Can money buy freedom from jail?
Sukesh Chandrasekhar offers ₹217 crore to settle his case and walk free.
Sonal Mehrotra Kapoor anchors this special report on Delhi's severe air pollution crisis as the Air Quality Index (AQI) remains in the 'very poor' category. The coverage details the implementation of strict new measures, including the 'No PUC, No Fuel' policy, which denies fuel to any vehicle lacking a valid Pollution Under Control certificate, a rule enforced with cameras at petrol pumps. The report captures the last-day rush at PUC centers through ground reports from Shivani Sharma and Anmol Bali. It also delves into the political debate, with BJP, AAP, and Congress spokespersons presenting their views on the government's strategy and the lack of a national action plan. This follows an incident where Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was met with 'AQI' chants. CEEW's Mohammad Rafiuddin provides expert analysis on the efficacy of these curbs alongside GRAP-4 measures. The bulletin also covers the arrest of the Luthra brothers in connection with the Goa nightclub fire and the shortlisting of the film 'Homebound' for the Oscars.
Sukesh Chandrasekhar offers ₹217 crore to settle his case and walk free.
Prashant Tamang rose to national prominence in 2007 when he auditioned for Indian Idol while serving as a constable with the Kolkata Police.
As a severe cold wave grips North India, life has become increasingly harsh for the poor, homeless, and destitute.
Following a big India Today impact on the Grok obscenity row, Elon Musk's social media platform X has admitted to lapses and assured compliance with Indian law, according to government sources. The action comes after the IT Ministry directed X to remove all vulgar and unlawful material generated by its AI chatbot, Grok. In its official submission, X stated it would take 'strict action against illegal content and confirmed that such material would be removed and accounts involved would be permanently suspended'. Following the centre's directives, the platform has blocked around 3,500 pieces of content and deleted over 600 accounts. Officials added that X has committed to ensuring that obscene imagery will not be allowed on the platform in the future. The government had found X's initial response inadequate, stressing that social media companies must take responsibility for the content they host.