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Three-storey building collapses in Kota, Rajasthan; many fear trapped | India News

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Three-storey building collapses in Kota, Rajasthan; many fear trapped | India News

Three-storey building collapses in Kota, Rajasthan; some fear trapped

New Delhi: A three-story building collapses rajasthanSeveral people feared they were trapped under rubble in Kota on Saturday. The incident took place in Talwandi area where a restaurant was operating in the building.Police and rescue workers rushed to the scene soon after receiving the news and immediately started rescue work. Five people have been rescued and taken to hospital for treatment, officials said.According to preliminary information, customers and employees were inside the restaurant when the building collapsed.Sandeep Sharma, a local councilor who visited the scene after the incident, said, “There may be many people trapped. The police and administrative departments rushed to the scene quickly and rescue operations are underway. Some people have been rescued.”More details are awaited.

Around 37,000 players in Haryana without food subsidy for 10 months, AAP’s Dhanda says India News

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Around 37,000 players in Haryana without food subsidy for 10 months, AAP’s Dhanda says India News

AAP 的 Dhanda 称，哈里亚纳邦约有 37,000 名球员在 10 个月内没有饮食补贴He further slammed the ruling party for allegedly denying pension payments to over 75,000 senior citizens in Haryana on “ridiculous” reasons.AAP national media chief Danda said in an interview with the media that Haryana has always been the home of sports, and most of the athletes who raised the national tricolor flag at the Olympics, Commonwealth and Asian Games came from this soil.“But today these players are asking whether the value of their hard work and medals is limited to the applause they receive on an electoral platform,” Danda said.He attacked Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and said the players bleed and sweat all day on the field and their parents earn a living through hard work and try to help them win medals.Danda alleged that the state government had not paid dietary allowances to the 37,000 athletes practicing at sports crèches in the state in the past 10 months.He said the purpose of the sports nursery was to provide grassroots athletes with good training and nutrition so that they could compete at national and international levels.He also claimed that the coaches who train these players have not been paid for 10 months.“Should players focus on meal planning or game preparation?” am admi party (AAP) leader questioned.Dhanda claimed that the state government closes nurseries for two months every year. “Is there any athlete who takes two months off to prepare for an international medal?” he asked.On the alleged suspension of pension payments to over 75,000 senior citizens, he said: “If farmers receive Rs 1.50 or Rs 2 lakh in their crop accounts, they are told that their income is Rs 3 lakh and therefore they cannot receive pension. This means that the Nayab government considers farmers selling crops worth Rs 3 lakh to be rich,” he claimed.He alleged that in some cases pensions were stopped by citing the total family income in the Parivar Pehchan Patra (family identity card) and in some cases due to mismatch in names or ages.He added that many places consider the income of the entire family, although the income of seniors is not linked to the income of the family.The AAP leader said hundreds of senior citizens and women were queuing up at government offices across Haryana to inquire why their pensions had been cut.

The art of the deal drawn in ink: Trump’s map makes India an anchor

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The art of the deal drawn in ink: Trump’s map makes India an anchor

The art of the deal drawn in ink: Trump’s map makes India an anchor

TOI reporter in Washington: In a move that combines economic diplomacy with strategic signaling, the Trump administration on Friday released a map of India depicting the entire Jammu and Kashmir region, including Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Aksai Chin, as an integral part of Indian territory. The United States Trade Representative (USTR) shared this image on X while also announcing the framework for an interim trade agreement between the United States and India.The map is important because it departs from historical U.S. practices, which have often made Pakistan-administered Kashmir and Aksai Chin disputed areas. Analysts saw this as a deliberate geopolitical endorsement of India’s claims, angering the two countries amid the US’s rocky relations with Pakistan and China. It also marks a return to strategic support for India as a counterweight in the Indo-Pacific—a policy that had briefly been eclipsed—especially in the wake of the recent Saudi-Pakistan deal and U.S. geopolitical outreach to Beijing in the G-2 axis (despite a raging trade war).

