On the final day of his official visit to Tibetan settlements in West Bengal, Sikyong Penpa Tsering, the President of the Tibetan Government-in-Exile, visited various Tibetan monasteries, addressing the oppressive policies of China.
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About 6.21 lakh applications have been received for 1.27 lakh internships under the Prime Minister's Internship Scheme, with the selection process ongoing. The scheme aims to provide 1 crore internships in top-500 companies over five years. Interns receive a monthly financial assistance of Rs 5,000 and a one-time grant of Rs 6,000.
British Sikh groups disrupted Kangana Ranaut's film Emergency screenings across the UK, citing the film as 'anti-Sikh'. Cancellations occurred in cities like Birmingham and Wolverhampton. Despite protests and accusations of spreading 'bigoted rhetoric', the film's box office reported earnings of Rs 12.26 crore over the first weekend.
Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Yadav appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the land for job scam. Tejashwi Yadav claimed these cases are politically motivated. Prior chargesheets include his wife Rabri Devi and daughters. Despite the allegations and frequent summons, Tejashwi asserted their commitment to law and their resolve to gain strength and form the government in Bihar.
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee criticized the Centre over the Waqf Amendment Bill, calling it a move to divide the country. Union minister Kiren Rijiju tabled the bill, which the opposition claims is unconstitutional, while Amit Shah assured it does not interfere with Muslim religious matters.
The Cabinet has approved a 2% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners, effective January 1, 2025. This move will benefit over 1.1 crore individuals, with the additional financial impact on the exchequer estimated at Rs 6,614 crore annually, as per the recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission.
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has urged PM Narendra Modi to cancel offshore mining tenders off the coasts of Kerala, Gujarat, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, citing threats to marine life and fisherfolk livelihoods. He pointed out the lack of rigorous environmental assessments and noted strong protests from coastal communities against the mining licenses.
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.
J P Singh, a 2002 batch IFS officer, has been appointed as the next Indian ambassador to Israel. Currently serving as joint secretary of the PAI division, Singh is noted for his expertise in Pakistan and Afghanistan affairs and has previously served in Islamabad and Kabul. He will assume his role amid rising tensions in West Asia.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Sonamarg tunnel, initiating significant infrastructure projects in Jammu and Kashmir to boost tourism and reduce travel time between Srinagar and Leh. Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari outlined plans for highways, tunnels, and ropeways, focusing on major connectivity improvements. Key projects include ropeways for prominent temples and the 14-km Zojila tunnel, enhancing all-season connectivity and regional development.