A team of Army doctors from various military hospitals restored the eyesight of more than 250 veterans in a three-day operation in Dehradun, utilizing advanced equipment. The initiative, proposed by Lt Gen (retired) Gurmit Singh and instructed by Lt Gen Sadhana Saxena Nair, aimed to help veterans in remote Himalayan locations.
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Maha Kumbh 2025 commenced in Prayagraj with 1.7 crore devotees taking a sacred dip at Sangam on Paush Purnima amidst a chilling 10° Celsius. The 45-day event, marked by spirituality and vibrant cultural heritage, sees increased pilgrim influx due to its rare celestial alignment.
The unemployment rate for people aged 15 years and above in urban areas decreased to 6.4 per cent in the October-December quarter of 2024, as per the National Sample Survey. The labour force participation rate also rose slightly to 50.4 per cent during the same period.
The Supreme Court has called for a CBI probe into the alleged builder-bank nexus causing distress to homebuyers due to delayed projects. SC wants a detailed proposal from the agency to investigate, stressing the need for quick and effective measures to address the issue.
India is finalising a $450 million deal to export BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to Indonesia, making it the second ASEAN country after the Philippines to purchase them. Discussions have advanced despite budget constraints. India is also looking to export Akash air defence missile systems to countries like the Philippines, Indonesia, and Vietnam amid China's aggressive actions in the Indo-Pacific.
Amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, Indian workers are now the majority in Israel's construction sector, replacing Palestinian laborers. Attracted by high earnings, around 16,000 Indians have come over the past year, with plans for more. Despite regional tensions, workers like Raju Nishad continue their tasks, driven by future investments and family support.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticizes the AAP-led Delhi government for failing to provide basic needs like clean water, emphasizing the availability of alcohol instead. Modi urges BJP workers to document infrastructure issues and campaigns for the BJP's victory in the upcoming Delhi polls, while AAP's manifesto targets middle-class issues and demands increased education funding.
Delhi CM Atishi accuses the BJP of double standards for planning temple demolitions, including Hindu and Buddhist temples, despite their claims of protecting Hinduism. She asserts that the BJP is circumventing her elected administration and warns of significant community repercussions. The LG’s office denies these allegations as political diversion.
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.
CEC Rajiv Kumar warned political parties and candidates against making disrespectful remarks against women, noting such comments can lead to reprimands or criminal cases. He emphasized maintaining respectful discourse during campaigns and highlighted the importance of guidelines to ensure women are treated with dignity.