Indian PM Narendra Modi and US VP JD Vance attended the AI Summit in Paris, seated together as French President Macron spoke on AI’s future. Modi, co-chairing the summit, emphasized AI’s role in health, education, and development. Macron welcomed global leaders, highlighting India-France ties. Modi heads to Washington next, aiming to boost India-US cooperation in technology, defense, and trade during his visit at Trump’s invitation.
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Chief Justice T.S. Sivagnanam recused himself from hearing a PIL against former Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Kumar Goyal over the R.G. Kar Hospital junior doctor's rape and murder case. The PIL sought action for the alleged revelation of the victim's identity by Goyal.
US President Trump acknowledged the strength of India-US relations by sharing PM Modi's podcast praising him. Modi highlighted Trump's support during the 2019 'Howdy Modi' event and appreciated Trump's leadership stance. Trump also recently addressed India's high tariff rates amid trade negotiations.
The critically-acclaimed film 'Santosh,' which addresses serious social issues in rural north India, will not be released in India due to censorship demands by the Central Board of Film Certification. The filmmakers decided against making significant edits that would compromise the film's essence.
In a significant move, one of the oldest security bunkers in Srinagar's Safakadal area, built in the early 1990s by the BSF, is being dismantled. Local residents have welcomed the move, noting that it will ease traffic congestion. The CRPF, which occupied the bunker, has vacated the area, reflecting improvements in Kashmir Valley's security situation.
The Leader of the Opposition in Karnataka's legislative council, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, has stated that the BJP will oppose a bill proposing 4% reservation for religious minorities in government contracts. State party president BY Vijayendra backed this stance, labeling it as an attempt to secure Muslim votes. The bill is set to be introduced in the assembly on Tuesday.
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The tussle over guardian minister posts in Mahayuti persists two weeks after cabinet portfolios were allocated, with key players like Shiv Sena minister Bharat Gogawale, NCP minister Aditi Tatkare, and BJP's Chandrakant Patil vying for positions. There are disputes in districts like Raigad, Satara, Beed, and Nashik, with multiple ministers leading to a struggle for representation.