Madhya Pradesh Cabinet clears historic reform, divorced daughters now eligible for parents’ family pension
In a landmark decision aimed at strengthening women’s financial security, the Madhya Pradesh government has approved a key amendment to its pension rules. The state Cabinet led by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has decided that divorced daughters in the state will now be eligible to receive their parents’ family pension. The decision is being hailed as a major social reform that promises long-term relief to women facing financial instability after separation.
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Kanpur Lamborghini crash: Tycoon father claims his son was not driving car, he had hired driver
Amid the ongoing investigation into the Lamborghini accident on Kanpur’s VIP Road, KK Mishra, father of the alleged accused Shivam Mishra, on Tuesday denied police claims that his son was driving the luxury car at the time of the crash, saying a hired driver was behind the wheel while Shivam was unwell and unconscious. The car crashed when it malfunctioned and caused the accident that injured a pedestrian and damaged other vehicles, he claimed.
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Hindu trader hacked to death inside his shop in Bangladesh days before elections
Just three days before the elections, a 62-year-old Hindu trader was hacked to death by unidentified assailants inside his shop in Trishal upazila of Mymensingh district in Bangladesh, according to local media reports on Tuesday. The incident happened on Monday night at the Bogar Bazar intersection, Trishal Police Station officer-in-charge Muhammad Firoz Hossain told bdnews24.com.
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Govt of India mandates clear labels for AI-generated content on social media
India’s government has been working on taking stiff measures against AI and its effects. In the recent development, the government passed a new rule for social media platforms, where they need to clearly mark any content made or altered by AI now. It is not just about tagging on the AI label, but any social media platform will have to add visible tags and metadata so that anyone can spot AI-generated stuff at a glance.
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Assam publishes final voter list after SIR with 2.49 crore names, over 2.4 lakh names dropped
The Election Commission has officially released the final voters’ list in Assam following the completion of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). The updated roll shows a marginal decline in the total number of registered electors compared to the draft list, indicating key changes after verification and corrections at multiple levels. “After Special Revision, final voters’ list published in Assam with 2.49 crore names, down by 0.97 pc from draft roll,” as per the EC official.
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Blow for Sri Lanka, Wanindu Hasaranga ruled out for remainder of T20 World Cup 2026
Sri Lanka have been dealt a huge blow as star all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga has been ruled out for the remainder of the T20 World Cup 2026 due to the hamstring injury he sustained during his team’s tournament opener against Ireland, ESPNCricinfo reported.
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Assam CM on Owaisi filing complaint against him: ‘Ready to go to jail, no idea about any video’
Strongly reacting to AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi filing an official complaint with police against him over a now-deleted video, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said that he has no objection to being arrested and asserted that he stands by his words that he is against Bangladeshi infiltrators.
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Mahayuti sweeps Maharashtra Zilla Parishad polls, wins 552 of 731 seats, PM Modi thanks voters
In a significant victory, the BJP-led Mahayuti on Monday swept the Zilla Parishad elections in Maharashtra, winning 552 of 731 seats, the State Election Commission said. In the ruling Mahayuti, the BJP led with 225 seats, followed by 165 for the Nationalist Congress Party and 162 for the Shiv Sena.
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RBI raises collateral-free loan limit for MSEs to Rs 20 lakh to boost credit access
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday announced amendments to its lending directions for the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) sector, raising the collateral-free loan limit for micro and small enterprises (MSEs) to Rs 20 lakh in a move aimed at improving access to institutional credit for smaller businesses.
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Assi: Mann Hawa song from Taapsee Pannu’s film is a celebration of Mohit Chauhan’s return | Watch
Anubhav Sinha’s film Assi, starring Taapsee Pannu, is all set to release on February 20. Its first song was released today, on February 9 and has been received well. Titled ‘Mann Hawa’, the song is a soulful and inspiring track that offers a glimpse into this fast-paced investigative courtroom drama. It showcases the inner strength and quiet courage needed to stand strong in the face of the world, while featuring Taapsee Pannu along with Kani Kusruti, Kumud Mishra, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub and Naseeruddin Shah.
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