Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami urged voters to support BJP's Kulwant Rana, condemning AAP and Congress for corruption and appeasement. Dhami criticized AAP's governance, women's safety record, and misuse of funds. He accused Kejriwal of insulting Sanatan Dharma and supporting anti-national elements, predicting a strong BJP victory in Delhi. Dignitaries attended the event.
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India reports 6,327 river dolphins with Uttar Pradesh showing the highest count, followed by Bihar and West Bengal. This first-ever estimate covered 8,000 km across 28 rivers in eight states. Also, PM Modi announced further wildlife conservation initiatives, including a new dolphin project and lion and cheetah habitat expansion.
Three Indian space startups, Digantara, Pixxel, and XDLINX Spacelabs, are set for satellite launches via SpaceX’s Transporter-12 from Vandenberg Space Force Base. Pixxel will deploy satellites for its Firefly constellation, providing advanced hyper-spectral imaging. Digantara's satellite aims to enhance space traffic management. XDLINX will launch satellites developed for US-based Almagest Space Corporation.
The Supreme Court commission investigating the March 14 fire at former Delhi High Court judge Yashwant Varma's residence has recorded statements from Delhi Police commissioner Sanjay Arora and other senior officers. Arora detailed that the storeroom with cash was kept locked and located near a CRPF guard room.
During the 119th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat', PM Narendra Modi celebrated Isro's 100th rocket launch, emphasizing the nation's resolve in space achievements and growing women's participation. He encouraged spending National Science Day with a scientific focus to spark curiosity among youth and highlighted India's advancements in AI.
A study reveals that rural, illiterate, and obese Indian women with health insurance are more likely to undergo hysterectomy, with agricultural workers being particularly at risk. The procedure is often advised unnecessarily by private practitioners. High prevalence is noted in states like Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, driven by prolonged excessive bleeding, fibroids, and menstrual taboos.
Over the last 25 days, 4,719 meetings with over 28,000 political party representatives were held nationwide by EROs, DEOs, and CEOs to address issues related to the conduct of polls within the legal framework. These engagements resolved pending issues and were well-received by political parties.
IMA president Dr Dilip Bhanushali criticized the integration of alternative medicine systems with modern medicine, calling it a 'menace' during a ceremony in Dehradun. He warned it can lead to harmful treatments by inadequately trained practitioners, promoting quackery. Bhanushali emphasized that rigorous training of modern surgeons cannot be equaled by short-term training for alternative medicine practitioners.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the new 2.05 km-long Pamban Rail Bridge in Rameshwaram on April 6. Built at a cost of Rs 535 crore, the bridge will enhance train connectivity, improve maritime navigation, and reduce travel time while supporting future railway electrification.