Each applicant for Congress tickets in Odisha has been instructed to open Facebook and Twitter accounts, create WhatsApp groups, and geotag the location of party flags in their respective constituencies. Additionally, they are required to set up war rooms and engage in various outreach activities.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will offer prayers at Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi on Feb 17, a day after his Bharat Jodo Nyaya Yatra will enter UP from the neighbouring Chandauli district. He will also address a gathering at the Godowlia crossing near the Kashi Vishwanath temple.
Gujarat Agriculture Minister Raghavji Patel was hospitalized after experiencing speech difficulties and back pain. He was admitted to GG Hospital in Jamnagar and later transferred to Rajkot Synergy Hospital, where a CT scan confirmed that he had suffered a brain stroke. A team of surgeons conducted tests and his condition is currently stable, according to Synergy Hospital in Rajkot.
An Indian-origin man has admitted to the murder of his 19-year-old wife at their residence in south London. Sahil Sharma, 24, was arrested at Ash Tree Way in Croydon, where the couple lived, after being suspected of his involvement in the killing of Mehak Sharma on the evening of October 29 last year. Sharma, originally from India, pleaded guilty to the charges during a court hearing.
Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Member of Parliament (MP) Ramesh Majhi was involved in a road accident in Odisha's Nabarangpur district. Fortunately, he only suffered minor injuries. The incident took place while Majhi was on his way to an undisclosed location. There is currently no additional information available regarding the incident. Concerns have been raised, and updates on Majhi's condition and the accident details are eagerly awaited.
Gautam Budh Nagar district in India has announced new timings for schools, with classes from nursery to 12th starting at 8:30am. This change in timings is due to the improved weather conditions in the National Capital Region. Previously, classes from nursery to 8th were scheduled from 10am to 3pm. The minimum and maximum temperature in Gautam Budh Nagar on Saturday was recorded at 6.5 and 23.1 degrees Celsius (°C) respectively.
Karnataka govt collaborates with Hyderabad-based company to manufacture a new vaccine against KFD or 'monkey fever'. The previous vaccine is ineffective. Commissioner of health visits affected areas. Review meeting planned. Govt considers opening medical colleges. Recruitment of staff members approved. Vacancies filled through compulsory service programme.