Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar highlighted the impact of illegal immigrants on India’s resources and electoral process. He urged public awareness and action, referencing recent US deportations. He also addressed religious conversions, India's economic rise, and the need for social harmony. Dhankhar praised developmental strides and called for national commitment and unity.
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Arvind Kejriwal, AAP convener, has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to implement a 50% fare reduction on Delhi Metro rides for students. Kejriwal proposes that the cost be jointly borne by the Centre and the Delhi government. Additionally, the AAP government is considering introducing free bus travel for students, building upon the current free rides for women.
A debate erupted on social media when Dr Sylvia Karpagam questioned the classification of milk and paneer as vegetarian foods. Her comments sparked a divided response, with some defending dairy as vegetarian due to the non-lethal procurement process, while others disagreed, aligning with Western dietary classifications.
The US government backs India's extradition request for Tahawwur Rana, a suspect in the 2008 Mumbai attacks. Rana, fighting extradition, petitioned the Supreme Court, but the US Solicitor General urged the court to deny his plea.
Kiara Advani and Siddharth Malhotra have delighted fans with the news of expecting their first child, revealed through a heartfelt joint social media post. The couple, who got married in February 2023, recently celebrated their second wedding anniversary.
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India and France have signed agreements to enhance cooperation in AI, civil nuclear energy, and regional development. Modi and Macron reaffirmed their strategic partnership, emphasizing the joint development of small modular reactors for sustainable energy. They also focused on the Indo-Pacific region, connectivity via the IMEEC corridor, skill development, and anti-terrorism measures.
The Supreme Court has approved the finalization and notification of the UGC's 2025 Regulations aimed at preventing caste-based discrimination in higher education. While acknowledging concerns raised by student representatives, the court emphasized the regulations' potential benefit to a large number of students. Recommendations from the National Task Force on student suicides will be considered separately.
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