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At Delhi govt’s ‘cooling zone’ near Jama Masjid metro station, people seek relief from the heat, but questions over infrastructure and scale remain

Bengal has opened its first holding centres for illegal foreign nationals in Malda and Murshidabad, districts bordering Bangladesh. Nine Bangladeshis were moved to Malda's centre, and three to Murshidabad's, after being intercepted without valid documents. This initiative follows a state government order to house apprehended foreigners before deportation, with similar centres planned across other districts.

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has announced a new "detect-delete-deport" policy targeting illegal immigrants, including Bangladeshis and Rohingyas. The state is establishing "holding centres" across districts to temporarily house apprehended foreigners before repatriation, with two centres already operational in Murshidabad and Malda.

West Bengal's BJP government has launched its 'detect, delete and deport' policy, opening a holding center in Malda for illegal foreign nationals. Nine suspected Bangladeshi nationals are currently housed there, awaiting verification and legal procedures. This initiative aims to streamline the deportation process for apprehended individuals, as mandated by a new national law.

In a volatile development, the Kuki National Army-Burma has crossed into Manipur, igniting tensions by launching assaults on three villages inhabited by the Tangkhul Naga in Kamjong district. Swift action by the Assam Rifles led to the rescue of a woman who had been kidnapped amid the chaos.

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In a surprising turn of events, a Shillong court has granted bail to Sonam Raghuvanshi, the primary suspect in her husband's murder case, due to significant flaws in police procedures. The court ruled that the authorities failed to adequately clarify the reasons for her arrest, which hampered her legal defense.

Border districts in Rajasthan, including Jaisalmer and Barmer, conducted a large-scale mock drill and blackout exercise to prepare for potential enemy air strikes. Sirens and police vehicles recreated emergency scenarios, with residents instructed to switch off lights. The drill assessed administrative preparedness and public cooperation in disaster management.

civil defence volunteers in Delhi staged protests outside the DTC headquarters and Delhi Secretariat, demanding the release of their pending salaries. Nearly 15,000 volunteers are currently employed by the Delhi government, and many of them are facing financial difficulties due to the delayed payments. The volunteers have played a crucial role in assisting during the COVID-19 pandemic and recent floods. Despite orders from the revenue minister, the salaries have not been paid, leading to frustration among the volunteers.

Pulling up officials over non-payment of salaries to civil defence volunteers, engaged in various departments, for the past several months, revenue minister Atishi on Sunday asked the principal secretary of her department to disburse it within a week.

Delhi High Court on Thursday questioned a rule introduced by the Delhi government in 2015 that restricted the job of civil defence volunteers to residents of the city.

Volunteers of Civil Defence Core on Friday decided to provide all sorts of assistance to 'kanwariyas' visiting the city of Sangam during `shrawan somvars'.

Odisha is launching a special enrolment campaign to boost its civil defence volunteers from a mere 1,071 to 10,000 by March, aiming to enhance emergency preparedness. The initiative will leverage ex-servicemen and NCC volunteers, expanding coverage to 13 new districts and revising allowances to encourage participation.