Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a grand and spirited 'Shaurya Yatra' in Gujarat's Somnath on Sunday as part of the ongoing 'Somnath Swabhiman Parv'. The procession, marked by resonant chants, became the focal point of a day packed with significant national and international developments.
Digital Compliance and Legal Actions
In a major development concerning digital governance, the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) has admitted to an error and pledged full compliance with Indian law. The Union Government confirmed that this commitment followed the blocking of approximately 3,500 posts and the deletion of over 600 accounts deemed in violation of domestic regulations. This action underscores the ongoing scrutiny of online content under India's legal framework.
In a separate legal matter from the capital, Delhi's Rohini Court granted bail to seven individuals accused of orchestrating a fake Apple technical support scam targeting US citizens. The court, noting the investigation was largely documentary and digital, ordered the release on a bail bond of ₹50,000 each. The case has been registered under the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Crime and Law Enforcement Updates
Tragedy struck in northwest Delhi's Shalimar Bagh area, where Rachna Yadav (44), the president of a local Resident Welfare Association (RWA), was shot dead at close range. Police investigators suspect her murder is directly linked to the 2023 killing of her husband, Vijendra Yadav, whose case is currently sub-judice. The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community.
In a heartbreaking case from Uttar Pradesh, police in Fatehpur district arrested a man for the alleged murder of his own 18-month-old son. The accused, Rajendra (32), reportedly confessed during interrogation to strangling the child and disposing of the body in the Yamuna River. The child's mother had filed a missing complaint on January 7 after the father took the boy away on January 5.
National and International Briefs
On the political front, expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil was taken into custody in connection with a sexual assault case, adding to the party's internal challenges.
Internationally, the aftermath of the political shift in Venezuela saw US President Donald Trump sign an executive order to protect Venezuelan oil revenues held in US accounts. The White House stated the move aims to safeguard these funds to support US foreign policy goals and help stabilize the country.
Other global updates include a rising death toll in Iran amid nationwide protests, US military strikes on ISIS targets in Syria, and a rescue operation in the Philippines where signs of life were detected under a deadly garbage avalanche that has killed at least four.
The day's events, from the symbolic Shaurya Yatra in Somnath to stringent online content actions and serious crime reports, paint a picture of a nation navigating complex cultural, digital, and social landscapes.
