Jimmy Carter, the 39th US President, who passed away at 100, had strong connections with India. His 1978 visit led to a Haryana village being renamed 'Carterpuri'. Carter praised Indian democracy and signed the Delhi Declaration, strengthening Indo-US ties based on shared democratic values.
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The Lok Sabha was adjourned until March 10 after the first part of the Budget session recorded 112 per cent productivity. Key debates included the Motion of Thanks and Budget discussions. Proceedings saw disruptions over a Gujarat project. Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the Income Tax Bill, 2025, facing opposition. The session’s second part will run from March 10 to April 4.
Services dominated the 38th National Games in Uttarakhand, topping the medal tally with 121 medals (68 gold). Maharashtra secured second place with 198 medals but fewer golds, while Haryana finished third. The Games saw intense competition across various sports, including hockey, gymnastics, table tennis, and shooting. Haryana won women’s hockey gold, Karnataka triumphed in men’s hockey, and Maharashtra led in gymnastics. Odisha and Uttarakhand excelled in kayaking and canoeing. The Games... Expand
The defence ministry has signed a Rs 2,960 crore contract with Bharat Dynamics Ltd for over 70 additional MR-SAMs. These missiles are for the Navy's warships. MR-SAMs are developed with Israel and are used by the Navy, IAF, and Army. The system protects against various aerial threats up to 70 km.
The funeral of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh sparked controversy as Congress, AAP, and SAD decried the government's decision to cremate him at Nigambodh Ghat instead of Rajghat. They highlighted Singh's significance as India's only Sikh PM and his global influence, criticizing the perceived disrespect shown by not granting him a memorial site.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's visit to India was described as unprecedented and landmark. During the visit, she and Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed various topics including trade, free trade agreements, digital green technologies, and supply chains. They aimed to finalize the India-EU Free Trade Agreement within the year.
The Aam Aadmi Party's decision to contest independently in Delhi cost them the chance at a strategic alliance with Congress, resulting in a significant victory for BJP after 27 years. An AAP-Congress coalition could have potentially won key constituencies and prevented the split of anti-BJP votes.
The Vishva Hindu Parishad has urged the civil aviation ministry to address the issue of high airfares during the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, calling the inflated prices unjust and unethical. They commend Indian Railways for maintaining reasonable fares and advocate for the airlines to prioritize fair pricing and passenger satisfaction.
The Supreme Court is planning to engage with district judges on strategies to reduce the backlog of 4.6 crore cases in the district judiciary. Sessions will focus on streamlining case management, enhancing the use of technology, and improving human resource utilization.