Delhi to get three new Metro corridors under Phase 5, 16 km length, 13 new stations, check details

Delhi Government has cleared three new corridors under Metro Phase V(A). The Rs 12,014 crore project is set to advance Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘7-C Vision,’ and ease road congestion and improve air quality in the capital region, said Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.
‘Caste System’ in trains? PAC slams Indian Railways over cleanliness disparity, suggests these upgrades

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has flagged what it described as a “caste system” in the Indian Railways at its. While countering the response of the Railways, the panel has made various significant suggestions to maintain cleanliness and hygiene.
Bharat Bandh on 12 February: Why have trade unions called for a nationwide strike tomorrow?

A coalition of several national-level trade unions — including the Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC) and All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) — have called the strike. The unions are opposing the four labour code bills that replaced previous labour laws last year.
Hardeep Singh Puri breaks silence on being named in Epstein files: ‘Met him only on few occasions as…’

In a press conference, Puri clarified that his interactions with Epstein had nothing to do with the charges against the late American financier.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to skip proceedings amid no-confidence motion, citing moral grounds

Sources said the notice of motion of no-confidence cited four incidents against the Speaker, including the Opposition’s allegation that Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi was not allowed to speak in the House during the discussion on the motion of Thanks to the President’s Address.
Another shocker from Delhi: 32-year-old labourer from Bihar dies after falling into open sewer in Rohini days after similar Janakpuri incident

A 32-year-old labourer from Bihar died after falling into an open sewer in north-west Delhi’s Rohini area on Monday, as there was no sewer lid. As per PTI, the body of the labourer was recovered from a manhole after an overnight delay in reporting the incident, police said on Tuesday.
Northern India to see temperature drop as western disturbance brings cold winds, check state-wise weather here

A western disturbance moving eastward will bring stronger cold winds and a dip in minimum temperatures across north India from February 11. Northern plains will see cooler nights and clear days, while most of central, eastern, and southern India will remain dry with stable weather conditions.
Vande Mataram to be played before Jana Gana Mana: Centre’s new guidelines for national song; Why?

Those who disrupt or prevent others from respecting the national anthem and the national song can be sentenced to a maximum of three years in jail, under the new guidelines.
No-confidence motion against Om Birla: Congress submits, 118 MPs sign seeking removal of Lok Sabha speaker, TMC to ‘wait’

The Congress on Tuesday submitted the no-confidence motion notice against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. A total of 118 MPs have signed the notice of no-confidence motion against the Lok Sabha Speaker,
Delhi government’s key decision on E-rickshaws? CM Rekha Gupta to discuss new policy to impose strict regulations on its verification, drivers identification, routes

E-rickshaws have emerged as the most affordable mode of transportation in Delhi NCR. There are over 200,000 registered e-rickshaws in the national capital, according to official figures. However, the number of e-rickshaws, and the unregistered drivers has caused several challenges to the Delhi government. The government believes that without a clear policy, the number and operation of e-rickshaws could pose a significant traffic, accidents and safety issue in Delhi.