PM Narendra Modi and senior BJP leaders, including Amit Shah and Yogi Adityanath, hailed the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj as the 'Maha Kumbh of Unity.' The event saw significant social media engagement under the hashtag 'Ekta_Ka_Mahakumbh,' emphasizing the spiritual and cultural significance of the gathering.
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The Indian Muslims for Secular Democracy (IMSD) urges Muslims to oppose calls for reban on Salman Rushdie's 'The Satanic Verses' and adopt intellectual responses instead. IMSD recalled Sir Syed Ahmad Khan's teachings on countering critiques with reason, highlighting its relevance amidst current communal tensions.
Women from high-altitude villages near the India-China border in Uttarakhand are relocating to towns due to inadequate local education facilities, leaving men to manage orchards and tourism. Despite economic security, families face emotional and logistical challenges due to separation during emergencies and festivities.
A 55-year-old CRPF assistant sub-inspector from Bihar's Patna shot himself dead with his service weapon in Katra, J&K's Reasi district, at a makeshift CRPF picket along the Tarakote route. Colleagues discovered him with a chest bullet wound. Authorities are investigating the exact cause of the suicide.
The Chhattisgarh government canceled the police recruitment exam in Rajnandgaon district following allegations of irregularities. This decision came after constable Anil Ratnakar, one of the suspects, died by suicide, alleging that lower-ranked officers were blamed while seniors were protected. Six people were arrested for manipulating exam scores.
Election Management Bodies (EMBs) from 14 countries, including India, resolved to form a global working group to tackle social media, AI, and cybersecurity in elections. They adopted the 'Delhi Declaration 2025', committing to resist fake narratives and ensure transparent, credible electoral processes.
Dr. Bhaskar Das, a revered media leader known for his strategic vision and mentorship, has passed away. His significant contributions to The Times of India and later Zee Media Corporation Ltd, along with his enthusiastic leadership, continue to inspire the media industry. His legacy will endure through the professionals he guided.
Bombay HC's Nagpur bench overturned a Pocso court's conviction of a father for sexually assaulting his daughter, citing lack of evidence and potential motive due to the father's disapproval of her marriage. The court noted the possibility of false allegations driven by the daughter's distress over her father's opposition.
Total annual groundwater recharge in India slightly declined in 2024 due to higher extraction, with significant contributions from northwest states like Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi. Increase in 'critical' and 'over-exploited' units raises concerns about water scarcity, despite improvement in some areas.
Amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, Indian workers are now the majority in Israel's construction sector, replacing Palestinian laborers. Attracted by high earnings, around 16,000 Indians have come over the past year, with plans for more. Despite regional tensions, workers like Raju Nishad continue their tasks, driven by future investments and family support.