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The map’s release, dubbed “cartographic diplomacy” by some, marks the clear end of decades of U.S. “neutrality” on the region’s volatile borders. The Trump administration’s explicit tying of the U.S. government’s official narrative to India’s territorial claims may effectively signal that India is no longer just a “partner” but a key regional pillar of U.S. interests in Asia. By validating India’s borders while demanding a halt to imports of Russian oil, Washington also appears to be signaling that its support is absolute – as long as the alliance is reciprocal.Analysts believe the map is a key component of the “grand bargain” struck, albeit silently, between President Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. While public attention remains on the reduction of tariffs from 50% to 18% and India’s $500 billion “Buy American” commitment, the territorial confirmation represents a major diplomatic victory for New Delhi that goes beyond the trade balance. Defense analyst Major Gaurav Arya, celebrating the departure of the US position, said: “Full marks on the map for the US. Well done.”In India, the hashtag #AkhandBharat briefly trended, with nationalist supporters hailing the move as a global recognition of India’s integrity. Instead, Pakistani social media users expressed deep concern, with many seeing the map as a betrayal of a long-standing diplomatic agreement.

After 44 years, BJP returns to Mumbai mayor’s post: Ritu Tawde to be elected unopposed; End of Thackeray era at BMC | India News

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After 44 years, BJP returns to Mumbai mayor’s post: Ritu Tawde to be elected unopposed; End of Thackeray era at BMC | India News

After 44 years, BJP returns as Mumbai mayor: Ritu Tawde to be elected unopposed; BMC Thackeray era ends
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New Delhi: Bharatiya Janata Party corporator Ritu Tawde was elected unopposed as Mumbai’s next mayor, marking the party’s return to the post after 44 years and ending the Shiv Sena’s 25-year rule in Mumbai. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).The race became uncontroversial after the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) decided not to field a challenger against Tadeh, effectively clearing her way into the mayor’s office. Although the mayor’s role is largely ceremonial, it has strong political and symbolic significance in Mumbai’s identity-oriented civic politics.Tod’s elevation will be the first time the BJP has won the mayor’s office in Mumbai since Prabhakar Pai’s tenure in 1982-83. It also means that the undivided Shiv Sena, who controlled the BMC from 1997 to 2022, will no longer hold the mayor’s post after nearly three decades.On the last day of nominations, the Shiv Sena led by Eknath Shinde, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party ally of Mahayurti, nominated Sanjay Gadhi as its deputy mayor candidate. The party announced that the deputy mayor’s term would be split, allowing multiple legal persons to serve during the term.A senior BMC official told PTI that only nominations for the posts of mayor and deputy mayor were received before the 6 pm deadline. “We have received nominations only from Ritu Tawde of the BJP for the mayor’s post and Sanjay Ghadi for the deputy mayor’s post,” the official said.Although the opposition parties have not yet submitted their nominations, the election process will be officially completed on February 11, which is also the last day to withdraw nominations. The post of mayor has been reserved for a woman candidate in the open category after a draw by the Ministry of Urban Development.Tawde (53), a corporator from Ghatkopar East, submitted his nomination to the city secretary’s office in the presence of senior leaders including Mahayutthi, including minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha and BJP’s Mumbai unit chief Ameet Satam. In an interview with reporters, she said that building a safer and more developed Mumbai is her top priority and she hopes to work for the citizens of this cosmopolitan city.The Shiv Sena (UBT) was expected to challenge the BJP nominee but decided against it after a meeting at the official residence of party president Uddhav Thackeray. Former Mumbai mayor and Sena Party (UBT) leader Kishori Pednekar said the decision showed respect for Maratha identity.“BJP has to accept that Marathi Manus is a Hindu. If the mayor of Mumbai is a Marathi Manus, we will not do anything ominous. We have accepted the arithmetic and will play the role of strong opposition and fight for Mumbai,” Pednekar said.The Sena Party (UBT) had proposed a Marathi identity platform in last month’s BMC elections and contested in alliance with the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS). The BJP emerged as the largest single party with 89 seats in the 227-member civic body. The ruling Mahayoti Alliance has a total of 118 companies, easily crossing the half-mark of 114.The city will have a BJP mayor after four decades, the BJP’s Sattam told a press conference earlier in the day. “We have the support of 118 corporators and more members. Mahayuti will work to free the BMC from the clutches of corruption,” he said.Sattam also said that the alliance had asserted from the beginning that the Mumbai mayor would be a Marathi and a Hindu. “The city will now have a Marathi, Malwani, Konkani and Hindu mayor,” he added.The National Communist Party (SP) reacted sharply and criticized the BJP’s choice, saying that choosing a former Congress leader as the mayor has demoralized party loyalists. NCP (SP) spokesperson Clyde Crasto said: “The BJP’s selection of a former congresswoman as mayor insults the loyal business owners who have given blood, sweat and tears to the party.”After quitting the Congress Party, Tod joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in 2012 and was elected as a corporator in the same year. During her first term, she chaired the BMC Education Committee and raised issues related to infrastructure, water supply and public safety. She also gained attention for her campaign against mannequins displaying offensive clothing in stores.Party secretary Sanjay More said Ghadi, the MP from Ward 5 who defected from the Sena (UBT) to the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, will serve as deputy mayor for 15 months.The BMC, India’s richest private institution, has been run by a state-appointed administrator since March 2022, when the previous term ended. The budget for 2025-26 is Rs 74,450 crore, which is higher than the budgets of several Indian states.

