A group of 12 undocumented Indian immigrants deported from the US to Panama reached Delhi, facilitated by the International Organisation for Migration. This comes after the deportation of 332 others to Amritsar earlier this month. Cases have been registered against travel agents responsible for illegal facilitation.
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Union home and cooperation minister Amit Shah announced the launch of 10,000 new Multipurpose Primary Agriculture Credit Societies (M-PACS) aimed at bolstering agricultural infrastructure and efficiency. The government's vision includes forming 2 lakh such societies within five years, providing essential resources and financial inclusion for farmers, while modernizing PACs to generate employment for women and youth.
Asteroid 2024 YR4, measuring 130 to 300 feet, is predicted to closely pass earth in 2032, with Mumbai and Kolkata among the potential impact zones. NASA has lowered the strike probability to 1.5%, while monitoring continues. The asteroid's trajectory also places parts of Maharashtra, Telangana, and other states at risk.
India has achieved a record production of 1 billion tonnes of coal in the fiscal year 2023-24, highlighting the country's commitment to energy security and self-reliance. This milestone reflects the dedication of the coal sector workforce and the effective use of modern technologies for sustainable mining.
A Kerala YouTube channel exposed a father's scheme to frame his wife by manipulating their son to accuse her. Although the boy's identity was indirectly revealed through his father's photo, the SC halted criminal proceedings against the channel citing its crucial role in assisting the mother.
President Trump referenced PM Modi's visit to the US in a speech at the DOJ, highlighting efforts to present a clean and safe Washington DC. He emphasized plans to eliminate crime, graffiti, and tents. Trump also criticized former President Biden's administration, branding it as a 'Department of Injustice', while promising justice and accountability moving forward.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of the youth in transforming India into a developed nation, highlighting Swami Vivekananda's faith in the younger generation. Speaking on National Youth Day, Modi underscored ambitious goals, including achieving 20% ethanol blending by 2030 and hosting the Olympics. He called for active citizen involvement in realizing the vision of 'Viksit Bharat.'
External affairs minister S Jaishankar received historical artefacts and documents related to Mahatma Gandhi from South Africa's Phoenix Settlement Trust-Gandhi Development Trust. These items will be housed at the National Gandhi Museum in New Delhi, preserving Gandhi's legacy and his contributions to non-violent resistance against racial injustice.
MNS chief Raj Thackeray raised concerns over the cleanliness of the Ganga river, questioning the water quality during the Maha Kumbh. Despite its sacred status, recent CPCB reports showed significant variability in Ganga's water quality, with some locations unfit for bathing due to high levels of contamination.
A 40-year-old businessman, Puneet Khurana, was found dead in his Delhi home, in what appears to be a suicide. His family alleges harassment by his wife and in-laws. Police have seized evidence, and an investigation is underway following a discovered video detailing the supposed harassment.