INDIA NEWS LIVE TODAY FEBRUARY 15, 2025: US AIRCRAFT CARRYING 119 INDIAN DEPORTEES LANDS IN AMRITSAR
- This is the second such batch of Indian illegal immigrants to be deported by Donald Trump administration as part of its promised crackdown on illegal migration.
- The power demand is stable, no power cut or load shedding has been reported, Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL) said in a statement on Saturday.
- Stampede at New Delhi railway station, 4 fire tenders rushed to spot
- By 7 am, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reported a moderate Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 183 for the area.
- The complaint was filed by YouTuber Vikas Pathak. It named Ekta Kapoor, her OTT platform Alt Balaji, and her parents, Shobha and Jeetendra Kapoor as accused.
- Rakshit Vasudev Pujari was wanted for the 2019 murder of a 28-year-old man in Nalasopara of Maharashtra's Palghar district.
- The transfer took place on Friday, with the assets previously held by Karnataka, including 27 kg and 558 grams of gold jewellery, 1,116 kg of silver.
- Bhagwant Mann said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should explain why he remained silent on his own citizens in front of his friend Donald Trump.
- Maha Kumbh fire: The incident comes two days after a blaze was reported in two different camps at the Maha Kumbh.
- CM Sarma said he has requested the countries to view Assam ‘in isolation’ and not club all the North Eastern states together
- Railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted the airport’s current connectivity, which includes metro rail, road, and suburban railway systems, such as K-RIDE
- The counting of votes for the general elections held in 173 urban bodies, including 10 municipal corporations, 49 municipal councils, and 114 nagar panchayats, took place on Saturday
- According to the UP government, as of today, nearly 50.11 crore people have taken holy dips in the Triveni Sangam at Prayagraj.
- Union communications minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said that India saw the fastest 5G rollout in the world due to the efforts made by Indian telcos
- Shashi Tharoor had commented on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the United States, saying that big concerns were addressed during the meeting.
- Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of “failing to grasp” innovations like drones, which require a “strong industrial system”
- Power production was shut down after the angry villagers tried to vandalise the power plant. Around 200 police personnel were deployed near the power plant to get the situation under control
- More than 2.79 lakh passengers boarded trains from Prayagraj railway station as of 6 am on Saturday.
- Kitab Kauthik, a literary event by Creative Uttarakhand, was set for January at Government Girls' Inter College but was later called off.
- Social media influencer Apoorva Mukhija also appeared alongside Ranveer Allahbadia on the episode of ‘India’s Got Latent'. Her remarks sparked major controversy
- The MCD mayoral election is scheduled to be held in April. The AAP had won the last mayoral election, held in November 2024, by three votes.
- A plane carrying 119 Indian deportees from the United States will land at the Amritsar airport tonight.
- Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar said just as the system is responsible for farmer suicides, it is also responsible for student suicides
- ‘India’s Got Latent’ row: Abhinav Chandrachud represents Ranveer Allahbadia in the top court over multiple FIRs filed against him.
- Raj Kumar, 31, from Sirsa, Haryana, was arrested for duping a man of ₹3.30 lakh through a fake investment scheme.
- The Maha Kumbh began on January 13 in Prayagraj. Its final day coincides with the festival of Maha Shivratri on February 26.
- The Mumbai Police said that the extension was granted at the request of Samay Raina's lawyer.
- Uttar Pradesh authorities have issued new bathing and transportation rules for the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj to manage the influx of devotees.
- Pakistan urged the global community to avoid a “one-sided view” after the US announced plans to provide India with F-35 stealth fighters.
- Bhagwant Mann's remarks on US deportees landing in Amritsar have drawn criticism from BJP leaders who urged the CM to focus on employment.
- Thane police's anti-human trafficking cell raided a flat in Vartak Nagar on February 12, rescuing a woman.
- Simran Preet Panesar, a former Air Canada manager linked to a $20 million gold heist, was found living in Chandigarh.
- The accident occurred around 2.15 am on the Indore-Ahmedabad highway near Limkheda, an official said.
- Security forces arrested nine militants from various banned outfits in Imphal East and Thoubal districts, including members of Kangleipak Communist Party
- Juggernaut, who had moved to Bengaluru just seven days ago and was working for a private company, allegedly consumed poison after having dinner with his roommate
- Principal Sulekha A T and assistant warden Ajeesh P Mani were suspended for failing to address ragging incidents at a nursing college.
- S Jaishankar defended India's democracy at the Munich Security Conference, contrasting it with the Western view of global democratic decline.
- The municipal elections in Haryana will be held on March 2, with the counting of votes scheduled for March 12
- A probe into renovations of Arvind Kejriwal's former official residence has been ordered by Central Vigilance Commission based on a CPWD report.