Delhi cyclist death: CM Gupta releases 8-point safety framework, seeks list of excavated sites India News

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Delhi cyclist death: CM Gupta releases 8-point safety framework, seeks list of excavated sites India News

Delhi biker death: CM Gupta releases 8-point safety framework, seeks list of excavation sites

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta issued an eight-point safety framework to prevent accidents like the one in Janakpuri (where a cyclist died after falling into a hole dug by DJB) and sought a list of excavation sites in the city within three days.The chief minister expressed “very strong” views on Friday’s tragic accident in west Delhi’s Janakpuri area and has ordered all departments and executive agencies to take immediate time-bound action to prevent recurrence of such an incident, a statement from the Delhi CMO said.

Weeks after Noida Techie’s death, Delhi biker dies after falling into hole dug by JAL board

“Expressing deep concern over the lapses in safety arrangements at excavation and excavation sites, the Chief Minister has directed strict implementation of safety norms and clear accountability of officials and contractors,” the statement said.On the instructions of the Chief Minister, the Chief Secretary issued a memorandum outlining an eight-point safety framework that must be followed without exception during all construction, repair and maintenance works involving excavation or excavation of roads, footpaths and underground facilities across the city.Under the eight-point directive, all workplaces are required to display appropriate and adequate warning signs in a prominent and sufficient position in advance at all entrances. Reflective lights, signal lights and luminous strips must be installed around excavation areas and barricades, especially at night and in conditions of low visibility.Gupta claimed that loss of life due to negligence was unacceptable and public safety could not be compromised under any circumstances. She said in the statement that once problems are discovered, they will be held accountable seriously.The statement further read: “The Chief Minister has made it clear that the safety of citizens is paramount. No corner will be cut by any department or contractor and enforcement on the ground will be closely monitored.”The directive applies to all departments and agencies under the administrative control of the Delhi government, including the Public Works Department (PWD), Department of Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC), Delhi Jal Board (DJB), Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), Distribution Companies (DISCOMs) and all other executing agencies and contractors.The chief minister also ordered all departments to erect strong, continuous and clearly visible barricades around the entire site to prevent accidental entry of pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles.Barricades must be set up in a way that eliminates the risk of accidents and ensures that excavated material or open excavations cannot be seen by passers-by or cause dust contamination.The CMO said the directive clarified the compliance responsibilities of relevant field officials and implementing agencies or contractors.Engineer-in-charge and site engineers have been directed to conduct regular inspections of all such work sites and ensure that prescribed safety measures are maintained throughout the execution period.In a time-bound initiative, all departments and organizations have been ordered to immediately conduct a review of all ongoing and recent excavations and excavations within Delhi. A comprehensive report must be submitted to the Office of the Chief Secretary within three days detailing the location of these sites, safety measures taken and corrective measures taken if deficiencies are found.The statement noted that the Chief Minister has made it clear that any violation, laxity or non-compliance of these instructions will be taken seriously.In case of accident, injury or loss of life due to negligence, severe disciplinary action will be taken against the responsible persons and institutions as prescribed, in addition to any other legal action.Departments have also been asked to issue immediate instructions to subordinate offices, field officers and executing agencies and ensure regular monitoring and strict enforcement of these safety measures at all workplaces, the statement added.

Peter Attiyah, Epstein spat sparks boycott call for CBS, Barry Weiss; TV doctors demand action

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Peter Attiyah, Epstein spat sparks boycott call for CBS, Barry Weiss; TV doctors demand action

Dr. Jen Ashton, a popular TV doctor and former medical reporter for ABC News and “Good Morning America,” vowed not to appear on CBS until Bari Weiss fired Peter Attia. The latter’s name appears more than 1,700 times in the latest Jeffrey Epstein dossier released by the Justice Department.

Peter Attia appears in latest Epstein documents (X and AP)
Peter Attia appears in latest Epstein documents (X and AP)

Ashton has one demand: CBS fire Atiyah. “I will not be on CBS while Peter Attiyah is still under contract with CBS,” she said in an Instagram video. “I think that’s terrible for me, and I feel like the American people deserve more. I feel like they deserve information from a qualified, highly qualified, ethical person.”

