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Gangster Abu Salem did not get release from the Supreme Court. The top court refused to consider his petition and asked him to approach the Bombay High Court. Salem had claimed that he had completed his 25-year sentence in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case and was in illegal detention for more than 10 months. The Supreme Court directed the High Court to hear the case.
The India-US trade agreement is a testament to India's growing diplomatic capability, which is based on mutual respect. This will provide Indian products access to the US market and attract US investment. This is a strategic opportunity for America to reduce its dependence on China. The success of the agreement will depend on domestic reforms, strong infrastructure and effective implementation, allowing India to become a global leader.
17-year-old Sahrita Khatoon died under suspicious circumstances in Salem Tabri, Ludhiana. Police are calling it suicide, while injury marks have been found on his neck and body. The family found him hanging. The police sent the body for autopsy. Sahrita was mentally disturbed due to her mother's illness. The post mortem report will reveal the exact cause of death.
Nikhil, a 20-year-old engineering student of a private university in Phagwara, Kapurthala, allegedly committed suicide by jumping from the ninth floor. He was a resident of Sunnar Khurd village near Phillaur. He was taken to the Civil Hospital, where doctors declared him dead. Police said that investigation is going on to find out the reasons for the suicide.
The Ghaziabad network of prostitution running under the guise of spa centers is spreading in Noida. Sector 49 police arrested 24 men and women from three spa centers on February 13. The main operator is a resident of Ghaziabad and is absconding. The investigation has revealed the use of online booking and codewords. Such illegal businesses are continuing in many places including Greater Noida West.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme' is facing challenges due to banks' reluctance to provide loans and limited cooperation from state power distribution companies (DISCOMs). The target is to install solar panels on 40 lakh residential rooftops by March 2025, but only 23.6 lakh have been installed so far. Credit constraints and fear of revenue loss by discoms are the main reasons for the slow pace of the plan, which could impact India's clean energy goals.
The body of a person was found abandoned under suspicious circumstances near New Grain Market on Kaithal Road in Karnal. The shopkeepers informed the police. The police made efforts to identify the body, but it could not be identified. The deceased, about 45 years old, was probably a laborer in a rice mill. The police have kept the body in the mortuary and contacted the Rice Mill Association for identification. If no identification is made within 72 hours, post-mortem will be conducted.
A lift fell from the 13th floor to the seventh floor after a power failure in Supertech Ecovillage 1 Society, Greater Noida West. In this, 65 year old Rani Prasad was with her grandchildren. The elderly woman suffered four fractures in her leg in the accident. He did not even get a wheelchair after the incident. There have been allegations of negligence in lift maintenance and registration of Lift Act in the society.
The last date for e-KYC verification has been extended for social security pension beneficiaries in Himachal Pradesh. Now beneficiaries can complete their e-KYC till 28th February. The Social Justice and Empowerment Department has directed all district and tehsil welfare officers to ensure timely verification. A separate report will be made for 'not found' cases, which will be verified by the SDM.
In Dehradun, Congress marched to Lok Bhavan against deteriorating law and order, corruption and inflation. Thousands of workers started the march from the parade ground, but were stopped by the police at Hathibarkala. During this, there was a clash between the police and Congressmen, in which more than 300 workers were detained. Congress leaders called it a strong message against the anti-people policies of the government.