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.
Cannot put clock back: Supreme Court refuses to stop operations of Noida Metro
The Opposition Congress demanded that the government open the Gandhi Vatika Museum, depicting Mahatma Gandhi’s legacy and freedom struggle, built at a cost of ₹85 crore in Jaipur’s Central Park last year, during the Congress-led regime in Rajasthan. The museum has not been opened to the public, reportedly because of the administration’s engagements with the State Assembly and Lok Sabha elections.
Almaya Munnettam (Lay People to the Fore), group in the Ernakulam-Angamaly Archdiocese of the Syro-Malabar Church opposed to the synod-recommended Mass, rejected a circular issued by Major Archbishop Raphael Thattil and apostolic administrator Bosco Puthur on June 9 to implement the unified Mass in the archdiocese from July 3.
Pakistan coach Gary Kirsten stated that “not so great decision making” contributed to his side’s defeat to India in the Group-A T20 World Cup clash here on Sunday. The batting unit came apart in the chase, after being well placed at 72 for two. With 48 runs needed from eight overs, Pakistan found a way to panic and lose. “Maybe not so great decision making,” Kirsten said at the post-match press conference, when asked to explain the loss.