The parliamentary standing committee on education, women, children, youth, and sports was requested to delay its study tour to Manipur due to the current situation as stated by the state government. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh highlighted the issue and noted PM Modi's absence in visiting the distressed region.
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India’s economic survey 2025 highlights the need to leverage global trade shifts, including rising protectionism, to boost growth and competitiveness. It suggests reducing trade costs and enhancing export facilitation. India’s forex reserves stood at $640.3 billion, covering 90 per cent of external debt. Exports grew 6 per cent to $602.6 billion, while imports rose 6.9 per cent to $682.2 billion. Despite global uncertainties, FDI inflows showed revival, and FPIs remained positive overall.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Congress party for its alleged appeasement politics and for prioritizing family interests. He highlighted instances of freedom suppression during the Emergency and accused Congress of neglecting BR Ambedkar. Modi praised his government’s policies as more inclusive and focused on 'nation first'.
Flights and trains experienced significant delays and cancellations as dense fog enveloped Delhi for around 12 hours. With zero visibility at key areas, it was the worst fog of the season so far. The foggy conditions also heavily impacted transportation across the Indo-Gangetic plains.
Bathinda Police arrested six individuals, including two Indian Army personnel, following a brief encounter. They were involved in a gunpoint robbery using an AK-47 stolen from an army unit. The incident occurred at Green Hotel near Bathinda, where Rs 7000 was snatched from the owner. Police are verifying the claims of stolen weapon and contact with army authorities is ongoing.
Paytm, Easebuzz, and PayU have responded to an ED probe regarding a cryptocurrency scam involving HPZ Token operated by Chinese nationals. The investigation started in 2022, and the companies have cooperated with authorities. Razorpay stated it has received no new inquiries about the case.
In West Godavari district, a Santro car travelling from Hyderabad to Mandapeta collided with a stationary vehicle on the National Highway, resulting in the deaths of Bhogella Venkata Satya Suresh, his wife Navya, and their daughter Vasavi. A severely injured woman, Uppuluri Sri Ramya, was hospitalized. Police registered a case and are investigating the accident.
In a tragic accident in Gujarat's Dang, a bus carrying pilgrims from Madhya Pradesh fell into a gorge, resulting in the death of five people and injuring 35 others. The incident occurred early in the morning when the driver lost control. MP CM Mohan Yadav has announced financial assistance for the victims' families.
Trump said that he and PM Modi share a "wonderful relationship" and they kept the ties during the four-year period.
Delhi Police’s metro unit recovered and returned over 450 stolen mobile phones worth more than Rs 1 crore in just 20 days under ‘Mission Reconnect – Your Phone’s Journey Back Home.’ Specialized teams tracked stolen phones across 16 states, apprehended culprits, and reunited devices with owners. At a function in Utsav Sadan, 201 phones were handed back to complainants.