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In a pivotal political shift ahead of the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party (RLJP) chief Pashupati Kumar Paras announced his party's departure from the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) during an Ambedkar Jayanti event in Patna. Having allied with the BJP and NDA since 2014, Paras declared that RLJP will contest all 243 assembly seats independently, positioning the party as a significant contender in Bihar's political landscape. He criticized Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, labeling him as anti-Dalit and "mentally ill," citing rising crimes against Dalits, including recent incidents in Aurangabad and Rohtas. Paras condemned the government's inaction in these cases, including the fatal incident involving Komal Paswan. Additionally, he called for the posthumous conferment of the Bharat Ratna to Ramvilas Paswan, whom he described as the "second Ambedkar" for his lifelong advocacy for Dalit rights. 
Published: Apr 15 2025, 7 ameznews.inA tragic incident unfolded in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, when a 35-year-old woman drowned in the Bhagirathi River while filming a social media reel with her daughter. The woman, visiting relatives with her 11-year-old child, was seen smiling at the camera before losing her footing and being swept away by the river's strong currents. Despite immediate alerts to authorities and a search and rescue operation, she has yet to be found. This heartbreaking event highlights the dangers of prioritizing social media content over safety, echoing a similar tragedy last year when 26-year-old influencer Aanvi Kamdar fell to her death while filming in Maharashtra. The incident serves as a cautionary tale for those engaging in risky activities for online platforms.
Published: Apr 16 2025, 8 pmeznews.inKarnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot has forwarded a bill proposing a 4% reservation for Muslims in government contracts to President Droupadi Murmu, citing constitutional limitations against reservations based on religion. The Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurements (Amendment) Bill, approved by the state assembly in March, has faced criticism from the opposition BJP and HD Kumaraswamy's Janata Dal Secular, who argue it is unconstitutional and could polarize society. While reservations for specific backward communities are permissible, the current bill's foundation dates back to former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's tenure, which initially proposed a 24% quota for Scheduled Castes and Tribes. The bill's contention arises as the Congress claims Muslims are included as an OBC sub-category, whereas the BJP disputes this. The Governor's decision follows a Supreme Court ruling clarifying the powers of governors regarding bill assent timelines.
Published: Apr 16 2025, 8 pmeznews.inUttar Pradesh Minister Sanjeev Gond has sparked controversy after demanding the transfer of a physically challenged doctor, Dr. Ravi Singh, for not greeting him upon his arrival at a hospital inauguration. Gond, who serves as the Minister of State for Social Welfare, claimed the doctor did not know how to behave, despite Dr. Singh explaining he was attending to a patient. A video of Gond's angry phone call ordering the transfer has gone viral, drawing criticism from opposition parties, including the Congress and the Samajwadi Party. They argued that the doctor was prioritizing patient care over protocol, with Congress spokesperson Akhilesh Pratap Singh calling for Gond's dismissal. The minister defended his actions, stating that he wanted to ensure quality healthcare for poor patients and suggested that the doctor’s behavior would have been different had he known of his visit. The incident raises concerns about the government’s priorities in healthcare.
Published: Apr 16 2025, 8 pmeznews.inIn a tragic incident at Rajasthan's Ranthambore National Park, seven-year-old Kartik Suman was snatched by a tiger while visiting a temple with his grandmother and uncle. The child was reportedly holding his grandmother's hand when the tiger lunged from the undergrowth, biting him on the neck and dragging him away. Suman's family, who had traveled from a village in Bundi district, had taken photographs just moments before the attack, capturing the boy smiling beside rock formations. A team from the Forest Department later recovered his body, which has since been returned to the family following a post-mortem. The attack has raised concerns about road safety near the heavily trafficked route to the Trinetra Ganesh temple, prompting Agriculture Minister Kirodi Lal Meena to visit the family and express his condolences. Ranthambore, home to over 70 tigers, has seen increasing human-wildlife conflict as tigers search for territory.
Published: Apr 16 2025, 8 pmeznews.inIn its annual ads safety report, Google revealed that in 2024, it suspended 2.9 million advertiser accounts and removed 247.4 million ads in India for violating its advertising policies. Globally, the tech giant suspended over 39.2 million accounts, removed 5.1 billion ads, and restricted an additional 9.1 billion ads. The report highlighted the implementation of over 50 enhancements to its large language models, which aided in identifying fraudulent activities, including illegitimate payment information during account setups. Google also adapted its defenses against scams, particularly addressing the rise of AI-generated impersonation ads. A dedicated team of over 100 experts updated the misrepresentation policy, leading to the permanent suspension of more than 700,000 accounts and a reported 90% decrease in scam ad reports last year.
