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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.

In a heart-wrenching incident at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, an 80-year-old passenger tragically collapsed and passed away while walking from the aircraft to the terminal, opting not to wait for a wheelchair despite requesting assistance. The passenger, who had flown from New York on an Air India flight, faced a heavy demand for wheelchairs at the airport, leading to a delayed response to his request for assistance.

In a sorrowful turn of events, Shaik Muzammil Ahmed, a 25-year-old Indian student hailing from Hyderabad, tragically passed away from cardiac arrest while pursuing his Masters in IT at Conestoga College, Waterloo Campus in Kitchener City, Ontario, Canada. The heartbreaking news has prompted his family to appeal to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for assistance in repatriating Ahmed's remains back to his hometown.

In a startling development in the ongoing investigation into the snake venom-rave party case involving popular YouTuber Elvish Yadav, forensic analysis has uncovered the presence of venom from cobra and krait species of snakes in samples seized from the event. The revelation has further deepened the legal troubles for Yadav, who not only attended the party but is now implicated in the supply and utilization of snake venom as a form of intoxication.

Bengaluru marks a significant milestone in its transportation sector as the first-ever driverless metro train, comprising six coaches from China, arrived in the city on Wednesday. The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) announced the arrival of the state-of-the-art train, heralding a new era in metro rail services for the bustling metropolis.

In a significant development, the Supreme Court has allowed eight petitions challenging various aspects of India’s anti-terror law, the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), to be withdrawn. This decision enables the petitioners to approach the respective high courts for further legal recourse.

Actor-turned-politician Mimi Chakraborty has made headlines by announcing her resignation from her Member of Parliament (MP) post on Thursday. However, her resignation is pending acceptance by Trinamool supremo and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

Kamal Kant Batra, the former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and mother of the revered Kargil War hero Captain Vikram Batra, breathed her last in Himachal Pradesh at the age of 77. Her demise marks the end of an era, leaving behind a legacy of courage and sacrifice.

In a significant move aimed at tackling the prevalent "adjournment culture," the Supreme Court of India has introduced stringent guidelines governing the circumstances under which lawyers may seek adjournments in cases. These measures, outlined in a circular issued on Wednesday, mark a concerted effort to streamline court proceedings and enhance professionalism within the legal system.

In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, eight former Indian Navy veterans who were sentenced to death in Qatar on charges of espionage have been released, marking a moment of relief and joy for their families and the nation at large.

Former Congress president Sonia Gandhi is considering contesting a Rajya Sabha seat, according to indications from senior party leaders on Monday. The decision, if finalized, would mark her first stint in the Upper House of Parliament. Gandhi, a veteran politician and five-term Lok Sabha lawmaker, is reportedly contemplating a move to the Rajya Sabha, with preferences for a seat from North India.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has accused former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren of displaying "acute non-cooperation" during the ongoing money laundering investigation against him. According to the ED, Soren has been hesitant to provide information regarding land allegedly acquired by him, indicating reluctance in divulging crucial details. Soren was arrested by the ED on January 31 in connection with the case.

Dense fog enveloped parts of Delhi on Tuesday morning, causing visibility to plummet to as low as 50 meters at Palam, while the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasted drizzles and 'very light' rainfall in isolated areas of the National Capital Region (NCR) due to an approaching western disturbance. The weathermen anticipate light precipitation to continue on Wednesday as well.

In a significant development, a Delhi court has granted three-day interim bail to senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia, currently embroiled in corruption and money laundering cases, to attend his niece's wedding.