The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) refuted claims made by Congress regarding mobile tariff hikes, calling them misleading. The DoT stated that the tariff increases were implemented by Telecommunications Service Providers after over two years, during which they had heavily invested in rolling out 5G services. In other news, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids in Mumbai and Goa related to forex violations, alleging that three entities had diverted $228 million to overseas entities. Meanwhile, Hamas agreed to a proposal for talks on freeing Israeli hostages, dropping a demand for a permanent ceasefire before signing the agreement.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) busted a red sanders smuggling ring, seizing 8 tonnes of wood that was planned to be smuggled via the sea route. In a tragic incident, Tamil Nadu BSP chief was hacked to death by a gang, leading to the detention of 8 suspects. On the global front, Mount Everest’s highest camp was found littered with frozen garbage, prompting concerns about pollution in the area.
In transportation news, Bengaluru’s Namma Metro increased the number of trains on the Purple line to accommodate rising commuter demand. Additionally, Gujarat Congress workers held a protest against the Centre over the Agniveer row, with Rahul Gandhi criticizing the government for not adequately supporting those who lost their lives for the country. Other stories cover a range of topics including political stances, weather updates, and international events.
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