Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar has stated that while showing respect is part of Tamil culture, it is not compulsory for MLAs to stand upon the arrival of the Chief Minister or the Leader of the Opposition.
Minister Patil stated that land acquisition for the Tumakuru Node is proceeding without issues, with 1,736 acres earmarked by the State government.
Students in Jharkhand have announced their intention to continue protests, including a hunger strike, despite the cancellation of the JSSC-CGL exam, until their demand for a CBI investigation is met.
In a particular village, devotees reportedly interact with live scorpions on Nagara Panchami, attributing their safety to divine protection, according to The Hindu.
