Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded French activists in Marseille for resisting Britain's effort to take Veer Savarkar back after his escape from a British ship in 1910. Modi, with French President Emmanuel Macron, visited the Mazargues War Cemetery to honor Indian soldiers. He noted Savarkar's bravery as a continuing inspiration.
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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that Dibrugarh will become the state's second capital within three years. A permanent assembly building will be established, and an annual assembly session will be held starting in 2027 to distribute administrative functions. The announcement was made during Republic Day celebrations in Dibrugarh.
Gyanesh Kumar will assume the role of Chief Election Commissioner on a day the Supreme Court reviews a law defining his appointment process. This law, passed by the Parliament and objected to by Congress, had replaced the Chief Justice of India with a Union minister in the selection panel, raising concerns about potential government interference.
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Uttarakhand's R2 bungalow in Yamuna Colony is rumored to be 'unlucky'. Finance minister Premchand Aggarwal's recent resignation adds to this belief. Since the N D Tiwari-led Congress govt, several occupants, including Shoorveer Singh Sajwan and Harak Singh Rawat, faced abrupt political ends. The bungalow's reputation as politically jinxed continues with Aggarwal's departure.
Following a fatal ferry-Navy vessel collision near Mumbai that claimed 13 lives, life jackets are now mandatory for all passengers on boat rides from the Gateway of India. While some welcomed the move, others stressed the need for instructions on proper usage. Survivors reported insufficient life jackets on the ill-fated ferry.
A Bareilly Pocso court sentenced a man to life in prison for repeatedly raping his minor daughter and murdering his daughter and wife in 2018. His 16-year-old son's testimony was crucial in the conviction. The court described the crime as a severe breach of trust and relationships.
The Indian home ministry has revised its model prisons law and manual to comply with the Supreme Court's ruling against caste-based discrimination and manual scavenging in jails. It also redefined 'habitual offenders'. States and Union Territories are directed to implement these changes, ensuring no caste-based discrimination in prisoner duties or living conditions.
US President Donald Trump and Canadian PM Justin Trudeau discussed fentanyl smuggling and trade over a 50-minute call. Trump accused Trudeau of using trade tensions for political power and criticized Canada's border policies for allowing fentanyl into the US. Despite rising trade tensions, Trump granted a one-month exemption on auto tariffs.
Following the tragic terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India has closed the Attari Integrated Check Post, a key trade route with Pakistan. Foreign Secretary Misri announced the closure, allowing only returnees until May 1, 2025. The move, impacting trade worth Rs 3,886.
OpenAI's updated policy restricts creating Studio Ghibli-style photos from real-world images on ChatGPT. The change addresses concerns about using artists' work without permission. OpenAI is refining its policies based on user feedback and high demand has delayed the rollout of its image tool to free users. This follows Google's similar AI image feature release.