The Jal Jeevan Mission's 'Swachh Sujal Gaon' exhibition in Mahakumbh is showcasing the mission's impact on rural lives through clean drinking water. Visitors can test water samples and learn ideal pH and TDS levels. Highlighting Bundelkhand's success in achieving tap water connections, the exhibition emphasizes the benefits of clean water and water conservation through interactive methods.
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Kolkata court judge emphasized reform over retribution in sentencing Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment for a rape-and-murder case. Experts and advocacy groups supported the ruling, arguing that capital punishment is not more effective than life imprisonment and should be reserved for 'rarest of rare' cases.
Tamil Nadu's chief minister M K Stalin defended the use of the Tamil letter 'roo' in the recent budget logo, emphasizing the importance of the state's language policy. He criticized Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman for not responding to financial aid requests but reacting to the inclusion of the Tamil letter.
Sunita Williams' ancestral village in Gujarat is planning grand celebrations as she returns to Earth after nine months at the ISS. Villagers in Jhulasan have been praying for her safety and will offer special tributes at the local temple. Williams' achievements in space continue to inspire, enhancing the community's excitement for her return.
Laurene Powell Jobs, the widow of Steve Jobs, fell ill but is recovering after taking a dip in the Ganges River during the Maha Kumbh in India. Her guru, Swami Kailashanand Giri, has bestowed her the name Kamla. Despite her illness, she continues her quest for spirituality and learning about Sanatan Dharma.
The standoff between the Centre and opposition-led states over the release of funds under Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan and the PM SHRI scheme has escalated. The central government stresses the importance of uniformity in education standards, urging reluctant states to reconsider signing the MoU for their students' benefit.
A Chhota Rajan gang member, Vilas Balaram Pawar, who had been absconding for 16 years, was arrested in Mumbai. Pawar, involved in crimes like murder and attempt to murder, was apprehended in Chembur. He had been changing his locations to evade authorities since his release on bail in 2008.
Manmohan Singh's state funeral was conducted with full military honors, attended by politicians, dignitaries, and family members. Despite tensions between Congress and BJP over memorial sites, the event remained dignified. The ceremony included military bands, ceremonial marching, and Sikh priests reciting verses, with Singh's daughter lighting the pyre.
A CAG report has identified major irregularities in Delhi's excise policy from 2017 to 2021, costing the exchequer Rs 2,027 crore. Key issues include unauthorized pricing discretion for liquor manufacturers, lack of quality control, and ignored expert recommendations, leading to political criticisms against the AAP government.
Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak highlighted the substantial development and improvement in infrastructure in Uttar Pradesh over the past eight years. He noted the end of mafia rule, increasing investment, and the visible accomplishments in various development projects, especially in the Cantt Assembly constituency.