The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) requests President Droupadi Murmu's intervention regarding the draft national policy framework on agriculture marketing, which faces opposition for potentially resurrecting controversial farm laws. Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal's indefinite hunger strike amplifies their demands for legal crop procurement guarantees.
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Congress MP Gowaal K Padavi has called for banning the Chinese AI app DeepSeek in India, citing its refusal to acknowledge Arunachal Pradesh as part of India. He urged the Ministry of External Affairs to issue a notice to China, stressing the development of indigenous AI technology instead of relying on foreign tech.
MNS chief Raj Thackeray raised concerns over the cleanliness of the Ganga river, questioning the water quality during the Maha Kumbh. Despite its sacred status, recent CPCB reports showed significant variability in Ganga's water quality, with some locations unfit for bathing due to high levels of contamination.
Mark Carney, set to become Canada's next Prime Minister, aims to strengthen trade relations with India. Winning 85.9% of the Liberal Party vote, Carney emphasizes diversifying trade ties and values-based commercial relationships. His expertise in India's economy through Brookfield Asset Management bodes well for enhancing Canada-India economic and strategic connections.
In Bihar's Katihar district, a boat capsized in the Ganga, resulting in three deaths and four missing individuals. The incident occurred near Golaghat in the Amdabad area. Out of the 17 people on board, 10 were rescued, with most managing to swim to safety. Authorities have launched a rescue operation and an investigation into the incident.
Ministry of finance has instructed its employees not to use AI tools such as ChatGPT and DeepSeek on office devices, citing confidentiality risks. A memo issued last month emphasized the potential dangers AI tools pose to government data. This follows similar actions by Australia and Italy over privacy concerns. Meanwhile, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman visits India as DeepSeek garners attention for its low-cost, efficient AI offerings.
The Centre plans to revamp Delhi zoo's entrance with a modern multi-utility plaza featuring a food court, cloakroom, security infrastructure, queue management area, souvenir shop, visitor center, and parking. The development aligns with site needs, accommodating 16,000 sq m multi-level parking and 11,000 sq m for future expansion.
The interim govt is preparing to introduce a law via ordinance to expedite the recovery of billions allegedly siphoned off to foreign countries. Investigations are ongoing into 11 prominent individuals and companies, including former PM Hasina. Steps are being taken to collaborate with international law firms.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav announced support for Aam Aadmi Party over Congress in upcoming Delhi elections, emphasizing that regional parties strong against BJP should be backed. The decision follows the INDIA bloc's principle to support dominant regional parties where they are strong.
Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has announced plans to appeal for the death penalty for Sanjay Roy, who received life imprisonment instead, referring to him as a 'monster.' Banerjee expressed dismay at the court's verdict, arguing the case is a rarest of rare one deserving capital punishment and critiqued the CBI's handling of the investigation.
This meeting is being held to ensure better coordination among the alliance partners.