Sanyukt Kisan Morcha postponed its unity meeting with two farmer groups to Jan 13 as Jagjit Singh Dallewal's health deteriorated during his fast unto death. An elderly protester died at the site. SKM requested PM Modi to engage in dialogue with farmer organizations.
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A Bareilly court sentenced a truck driver to life imprisonment for intentionally killing a police constable on duty in 2018. The driver, found to be inebriated at the time, had a previous grudge against police officers. The judge highlighted issues with road policing and recommended stricter regulations on hiring less-skilled drivers.
The Banke Bihari temple in Vrindavan has received a licence under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act from the Union Home Ministry, allowing it to accept foreign funding. The temple, managed by a court-appointed committee, intends to use these donations in alignment with FCRA regulations.
India reimagines the National Youth Festival as the 'Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2025' to engage youth in leadership and nation-building. The three-stage competition aims to identify and nurture young leaders. The event, featuring discussions, cultural programs, and interactions with PM Modi, emphasizes youth's role in achieving 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047.
BJP Assam Pradesh President, Dilip Saikia, has officially welcomed the Prime Minister's visit on Thursday. In a statement issued today, BJP Assam Pradesh Spokesperson Subhash Dutta said that on February 24, a grand cultural event titled "Jhumuir Binondini" will be organised at Sarusajai Stadium in the presence of PM Modi.
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya is expected to be completed by June 2025, with final touches extending to September 2025. Key updates include the progress on the temple's rising tower, its museum with 85 murals, and the rampart. Final statue inspections are set for January 2025.
Groundwater quality across India significantly varies, with states like Rajasthan, Haryana, and Andhra Pradesh facing widespread contamination from uranium, nitrate, fluoride, arsenic, and iron. Urgent concerns include health risks like fluorosis and cancer due to elevated contamination levels in several regions, exacerbated by agricultural run-off and overuse of fertilizers.
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad and other Hindu groups condemned the vandalism of the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in California, urging US authorities to take strict action. The incident, labeled a hate crime, involved anti-India graffiti and is part of a rising trend of Hinduphobia.
The third edition of the India-Egypt joint special forces exercise, CYCLONE-III, is underway at Rajasthan’s Mahajan Field Firing Range until February 23. This 14-day drill focuses on enhancing interoperability, joint tactical drills, and counter-terrorism operations in desert terrain. With 25 personnel from each side, the exercise includes rigorous combat training, advanced special forces skills, and a 48-hour validation exercise. It also features a display of indigenous military equipment,... Expand
The parliamentary panel on railways recommends reviewing AC fares and implementing dynamic pricing for AC classes and premium trains while keeping rail travel affordable for low-income passengers. They also suggest enhancing non-fare revenue through e-auctions and advertisements and maintaining targeted subsidies for suburban and non-AC travel.