Union home minister Amit Shah credits Modi government for infrastructure projects in Maharashtra and highlights the implementation by CM Fadnavis and DCMs Pawar and Shinde. Shah emphasizes the importance of schemes like PMAY and Jan Dhan accounts in the government's aim to make India a developed nation by 2047.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the School of Ultimate Leadership (SOUL) Conclave, emphasizing the need for dynamic leadership to advance India's progress. SOUL aims to train future leaders in governance, business, and policy-making. Modi highlighted the importance of equipping youth with skills and knowledge for nation-building, with the SOUL campus in Gujarat set to open in two years.
The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy will follow a hybrid model. Pakistan will host the tournament. Matches involving India will occur at a neutral venue. Mohammad Amir welcomed the decision. He emphasized the importance of the India-Pakistan clash. The ICC also announced hybrid models for other tournaments. These include the 2025 Women's World Cup and the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup.
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The Supreme Court intervened by ordering a stay on the demolition notice for the Hazrat Saatpeer Sayed Baba dargah in Nashik. However, the Nashik Municipal Corporation had already demolished the structure before the hearing, leading to violence and injuries to 21 policemen.
Rajasthan's Udaipur and Madhya Pradesh's Indore have become India's first 'Wetland Cities' accredited under the Ramsar Convention. This international recognition reflects India's commitment to sustainable urban development, emphasizing the integration of ecological preservation with urban growth. Globally, only 31 cities hold this prestigious title.
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