Chandra Arya, an Indian-origin MP from Nepean, Ottawa, announces his candidacy for Canadian Prime Minister after Justin Trudeau's resignation. His platform includes transforming Canada into a republic, raising the retirement age, citizen-based taxation, and recognizing Palestine. Arya's father and brother highlight his unexpected political journey and dedication.
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V Narayanan is set to become the new chairman of ISRO on January 14, succeeding S Somanath. Narayanan will oversee several significant projects, including the Chandrayaan-4 lunar mission, Gaganyaan human spaceflight, and space station development. His background in cryogenics and leadership experience will aid in advancing ISRO's ambitious space programs.
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A heartwarming video from Madhya Pradesh's Dewas has gone viral, showing an elaborate celebration for a stray dog named Ludo. The community treated Ludo like royalty with a jeep ride, cake, fireworks, and hoardings. The video, which has gathered significant attention and positive comments, called for kindness towards stray animals.
Krishna Nagar is a key constituency in Delhi, with notable electoral history in the 2020, 2015, and 2013 legislative assembly elections. S K Bagga of Aam Aadmi Party emerged victorious in the last two elections, while Dr. Harsh Vardhan of BJP won in 2013. The next election is scheduled for February 2025.
Home Minister Amit Shah reviews ongoing projects of the Bureau of Police Research and Development, focusing on new criminal laws, grassroots policing challenges, and police modernisation. He emphasizes research, multi-stakeholder contributions, and 'make in India' initiatives to improve Indian police forces and criminal justice system.
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India's first national cooperative university, Tribhuvan Sahkari University, will be established in Gujarat at the Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA). Named after Amul dairy founder Tribhuvandas Patel, it will produce skilled professionals for various cooperative jobs. The university will also create a pan-India network of affiliated cooperative education and training institutes.