Top news of the day: Accused in Air India urinating incident sent to 14-day judicial custody; caste census begins in Bihar, and more

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Air India urinating incident | Delhi court sends accused Shankar Mishra to 14-day judicial custody

The Delhi court on January 7 sent Shankar Mishra, accused of urinating on co-passenger mid-air, to 14-day judicial remand. The court denied police his custody. Delhi Police has arrested from Bengaluru the man who allegedly urinated on a woman co-passenger on an Air India flight, officials said. Meanwhile, the airline’s CEO has said that four cabin crew and a pilot have been issued show cause notices.

Caste-based head count begins in Bihar; Tejashwi terms it ‘historic step’

Terming the caste-based head count that began in Bihar on January 7 as a ‘historic’ step, Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav said the exercise will provide scientific data for carrying out welfare schemes for weaker sections of the society. Noting that all the parties of the ruling ‘Mahagathbandhan’ were in favour of the exercise, the RJD leader claimed that the BJP was “critical” about the survey. The exercise will be conducted in two phases across Bihar, an official said.

Uttrakhand CM Pushkar Dhami visits Joshimath to assess situation

Uttrakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited the sinking Joshimath on January 7 to assess the situation on the ground. He met the affected people and assured them of all help, officials said. The CM also met the team of officials and experts who have been camping in the town since Thursday and took their feedback on the evacuation exercise, they said. After visiting the affected areas in the Himalayan town, Mr. Dhami said that suitable places for relocation of residents near Pipalkoti and Gauchar are also being identified.

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