President Vladimir Putin highlighted the 'special and privileged strategic partnership' between Russia and India on India's 76th Republic Day. He emphasized productive bilateral cooperation and constructive international interaction. Putin praised India's achievements since its constitution took effect and plans to visit India this year for reciprocal engagements between the countries' leaders.
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SC directs Centre to implement a scheme by March 14 to ensure cashless treatment for road accident victims during the golden hour, as required under the Motor Vehicles Act. The scheme, aimed at saving lives, must address concerns regarding payment limits and treatment duration.
US director of national intelligence Tulsi Gabbard clarified that President Trump's 'America First' policy does not equate to 'America alone' at the Raisina Dialogue in Delhi. She expressed optimism about the continued strengthening of the India-US relationship under the leadership of PM Modi and President Trump.
Jharkhand cabinet has approved new recruitment rules for police, excise, home guard, and prison departments, introducing a uniform physical endurance test for constable posts. Male candidates must complete a 1.6 km run in six minutes, while female candidates must finish it in ten minutes, significantly reducing the previous strenuous requirements.
Rahul Gandhi passed the opportunity to speak on the waqf bill in Lok Sabha to his deputy Gaurav Gogoi, who then led the opposition's charge. Gandhi instead chose to sit for other speeches, raising questions about whether he missed a chance to counter BJP's polarisation politics.
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin will not attend governor R N Ravi's Republic Day "At Home" reception as he is scheduled to visit Melur in Madurai district on the same day. This visit follows the annulment of a tungsten mining auction by the Union mines ministry. Representatives from Melur thanked Stalin for supporting their protests against the project.
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya is expected to be completed by June 2025, with final touches extending to September 2025. Key updates include the progress on the temple's rising tower, its museum with 85 murals, and the rampart. Final statue inspections are set for January 2025.
The year 2024 is projected to be the warmest on record with a global temperature rise of 1.55 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, per the WMO report. Despite this, long-term warming stays below the Paris Agreement's 1.5-degree threshold. The increase is driven by greenhouse gas emissions and climate events like El Niño.
Manmohan Singh initially joined a pre-medical course due to his father's wishes but dropped out after a few months, as he lost interest in the subject. Instead, he found a passion for economics, a subject that genuinely appealed to him. His daughter Daman Singh reveals this in her 2014 book, highlighting his sense of humor and personal anecdotes.
Ulhanathan Arunchalam Maruthuvar, a key player in the Rs 122 crore New India Coop Bank scam, was arrested by Mumbai's Economic Offences Wing. This marks the sixth arrest in the case. Arunchalam's capture follows a lookout circular and raids on his properties, restricting his movements and leading to his detention.