US President Trump criticized USAID's $18 million funding to aid India's elections, questioning why such efforts aren’t made to boost voter turnout in the US. Trump also raised concerns about high tariffs on US goods and alleged misuse of funds in other countries like Bangladesh and Nepal.
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Odisha joins the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme, replacing its own Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana, with promises of enhanced healthcare benefits for over 1 crore families. Prime Minister Modi and Union Minister Nadda criticize the previous BJD government for political motives hindering implementation.
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized that the recent Delhi poll verdict will ensure a government that addresses the citizens' interests and aligns with India's Viksit Bharat 2047 aspirations. She highlighted the importance of prioritizing human development indicators and enhancing fundamental infrastructure such as schools and hospitals.
British lawmaker Bob Blackman raised concerns in the House of Commons over an attack on India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar by Khalistani activists in London. The incident, described as an affront to democracy, led to calls for a statement from the Home Secretary on visitor safety. The UK Foreign Office condemned the attack, and the Metropolitan Police ensured Jaishankar's safety, making no arrests.
The home ministry has instructed all states and Union territories to continuously release eligible prisoners under Section 479(3) of the BNSS, 2023, focusing on those who have completed half of their maximum jail term, except for certain exceptions, to reduce long detentions and overcrowding in prisons.
The National Investigation Agency searched 12 locations in Jammu regarding cross-border terrorist infiltration. The operation, acting on specific intelligence inputs, involves examining premises linked to OGWs and hybrid terrorists who supported Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed operatives entering India.
A parliamentary panel emphasizes the ongoing crisis in Manipur, with significant displacement and loss of life. It recommends a special committee and targeted programs to support displaced women and children. The focus is on addressing shelter, nutrition, healthcare, and economic opportunities to alleviate the severe distress faced by the affected population.
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A drone called Drishti-10, made by Adani Defence and Aerospace under an Israeli license, crashed into the sea during trials off Porbandar. The Navy, which had not yet received the drone, faces no financial loss. The drone is designed for long-range intelligence missions. The armed forces require around 150 new drones of this type.