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FBI Opens 160 Case Files in Investigation of Storming of US Capitol
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of the US has opened 160 case files in its investigation of the storming at the Capitol Hill. The agency has received 100,000 videos and pictures as tips.
(Source: Reuters)
Allahabad HC to Hear Plea Against Acquittal of Babri Mosque Demolition Accused
The Allahabad High Court will hear Wednesday a plea against the acquittal of all 32 accused, including BJP veterans L K Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi, in the Babri mosque demolition case.
The petition filed on January 8 by Ayodhya residents Haji Mahmood Ahmad and Syed Akhlaq Ahmad will be heard by the Lucknow bench of the high court.
(Source: PTI)
First Batch of Covaxin Enroute Delhi
Air India carries first consignment of Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin from Hyderabad to Delhi.
(Source: TOI)
India Reports 15,968 New COVID Cases
India reports 15,968 new COVID-19 cases, 17,817 discharges and 202 deaths in last 24 hours, according to the Union Health Ministry. This takes the total cases to 1,04,95,147, while active cases stand at 2,14,507. Meanwhile, total discharges have reached 1,01,29,111 and the death toll is at 1,51,529.
HC Seeks Future Retails Stand on Amazon's Plea
HC seeks Future Retail Ltd's stand on Amazon plea to set aside observations in interim order in suit filed by Future Retail.
(Source: PTI)
US Executes 1st Woman in Almost 70 Years
The United States has executes the first woman in almost seven decades, according to the US Justice Department.
(Source: AFP)
SC Takes Suo Motu Cognisance of Issue of Pollution of Yamuna
The Supreme Court has taken suo moto cognisance on the issue relating to pollution in river Yamuna. The court has also issued notice to Haryana government on the plea of the Delhi Jal Board which has complained that highly pollutant water is being released by Haryana.
(Source: ANI)
Congress Slams BJP MP Pragya Thakur for Godse Remark
The Congress on Wednesday flayed BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur, an accused in the Malegaon blast case, over her remark indirectly equating Mahatma Gandhi’s killer Nathu Ram Godse to a “true patriot” and also took a dig at the Prime Minister on the issue.
(Source: The Tribune)
Former Parliamentarian KD Singh Arrested In Alleged Money Laundering Case
Former Rajya Sabha MP and businessman KD Singh has been arrested in connection with an alleged money laundering case, sources said. The Enforcement Directorate, which made the arrest, had searched his premises in 2019 in connection with the investigations into the Alchemist Group case.
(Source: ED)
Sensex Slips 25 Points to End at 49,492
Sensex on Wednesday slipped 24.79 points to end at 49,492.32, while Nifty inched up 1.40 points to a record 14,564.85.
(Source: PTI)
BJP's Suvendu Adhikari Files Plea in HC for Adequate Police Security
BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has filed a petition in the Calcutta High Court demanding adequate police security while conducting his political rallies.
(Source: ANI)
Bhandara Fire: NCPCR Summons Collector for Not Submitting Action Taken Report
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has summoned the district collector of Maharashtra's Bhandara for not submitting an action taken report into the death of 10 infants in a hospital fire on 9 January.
(Source: PTI)
RBI Constitutes Working Group on Digital Lending
The Reserve Bank of India has constituted a working group on digital lending, including lending through online platforms and mobile apps.
It will study all aspects of digital lending activities in the regulated financial sector as well as by unregulated players.
(Source: ANI)
Fire Breaks Out in Kolkata's Baghbazar
A fire broke out at a colony in Baghbazar area of Kolkata on Wednesday. As many as 25 fire tenders were rushed to the spot. There are no reports yet on any casualties.
(Source: ANI)