NEWS AN LIVE

http://dlvr.it/T28VB4

Amiruddin Malek, now 60, and two others were named in a complaint for rioting, unlawful assembly, arson and attempted murder, filed by inspector M D Chaudhary on Dec 7, 1992. The FIR alleged that the men were part of a mob that, in a reprisal for the demolition, attacked the telephone exchange in Bapunagar area, and assaulted passersby. http://dlvr.it/T282JR

: Embattled former Pakistan PM Imran Khan received his second jail sentence in as many days on Wednesday when the country's anti-corruption court sentenced him and his wife, Bushra Bibi, to 14 years imprisonment in the Toshakhana (state treasury) case linked to illegal sale of state gifts.

Solicitor general Tushar Mehta told the Supreme Court that even the Indira Gandhi government, which amended the Aligarh Muslim University Act in 1981, refused to hand over administration to the minority community. http://dlvr.it/T268P3

Senior advocate Rakesh Dwivedi on Tuesday cited a string of episodes from history to counter Supreme Court's proposition that if Muslims were deemed to be the force behind Aligarh Muslim University in 1920, it could qualify as a minority institution in the post-Constitution era by arguing that Muslims, at that point of time, never considered themselves as a minority but as a 'nation'. http://dlvr.it/T25xk3

http://dlvr.it/T25xXq

Himachal Pradesh Police rescued 300 tourists stranded near the South Portal (SP) of Atal Tunnel in Rohtang after snowfall on Tuesday evening. http://dlvr.it/T25xNC

Five more states - Mizoram, Telangana, Rajasthan, Bihar, and Himachal Pradesh - have come forward requesting National Skill Development Corporation International (NSDCI) to conduct a recruitment drive for Israel on Tuesday. With Jan 31, 2024 set as a deadline, initially only two states - Uttar Pradesh and Haryana - approached NSDC and completed the drive with over 5,600 candidates being selected. http://dlvr.it/T25SJL

Widespread ground subsidence of January 2023 that damaged 65% of houses in the pilgrim town of Joshimath in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district was induced by “unregulated infrastructure development in the form of high-rise buildings” as well as “disturbance to the natural drainage system” in the fragile mountain and not by NTPC’s hydel project, according to the Geological Survey of India (GSI).

A cross-border terror module involved in smuggling of arms and ammunition has been busted, and five terror associates arrested in Karnah in Kupwara district, J&K Police said Saturday.In a statement, police said it had received “credible information” about arms smuggling from its own sources, which was “corroborated by other sister agencies and counterparts”.

A cross-border terror module involved in smuggling of arms and ammunition has been busted, and five terror associates arrested in Karnah in Kupwara district, J&K Police said Saturday.In a statement, police said it had received “credible information” about arms smuggling from its own sources, which was “corroborated by other sister agencies and counterparts”.

Top opposition figures, including Congress's Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, NCP patriarch Sharad Pawar and Left leaders Sitaram Yechury and D Raja were absent from the Republic Day parade. Trinamool Congress is also understood to have been unrepresented.

Satyam, a PhD Scholar in the department of biosciences and bioengineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT-Guwahati), recently achieved a significant feat by securing the “Best Product Design” award in the Water and Sanitation category at the prestigious Vishwakarma Awards 2023.

The parliamentary committee responsible for reviewing the 'Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment) Bill, 2021,' which proposes increasing the age of marriage for women from 18 to 21, aligning it with the age for men, has been granted an additional extension by Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar. According to the parliamentary bulletin, the committee has been granted a four-month extension until May to study the matter and present its report.

Two major opposition parties, the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) and The Democrats, criticize President Mohammad Muizzu's 'anti-India' pivot, calling it 'extremely detrimental' to long-term development. The parties argue that alienating India, the country's long-standing ally, will jeopardize stability and progress. Muizzu came to power in November based on his 'India Out' campaign.

Government aims to develop 360 km of ropeways under Parvatmala Programme, attracting international players. Feasibility studies, cost estimates, and realistic deadlines are crucial for timely project completion. Examples like Gaurikund to Kedarnath and Govid Ghat-Ghangaria-Hemkund Sahib highlight the need for better feasibility reports. NHLML extends bid deadlines. NHAI and NHLML present ropeway expansion target to national and international players.

The 60 Parachute Field Hospital in UP has been selected for the 2023 Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabhandhan Puraskar. The hospital is recognised for its exceptional service in both in domestic disasters and various global crisis. Online nominations for the 2024 edition of the award were received from various institutions and individuals.

