A Delhi court found a cognizable offence against Delhi law minister Kapil Mishra in connection with the 2020 North East Delhi riots, ordering further investigation. The order came following an application by Mohammad Ilyas, leading to an FIR registration. Mishra’s presence in Kardam Puri was highlighted.
The Supreme Court condemned Uttar Pradesh and Prayagraj authorities for illegally demolishing houses without due process, violating residents’ Article 21 rights. It ordered Rs 10 lakh compensation for affected owners. The demolitions were reportedly based on mistaken assumptions about the land’s ownership.
Isha Foundation’s Sadhguru Gurukulam completed a 15-day Classical Hatha Yoga training for the Indian Navy, enhancing their physical and mental resilience. The program equipped 72 personnel to teach Hatha Yoga practices, promoting strength and clarity, with plans to extend the initiative annually.
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath justified the ban on offering namaz on public roads, citing the Maha Kumbh’s orderly conduct as a model. He emphasized the importance of discipline, noting that 66 crore devotees attended the Maha Kumbh without any incidents. This follows Meerut police’s directive to restrict Eid namaz to designated areas, with heightened security measures in place.
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath said that the ‘bulldozer model’ used by his government is a necessity rather than an achievement. He justified its use for both infrastructure development and removing illegal structures. Earlier, Adityanath emphasised that law and order are upheld through these actions, and opponents must be dealt with in a language they understand to maintain justice.
Over 100 individuals in Dehradun suffered food poisoning after consuming contaminated buckwheat flour during Navratri. Health Secretary R Rajesh Kumar confirmed that most patients are recovering and will be discharged soon. The source of the adulterated flour was tracked to suppliers in Uttar Pradesh and Dehradun. Authorities are continuing their investigation.
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, received praise for sharing AI-generated Ghibli-style images of PM Modi’s key moments. These images, posted by the Indian government and India Post, include Modi holding the Indian flag and diplomatic meetings with Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron. OpenAI noted ChatGPT’s rapid growth, reaching one million users in five days amidst competition from Chinese and Meta rivals.
