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The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Punjab government not to arrest Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia in a drug case until Monday.

As a judge led by India’s Chief Justice N.V. Ramana agreed to hear Majithia’s appeal against the Punjab and Haryana high courts rejecting expected bail, it said the state should wait until Monday to hear the matter.
The matter was raised by senior lawyer Mukul Rohatgi representing Majithia for an urgent listing before the bench, which includes judges AS Bopanna and Hima Kohli.

“This is a political vendetta. They want him to be arrested during the election rush,” Rohatgi complained, assisted by a team of lawyers at law firm Karanjawala & Co.

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“What election fever, Mr Rohaji? It’s an election virus. Now everyone is rushing to court,” the bench retorted.

Rohatgi sought an interim order to protect his client from arrest until the next hearing. He added that Majithia’s prospective bail application was rejected on January 24 and he was only given three days of protection. It was due to expire on Thursday while protection was sought, he added.

P Chidambaram, a senior advocate for the Punjab government, claimed that Majithia had been in hiding since the High Court denied him relief.

The bench told Chidambaram that the state should not take any enforcement action against Majithia as the Supreme Court has agreed to include his matter in the hearing. “Mr Chidambaram, tell your state not to do anything until we hear him,” the bench said.

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Chidambaram said he would pass the court’s message to state authorities.

The rejection of Majithia’s bail request came a day before Punjab began submitting nomination papers. Majithia plans to compete in the Majitha constituency in the Amritsar district.

Majithia, who is facing a case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, was granted provisional High Court bail earlier on condition that he will cooperate with the investigation.

The state government objected to the continuation of the relief before the High Court argued that Majithia did not cooperate fully during the investigation.

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Majithia claims the case is against him in light of the election. He added that the sole purpose of registering it was to detain him and torture him.

In an appeal to the Supreme Court, Magitia called the case a blatant abuse of power and linked it to pre-election political retaliation. He insists there is no solid evidence against him and that he has been cooperating with investigators.

Complete News Source : Hindustan Times

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The buses will start and currently serve Greater Noida and Jewar, even though the airport is probably not going to be operational by May By the end of May, the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) plans to begin operating electric buses from the Capital to the soon-to-be Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar, according to officials. The buses will begin at.

Delhi’s three Inter State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) — Maharana Pratap ISBT at Kashmere Gate, Swami Vivekanand ISBT at Anand Vihar, and Veer Hakikat Rai ISBT at Sarai Kale Khan — and currently serve Greater Noida and Jewar, even though the airport is probably not going to meet the May deadline to be operational The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is set to launch.

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Electric bus services connecting Delhi’s Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) to the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar by the end of May 2025. This initiative aims to enhance connectivity between the national capital and the new airport, providing a March 2025, DTC and NIA signed operate thesesustainable and efficient mode transportation for.

Key Features of the Service

  • Routes and Terminals: The electric buses will operate from three major ISBTs in Delhi: Maharana Pratap ISBT at Kashmere Gate, Swami Vivekanand ISBT at Anand Vihar, and Veer Hakikat Rai ISBT at Sarai Kale Khan. Initially, these buses will serve areas in Greater Noida and Jewar, catering to the March 2025, DTC and NIA signed an MoU to operate these demand for public transport in these regions.
  • Memorandum of Understanding (MoU): In March 2025, DTC and NIA signed an MoU to operate these bus services, formalizing the collaboration between the two entities The fleet will consist of air-conditioned, low-floor electric buses equipped with modern amenities, including GPS tracking, CCTV cameras, panic buttons, and broad aisle spaces to accommodate luggage. These features aim to ensure.
  • Commuters passenger safety and comfort during transit While the exact fare amounts are yet to be finalized, discussions are ongoing in consultation with the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (Yeida), which manages the Jewar area. The authorities aim to establish a cost-effective fare structure for commuters The bus services will initially be deployed on a pilot basis. Depending demand.

Additional Considerations

  • Infrastructure Development: A four-kilometer stretch of road that will be part of the bus route is not fully developed yet. DTC has reached out to Yeida to ascertain the usability and development timeline of this segment to ensure seamless operations. and passenger feedback, routes may be adjusted, and the number of buses increased to better serve commuters this, the bus services will begin as scheduled.
  • Airport Operational Timeline: Although the NIA was expected to commence operations by mid-May 2025, it is likely to miss this deadline due to ongoing construction work. Despite this, the bus services will begin as scheduled, providing connectivity to the surrounding areas in the interim providing connectivity to the surrounding areas in the interi This initiative reflects DTC’s commitment to.
  • Enhancing public transportation infrastructure and promoting eco-friendly travel options in the National Capital Region. By introducing electric buses on this route, the corporation aims to offer a reliable and sustainable alternative for commuters traveling between Delhi and the upcoming Noida International The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is set to commence electric bus services.
  • connecting Delhi’s Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) to the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar by the end of May 2025. This initiative aims to provide eco-friendly and convenient transportation options for commuters traveling between Delhi and the new airport NIA was expected to commence.
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