During a public gathering in Harsil, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the need for year-round tourism in Uttarakhand to boost the state's economy. He extended his condolences for the recent tragedy in Mana and expressed gratitude for being able to visit the spiritual sites of the state. PM Modi also reminisced about his connection with Uttarakhand and emphasized the importance of developing winter tourism to achieve economic empowerment for the region.
Amid discussions with the Prime Minister's Office, the 'prestigious' private group, Greens Zoological Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre (similar to Vantara in Jamnagar), has been reportedly signed on to manage the Delhi Zoo, bringing in world-class facilities and infrastructure. However, the deal has raised concerns over transparency and government oversight, especially considering Vantara's past controversy of bringing in live animals from Venezuela without proper permission.
A heated exchange on Instagram led to a physical confrontation between two individuals in Noida's Sector 53, which ended in a man being run over by a Mahindra Thar driver. The incident, captured on video, has raised concerns about safety in public places. According to officials, the fight started over comments on social media and escalated into a fatal clash on the street, with the driver intentionally hitting the victim with his car before fleeing the scene. A case has been registered and investigations are ongoing.
BRS leader T. Harish Rao unequivocally stated that the party will not form an alliance with the BJP in the upcoming elections and will instead contest on its own. He also denounced any efforts to merge the party with the BJP, calling it baseless. During the Telangana Formation Day celebrations, he praised the party's leader K. Chandrashekar Rao and criticized the current government for its failures. Additionally, he warned officials who may try to target BRS workers with false cases and demanded the government to release evidence regarding allegations of inappropriate behavior at a recent dinner.
The Supreme Court on Thursday countered a senior lawyer's submission in a hearing against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, stating that just like Islam, Hinduism also has provisions for afterlife. The Chief Justice-led bench reserved its order on a plea for an interim halt of the contentious legislation after hearing arguments from both sides. The Centre, represented by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, earlier said that Waqf is an Islamic concept but not an essential part of the religion.
The Tamil Nadu government has proposed a fare revision for state-run buses, citing increasing operational costs. In order to gather public input, the Transport Department has opened the floor for suggestions or objections before moving forward with the plan. This move highlights the significance of buses in Tamil Nadu and the potential impact on daily expenses for millions of commuters. Officials have stated that the revision is necessary to maintain efficient service quality and address financial burdens faced by the transport corporation.
Amidst speculation about a possible third term for President Donald Trump, many are left wondering if this is even a possibility. Trump himself has alluded to wanting a third term, which is technically prohibited by the 22nd amendment of the US Constitution. However, history has shown that third terms have been attempted before, with President Franklin Roosevelt serving four terms in office. The question remains: will Trump actually try for a third term in 2028?
According to Kolkata Police, Pune law student Sharmistha Panoli has been arrested in Gurugram for posting an offensive video on Instagram containing derogatory and disrespectful remarks aimed at a particular religious community. The video, which has since been deleted, went viral and triggered widespread outrage, leading to an FIR against Panoli for promoting enmity and hurting religious sentiments. After multiple failed attempts to serve her a legal notice, police arrested Panoli from Gurugram. However, she has since issued an unconditional apology on social media for her actions.
Kolkata-based activist Sharmistha was arrested in Gurgaon over a video she published criticizing the Kolkata Police. Despite issuing a public apology and deleting the video, Sharmistha was arrested while her alleged harassers remain untouched. She will be presented before a Kolkata court on Saturday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Bhopal on Saturday to pay tribute to Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Holkar, an 18th-century queen known for her visionary leadership and welfare initiatives. He will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for various women's empowerment and infrastructure projects, release a commemorative postage stamp and Rs 300 coin in her honor, and present the National Devi Ahilyabai Award to a distinguished woman artist. He will also oversee the foundation stone laying for ghat construction works on the Kshipra River for the Simhastha Mahakumbh 2028 in Ujjain.
Sharmistha Panoli, a fourth-year law student from Pune's Symbiosis Institute, was arrested by Kolkata Police in Delhi without prior notice for responding to a Pakistani troll's mocking of India's Operation Sindoor. The arrest has raised concerns about selective policing and suppression of speech, as she had already deleted the video and issued an apology. The use of Section 295A of the IPC, a colonial law criminalizing acts that outrage religious feelings, has once again come under scrutiny.