A pilot project in six Indian states identified key health issues among truck drivers, including compromised vision, elevated BMI, and high blood pressure. The initiative led by IIT-Delhi provided corrective measures like spectacles, health counseling, and mental health support. The government aims to improve truck drivers' welfare and shift to sustainable fuels.
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Air India now offers Wi-Fi on its Airbus A350, Boeing 787-9, and some A321neo aircraft, making it the first Indian airline to provide in-flight Wi-Fi on domestic flights. Complimentary for an introductory period, the service allows passengers to browse, use social media, and work while in the air. The service will expand to other aircraft gradually.
The BJP has reclaimed power in Delhi after 27 years, limiting the Aam Aadmi Party to 22 seats and defeating key leaders such as Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia. This election marks a significant political shift in the capital, with BJP taking over numerous strongholds previously held by AAP.
A bandh in Imphal Valley disrupted life due to the arrest of six armed men and one death in a Thoubal gunfight. Shops closed, vehicles halted, and supporters vandalized cars. The arrested individuals were accused of being PREPAK members involved in extortion, but bandh supporters claimed they were village volunteers defending against armed Kuki men.
Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday took a dig at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Uttar Pradesh for extending invitations to the top leaders of the country for the Mahakumbh 2025, stating that millions of people attend the Kumbh Mela not due to invitations, but out of faith.
Kshama Sawant, an Indian-origin American politician, led a demonstration after being denied an emergency visa to visit her ailing mother in Bengaluru. The Indian consulate in Seattle described the demonstration as 'unauthorised entry,' while Sawant alleged physical assault by officials. She has faced previous visa rejections and attributes them to anti-India advocacy efforts.
Foreign affairs adviser Md Touhid Hossain responded to Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar's concerns about attacks on minorities in Bangladesh, stating that such issues should not concern India and emphasized mutual respect. He stressed that how India treats its minorities is New Delhi's internal matter and expressed a desire for a relationship with India built on mutual understanding and respect.
Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar expressed concerns over the hiring of retired individuals and the extension of government officials' tenures, suggesting it hinders career progression for others. Speaking at the National Conference of State Public Service Commissions in Bengaluru, Dhankhar emphasized the importance of objectivity and non-favoritism in public service appointments.
Indian cricket team's win in the Champions Trophy led to celebrations in Madhya Pradesh, but incidents of vandalism and violence marred the night in Dewas and Mhow. Police detained several individuals, shaved their heads, and paraded them after clashes and arson. Authorities confirmed stability in Mhow, detaining 13 people involved in the unrest.
The Travancore Devaswom Board has temporarily suspended issuing special passes for devotees arriving via the forest route to Sabarimala. This measure aims to reduce wait times for darshan among those using the virtual queue system. The suspension follows a significant increase in the number of devotees taking the forest path. No special passes will be issued until further notice.