PM Modi remarked that this was the first Parliament session since 2014 without attempts from abroad to disrupt proceedings, alluding to past incidents like the Hindenburg report on Adani Group. He expressed optimism for the session, highlighting the government’s efforts towards achieving ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047 and significant bills to be discussed.
January 2025 was the third warmest January in India since 1901, with an average temperature of 18.98°C. The Indian Meteorological Department predicts that February will be warmer and drier than normal across most parts of the country, with below-normal rainfall expected except in some areas.
Uttarakhand government has identified 37 prohibited relationships each for men and women under the newly-implemented Uniform Civil Code. These include relations within three generations, such as great-grandparents and great-grandchildren-in-law. Marriages within these categories require a certificate from religious clergy and even then, may be rejected by the registrar based on public policy and morality considerations.
The Supreme Court will adjudicate whether an employed wife earning well can claim maintenance from her estranged husband or not. The case involves a working couple, both assistant professors, where the wife is demanding maintenance despite earning around Rs 60,000 per month. The decision could have broader implications for similar cases.
Facial analysis report confirms that the arrested man, Shariful Fakir, matches the CCTV footage of the intruder who attacked actor Saif Ali Khan. Police, who faced initial doubts due to appearance discrepancies, used forensic testing. Awaited are DNA profiling results to further strengthen the case.
The government aims to implement barrier-free tolling on four-lane national highways and high-speed corridors within the next five years to ensure seamless travel. Technologies such as automated number plate readers and multi-lane free flow systems will be utilized to enable electronic toll collection without stopping.