Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar expressed concerns over the hiring of retired individuals and the extension of government officials' tenures, suggesting it hinders career progression for others. Speaking at the National Conference of State Public Service Commissions in Bengaluru, Dhankhar emphasized the importance of objectivity and non-favoritism in public service appointments.
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An economic blockade and a 24-hour shutdown are underway in Manipur's Kuki-Zo inhabited areas to protest against alleged security forces' action on women in Saibol village. The tribal body, Kuki-Zo Council, demands compensation and threatens to intensify the blockade if steps are not taken to address their grievances.
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India's meteorological advancements under PM Modi, highlighted during the IMD's 150th foundation day, have bolstered disaster management and global aid. IMD's improved weather forecasting now benefits over 50% of farmers. 'Mission Mausam' and 'IMD Vision 2047' aim to make India a leader in weather and climate technology.
Kshama Sawant, an Indian-origin American politician, led a demonstration after being denied an emergency visa to visit her ailing mother in Bengaluru. The Indian consulate in Seattle described the demonstration as 'unauthorised entry,' while Sawant alleged physical assault by officials. She has faced previous visa rejections and attributes them to anti-India advocacy efforts.
Haryana minister Anil Vij criticized Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal for blaming Haryana over Yamuna pollution, asserting Delhi's failure to clean the river despite 10 years in power. He also defended Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh's parole, calling it lawful. Vij condemned Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's remarks on the Kumbh as insulting to Hinduism and defended the RSS as India’s largest nationalist organization, urging Kharge to better understand it.
Kannada actress Ranya Rao was arrested for allegedly smuggling gold worth Rs 12 crore from Dubai, triggering a political battle between Congress and BJP in Karnataka. BJP alleged involvement of an influential minister in shielding her, while Congress accused BJP of favoring her with land allotment for an industrial project.
Indian Railways successfully conducted a trial run of an electric engine on the Anji Khad Bridge in Jammu and Kashmir, marking a significant step toward commencing rail services to the Kashmir Valley by January 2025. The Anji Khad Bridge is part of the USBRL project, aimed at enhancing connectivity, and is lauded for its engineering marvel.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lays the foundation stone for Veer Savarkar College and multiple development projects in Delhi, including affordable housing and urban redevelopment initiatives. These efforts aim to modernize educational infrastructure and provide housing facilities for economically weaker sections ahead of the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.