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26 Feb

Polluted Rivers Threaten Lives and Crops: Kumari Selja Blames Govt Negligence for Rising Diseases and Environmental Damage

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaBJP, Haryana, INC, Kumari Selja, Polluted Rivers, Yamuna

Chandigarh, February 26, 2025: The General Secretary of the All India Congress Committee, former Union Minister, and Member of Parliament from Sirsa Kumari Selja said that due to the indifference of the BJP government in the state, the water of Yamunanagar is becoming polluted. About 113 factories in the state are dumping untreated chemical-laden dirty water into the Yamuna River. Waterborne diseases are spreading, crops are being destroyed, and livestock are dying. On the other hand, the polluted water of the Ghaggar River is becoming the leading cause of cancer, and thousands of people are affected. The government should take…

26 Feb

Centre Opposes Life Ban on Convicted Politicians, Says Decision Lies with Parliament

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaConvicted Politicians, Lifetime Ban, Supreme Court

February 26, 2025 – The Centre has firmly opposed a plea in the Supreme Court seeking a lifetime ban on convicted politicians, arguing that such a disqualification falls solely within the domain of Parliament. Judicial Review Cannot Override Legislative Policy In an affidavit filed before the apex court, the Centre asserted that directing Parliament to frame a law in a particular manner would amount to rewriting the statute, which is beyond the scope of judicial review. The affidavit stated, “The question of whether a lifetime ban is appropriate or not is solely within the domain of Parliament.” The government emphasized…

26 Feb

Terrorists Open Fire on Army Vehicle in J&K’s Rajouri, No Casualties Reported

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaArmy vehicle, Jammu and Kashmir, Rajouri attack

February 26, 2025 – Terrorists targeted an Army patrol vehicle in the Sunderbani area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district on Wednesday afternoon, prompting a massive search operation. Attack on Army Patrol The attack occurred around 1 pm near Phall village along Sunderbani-Malla Road, a known infiltration route for militants. Officials stated that one or two rounds were fired at a vehicle belonging to the 9 JAK Rifles while it was on patrol.“At 1300 hours (1 pm), an army vehicle was fired upon at Village Phall near a water tank in the forest area,” sources confirmed. No injuries have been…

26 Feb

SLBC Tunnel Rescue: Experts Reach End of Tunnel, Search for Trapped Workers Continues

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaNDRF, SDRF, SLBC tunnel, Trapped Workers

February 26, 2025 – In a major breakthrough, rescue teams attempting to reach the eight workers trapped in the collapsed SLBC tunnel have finally accessed the tunnel’s end, a senior police official confirmed on Wednesday. However, significant debris continues to hinder efforts to locate the missing workers. Rescue Teams Make Progress For days, the teams had only been able to reach 50 meters before the tunnel’s end due to large amounts of muck and debris. But on Tuesday, a 20-member team—including personnel from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and expert Rat Miners—managed to push…

25 Feb

Supreme Court: Parliamentary Speech Must Uphold Dignity, Not Insult or Defame

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBihar legislative council, parliamentary decorum, Sunil Kumar Singh, Supreme Court

New Delhi, February 25, 2025 – The Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that the right to speak in Parliament or state legislatures does not grant members the freedom to insult, humiliate, or defame fellow legislators, ministers, or the chair. The court emphasized that parliamentary decorum must be maintained to ensure productive debates and uphold the dignity of democratic institutions.A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh criticized the conduct of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MLC Sunil Kumar Singh in the Bihar legislative council, where he raised slogans against Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. However, the court found Singh’s expulsion…

25 Feb

1984 Anti-Sikh Riots: Sajjan Kumar Sentenced to Life Imprisonment by Delhi Court

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia1984 Sikh Riots, Sajjan Kumar

New Delhi (National Times): A Delhi court has sentenced former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar to life imprisonment for his involvement in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. The verdict was pronounced by the Rouse Avenue Court in a case related to the murder of a father-son duo in the Saraswati Vihar area on November 1, 1984. Kumar was convicted on February 12 under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including murder, rioting, and unlawful assembly. The case is part of the long-standing legal battle to bring justice to the victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, which erupted after the assassination…

24 Feb

Telangana Tunnel Collapse: Hopes Dim for Eight Trapped Workers as Rescue Efforts Continue

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Telangana (National Times): The rescue mission to save eight trapped workers inside the collapsed Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel in Telangana enters its third day, with authorities fearing that the chances of survival are extremely low. Telangana Minister Jupally Krishna Rao on Monday acknowledged the grim situation, stating that despite ongoing efforts, the possibility of bringing out the trapped individuals alive is very remote. “To be frank, their survival is highly unlikely. I was personally at the site, just 50 meters from the collapse, and we could see that mud has filled nearly the entire tunnel. Even after shouting…

24 Feb

Finance Ministry Clarifies USAID Funds Used for Development, Not Politics

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, TrendingUSAID Funds

New Delhi (National Times): A recent report from the Finance Ministry of India has dismissed allegations that USAID funds were used for political activities, confirming that the $750 million assistance from the US was allocated only for government-led development projects in 2023-24. The report, released under the leadership of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, details that USAID is currently implementing seven projects in partnership with the Indian government, focusing on agriculture, food security, renewable energy, environmental sustainability, water sanitation (WASH), disaster management, and healthcare. "As per the Finance Ministry’s annual report, USAID funds have been strictly utilized for projects aligned with…

24 Feb

Supreme Court Rejects Bail for Repeat Juvenile Offender, Orders Swift Trial

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingSupreme Court

New Delhi (National Times): In a firm stance against juvenile delinquency, the Supreme Court on Monday denied bail to a minor implicated in four identical criminal cases, citing his habitual criminal behavior as a serious concern. The bench of Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice R Mahadevan remarked that the accused had become a repeat offender and could not exploit his age to escape legal consequences. "He is incorrigible! Just incorrigible," the Court observed, highlighting the gravity of the charges. The Court also criticized the misuse of juvenile laws, stating, "In the name of being a juvenile, he cannot continue looting…

24 Feb

Sunil Jakhar Highlights Broken Seats on IndiGo Flight, Raises Safety Concerns

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBroken Seat, IndiGo Airlines, Sunil Jakhar

New Delhi, February 24, 2025 – Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar has raised concerns over broken seats on a Chandigarh-Delhi IndiGo flight, sharing photos of the issue on social media. His complaint comes a day after Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan flagged a similar problem on an Air India flight from Bhopal to Delhi.Jakhar posted on X (formerly Twitter), stating that while the IndiGo cabin crew was polite, they were unable to address the issue and advised him to lodge a complaint through the airline’s website. Jakhar Criticizes Airlines’ Approach to Safety "It seems broken seats, as pointed out…