- Maharashtra government has initiated an inquiry into Ranveer Allahbadia's controversial remarks at 'India's Got Latent' show.
- Maharashtra reports 207 suspected and confirmed cases of Gullain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), including 180 confirmed cases, with 20 on ventilator support.
- The Centre has approved a ₹529.50 crore loan for landslide rehabilitation in Wayanad, requiring utilization by March 31.
- In 1964, the US Congress declared bourbon whiskey to be a "distinctive product of the United States".
- The accident occurred on the Mirzapur-Prayagraj highway near the Meja police station in Prayagraj when a Bolero car collided with a bus.
- The second flight of Indian deportees from the US is reportedly expected to arrive in Amritsar between 10 pm and 11 pm on Saturday.
- Supreme Court clarifies that its 2017 order on Jayalalithaa's DA case does not imply her acquittal; her properties will remain attached for auction.
- Madhya Pradesh: After two bike-borne men died in a Singrauli accident, protests turned violent as enraged locals torched 11 vehicles, including buses.
- Madras HC directs Tamil Nadu to maintain peace in Thirupparankundram, dismissing a petition for a procession amid communal tensions over naming disputes.
- The financial assistance by the Centre in the form of a loan to be repaid in 50 years came months after the Kerala government requested a special financial package to meet the rehabilitation costs
- A bench headed by justice BV Nagarathna told Khedkar to cooperate with the investigation and posted the matter for further hearing on March 18.
- A notable aspect of this investment drive is its emphasis on decentralisation, with nearly 75% of the proposed projects planned outside Bengaluru district and 45% directed towards North Karnataka
- The chief minister’s allies, including home minister G Parameshwara and industries minister MB Patil, quickly endorsed his leadership
- The issue has taken on political overtones, with the Congress-led government using it to counter allegations related to the Muda case and a tribal welfare board scandal
- Check the weather forecast and air quality updates for Himachal Pradesh on February 15, 2025 here.
- Check the weather forecast and air quality updates for Goa on February 15, 2025 here.
- Trump’s F-35 offer lacked finer details, and the proposed sale will require a US policy review and protracted negotiations after India formally kicks off the acquisition process
- India has repeatedly been calling for a peaceful resolution of the Russia-Ukraine conflict through dialogue and diplomacy since the start of the war.
- Kamat’s lawyer Damodar Dhond said the Panaji principal district and sessions judge had discharged all the accused
- PM Modi held a meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday
- The CBSE Board exams 2025 will take place at 7,842 centres across India, as well as in 26 countries worldwide.
- The case concerns a show cause notice issued to Isha Foundation for carrying out construction work at Velliangiri Hills, Coimbatore
- BJP leaders said the new dispensation will give priority to clean drinking water supply, improved civic infrastructure, among other things.
- The five students were arrested on Tuesday for allegedly assaulting and ragging a group of first-year students and extorting money from them
- The CMO called for immediate restoration of the original handle and the deactivation of a parody account that has since assumed control of "@CMODelhi."
- The Vande Bharat Special Train number 02252 will depart from New Delhi at 5.30 in the morning (via Prayagraj at 12.00 hrs) to reach Varanasi at 14.20 hours.
- A meeting between a central team led by Union Minister Pralhad Joshi and farmers' representatives was held on Friday amid ongoing tensions
- The woman issued a clarification, claiming that she suffers from 45 percent disability due to bone-related problems, but can walk and dance.
- PM Modi and Trump launched the US-India COMPACT for a "mega partnership," aiming to enhance ties in defense, trade, and technology during Modi's DC visit.
- Apoorva Mukhija aka Rebel Kid has reportedly been dropped from list of official ambassadors for the IIFA awards set to take place in Jaipur next month.
- Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla formed a 31-member Select Committee of the lower house to examine the Income Tax Bill.
- Trump warmly welcomed Modi back to the White House, emphasizing their friendship and shared interests, while acknowledging existing diplomatic challenges.
- President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have noted the importance of advancing people to people ties between India and the US
- US President Donald Trump will attend the Quad Summit in India later this year –– likely his first visit to the country in his second term
- Prime Minister Modi adeptly handled tough questions during a rare press conference, showcasing his political acumen and humor in engaging with journalists
- Trump showcased reluctance to criticize China during a press conference with Modi, emphasizing ties with Xi and downplaying US-China competition.
- Modi and Trump emphasized energy collaboration, aiming to boost US oil exports to India and reform nuclear laws for US technology in a recent meeting.
- There will be a partial solar eclipse on March 29, 2025. The solar event will mostly be visible for parts of the Northern hemisphere
- One key section specifically addressed counter-terrorism efforts, with particular attention to preventing attacks similar to past incidents.
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