Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlights the critical role of youth in India's development, urging a futuristic approach in equipping them with skills in technologies like AI and machine learning. He emphasizes youth-centric policies and remembers the sacrifices of Guru Gobind Singh's sons, encouraging young Indians to embrace courage, innovation, and service.
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Former railway minister Lalu Prasad Yadav has appealed to the Rouse Avenue Court to drop charges against him in the IRCTC corruption case, citing a lack of evidence. The CBI alleges that Yadav received prime land in exchange for awarding maintenance contracts to Sujata Hotels. The court will continue hearing arguments on April 21.
NITI Aayog vice chairman Suman Bery led a team to meet Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday, discussing the state's financial situation and the Viksit AP-2047 vision. The meeting, ahead of the AP Budget, included Finance Minister P Keshav and senior officials.
The Trump Organization is set to enter India's commercial real estate market with Trump World Centre in Pune. The project features two towers with 27 floors of office space. One will be for-sale offices and the other leaseable offices. India is the Trump brand's largest market outside the US.
Diplomatic tensions between India and Bangladesh persist, but their military cooperation remains robust. The recent 'Bongosagar' naval exercise showcased joint efforts to tackle maritime challenges and improve operational coordination, highlighting the ongoing strategic importance of collaboration despite regional geopolitical complexities.
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman wore a handcrafted Madhubani saree by Padma Shri awardee Dulari Devi on Budget Day. The saree, which took a month to craft, was a gift from Devi during Sitharaman's visit to the Mithila Art Institute. Devi expressed her joy at this honor.
A father-son duo in Bulandshahr was arrested for illegal arms smuggling shortly after being released on bail. Police seized a significant cache of firearms and ammunition, including pistols and cartridges, from their vehicle. The arrests followed celebratory firing in their neighbourhood, leading to another case registered against them. Both have prior criminal records and face multiple charges.
Goa governor PS Sreedharan Pillai visited 100-year-old freedom fighter Libia Lobo Sardesai, congratulating her on receiving the Padma Shri for her contributions to India's freedom struggle. In 1955, Sardesai co-founded an underground radio station, 'Voz da Liberdade,' to rally against Portuguese rule in Goa. Reflecting on her efforts, she humbly downplayed her role, crediting God's grace. The governor praised her dedication and the significance of her recognition. Sardesai and her late husband,... Expand
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.
In a controversial move, the Trump administration has approved a $397 million package for Pakistan's F-16 fighter jet fleet, while offering India the advanced F-35 Lightning II jet. This dual approach aims to recalibrate South Asia's power dynamics, but raises concerns about Pakistan's potential misuse of the F-16s.