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.
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A Sealdah sessions court condemned former RG Kar Medical College principal Sandip Ghosh and the MSVP for failing to report the rape and murder of a 31-year-old resident doctor. The judgment highlighted administrative failures and efforts to misrepresent the incident as a suicide, calling for accountability and improvements in hospital security to protect healthcare workers.
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.
National Conference MLA Bashir Ahmad Shah Veeri has called for a high-level inquiry into the alleged felling of protected green Chinar trees in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir. Veeri and PDP leader Iltija Mufti condemned the act on social media, emphasizing the need for strict accountability.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is taking a hands-on approach to solving the ethnic violence issue in Manipur, aiming for a long-term solution. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju highlighted the government's focused efforts and mentioned Home Minister Amit Shah's extended stay in the state to appeal for peace.
The Delhi government has declared February 12, 2025, as a public holiday in observance of Guru Ravidas Jayanti, per an official notification. This announcement from the General Administration Department nullifies the previously declared restricted holiday for the same occasion. Government offices, autonomous bodies, and public undertakings in Delhi will remain closed on this day.
Sadhguru urges Indians to experience the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, highlighting its civilizational significance and celestial alignment with seven celestial objects. He emphasizes chanting 'Aum Namah Shivaya' for preparation. He also mentions the cleansing power of the event, advocating staying for forty-eight days to maximize its transformative effects.
NSA Ajit Doval met with US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard to discuss intelligence sharing and security cooperation. Doval also chaired a global intelligence leaders meeting addressing issues like Indo-Pacific security and counter-terrorism.
The Indian government has designated a site at Rashtriya Smriti Sthal for a memorial to late President Pranab Mukherjee. This was revealed by his daughter Sharmistha after meeting PM Modi. Speculations suggest a site for former PM Manmohan Singh's memorial may be decided soon, pending family consent.
Rahul Gandhi criticizes PM Modi and Arvind Kejriwal for not addressing issues like caste survey, inflation, and Gautam Adani's US indictment. He accuses them of neglecting backward communities' rights and vows to conduct a caste census if Congress wins in Delhi. Emphasizes BJP-RSS attempts to undermine the Constitution.