Dr. Jen Ashton is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist and obesity medicine physician. She holds a master’s degree in nutrition from Columbia University.

“Working at a major news network involves something called a ethics clause. It’s not necessarily that you committed a crime. It’s about your behavior. I’ve seen people … get fired or suspended for sending over 1,700 emails with known and convicted pedophiles and criminals,” the 56-year-old added.

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Atiyah has not been fired from CBS News. U.S. Justice Department documents show that the 52-year-old, known as the celebrity doctor, actively emailed Epstein between 2015 and 2019.

In one email, Atiyah can be seen talking about the “outrageous” lifestyle of the convicted sex financier and pedophile, which he could not “tell anyone”.

“Is that admirable, respectable and reflective of your desire to get information from people who may impact your life, health and well-being?” Ashton asked. “In my book, the answer is no,” she said.

Peter Rahal, founder of protein bar company David Protein, posted on the X (formerly Twitter) platform that Peter Attia has resigned as the company’s chief scientific officer.

CBS News is expected to sever ties with Atiyah, who was named a writer as part of editor-in-chief Barry Weiss’ strategy to restructure the business, The Wrap reports.

According to The Wrap, Weiss didn’t want to sever ties with Atiyah, which led to a fight between the CBS News CEO and Paramount.

In Monday’s X post, Atiyah denied any involvement in criminal activity. But he apologized and said he was “ashamed” of the emails, which included “vulgar, tasteless jokes”.

(With information from Reuters)

Private bill seeks diversity in judicial appointments and Supreme Court district judges Chennai News

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Private bill seeks diversity in judicial appointments and Supreme Court district judges Chennai News

Private bill seeks diversity in judicial appointments and Supreme Court district judges

CHENNAI: Diversity in judicial appointments, district judges in the Supreme Court, raising the retirement age of high court judges from 62 to 65 years and the constitutional status of the collegiate bench for the election and transfer of judges – these are the salient features of the Private Member’s Bill tabled by Congressman P Wilson of the Democratic Party seeking necessary changes in the Constitution. It seeks representation of candidates from castes/scheduled tribes and OBCs in proportion to their population.Wilson proposed measures to increase transparency in appointments to the senior judiciary. The bill calls for the establishment of permanent district courts of the Supreme Court in Chennai, New Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata.Other major changes sought by the member include an amendment to Article 15 (Prohibition of Discrimination) of the Constitution to allow the state government to make special provisions for socially and educationally backward classes, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes based on the proportion of the population as determined by the caste census.On the issue of judicial appointments, the member proposed amendments to Articles 124, 217 and 224 to incorporate new provisions to ensure representation of castes, Scheduled Tribes, OBCs, religious minorities and women in judicial appointments in proportion to their population and requested the Union government to prepare a Memorandum of Procedure (MoP) in consultation with the Chief Justice of India (CJI) outlining the appointment process.“State governments have to be consulted while appointing judges of high courts and Supreme Court. The Center has to act on the recommendations of the collegium within 60 days and, if reiterated, within 30 days,” Wilson said.In addition to this, the bill also proposes to increase the retirement age of High Court judges from 62 to 65 years. Another major element of the bill is a proposal to amend census powers under Article 7 of the Constitution.The bill seeks to amend the legislative powers related to the census by removing the census from the federal list and adding it to the concurrent list of the constitution, allowing federal and state governments to conduct census activities.

Playground facilities collapse at Surajkund Mela in Haryana: One killed, many injured | India News

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Playground facilities collapse at Surajkund Mela in Haryana: One killed, many injured | India News

Playground facility collapses at Surajkund Mela in Haryana: One killed, many injured

New Delhi: A policeman dies, several injured after swing collapses at Surajkund Mela HaryanaIt’s Faridabad on Saturday.Faridabad Deputy Commissioner Ayush Sinha said the incident occurred around 6.15 pm when the swing suddenly tilted and collapsed while someone was on the swing. Among the victims was a police inspector who died while trying to save others.“A police inspector was declared dead. He tried to save people when the ride started tilting, but part of the ride hit him on the face and head. Around 13 people were injured and have been admitted to hospital. Others are undergoing treatment,” Sinha said.The authorities said action would be taken against the joyride operators. “An FIR will be registered and an investigation will be conducted,” the deputy commissioner added.Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini expressed condolences over the incident. “I am extremely saddened by the accident that took place during the Surajkund Mela in Faridabad. I express my deep condolences to the family of the person who lost his life in this accident,” he said.The Chief Minister further said that officials have been directed to ensure that the injured receive proper and immediate treatment. Surajkund Mela is one of the largest cultural fairs in the country, attracting thousands of visitors every year.

