charges of espionage.
Tensions escalated on the second day of the farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' protest as clashes broke out between security personnel and farmers at various border points. Police used tear gas shells and rubber bullets to stop the farmers from entering the national capital. A team of Union ministers will hold a meeting with farmer leaders to address their demands.
The aviation ministry’s directive to Adani Group’s Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL) for reducing flights was issued after the operator did not “proactively” act on the issue of “excessive slot distribution”. The Jyotiraditya Scindia-led ministry late on Tuesday night said Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMI) “suffers from congestion and excess capacity on its runways which inadvertently leads to air space congestion, where flights are forced to hover over the city for a long duration of around 40-60 minutes.”
There is increasing demand for overseas education from tier 2 cities in India due to higher incomes and improved access to information. The limited capacity of Indian education to meet this demand results in significant foreign exchange losses. The availability of post-study work visas plays a crucial role in attracting Indian students to the UK.
It has become “fashionable” for authorities to tear down any house without adhering to “principles of natural justice”, Indore bench of Madhya Pradesh HC has observed, ordering a compensation of Rs 1 lakh each to two petitioners whose homes were bulldozed by Ujjain Municipal Corporation. Justice Vivek Rusia noted the illegality of the act, carried out in Sandipini Nagar on Dec 13, 2023, without serving prior notice to petitioners Radha Langri and Vimal Gurjar or giving them opportunity for a hearing. They approached HC following the demolition. Rusia also ordered disciplinary action against erring officers.
Despite seat-sharing talks collapsing in Punjab, AAP and Congress are still negotiating for alliance in Delhi. AAP emphasizes urgency, urging Congress to conclude talks swiftly to begin campaigning against BJP. While Congress remains hopeful, issues like AAP's demands for seats in Goa and Gujarat hinder progress. Both parties aim to finalize decisions soon amid mounting uncertainty.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar defends the Eknath Shinde-led government amid opposition demand for dismissal over the law and order situation. Pawar highlights the support of 225 MLAs in the assembly and compares the current situation with the 26/11 terrorist attacks when no such demand was made. He clarifies that he is not justifying recent incidents of violence.
Two men were shot dead at a salon in Najafgarh, Delhi. Sonu and Ashish, in their 30's, were shot multiple times. CCTV footage showed one victim pleading to the assailant. Panic ensued as women workers ran away in fear. Police formed three teams to identify and arrest the accused.
J&K LG inaugurates data and IT network centre in Billawar area established by Atomic North Pvt Ltd. The centre will create rural technology hubs, generate jobs for youths, and boost the local economy. Atomic North will start BPO operations with 100 executives and plans to provide employment to around 1,500 youths in the next phase.
Former Telugu Desam minister Ponguru Narayana warned officials that he would proceed legally if they fail to rectify the duplication of votes in the Nellore city assembly constituency immediately. Accompanied by Kotamreddy Sreenivasulu Reddy, former Nellore mayor Shaik Abdul Azeez and other leaders, Narayana met Nellore municipal commissioner Vikas Marmat at the corporation office at Nellore on Tuesday and complained about the inaction on the officials part in rectification of duplicate votes in the final voters list.
Dismissing claims from the opposition that the Central government is withholding funds for states not aligned with the BJP, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman asserted on Monday that such allegations stem from a politically-biased narrative promoted by certain vested interests. During her address in the Lok Sabha, the FM emphasized that funds allocated to states according to the devolution plan outlined by the Finance Commission cannot be denied.
The Czech Republic has halted the extradition proceedings for Nikhil Gupta, an Indian national indicted by the US in connection with the thwarted attempt to assassinate Khalistan separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. This decision was made after Gupta appealed to the Constitutional Court to block his extradition to the US. Czech Justice Ministry spokesperson Vladimir Repka confirmed the suspension.
Delhi's unauthorised colonies will have concrete roads before next year's Assembly polls. Kejriwal, the Chief Minister, made this announcement during the foundation stone-laying ceremony for two government school buildings. He stated that the work done by the AAP government in the unauthorised colonies in five years surpasses what was achieved in 75 years.
On Friday, the Jammu & Kashmir police announced the suspension of two officers and the reassignment of a Station House Officer (SHO) to district police lines following a custodial death shrouded in mystery at Gandhi Nagar police station. The incident, which transpired on January 31, involved the demise of Sahil Saini from Kathua.
JMM leader Hemant Soren was arrested on Wednesday night in a money laundering case after resigning as the Jharkhand chief minister, while Shibu Soren loyalist and state transport minister Champai Soren's name was proposed as the CM. Hemant Soren was arrested after a marathon seven hours of grilling by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case. He was taken to the ED office where he will undergo a medical check-up, officials said.
