INDIA
Supreme Court allows termination of 30-week pregnancy of teen, says 'can't compel any woman'
The decision comes in the case of a woman who conceived at the age of 17 and is currently 18 years and four months old, with the pregnancy having progressed to an advanced stage of 30 weeks.
WORLD
Islamabad blast: Over 30 killed and 169 injured after explosion rips through imambargah
The blast reportedly took place at Khadijatul Kubra mosque in Islamabad during Friday prayers.
INDIA
NHRC issues notice to Centre, states over alleged sexual exploitation, religious conversion in gyms
Among the matters that triggered wider scrutiny is a complaint from Uttar Pradesh’s Mirzapur district. Filed on January 28 by Aniruddha Keshre of Madhya Pradesh, it alleges that an “organised racket” was being run “under the cover of a gym and fitness centre” to target young women for “exploitation and forced religious conversion”.
INDIA
Ghaziabad sisters’ deaths: Note for father lists 20 games, apps and characters they were obsessed with
Sixteen-year-old Nishika, 14-year-old Prachi, and 12-year-old Pakhi were found dead after allegedly jumping one after another from the balcony window of their family’s flat.
INDIA
At least 18 labourers killed, several feared trapped in Meghalaya's 'illegal' mine blast, CM Sangma announces probe
The National Green Tribunal had banned rat-hole coal mining and other unscientific practices in Meghalaya in 2014 due to environmental harm and safety concerns.
INDIA
PM Modi in Rajya Sabha: 'New world order leaning towards India, Oppn can't dig my grave' | Highlights
Alongside jibes and sarcasm at Opposition, PM Modi highlighted falling NPAs, profitable PSUs, expanding welfare schemes, and what he called a new world order 'bent towards India', alluding to 9 trade deals, including with EU.
INDIA
PM Modi says Rahul Gandhi’s 'traitor' jibe at Ravneet Singh Bittu rooted in 'hatred towards Sikhs'
“Many factions have broken away from the Congress, but they have never been referred to as traitors. Why only Ravneet Singh Bittu?," said PM Modi in Rajya Sabha.
INDIA
Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj moves Supreme Court against Bihar cash scheme, alleges vote influence
In its petition, the party has questioned the implementation of the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana, introduced shortly before the polls by the Nitish-led government.
INDIA
PM Modi takes a jibe at Mallikarjun Kharge in Rajya Sabha: 'Should sit and raise slogans', Oppn walks out
The Opposition MPs, included LoP Mallikarjun Kharge, staged a walkout from Rajya Sabha as Prime Minister Narendra Modi continued his reply on Motion of Thanks to the President's Address.
INDIA
'Who let the dogs out?': High Court says 'frivolous' pet rows overwhelming criminal courts
The remark came as Justice M Nagaprasanna of Karnataka High Court granted interim protection in a case that grew out of a confrontation allegedly triggered when a pet dog defecated outside a neighbour’s house.
INDIA
Raj Thackeray's MNS workers allegedly threaten bank employees: Report
Last year in August, MNS workers caused chaos at a bank in Nagpur, allegedly assaulting a bank staffer and smearing his face with black paint.
BUSINESS
'2,645 vacancies across AAI, 3 aviation regulators; IndiGo cancellations affected over 10 lakh passengers', says govt
IndiGo, India's largest airline by market share, cancelled 6,936 flights over the past three months, impacting 10,81,680 passengers, said the government in a written reply in the Lok Sabha.
INDIA
Om Birla says asked PM Modi not to come to Lok Sabha: 'Plot by Congress to create unprecedented incident'
Congress has signalled that it will not permit PM Modi to speak in either House unless Rahul Gandhi is allowed to present his views.
INDIA
Mamata Banerjee may argue SIR case herself as Supreme Court takes up challenge to electoral roll revision
Banerjee filed her petition on January 28, naming the Election Commission (EC) and the West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer as respondents.
INDIA
Explained: Controversy around WhatsApp, Meta and why Supreme Court gave 'take it or leave it' warning
The dispute traces back to WhatsApp’s 2021 privacy policy update, which informed users that data could be shared with other Meta-owned companies for purposes such as operating and improving services.
INDIA
Who is Yumnam Khemchand Singh? Ex-Assembly Speaker, black-belt martial artist set to become Manipur CM
Yumnam Khemchand Singh is a senior BJP leader from Manipur, a two-time MLA from Singjamei, former Speaker of the Manipur Legislative Assembly, ex-Cabinet minister, and a lifelong taekwondo practitioner.
BUSINESS
Supreme Court sets aside NCLAT order of probe against Flipkart under Competition Act, asks to reconsider
The apex court remitted the matter to the NCLAT for a fresh decision, asking it to reassess the issue without relying on findings that no longer hold the field.
INDIA
'Rahul Gandhi hates India's progress, trying to mislead nation on India-US trade deal': Piyush Goyal
Referring to opposition protests inside Parliament, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said he had wanted to present the government’s position in the House but was compelled to speak outside due to disruptions.
INDIA
Piyush Goyal on why he spoke on India-US trade deal outside Parliament: 'Everyone saw what Opposition did'
Goyal said he had intended to place his views before lawmakers but was prevented from doing so after what he described as repeated interruptions and disrespect to the Chair.
INDIA
'India-US deal to expand trade between two largest economies': Finance Ministry's response post announcement
Arvind Shrivastava, Secretary, Department of Revenue, said that the deal will create more opportunities for our labour-intensive and manufacturing sectors in the US market.
INDIA
Lok Sabha adjourned for the day after suspension of eight Opposition MPs following uproar
Six Opposition MPs, including Hibi Eden, Amarinder Singh, Raja Warring, Manickam Tagore, Gurjeet Singh Aujla, Prashant Yadaorao Padole and Kiran Kumar Reddy, have been suspended for the remainder of this session.
INDIA
'Our PM is compromised, Modiji is rattled': Rahul Gandhi on US-India trade deal; Shashi Tharoor says 'no clarity'
Prime Minister Modi termed the development a “wonderful announcement” and said it would deepen cooperation between the two countries.
INDIA
Commerce Secy Rajesh Agrawal hails India-US trade agreement, calls it landmark
Prime Minister Modi earlier welcomed the deal announced by President Trump, which lowers reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods from 25 per cent to 18 per cent following a phone conversation between the two leaders.
INDIA
Congress jabs PM Modi over India-US trade deal announcement, says country learning of govt actions from Washington
Trump had first announced the agreement on Truth Social, stating that it followed discussions with the Indian prime minister and would come into force immediately.
