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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.
Delhi Airport is trialing airside baggage transfers between T3 and T1 to ease connections, especially with increased traffic from Air India and IndiGo's expansions. International arriving passengers can soon drop baggage at T3 for transfer to T1 flights. The airport aims for 120-minute T1 to T3 transfers. Runway upgrades will enhance landing capabilities in dense fog.
The Election Commission refutes the government's justification for simultaneous polls citing the Model Code of Conduct, emphasizing its role in ensuring fairness. The government argues for unified elections due to financial and operational burdens. The EC maintains the MCC is crucial for equitable elections and brief application correlates with electoral cycles, minimizing disruption.
External affairs minister S Jaishankar met Qatar's Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Doha, marking his first diplomatic engagement of the year. They reviewed bilateral cooperation and discussed regional and global developments. The visit focused on enhancing political, trade, investment, energy, security, cultural, and people-to-people relations between India and Qatar.
The National Conference of Jammu and Kashmir expressed disappointment over the lieutenant governor's exclusion of holidays commemorating 1931 martyrs and party founder Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah. These holidays were removed after the abrogation of Article 370 and were not included in the 2025 public holiday list.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has sought the President of India's approval to prosecute former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain under Section 218 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. This decision is based on evidence provided by the Enforcement Directorate, highlighting alleged financial irregularities linked to Jain.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for a four-day visit to France and the US to advance key partnerships. In France, he will co-chair the AI action summit, review the India-France 2047 horizon roadmap with President Macron, and inaugurate India’s first consulate in Marseille. He will then meet US President Donald Trump to enhance bilateral cooperation in trade, technology, energy, and defense.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's attendance at Mauritius' National Day emphasizes India's strong relationship with the nation. His participation in events like France's Bastille Day Parade, Nepal's Buddha Jayanti, and Sri Lanka's Vesak Day showcases India's diplomatic outreach and cultural diplomacy, underlining the shared heritage and strategic partnerships with these countries.
Rahul Gandhi criticizes Kejriwal's governance by highlighting poor infrastructure in Delhi, with videos showing open drains and collapsed roads. He also challenges Kejriwal on social justice issues, questioning his stance on reservation policies. This intensifies the rivalry between Congress and AAP ahead of the assembly polls.