꧟Hello readers! Through this news wrap, we bring you the top developments of the day.
𒁃Today's rundown includes updates Ranveer Allahabadia case, Election Commissioner appointment, Russia-US Talks on Ukraine and more.
India's Got Latent Row: SC Stays Arrest For Ranveer Allahbadia, Orders YouTuber To Cooperate In Probe
ওThe Supreme Court of India has directed YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia to cooperate with the investigation of the cases filed against him. The top court also stayed the matter of his arrest until further notice.
꧂The matter was heard by a bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh passed the interim order and issued a notice to the respondents on the petition filed by Allahbadia against the multiple FIRs against him.
The apex court further added that no additional FIR shall be filed against the YouTuber or against the comedy show. READ FULL STORY
Congress Slams Government Over CEC Appointment, Says It Is Against Spirit Of Constitution
A day after the President appointed Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar as the new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Haryana Chief Secretary Dr. Vivek Joshi as Election Commissioner, Congress criticized the move, calling it a “hasty midnight decision” that went “against the spirit of our Constitution” and Supreme Court rulings.
The appointments were made shortly after a meeting of the high-level committee chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during which Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, reportedly urged the government to delay the appointments until the Supreme Court decides on petitions challenging the new process. The court is scheduled to hear the matter on February 19. READ FULL STORY
Canada: 19 Injured As Delta Jet With 80 People Onboard Flips After Crashing In Toronto; No Death Reported
🧸Days after the United States witnessed back-to-back aviation disasters, a Delta Airlines plane from Minneapolis carrying 76 passengers and four crew members flipped upon arrival at Toronto's Pearson Airport in Canada injuring at least 19 people.
According to the airline's official statement, the accident happened at about 2:15 PM and flights at the airport, which handles more passengers than any other Canadian airport, were grounded for around two and half hours. Two runways will remain closed during the investigation. READ FULL STORY
Senior Russian, U.S. Officials Hold Talks On Ukraine War
🐬Senior Russian and U.S. officials gathered in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to commence discussions on enhancing relations and negotiating a resolution to the conflict in Ukraine.
The meeting at the Diriyah Palace in Riyadh marks another essential step by the Trump administration to reverse US policy on isolating Russia and is meant to pave the way for a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. READ FULL STORY
Hoax Caller Impersonates Jay Shah, Offers Manipur MLAs Ministerial Roles For INR 4 Crore: Report
A hoax caller reportedly impersonated International Cricket Council (ICC) chief and Union home minister Amit Shah's son Jay Shah, and offered ministerial positions to Manipur MLAs for INR 4 crore. Manipur Assembly Speaker Thokchom Satyabrata Singh is purportedly among those who received the call. (More Cricket News)
The violent conflict between Meitei and Kuki communities, which led to the resignation of chief minister Nongthombam Biren Singh, has left the state of Manipur in perpetual chaos. The subsequent imposition of President's rule and placing of the legislative assembly under suspended animation has kept the likelihood of government formation in the future alive, which the fraudulent caller appears to have exploited. READ FULL STORY