Maritime oil smuggling syndicate exposed: Coast Guard intercepts 3 vessels near Mumbai India News

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Maritime oil smuggling syndicate exposed: Coast Guard intercepts 3 vessels near Mumbai India News

Maritime oil smuggling syndicate exposed: Coast Guard intercepts 3 vessels near Mumbai

New Delhi: indian coast guard The ICG on Friday intercepted three vessels about 100 nautical miles west of Mumbai, disrupting an international oil smuggling racket in a coordinated mid-sea operation on February 5-6.The operation was carried out following intelligence gathering through technology-supported maritime surveillance. According to the Coast Guard, these vessels are involved in the illegal transshipment of oil and oil-based cargo from conflict zones, using mid-sea ship-to-ship transfers in international waters to evade customs duties levied on coastal countries, including India.The Indian Coast Guard shared the details in a post on X, saying the operation was the result of a “well-coordinated sea and air operation.” The group “exploited mid-sea transshipments in international waters to move cheap oil from conflict zones to motorized tankers and evade tariffs on coastal countries,” the report said.Explaining the course of the operation, ICG said its technology-driven systems first detected a motor tanker exhibiting suspicious behavior within India’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).This led to a digital investigation and analysis of data patterns, which revealed that two other vessels had converged on the tanker, raising suspicions of illegal oil transfers at sea.According to the Coast Guard, specialist boarding teams intercepted the three vessels and an ongoing search operation was conducted. “Electronic data corroboration, document verification and interrogation of the crew exposed the modus operandi and global processing network,” the ICG said in its post.Preliminary investigations revealed that the vessels frequently changed their identities to evade law enforcement by coastal states. The Coast Guard said the fraud ring was run by a network of handlers from multiple countries that coordinated the sale and transfer of oil cargo between seagoing vessels.The intercepted vessel is being escorted to Mumbai for further investigation and will be handed over to Indian Customs and other law enforcement agencies for legal action.Describing the broader significance of the operation, the Coast Guard said the strike strengthened India’s role as a “cyber provider of maritime security and guardian of the rules-based international order” in the region.

‘Only complain if it’s Indian’: Dinesh D’Souza sparks controversy by calling Trump’s ‘racist’ AI video targeting Obama ‘harmless’

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‘Only complain if it’s Indian’: Dinesh D’Souza sparks controversy by calling Trump’s ‘racist’ AI video targeting Obama ‘harmless’

'Only complain if it's Indian': Dinesh D'Souza sparks controversy by calling Trump's 'racist' AI video targeting Obama 'harmless'

Conservative commentator and Indian-origin MAGA ally Dinesh D’Souza sparked a controversy after calling out a recently shared AI video of the former US president barack obama Michelle Obama was portrayed as a “funny and harmless” monkey. Social media accused him of hypocrisy, noting that he had previously condemned racist rhetoric against Indian-Americans in the US Republican movement.US President Donald Trump shared the video on Truth Social, which includes a 62-second clip in which the Obama family are depicted as apes. It also features other prominent Democrats, including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden, who are depicted as animals. The video was condemned as racist across party lines.Trump said he “didn’t see” the Obamas’ part of the video and claimed he only watched the beginning before staff released it. “I didn’t make a mistake,” he told reporters. The post was later deleted amid backlash from Democrats and Republicans.D’Souza, himself an Indian-born Trump ally, responded by downplaying the racist content. “In context, this is both funny and harmless,” he wrote in an The internet reminded Dinesh that he was only in America fighting against anti-Indian hatred, and now he finds racism against black people (in this case, the Obamas) “funny.”Last year, D’Souza said he was appalled by the racist and anti-India rhetoric from some supporters of the American right. “The right never talks like this. So who on our side is legitimizing this despicable depravity?” he said. He called the abusive messages directed at him and other Indian-Americans degrading and said he had not seen such hatred in his 40-year career.Republican Senator Tim Scott described the video shared by Trump as “the most racist thing I’ve ever seen in the White House.” White House press secretary Carolyn Levitt initially defended it as an “Internet meme video” and told critics to “stop the false outrage.”

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