Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared India as a burgeoning global wellness hub under the 'Heal in India' initiative, emphasizing yoga's pivotal role. Addressing a record-breaking gathering in Visakhapatnam, Modi highlighted yoga's integration into modern medicine, citing AIIMS-Delhi's research.
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To facilitate the implementation of the Higher Education Commission of India (HECI), the Centre has formed a committee headed by former Isro chief K Radhakrishnan. Tasked with resolving implementation issues and harmonizing existing protocols, the 18-member committee includes directors from leading institutions and chairpersons of bodies like UGC and AICTE.
The Union government has removed Amarnath Ramakrishna as ASI director (antiquity) after disagreements over the dating of Keeladi archaeological finds. Ramakrishna's report suggested the finds were from the 8th century BCE, a claim disputed by the Union culture minister and another ASI director, Hemasagar A Naik, who will now head the antiquities department.
Pakistan's deputy PM Ishaq Dar admitted India's strikes on Nur Khan and Shorkot airbases during Operation Sindoor, retaliating for the Pahalgam attack. Carried out on May 6 and 7, the operation prompted Pakistan to seek Saudi intervention to halt further Indian action. The strikes targeted terror camps and infrastructure, delivering a strong message in response to the Pahalgam massacre.
Amidst rising tensions between Iran and Israel, India closely monitors the Chabahar Port and INSTC projects, vital for accessing Afghanistan, Central Asia, and Russia. India's decade-long agreement manages Chabahar Port, offering crucial connectivity bypassing Pakistan.
India and the US are nearing completion of the initial phase of a bilateral trade agreement, aiming to finalize the text before July 9. India is considering concessions on agricultural products and automobiles in exchange for a 10% duty on labor-intensive goods like textiles and footwear.
India will send the severely damaged black box from the Air India Boeing 787 crash to the United States for detailed analysis. Data extraction in India has proven unfeasible due to extensive fire damage. The National Safety Transport Board in Washington will examine the Digital Flight Data Recorder.
With Ashwin's retirement, Kuldeep Yadav is expected to lead India's spin attack in the upcoming Test series against England. Former spinner Venkatapathy Raju believes Kuldeep could be a surprise weapon, given the favorable weather conditions. Despite Sarfaraz Khan's impressive form, his exclusion from the squad continues, while Raju suggests he waits for his opportunity.
Chevireddy Bhaskar Reddy, a close aide of Jagan Mohan Reddy and ex-Chandragiri MLA, was detained by SIT officials while attempting to travel to Colombo. He and co-accused Venkatesh Naidu have been taken to Vijayawada for questioning and are likely to be produced before the ACB court today.
In Bengaluru, a BMTC bus driver, Atahar Hussain, alleges he was assaulted by Kavya, a software engineer, after refusing to stop at an undesignated location on Sarjapur Road. Kavya insisted on halting near her office, but Hussain cited traffic regulations and a recently relocated bus stop. The situation escalated when Kavya verbally abused and physically attacked him with her slipper.
Nitish Kumar, Bihar's chief minister, has declared an increase to the state's Social Security Pension Scheme. The monthly pension will rise from Rs 400 to Rs 1100. This benefits elderly citizens, persons with disabilities, and widowed women. The revised scheme starts in July. The government will directly transfer the funds to beneficiaries' accounts monthly.