SC asks Tamil Nadu Governor why he kept quiet for so long if he had objections to the State’s Bills
The Supreme Court on Monday (February 10, 2024) questioned the long “silence” of the Tamil Nadu Governor, spanning months and years, to the State’s Bills, culminating in his withholding of consent and the reference of at least 10 Bills to the President for consideration. Addressing Attorney General of India R. Venkataramani, who appeared for Governor R.N. Ravi, Justice J.B. Pardiwala said the Governor definitely had “something in his mind” when he withheld consent to the Bills sent to him for assent by the State government. Yet, the Governor did not communicate what was irking him about the proposed laws.
Delhi HC allows two-day custody parole to jailed MP Engineer Rashid to attend Parliament
The Delhi High Court allowed two-day custody parole to jailed J&K MP Abdul Rashid Sheikh alias Rashid Engineer to attend the ongoing Parliament session. Justice Vikas Mahajan said Mr. Rashid could attend the Parliament session on February 11 and 13. Custody parole entails a prisoner being escorted by armed police personnel to the place of visit. Mr. Rashid was saddled with certain riders as bail conditions, including not using a cellphone or addressing media.
U.S. tariffs will not impact much Indian steel industry: Steel Secretary
The U.S. announcement to impose tariffs on steel imports will not have much impact on the Indian industry as the domestic market is strong and a small quantity is exported to America, Steel Secretary Sandeep Poundrik said on Monday (February 10, 2025). President Donald Trump said he will announce an additional 25% tariff on all steel and aluminium imports from different countries.
Complaint filed against Ranveer Allahbadia, others for ‘offensive remarks’ on India’s Got Latent; YouTuber apologises for ‘lapse in judgement’
The Mumbai police has initiated an inquiry, following a formal complaint filed against YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, social media influencer Apoorva Makhija, comedian Samay Raina, and the organisers of the show ‘India’s Got Latent’ after a series of alleged controversial and offensive remarks made on the show. “Inquiry is going on,” Mumbai police officials said. No case has been registered so far.
INDIA bloc formed for 2024 Lok Sabha Polls: Congress leader Manickam Tagore
With Congress fielding barbs from partners in INDIA bloc on Delhi elections results, where many have accused it of contributing to the BJP’s victory senior Congress leader Manickam Tagore, said that the blame on the Congress is misplaced, since AAP ruled out an alliance in Delhi and that the INDIA bloc was created for 2024 general elections. “Our alliance partners should understand that they are raising fingers at the wrong party. They should direct their criticism to the party that is actually responsible for breaking the INDIA bloc in Delhi,” Mr. Tagore said, pointing that former Delhi CM and AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal had announced on December 1 last year, that the AAP will contest Delhi polls alone.
Indian restaurants among targets of UK ‘blitz’ against illegal migrants
Indian restaurants, nail bars, convenience stores, and car washes were among the targets of what the Home Office on Monday (February 10, 2025) described as a “UK-wide blitz” on illegal working in the country. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said her department’s Immigration Enforcement teams had a record-breaking January as they descended on 828 premises -- a 48% rise compared to the previous January, with arrests surging to 609, and marking a 73% increase from the previous year.
Manipur BJP chief denies internal rift after Biren Singh’s resignation as Chief Minister
A. Sharda Devi, the president of Manipur’s Bharatiya Janata Party unit claimed internal differences did not lead to Nongthombam Biren Singh’s resignation as the Chief Minister of the State. Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla asked Mr Singh to continue as the caretaker Chief Minister after the latter tendered his resignation at the Raj Bhavan on Sunday (February 9, 2025), a little more than 21 months after an ethnic conflict broke out between the tribal Kuki-Zo and Meitei communities on May 3, 2023.
AIADMK MLA Sengottaiyan clarifies on absence from felicitation event attended by Edappadi Palaniswami
Former AIADMK Minister and incumbent Gobichettipalayam MLA K.A. Sengottaiyan clarified that he did not “boycott” the felicitation ceremony organised for implementing the Avinashi–Athikadavu project at Annur in Coimbatore district on Sunday (February 9, 2025). Instead, he “chose not to participate” because the invitation and banners did not feature the pictures of former Chief Ministers M.G. Ramachandran and J. Jayalalithaa. The ceremony was organised by farmers’ associations and attended by AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami. However, Mr. Sengottaiyan’s absence sparked a controversy, prompting him to issue a clarification in Gobichettipalayam on Monday (February 10).
Badminton Asia Mixed Team championship: Without Sindhu, India faces uphill task
Without the services of an injured PV Sindhu, India will face an uphill task in pursuit of an elusive gold medal at the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships which get underway in Qingdao on Tuesday (February 11, 2025). India hope to improve on their bronze medal finish from the previous edition where Sindhu played a key role in Dubai two years ago. Her absence this year due to an injury will be a significant setback as the team embarks on its campaign in the prestigious biennial event.
Ravindra Jadeja pleased with Indian spin unit ahead of Champions Trophy
Ravindra Jadeja is pleased that India’s spin department has been doing well in the build-up to the Champions Trophy. Left-arm spinners Jadeja, Axar Patel, chinaman Kuldeep Yadav, leg-break bowler Varun Chakaravarthy and off-spinner Washington Sundar have provided options as well as variety to Indian captain Rohit Sharma in the ongoing ODI series against England. While four of them were given some game time, Washington may get an opportunity in the final ODI in Ahmedabad.
Sri Lanka imposes power cuts after nationwide outage caused by a monkey
Sri Lanka is scheduled to undergo a 90-minute power cut on Monday and Tuesday (February 10-11, 2025) following a breakdown in a coal power plant. Ceylon Electricity Board, the state power entity, decided on Monday given the shortage of supply owing to the failure at the 900-megawatt Norochcholai coal power plant in the northwestern region. The Ceylon Electricity Board in a statement said the 90-minute rationing will be in two slots between 3 p.m. and 9.30 p.m. in different areas on both days.
Days after Delhi defeat, Kejriwal to meet CM Mann, Punjab AAP MLAs on February 11
AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal will hold a meeting with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and party MLAs from the state in the national capital on Tuesday (February 11, 2025) to discuss the Delhi assembly polls outcome, party sources said on Monday (February 10, 2025). The meeting comes two days after the Aam Aadmi Party’s rout in Delhi, where the BJP is set to form the government after a gap of more than 26 years.
Pariksha pe Charcha: PM Modi tells students to challenge themselves but not take exam pressure
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with students on a host of issues such as nutrition, mastering pressure and leadership as the eighth edition of his annual ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ was broadcast on Monday (February 10, 2025). Mr. Modi told students ‘gyan’ (knowledge) and examinations are two different things. One should not view exams as be-all and end-all in life, he added.
Published - February 10, 2025 06:21 pm IST
