Labour and employment minister Mansukh Mandaviya emphasized the Modi government's priority on industry and trade to elevate India to a developed nation by 2047. Highlighting initiatives like 'Make in India' and 'Startup India', he noted the increase from four to 118 unicorns over the last decade.
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Indian nationals abroad are expected to comply with local laws and regulations, says the Indian government as authorities detain Badar Khan Suri and Ranjini Srinivasan faces visa cancellation. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasizes that neither approached Indian authorities for assistance. Suri was detained for allegedly spreading 'Hamas propaganda'. The government underscores respect for sovereign immigration policies.
Australian pacer Jhye Richardson is set for a potential Test return against India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. A surprise call-up for the final two Tests followed Josh Hazlewood's injury. Richardson, fresh off Big Bash League games, expressed excitement despite initially focusing on shorter formats.
New Zealand clinched a series victory by defeating Pakistan by 115 runs in the fourth T20I. The hosts set a challenging target of 220/6 and bowled out Pakistan for 105, with Jacob Duffy and Zak Foulkes leading the attack. Finn Allen's rapid fifty and Michael Bracewell's unbeaten 46 boosted New Zealand's innings.
The Ministry of External Affairs clarified the absence of Indian officials at the Pakistan High Commission's Iftar dinner, attributing it to current diplomatic relations. Pakistani officials expressed a desire for peaceful ties and mutual understanding to resolve longstanding issues, including Jammu and Kashmir.
Maharashtra's transport minister, Pratap Sarnaik, admitted that employees' provident fund and gratuity were used to cover daily expenses and salary hikes for the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation. The opposition demanded a complaint against the MSRTC's managing director. Sarnaik assured that future improper use of funds would be avoided and employees would not lose interest on diverted money.
Isro has successfully docked two spacecraft in space, joining an elite group of nations mastering this technology. This advances India's goal of establishing a permanent space station and fulfilling ambitious missions, including manned lunar expeditions by 2040, using the indigenous Bharatiya Docking System.
Rescue operations continue at the Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel collapse site near Domalpenta. A 200-metre debris patch obstructs efforts to locate and rescue trapped workers. Teams from NDRF are working to dewater and clear debris in the tunnel. The exact location of the workers remains unknown until the debris is cleared.
A 31-year-old Indian national in the US, Sai Kumar Kurremula, has been sentenced to 35 years for child exploitation and distributing child pornography. He manipulated children via social media and blackmailed them with inappropriate content when they did not comply with his demands. Kurremula admitted to exploiting three minors and was arrested following an FBI investigation.
