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
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat attributes India's Partition to forgotten Hindu sentiments, emphasizing unity and respect for all religions.
The 27-storey Central Tower in Chennai, set to open in 2027, will feature a hotel, offices, retail spaces, and multiplex.
New barricades installed under Raidurg Metro to regulate pedestrian crossings
Karnataka sees 3,617 government schools close from 2020-21 to 2025-26, despite government claims of no permanent closures.
The school management of Sir M.Ct. M Higher Secondary School hosted old students for the first alumni meet held on January 26 in its campus in Purasawalkam
West Bengal's SIR hearing ends with tragic incidents and allegations of hooliganism, highlighting systemic issues affecting citizens.
State-run orphanage residents face challenges with SIR rules on parent mapping, risking disenfranchisement without proper documentation.
Young Indians plant fruit-bearing saplings around restored waterbody in Madurai
Ram Madhav's meeting signals BJP's high command control over Bengaluru polls, causing unrest among local MLAs.
Students of 1975-1976 batch of Seventh Day Adventist School in Vepery meet up on the campus and renew old bonds
Anuradha Shekher is finding a new space for her collection of erasers, shifting them from Mandaveli to California
Samyukt Kisan Morcha demands Piyush Goyal's resignation and protests against the U.S.-India trade deal's impact on farmers.
Chief Minister Rangasamy encourages AINRC workers to confidently approach voters, highlighting fulfilled promises ahead of upcoming Assembly polls.