The family of the late SM Khan, a distinguished Indian information service officer, met President Droupadi Murmu to announce the creation of the SM Khan foundation. The non-profit will focus on education, healthcare, and community development, honoring Khan’s lifelong dedication to public service. Khan, who passed away in November 2024, held key positions including spokesperson for CBI and press secretary to President APJ Abdul Kalam. The foundation will launch soon with initial welfare projects.
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Following their recent assembly election defeat, Maharashtra's MVA alliance members Sank the blame game intensifies, with calls for independent strategies in upcoming polls. MVA leaders criticize delays and lack of coordination, questioning the alliance's effectiveness and relevance within the broader INDIA bloc.
Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal has released a middle-class centric manifesto for the Delhi polls, demanding the central government to ease income tax and GST rates, increase education and healthcare budgets, and provide free healthcare for senior citizens. Kejriwal criticizes the central government for neglecting the middle class and catering to industrialists.
The J&K and Ladakh High Court has ordered the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to collect only 20% of the toll on the Pathankot-Udhampur stretch due to ongoing construction activities. The court emphasized that toll should only be charged when highways are in good condition, and directed the removal of plazas established within 60 km of NH-44.
Sanyukt Kisan Morcha postponed its unity meeting with two farmer groups to Jan 13 as Jagjit Singh Dallewal's health deteriorated during his fast unto death. An elderly protester died at the site. SKM requested PM Modi to engage in dialogue with farmer organizations.
Tensions rose in Etah's Mirhachi area after vandals damaged an idol of Lord Shani Dev in Datei village, marking the second such incident within a week. Police ensured a substantial presence and launched an investigation, while local residents were urged to remain peaceful.
Three days after two-year-old male tiger ST-2402 strayed from Sariska Tiger Reserve, forest authorities tranquillised and rescued it. The young tiger was hiding in a kitchen in Chilki Ka Bas village while villagers stayed indoors. It had injured three people earlier and damaged a forest team's vehicle before being captured.
Terrorists have shifted focus to the Jammu region, escalating jungle warfare due to decreased numbers in Kashmir. The crucial role of the J&K police, supported by the Army and paramilitary forces, is highlighted. Increased infiltration from Pakistan and decreased Army presence in Jammu exacerbate the situation.
Enforcement Directorate conducted raids on George Soros's Open Society Foundations for allegedly violating Foreign Exchange Management Act guidelines. Investigations revealed that funds were routed to Indian companies through suspicious arrangements, bypassing legal provisions to support NGOs. The action aligns with the controversy Soros faces in the US after opposing Donald Trump.
An inter-ministerial panel has recommended the construction of India's longest under-river tunnel across the Brahmaputra in Assam, costing approximately Rs 14,900 crore. This project will significantly reduce travel time and enhance connectivity to northeastern states. However, the panel has deferred the proposal for two tunnels in Jammu and Kashmir due to high costs and the availability of alternative routes.