Uttarakhand is set to introduce the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) on Monday, becoming the first Indian state to adopt such a law post-independence. The UCC addresses issues like marriage, divorce, inheritance, and live-in relationships. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami highlighted consultations with diverse communities and emphasized the law's goal to bring uniformity and empower women.
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Chinese EV maker Xpeng is eyeing the Indian market, acknowledging its potential and unique challenges. While a formal entry isn't imminent, the company is closely monitoring the evolving EV ecosystem. Xpeng believes its AI-powered EVs, like the X9 MPV, could offer competitive pricing and advanced technology, including ADAS, even with import duties, though adaptation is required.
A CISF jawan named Kisan Singh, from Jaipur, allegedly shot himself dead at Surat International Airport. The incident occurred in the airport washroom and he was declared dead at the hospital. Recent reports indicate a 40% decline in CISF suicides from 2023 to 2024.
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Union home minister Amit Shah reaffirmed the government's zero-tolerance policy towards Naxalism after security forces killed 22 Naxalites in Chhattisgarh. The operation involved the BSF and DRG units, resulting in 18 casualties in Bijapur and 4 in Kanker. Shah emphasized a ruthless approach against the insurgents, aiming for a Naxal-free India by March 2023.
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