Union minister Nitin Gadkari announced that nearly 5,000 youths have left Naxalism in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli district, joined the mainstream, and many have found employment. He predicted the district will become the highest revenue generator in five years, emphasizing the need for addressing unemployment, malnutrition, and education for societal transformation.
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International visitors at Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj express admiration for India's hospitality, spirituality, and cultural diversity. Pedro James from Brazil and Ronny Luke from New Jersey praise the event's unique experience and beauty, while Natalia Shayk from Russia highlights the confluence of faith and traditions. Vikas Dhar from the US reflects on the inclusivity of the event.
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The Centre plans to revamp Delhi zoo's entrance with a modern multi-utility plaza featuring a food court, cloakroom, security infrastructure, queue management area, souvenir shop, visitor center, and parking. The development aligns with site needs, accommodating 16,000 sq m multi-level parking and 11,000 sq m for future expansion.
External affairs minister S Jaishankar emphasized the growing importance of the India-EU relationship as a stabilizing force in a volatile and uncertain world. Speaking at the IIC-Bruegel annual seminar, Jaishankar highlighted the selective application of principles in global conflicts, particularly regarding democracy and military rule. He discussed the need to refresh economic and political frameworks, noting the era of multipolarity and rebalancing. He affirmed that the India-EU relationship... Expand
Arvinder Singh Sahney, chairman of IndianOil, expressed confidence that US sanctions on Russian oil exports will not affect India's crude supply due to its diverse sources. Indian refineries can tap into alternatives from the Gulf, Africa, the Americas, OPEC, and non-OPEC producers, ensuring energy security.
The Cabinet is expected to approve a new 120-km greenfield highway from Patna to Sasaram, costing around Rs 3,700 crore. The project will improve connectivity and will be built in a public-private partnership mode, with completion targeted in three years.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the birthday celebration of US Vice President JD Vance's son, Vivek, during his France visit. Modi expressed gratitude to the Vance family and gave gifts to their children. Folowing this, JD Vance said that his children loved the gifts they received from PM Modi. They met on the sidelines of the AI Action Summit hosted by France.