Published: Apr 16 2025, 7 pmeznews.inIn a remarkable deep-sea breakthrough, marine scientists have captured the first-ever footage of a colossal squid swimming freely in its natural habitat, nearly a century after the species was identified. The sighting occurred during an expedition by the Schmidt Ocean Institute aboard the research vessel Falkor, between Argentina and Antarctica. Filmed on March 9 near the South Sandwich Islands at a depth of about 600 metres, the juvenile squid, measuring approximately 30 cm, is known as Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni. Previously, this species was only known from remains found in whale stomachs or as dying specimens caught by fishermen. As it matures, the colossal squid can grow up to seven metres long and weigh nearly 500 kg, making it the heaviest invertebrate on Earth. This discovery, alongside the first footage of the glacial glass squid earlier this year, highlights the vast unexplored diversity of the ocean, according to Dr Jyotika Virmani of the Schmidt Ocean Institute.
Published: Apr 16 2025, 7 pmeznews.inA 51-year-old resident of Pune, Vijay Bhalerao, was arrested at Mumbai International Airport for allegedly tearing pages from his passport to conceal his trips to Bangkok from his family. Immigration officials intercepted Bhalerao during routine checks at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) on Monday, discovering the damaged passport. According to police, Bhalerao had made four trips to Bangkok last year and had recently traveled to Indonesia. His interrogation revealed that he had intentionally mutilated his passport to hide these travels from his family. Following his arrest, Bhalerao was taken to Sahar police station, where he was booked under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) and the Passport Act. Authorities have confirmed that further investigations are ongoing.
Published: Apr 16 2025, 7 pmeznews.inRide-hailing service BluSmart has suspended operations in several cities following allegations from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) that its promoters, Anmol Singh Jaggi and Puneet Singh Jaggi, misappropriated funds intended for electric vehicle (EV) purchases to buy a luxury apartment in Gurugram's upscale DLF project, The Camellias. SEBI's interim order, issued on April 15, also bars the duo from participating in the securities market. Investigations revealed that Gensol Engineering Limited, which borrowed funds for EV procurement, diverted some of these loans through complex transactions for personal gain. Gensol had borrowed Rs 978 crore, but only 4,704 EVs were acquired, leaving a discrepancy of Rs 262 crore. Following these developments, Gensol's shares dropped 5% on the National Stock Exchange. Meanwhile, BluSmart is reportedly facing financial difficulties, delaying salary payments for March, though assurances have been made to clear dues by the end of April.
Published: Apr 16 2025, 7 pmeznews.inBusinessman Robert Vadra, husband of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi, was questioned for a second consecutive day by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) regarding a money laundering case linked to a 2008 land deal in Gurugram. Vadra, who was a director of Skylight Hospitality Pvt Ltd at the time, is under scrutiny for a transaction involving 3.5 acres of land purchased for Rs 7.5 crore and sold for Rs 58 crore four years later. The controversy erupted when a government official cancelled the mutation, citing procedural violations. After five hours of questioning, Vadra dismissed the investigation as "political vendetta," asserting he has "nothing to hide" and claiming the case is politically motivated. His questioning coincides with the ED's plans to file a chargesheet against his mother-in-law Sonia Gandhi and brother-in-law Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald money laundering case, set to be heard in court on April 25.
Published: Apr 16 2025, 7 pmeznews.inJustice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai is set to be sworn in as the next Chief Justice of India on May 14, following the retirement of incumbent Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna. Hailing from Amravati, Maharashtra, Justice Gavai joined the Bar in 1985 and has had a distinguished legal career, including significant roles in the Bombay High Court and as a Supreme Court judge since 2019. He will serve as Chief Justice for approximately six months before his retirement in November. Notably, Justice Gavai will be the second Dalit to hold this prestigious position, following Justice KG Balakrishnan. Throughout his judicial career, he has contributed to several landmark rulings, including the affirmation of the Centre's 2016 demonetisation decision and the declaration of the electoral bonds scheme as unconstitutional. His experience and judicial acumen position him as a significant figure in India's legal landscape.
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