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.