The Indian home ministry has instructed all states and UTs to screen prisoners and prison staff for tuberculosis as part of a nationwide 100-day campaign on TB elimination. The initiative aims to conduct awareness drives, provide information on prevention, symptoms, and cure, and curb TB prevalence in prisons.
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India celebrated its 76th Republic Day with a grand parade showcasing military strength and cultural heritage in New Delhi. Highlights included a focus on women's empowerment, an Indonesian contingent, and debut displays of the Pralay missile and SANJAY battlefield surveillance system.
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ePlane Company’s electric aircraft has received acceptance for type certification from DGCA. This is the first Indian private company to reach this milestone. The startup aims to complete test flights by the end of 2026. They plan to provide air ambulances, cargo planes, chartered flights, and air taxis in major metropolitan areas.
Eight Maoists were killed in a confrontation with security forces in Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. Several weapons, including an Insas rifle and BGL, were recovered from the site. The operation involved multiple security units and was based on intelligence regarding Maoist presence in the area.
President Donald Trump has announced a new tariff regime, imposing a 10% baseline tax on imports from all nations and higher levies on countries with a trade surplus with the US. This action, justified as correcting trade imbalances, has significantly affected India with a 26% tariff on all its exports, leading to a negative market reaction.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen experienced India's advanced UPI digital payments system during her visit. She was impressed by its efficiency. PM Modi had earlier highlighted UPI's significance by comparing daily transactions in India to the EU's population. The visit underscored strengthening India-EU ties.
Nutty Village, a startup in Unnao, will introduce coffee and barbeque flavored peanut butters to honor late US President Jimmy Carter's support of peanut farming and rural development. The company works with local farmers and women's self-help groups to improve livelihoods.
BSP President Mayawati criticizes the Union Budget 2025 for prioritizing politics over resolving real issues like inflation, poverty, and unemployment. Congress MP Jairam Ramesh also expresses concerns over ignored proposals and bias towards Bihar, leading to opposition MPs staging a walkout in protest.
AAP launched a new campaign song titled “Phir Kejriwal Nu Chun Lo†celebrating Lohri and highlighting achievements in health, education, electricity, and water supply. This is in addition to their previous anthem “Fir Layenge Kejriwal.†BJP countered with two songs criticizing AAP’s expenditure and promoting their own vision for Delhi’s future ahead of the February 5 elections.