Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar emphasized the challenge of illegal immigrants in India, stressing the need for awareness and potential deportations. He warned against religious conversions altering demographics and urged vigilance. Dhankhar criticized institutions being ridiculed and called for accountability from public representatives. At a special Constitution Awareness Campaign, Dhankhar highlighted the significance of the Constitution with heritage depictions.
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India's Army will implement a new quantified assessment system for promoting lieutenant generals, effective March 31, aimed at merit-based selection for apex-level roles. This system contrasts with the current seniority-based promotion policy, aligning with similar practices in the Air Force and Navy, and supports the creation of tri-Service theatre commands.
In Chhatarpur, a 27-year-old man was struck and killed by an unidentified vehicle while on his way to Delhi for work. The body remained on the road due to a jurisdiction dispute between MP and UP police, despite the victim's family's pleas. MP police eventually took custody and sent the body for autopsy.
The US State Department has reissued a travel advisory for Bangladesh, urging citizens to reconsider travel due to civil unrest, crime, and terrorism. Most of the country is at Level 3, while the Chittagong Hill Tracts remain at Level 4, citing risks of violence and kidnappings. Demonstrations continue nationwide, potentially escalating into violence.
The ICC announced the 2025 Champions Trophy schedule, with India's matches to be held in the UAE due to ongoing political tensions with Pakistan. India and Pakistan will clash on February 23rd in Dubai. The hybrid model ensures neutral venues for India-Pakistan matches until 2027, impacting future World Cups as well.
Jhulasan villagers celebrated Sunita Williams' safe return from space with prayers after her nine-month mission. The Dragon spacecraft successfully returned Williams and three crew members, sparking jubilation. NASA and SpaceX are assisting the astronauts' readjustment to Earth's gravity with medical evaluations scheduled in Houston.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2025 introduced significant modifications to TDS regulations. The changes include increased TDS thresholds for senior citizens, regular citizens, commission earners, and investors, effective from April 1, 2025.
Elon Musk commented on Isar Aerospace's failed Spectrum rocket launch, stating that spaceflight challenges are significant. Germany's first private orbital launch attempt ended in a fiery crash after 30 seconds, but the mission gathered valuable flight data. Europe faces hurdles in achieving independent space access following geopolitical shifts.
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