The Supreme Court allowed desilting of Rajasthan’s Bisalpur Dam to address severe water shortages, overriding the NGT’s ban until July. The Rajasthan government stressed the dam’s vital role in supplying water to Jaipur, Ajmer, and Tonk. The decision aims to mitigate the urgent water crisis in these districts, affecting around 3.5 million people.
The special NIA court in Mumbai warned BJP MP Pragya Thakur to attend the 2008 Malegaon blast trial by April 25 or face consequences. Despite health issues, the court emphasized her obligation to participate. Failure to comply may result in further action, as her absence caused delays. Thakur and six co-accused currently on trial for various charges related to the blast.