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10 Feb

Noida Police Freeze ₹11.11 Crore from FIITJEE Founder’s Bank Accounts Amid Investigation

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Noida, February 10, 2025: The Noida Police have frozen ₹11.11 crore from 12 bank accounts linked to FIITJEE Coaching Institute's founder, Dinesh Goyal, as part of an ongoing financial investigation. Authorities discovered that Goyal’s PAN card was linked to 172 current accounts and 12 savings accounts across multiple states. So far, police have identified and frozen funds in 12 of these accounts.The probe was launched after multiple FIITJEE centers in Noida, Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, and other cities abruptly shut down, prompting complaints from students and parents. Many reported financial losses and academic setbacks due to the unexpected closures. In response,…

10 Feb

Supreme Court Questions Criminal Politicians’ Return to Parliament, Seeks AG’s Assistance

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New Delhi, February 10, 2025: The Supreme Court on Monday raised serious concerns over the criminalization of politics, questioning how convicted politicians are allowed to return to Parliament and state legislatures. The court sought the assistance of the Attorney General of India and directed the Centre and the Election Commission of India (ECI) to respond within three weeks.A bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Manmohan examined the constitutional validity of Sections 8 and 9 of the Representation of the People Act (RPA), 1951, which permits convicted politicians to contest elections after a six-year disqualification period. The court pointed out the…

10 Feb

Influencer Ranveer Allahbadia Issues Public Apology Amid Backlash Over Controversial Remark on YouTube Show

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New Delhi, February 10, 2025: Popular social media influencer Ranveer Allahbadia, also known as BeerBiceps, has issued a public apology following massive backlash over a controversial remark he made on Samay Raina’s YouTube reality show, India’s Got Latent. The comment, deemed inappropriate and offensive by many, sparked outrage, leading to calls for a ban on his podcast and even a police complaint filed by a BJP functionary against the show’s creators, judges, and participants.During an episode of the show, known for its edgy, boundary-pushing content, Allahbadia asked a contestant a question related to parents and sex, which many found distasteful.…

10 Feb

Massive Traffic Jam Near Prayagraj: Thousands of Devotees Stranded En Route to Maha Kumbh

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Prayagraj, February 10, 2025: A colossal traffic jam, reportedly stretching up to 300 kilometers, has left thousands of devotees stranded on highways leading to Prayagraj as they head to the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025. The situation has been described by netizens as the "biggest traffic jam in the world," with videos flooding social media showcasing endless queues of vehicles across Katni, Maihar, and Rewa districts in Madhya Pradesh. Major gridlocks have been reported in these areas, with vehicles stranded for hours, causing frustration and distress among pilgrims.Social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram are flooded with images and…

10 Feb

PM Modi’s France Visit & Co-Chairing of AI Action Summit Mark a Major Milestone for India-France Ties

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Paris, February 10, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to France and India’s role as co-chair of the AI Action Summit are being celebrated as significant steps forward in strengthening the strategic partnership between India and France. The summit, scheduled to take place in Paris from February 10–12, will not only focus on advancing technological cooperation but also highlight the growing geopolitical significance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the global stage.Coumar Ananda, President of the Chambers of Commerce and Industry France-India, underscored the event's importance, noting that AI has evolved beyond being just a technological tool to becoming a…

10 Feb

Indian Army, Assam Rifles, and Manipur Police Nab 8 Militants, Recover 25 Weapons in Joint Operations

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Imphal (Manipur), February 10, 2025: In a major success against insurgent activities in Manipur, the Indian Army, in collaboration with the Assam Rifles, Manipur Police, and other security forces, apprehended eight militants and recovered 25 sophisticated weapons along with large quantities of warlike stores and ammunition. The operations, driven by specific intelligence inputs, were conducted across multiple districts, including Kakching, Thoubal, Tengnoupal, Bishnupur, Imphal East, and Chandel.The arrested insurgents are reportedly affiliated with banned militant outfits like the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) and the Manipur Naga Revolutionary Front (MNRF). The cache of recovered weapons includes AK-47 assault rifles, INSAS rifles,…

09 Feb

Arvind Kejriwal Meets Newly Elected AAP MLAs, Vows Strong Opposition in Delhi Assembly

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New Delhi, February 9, 2025: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal met with the party’s 22 newly elected MLAs on Sunday, following the recent Delhi Assembly election results. Despite the BJP securing a historic win with 48 seats, Kejriwal emphasized the crucial role AAP will play as a strong opposition to hold the new government accountable. During the meeting, Kejriwal urged the MLAs to ensure the continuation of public welfare schemes initiated by AAP over the past decade. He highlighted that the party’s duty now is to ensure that developmental work in Delhi does not come to a…

09 Feb

New Income Tax Bill to Be Introduced in Parliament on Tuesday: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

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NEW DELHI, February 9, 2025: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to introduce the new Income Tax Bill in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, marking a significant step towards overhauling India's tax framework. The bill, which aims to simplify and streamline existing tax laws, is expected to be referred to a parliamentary standing committee for detailed examination. “I hope to have it introduced in Lok Sabha in the coming week,” said Sitharaman after the RBI board meeting. Once introduced, the bill will undergo a multi-step legislative process, starting with its referral to the standing committee for recommendations. Following the committee’s…

09 Feb

Delhi BJP MLA Mohan Singh Bisht Proposes Renaming Mustafabad to ‘Shiv Vihar’ or ‘Shiv Puri’

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New Delhi, February 9, 2025: BJP MLA-elect Mohan Singh Bisht has stirred controversy by proposing to rename Delhi’s Mustafabad constituency to either "Shiv Vihar" or "Shiv Puri," arguing that the area has a Hindu majority. The move has sparked political backlash, particularly as Mustafabad is one of the few Muslim-majority constituencies in Delhi.Bisht, who won the seat by defeating AAP’s Adeel Ahmad Khan by 17,578 votes, claimed that 58% of Mustafabad’s population is Hindu, justifying his demand for a name change. However, he did not provide official data to support this claim. "It is the right of the 58% that…

09 Feb

Manipur CM N Biren Singh Resigns Ahead of No-Confidence Motion

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New Delhi, February 9, 2025: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh submitted his resignation on Sunday, stepping down just days before the upcoming assembly session, where the Congress had planned to introduce a no-confidence motion against his government. His resignation marks a significant shift in the state's political landscape, which has been grappling with prolonged ethnic violence and internal unrest.Singh’s exit follows a closed-door meeting with BJP’s top leadership in Delhi, though he had initially claimed he was visiting the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. His departure comes amid rising tensions within the BJP-led alliance, as the party struggled to maintain…