From Jan 1, 2025, women prisoners in Madhya Pradesh will receive hair removal cream and shampoo regularly to maintain hygiene. All prisoners will also get a salad with meals, and improved food portions. New prison laws will focus on tech upgrades and addressing overcrowding in jails.
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Telangana Minister Danasari Anasuya Seethakka criticized the lack of recognition for the film Jai Bhim while a film like Pushpa-2, which glorifies a smuggler, received national awards. She believes films with strong values can guide society better. Her comments followed a stampede incident at a Pushpa-2 screening involving actor Allu Arjun.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Mauritius highlights the strong historical and cultural ties between the two nations, reinforced by a large Indian-origin population. His engagements included a warm reception by the local diaspora, homage to Mahatma Gandhi, and revisiting significant spiritual sites.
UPI users experienced widespread transaction failures across major apps like Paytm and Google Pay for the second time in two weeks. The outage peaked around 7.30 pm, affecting hundreds in fund transfers and payments. The National Payments Corporation of India did not acknowledge the outage, prompting user frustration on social media.
The BJP picked first-time MLA Rekha Gupta as its Delhi chief minister, continuing its trend of choosing relatively unknown figures for top posts. Gupta, who is actively engaged with women-related matters and closely associated with the RSS, becomes the lone woman CM among BJP-ruled states at present.
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav criticized West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee for her 'Mrityu Kumbh' remark, calling it an insult to Hindu Dharma and demanding an apology. Similarly, MP minister Krishna Gaur also condemned Banerjee's statement. Banerjee had expressed her respect for the Maha Kumbh but criticized the inadequate arrangements leading to stampedes at the event.
Priyanka Chopra’s younger brother, Siddharth Chopra, tied the knot with actor Neelam Upadhyaya on Friday. The star-studded affair saw Priyanka playing the perfect sister, walking Siddharth down the aisle while hyping up the crowd after grooving to Bollywood beats at his baraat. A video shared by a fan account captured the heartwarming moment .
BJP MLA Ketakee Singh has proposed a separate medical wing for Muslims in the Ballia district's new medical college, claiming it would address Muslims' alleged discomfort with Hindu festivals. This follows the Yogi cabinet's approval of land transfer from Ballia district jail for a medical college. The medical college will honor freedom fighter Chittu Pandey.
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BWSSB has mandated a restriction on using drinking water for non-essential activities such as washing vehicles, gardening, and street cleaning due to increasing water scarcity. Violators may face fines of up to Rs 5,000, as the city experiences a decline in groundwater levels. This measure aims to ensure a sustainable supply for the city's 1.4 crore residents.