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Actor-politician Kamal Haasan, speaking on the occasion of the 7th anniversary of his party Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM), reiterated his party's commitment to supporting any political alliance that prioritizes the nation's interests over partisan politics. Haasan emphasized that MNM would refrain from aligning with groups engaged in "feudal politics."

Amidst the passing of the Maratha Reservation Bill in the Maharashtra Assembly, prominent activist Manoj Jarange Patil remains resolute in his hunger strike, underscoring concerns over the allocation of reservation within the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category.

Today, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud expressed deep sorrow over the passing of acclaimed jurist Fali Nariman, stating that Nariman's voice resonated as the conscience of a generation. The legal luminary, aged 95, succumbed to multiple ailments, including cardiac issues, in Delhi.

Tensions escalated in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district as an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, Jaspreet Singh, found himself embroiled in a heated exchange with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislators on Tuesday. The confrontation reportedly erupted when Singh prevented BJP lawmakers, including prominent figure Suvendu Adhikari, from accessing troubled areas of Sandeshkhali.

An IndiGo flight bound from Delhi to Srinagar recently faced turbulent weather conditions, causing distress among passengers. The incident, which occurred on February 19, gained attention after a video capturing the ordeal circulated widely on social media platforms.

In a stern rebuke to protesting farmers gathered at the Shambhu border with numerous tractors, the Punjab and Haryana High Court asserted on Tuesday that tractor trolleys cannot be utilized on highways. The bench, comprising acting Chief Justice GS Sandhawalia and Justice Lapita Banerji, also scrutinized the Punjab government's decision to permit such large gatherings of farmers.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has addressed a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking clarification on the purported deactivation of Aadhaar cards in her state. This move comes in the wake of Banerjee's claims that the BJP-led Centre is engaging in the indiscriminate deactivation of Aadhaar cards, sparking concern among residents just ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

In a significant political development in Rajasthan, four-time Congress MLA and former minister Mahendrajeet Singh Malviya announced his decision to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday. Malviya, representing the Bagidora constituency in Banswara district, cited his alignment with the BJP's development agenda for the Vagad region as the primary reason behind his move.

In the midst of ongoing protests and tense negotiations between farmers and the government, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), an umbrella organization representing various farmer unions, has dismissed a five-year contract offer from the Centre regarding Minimum Support Prices (MSP). The proposal emerged from a fourth round of talks held in Chandigarh, where farmers voiced their discontent with the terms presented.

Speculation surrounding the possibility of Sunetra Pawar, the wife of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, contesting against Supriya Sule in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections has stirred significant attention in political circles. Addressing the buzz, Supriya Sule, a prominent leader of the NCP and incumbent MP from Baramati, emphasized the democratic nature of electoral competition.

A Chinook helicopter belonging to the Indian Air Force (IAF) was compelled to make an emergency landing near Punjab's Barnala on Sunday due to a reported technical malfunction, as confirmed by local authorities. The helicopter, engaged in a routine flying mission, safely landed in an open field, with both crew members and the aircraft remaining unharmed. An IAF recovery team has been dispatched to the scene to assess the situation and facilitate the safe retrieval of the helicopter.

A groundbreaking study released on Sunday sheds light on an extraordinary weather phenomenon and its profound impact on air quality trends across India. According to the research, a rare occurrence of three consecutive years of La Niña conditions, known as the "triple-dip" phenomenon, coupled with the effects of climate change, has led to unprecedented shifts in air quality during the 2022-23 winter season.

In a tragic incident, ten wagons of a goods train derailed near Sarai Rohilla Railway station in Delhi's Zakhira area, resulting in the death of a 70-year-old rag-picker named Rafiq. The mishap occurred on Saturday morning as the train was passing under the Zakhira flyover.

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has taken legal action by filing a petition before the Jalpaiguri Circuit Bench of the Calcutta High Court, alleging that a lioness transferred to Bengal Safari Park from Tripura was named "Sita." The petition, lodged by VHP's north Bengal unit, calls for a change in the name, citing concerns over religious sentiments.