Union Home Minister Amit Shah will review Manipur's security situation following the resignation of Chief Minister N Biren Singh and imposition of President's rule. Ongoing violence and political instability have troubled the state for nearly two years. Shah directs Central Armed Police Forces and state police to maintain peace and order, ensuring public safety.
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The Siddheshwar Mahadev Temple, closed for decades in Varanasi's Muslim-dominated Madanpura, was reopened with the help of the district administration and police. Keys were handed over to the Vishwa Hindu Parishad. Local Muslim residents and various Hindu organizations collaborated peacefully in cleaning and securing the temple, planning its revival post-Makar Sankranti.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has sought the President of India's approval to prosecute former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain under Section 218 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. This decision is based on evidence provided by the Enforcement Directorate, highlighting alleged financial irregularities linked to Jain.
The expansion of food grain distribution under the National Food Security Act of 2013 has significantly reduced child stunting and improved nutrition across eight Indian states. The initiative also boosted daily wages and household welfare, especially during adverse climate events like droughts, by increasing the consumption of nutrient-dense foods.
Centre informed Supreme Court that providing free gene therapy for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) could cost India Rs 35-40,000 crore annually. The government has capped free treatment costs at Rs 50 lakh per child annually. Supreme Court allowed continued free treatment at Army R&R hospital for a specific case, but will review broader policy later.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the new 2.05 km-long Pamban Rail Bridge in Rameshwaram on April 6. Built at a cost of Rs 535 crore, the bridge will enhance train connectivity, improve maritime navigation, and reduce travel time while supporting future railway electrification.
Aligarh Muslim University received a bomb threat email demanding a ransom of Rs 2 lakh, prompting an immediate police response. A bomb disposal unit, dog squad, and cyber teams were deployed, but no suspicious objects were found. Authorities are investigating the origin of the email and have urged students and faculty to report any suspicious activity.
A bus accident in Uttarakhand's Pauri Garhwal District resulted in six deaths and 16 injuries. The vehicle fell into a 100-metre-deep ditch. Rescue operations are ongoing, and injured passengers are being treated at nearby hospitals. Uttarakhand CM expressed condolences and wished for the speedy recovery of the injured.
Senior Congress MLA B R Patil has resigned as Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's political adviser, citing dissatisfaction with the current party scenario. Patil, a long-time loyalist, previously sought a ministerial position but faced resistance within his district, leading to his advisory role instead.
IT and I&B minister Ashwini Vaishnaw rebutted Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg's claim that incumbents, including those in India, lost elections post-Covid. Vaishnaw highlighted Modi's third-term win in 2024 amid pandemic policies, criticizing the misinformation and emphasizing the significance of accurate information dissemination.