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The serene ambiance of Cubbon Park, often referred to as the 'lungs of Bengaluru', has been disrupted by the echoes of protests as hundreds gathered today to oppose the Karnataka government's controversial plan to construct a 10-storey building as an annex to the High Court within the cherished green expanse of the public park.

Asaduddin Owaisi, the president of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), reiterated his party's staunch opposition to the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), following Union Home Minister Amit Shah's announcement of its imminent implementation before the Lok Sabha polls. Owaisi condemned the CAA, labeling it as "wrong" and contending that it fundamentally contradicts the spirit of India by being based solely on religious grounds.

In the wake of violent clashes sparked by a demolition drive targeting an "illegally built" madrasa in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, authorities have partially lifted the curfew from outer areas, although tensions remain high following the deaths of six rioters. The turmoil began on Thursday when the district administration initiated the demolition, resulting in a fierce backlash from locals.

In a move indicative of internal discord, the Congress party has expelled prominent spiritual leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam for a duration of six years, citing his purportedly "anti-party" remarks. The decision, announced in an official statement on Saturday, comes amidst escalating tensions following Krishnam's recent interactions, including a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Jishnu Mohan, a software engineer based in Bengaluru, recently took to social media platform X to express his concerns about the recession in the technology sector, only to find himself out of a job shortly thereafter. Mohan claimed that he was terminated from his position at Forma, a life benefits platform, as part of a broader corporate restructuring initiative, merely a day after he posted about the industry's downturn.

An FIR has been filed against journalist Nikhil Wagle in Pune for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and senior BJP leader LK Advani following the announcement of Advani being awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor. The FIR was lodged after a complaint was filed by a local BJP leader.

Delhi, India: Former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi, along with her daughters Misa Bharti and Hema Yadav, has been granted interim bail until February 28 in the Railways land-for-job case by a Delhi court. Special Judge Vishal Gogne provided this relief following a request from the Enforcement Directorate (ED), which stated that it required additional time to prepare arguments for their regular bail application.

Tensions flared in Uttarakhand's Haldwani as clashes broke out between authorities and a mob during the demolition of an illegal madrasa, resulting in over 50 policemen sustaining injuries. The situation escalated when protesters hurled stones at law enforcement officials, prompting the deployment of shoot-at-sight orders to quell the unrest.

In a concerning development, several schools within the Greater Chennai City Police (GCP) limits have received bomb threat emails from an anonymous sender, prompting swift action from law enforcement authorities. The Greater Chennai City Police confirmed that they have deployed bomb detection and disposal squads, along with additional police personnel, to conduct anti-sabotage checks at these educational institutions.

In a disturbing incident, a resident of Punjab fell victim to terrorist violence in the heart of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. Amritpal Singh, hailing from Amritsar, was fatally shot by terrorists in the Shaheed Gunj area on Wednesday evening, according to police reports. The attack also left another individual critically wounded.

In a recent maritime development off the coast of Mumbai, three individuals hailing from Kanyakumari were apprehended aboard a Kuwaiti fishing trawler by the crew of Chaitrali, a patrol boat of the Yellow Gate police station. The interception occurred on Tuesday morning near Prongs Lighthouse, approximately four nautical miles from the iconic Gateway of India, following which the individuals were escorted to the Colaba police station.

As the Enforcement Directorate (ED) extends the remand of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren by an additional five days, new allegations have emerged regarding the conditions of his detainment. Advocate General Rajeev Ranjan, representing Soren, has alleged that the ED kept him confined in a basement room devoid of sunlight and subjected him to constant monitoring by armed guards, even during his sleep.

US Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources, Geoffrey R Pyatt, lauded the Indian Navy's intervention against the Houthis and emphasized the robustness of US-India trade relations during his recent visit to India.

In a development amidst legal proceedings, a Delhi court has approved a fresh request from Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Sanjay Singh, embroiled in an alleged excise scam, to attend Parliament and take oath as a Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament (MP).