President Droupadi Murmu addressed the nation on the eve of the 76th Republic Day, highlighting India's achievements in sports, space exploration, and cultural preservation. She emphasized progress in welfare initiatives, governance reforms, and environmental efforts while reaffirming the principles of the Constitution and values inspired by Mahatma Gandhi.
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India batter Shubman Gill reflects on his red-ball cricket struggles after scoring a century for Punjab in the Ranji Trophy. He admits to overthinking, which disrupts his rhythm. Gill's century came in a heavy defeat to Karnataka, but he finds satisfaction in his performance and emphasizes the value of competitive match practice.
N Biren Singh resigned as Manipur's chief minister, emphasizing the importance of the state's territorial integrity and addressing the Kuki tribe's demand for autonomy. He called for stringent action against infiltrators from Myanmar and highlighted the state's battle against drug-related issues. He praised security forces for destroying illegal poppy cultivation areas before stepping down.
​American exceptionalism is a Will McAvoy speech wrapped in a Big Mac, and nowhere is this more evident than in the country's take on free speech—a delusion that is bipartisan, irrespective of whether one votes red, blue, or purple. Take a recent New Yorker piece titled The Detention of Mahmoud Khalil Is a Flagrant Assault on Free Speech, which, like all others in the same vein, operates under the assumption that Trump isn’t ceteris paribus but a unique, Agent Smith-like bug in the... Expand
Prime Minister Narendra Modi co-chaired the AI Summit in Paris alongside President Macron, emphasizing the need for unbiased and democratic AI. Modi highlighted the significant impact of AI on the global economy, security, and society, and called for the establishment of global standards to address AI-related issues.
Two Agra police constables were suspended after a truck loaded with illegally mined marble was stolen from the Sarendhi police outpost while they were on duty. Initially, the assistant commissioner denied the theft, but an FIR was filed following a complaint from the truck owner. An investigation has been launched to recover the vehicle.
CUET-UG for undergraduate admissions is scheduled from May 8 to June 1, with applications open until March 22. The exam in 13 languages aims to standardize admissions across universities per the NEP 2020. Registration saw a slight decline from 2023, reflecting diverse participation with a hybrid exam format conducted last year.
The Trump administration has cut operations for US government-funded media, placing all Voice of America staff on leave. The decision affects over 1,300 employees and has been criticized by press advocacy groups for threatening the US's role in promoting free information globally.