The government is considering sites near Kisan Ghat and Rashtriya Smriti Sthal for former PM Manmohan Singh's memorial. BJP chief J P Nadda confirmed the allocation of space. While guidelines prefer Rashtriya Smriti Sthal, the final decision will be a political one. The designated spot could accommodate two more memorials despite past constraints.
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Kamala Harris has a list of specifications that she wanted her interviewers to ensure during her campaigning and one of those was the height of the chair given to her. "Leg height no less than 15 inches; floor to top of seat height no less than 18.9 inches; arms on chairs may not be very high, arms must fall at a natural height; chairs must be firm," this was the brief from Kamala Harris' team for chairs.
A Pakistani tribunal has sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan to 14 years and his wife Bushra Bibi to seven years in jail for corruption. The charges include accepting land from a property magnate in exchange for facilitating money laundering worth $240 million. Opposition leaders plan to challenge the verdict. Khan maintains the charges are politically motivated.
The Union cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the Kedarnath and Hemkund Sahib ropeway projects with a substantial financial outlay. The Kedarnath ropeway will connect Sonprayag to Kedarnath, significantly reducing travel time for pilgrims, while creating employment opportunities and boosting tourism industries in the region.
Seven Kumbh pilgrims lost their lives and at least 15 were injured in three road accidents in Madhya Pradesh since Sunday. In Uttar Pradesh, three Nepalese nationals among six devotees were killed and 11 others injured in three mishaps on Monday. The total death toll from such accidents has risen to 141 so far.
Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis assured NCP leader Ajit Pawar of a future chief ministership. Fadnavis outlined a three-shift work schedule, with Pawar handling mornings, himself working from noon to midnight, and Deputy CM Shinde covering the night shift. Pawar, known for his CM ambitions, recently rejoined the government after splitting the NCP.
Delhi CM Atishi urged LG VK Saxena to halt demolitions of religious sites, citing decisions from the Delhi government's religious committee. The LG's office denied receiving any demolition files and accused Atishi of political diversion. BJP criticized Atishi for potentially disturbing communal harmony.
A Delhi court granted pre-arrest bail to AAP leader Amanatullan Khan, who faced charges for allegedly attacking a police team in Jamia Nagar. The police sought to interrogate Khan over the incident, but he secured anticipatory bail, with the court noting insufficient evidence of his involvement in the accused's escape, who was already on bail.
Michelle Trachtenberg, known for roles in Gossip Girl and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, passed away at 39 after concerns about her health. Found by her mother in Manhattan, she had recently had a liver transplant and died of natural causes. Her career spanned decades, captivating audiences with memorable performances in TV and film.
A fire at the Atlantis Building in Rajkot, Gujarat, killed three people and injured one. Emergency services quickly responded and evacuated all residents. The fire has been controlled, and the injured person is receiving medical treatment. The names of the deceased have not yet been released, and further details are expected soon.