Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray emphasized the need to prioritize the interests of locals in state's developmental projects to prevent displacement and loss of cultural identity. Speaking at the Vishwa Marathi Sahitya Sammelan, he urged thoughtful land allocation and encouraged Maharashtrians to promote Marathi language and culture.
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Two brothers from Baramulla district, Jammu and Kashmir, died after their truck, loaded with iron bars, plunged into a gorge in Ramban district late Thursday night. The accident occurred near Monkey Morh Battery-Chashma along the national highway. Rescue operations faced challenges due to difficult terrain and resumed on Friday morning.
A CBI special court in Chhattisgarh has discharged former CM Bhupesh Baghel from all charges in the sleaze CD case. Baghel, his former adviser Vinod Verma, and Kailash Murarka appeared in court, which found no basis for prosecution. The case was linked to an alleged sex CD involving ex-minister Rajesh Munat.
Arvind Kejriwal urged the Centre to address the HMPV virus outbreak after the health ministry confirmed two cases in Karnataka. The ministry is monitoring the situation and has not detected an unusual surge in respiratory illnesses. Delhi's health department has issued advisories for hospitals to prepare for potential cases.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar inaugurated smart classes in Lachhras village, Gujarat, emphasizing their role in engaging students in the mobile age. He also inaugurated a gymnastics hall at Rajpipla's sports center, upgraded through MPLADS, highlighting the potential for nurturing sports talent. Jaishankar noted the positive impact of the passport seva kendra in Narmada, improving public services.
NCP minister Dhananjay Munde resigned from the Maharashtra cabinet, citing his conscience and health. He faced pressure from CM Devendra Fadnavis and deputy CM Ajit Pawar following the public release of brutal images related to a sarpanch's murder, in which Munde's associate was implicated.
ASER 2024 reports significant improvements in Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) across India, with notable gains in reading and arithmetic skills among students. However, state disparities persist, highlighting the uneven effects of educational interventions. Government schools have shown better recovery compared to private institutions post-pandemic.
BJP and AAP have clashed over welfare schemes in Delhi as elections approach. BJP's Hardeep Singh Puri criticized AAP's Mahila Samman Yojana and Sanjeevani scheme, alleging lack of proper budget and approval. Kejriwal accused BJP of obstructing these initiatives. Inquiry ordered into AAP's data collection practices for women's schemes.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday participated in a public meeting in Delhi's Moti Nagar area organised in support of BJP candidate Harish Khurana from the Moti Nagar assembly constituency.
Sanjay Bhandari's appeal against extradition to India was successful due to potential risks of extortion, torture, and an unfair trial in Tihar jail. UK high court judges cited concerns over overcrowding, understaffing, and the frequent occurrence of extortion and mistreatment by prison officials.