The Supreme Court has ruled that Foreigner Tribunals in Assam cannot review their own decisions regarding individuals' citizenship status once an order is made. The tribunal's 2019 attempt to re-examine the case of Rejia Khatun, declared not a foreigner in 2018, was deemed impermissible.
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The Indian government has designated a site at Rashtriya Smriti Sthal for a memorial to late President Pranab Mukherjee. This was revealed by his daughter Sharmistha after meeting PM Modi. Speculations suggest a site for former PM Manmohan Singh's memorial may be decided soon, pending family consent.
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During the Bhawani Deeksha Viramana event, QR-coded wristbands helped reunite 10 missing children with their families in Vijayawada. Approximately 12,000 children were tagged, with details securely stored on a server. Andhra Pradesh's CM emphasized skilled women employment through co-working centers to balance professional and personal tasks.
The road transport ministry has proposed to Finance ministry toll exemptions for National Highways with less than four lanes and annual passes costing approximately Rs 3,000 for unlimited car travel. These initiatives aim to ease the financial burden on commuters. Exemptions primarily target publicly funded roads where collection costs outweigh revenue, while annual passes seek to provide relief without significantly impacting revenue from commercial vehicles.
February 2025 experienced the highest temperatures since 1901, with IMD predicting March to May will also be unusually warm, impacting crops in India. Most regions anticipate above-normal heatwave days, posing risks to vulnerable populations, especially the elderly and children.
A dispute over alleged incessant honking on Kolkata's Vidyasagar Setu escalated into a heated confrontation between Bengal IT minister Babul Supriyo and BJP MP Abhijit Gangopadhyay, causing a 20-minute traffic snarl. Supriyo claimed that Gangopadhyay used inappropriate language, while Gangopadhyay accused Supriyo of blocking his car and abusing his driver.
Sonia Gandhi's "poor thing" remark about President Murmu sparked controversy, with the BJP blaming Congress for disrespecting the President. PM Modi accused Congress of elitism and undermining marginalized communities. Congress hit back, claiming BJP disrespected the President by not inviting her to key events. The Rashtrapati Bhavan dismissed claims of the President being tired.
Union home minister Amit Shah criticized Rahul Gandhi for relying on NGO data and speeches during a debate on the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, emphasizing India's stricter immigration policies to ensure national security. Shah reiterated the government's stance against illegal entries, stressing the need to protect India's growing economy and internal security.
During the 119th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat', PM Narendra Modi celebrated Isro's 100th rocket launch, emphasizing the nation's resolve in space achievements and growing women's participation. He encouraged spending National Science Day with a scientific focus to spark curiosity among youth and highlighted India's advancements in AI.