Five villagers detained by the army after a terror ambush in J&K's Poonch last month, which resulted in the deaths of four soldiers, have reported severe torture during their detention. The disclosures were made during a police investigation into the deaths of three civilians in custody. The army authorities have not yet commented on the allegations.

India closely tracks Chinese research vessel Xiang Yang Hong 03 heading to Malé via Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka denied permission for docking, and the Indian Navy is monitoring its movements. Previously, Chinese vessels Shi Yan-6 and Hai Yang 24 Hao had visited Colombo despite Indian objections.

Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday directed the Municipal Corporation/Council (MC) chairpersons and members to complete the pending civic works in their respective areas. He stressed on the need to complete these pending works at speed.CM Khattar addressed a training camp for the MC chairpersons and members at Haryana Kala Parishad in Kurukshetra on Sunday.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a meeting with Iran Vice President Mohammad Mokhber on the sidelines of the NAM summit in the Ugandan capital on Saturday and discussed recent regional developments and India-Iran bilateral ties."A useful conversation with Vice President of Iran Mohammad Mokhber today in Kampala. Spoke about our bilateral ties as well as recent regional developments. Agreed on further exchanges to take forward our agenda of cooperation," Jaishankar said in a post on 'X'.

AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann met to discuss candidate selection for the Lok Sabha polls in Punjab. The meeting raised the issue of whether the party should contest all 13 seats. An alliance between AAP and Congress in Punjab is facing opposition from state units, as Congress fears it may hurt their prospects in the state.

Congress leader Digvijay Singh questions 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Ayodhya Ram Mandir in an under-construction temple. Singh suggests idol of Lord Ram in Ram Janmabhoomi Temple should be a child sitting in Mother Kaushalya's lap. He criticizes BJP for going against the Shastra and using religion for politics.

On the second day of the Congress' 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' in Assam, the party claimed that its first yatra, which traversed from south to north, faced fewer problems passing through BJP-ruled states compared to the challenges encountered in the northeastern state. The party continued to level corruption allegations against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma. Rahul Gandhi, who led both yatras, asserted that Chief Ministers of other BJP-ruled states could learn from Sarma on how to engage in corruption.

Former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai stated on Friday that they will urge the current Congress government to implement an increase in quotas for the Scheduled Tribes. Addressing a gathering organized by the Bharatiya Janata Party ST Morcha, the former chief minister highlighted that the previous government had taken a historic decision to enhance the reservation for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs).

IndiGo has been fined a record-breaking amount of one crore and twenty thousand rupees by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) for violating aviation security norms at Mumbai airport. MIAL, the Mumbai International Airport Ltd, has also been fined Rs 60 lakh by BCAS.

Communist Party of India MP Binoy Viswam has written to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressing concern over the safety and security of Indian workers being sent to Israel. In December, the Uttar Pradesh and Haryana governments solicited applications from construction workers for job opportunities in Israel. The administration intends to send at least 10,000 workers to the conflict-torn country. The National Skills Development Corporation will select the staff.

Security forces in the Krishna Ghati sector of J&K's Poonch are conducting searches to find terrorists who fired on an army convoy. No casualties were reported. Concurrently, another operation is underway in Sawjian, Mandi, based on reports of suspicious activities in the forested area. This follows a recent ambush in Dera Ki Gali, Poonch, where four soldiers lost their lives. “The search is underway in Dharti, Dhara, Magnad and Jhallas areas of Poonch,” an official source said.

The TMC organized protest rally against the BJP-led central government alleged misuse of central agencies and for withholding central funds. TMC leaders, including Kunal Ghosh, the party's State General Secretary, actively participated in the protest. Highlighting the two primary reasons behind the demonstration, Kunal Ghosh said, One is that the central funds are blocked. Second, CBI and ED are misused for vindictive politics." However, the ministry of rural development stated that the release of funds for West Bengal was halted on March 9, 2022, in accordance with Section 27 of MGNREGA.

Many others might have been on a sticky wicket having lost both arms in an accident at age seven. Not Amir Hussain Lone. The 34-year-old from Kashmir’s Anantnag is scoring runs and fame, drawing Sachin Tendulkar among his cheerleaders. “Hope I get to meet him one day and get a jersey with his name. Well done for inspiring millions who are passionate about playing the sport,” Sachin wrote in a post on X recently after learning about Amir’s incredible feats on the field include bowling with his feet and batting by placing the bat between his shoulder and neck.

Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, is set to start tomorrow from Manipur's Thoubal district