Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences over the passing of former US President Jimmy Carter, who died at 100. Carter was praised for his vision, dedication to global peace, and fostering India-US ties. Known for his humanitarian efforts, Carter earned the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. A state funeral in Washington, DC, will honor his legacy.
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Harpreet Kaur Babla of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has been elected as the new Mayor of Chandigarh, securing 19 out of 36 votes, including three from cross-voting. Her victory comes despite the alliance between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Congress, marking a crucial political shift.
Kamal Haasan stressed the importance of linguistic pride among Tamilians and warned against underestimating their language preferences. He made these remarks amid the ongoing conflict between the state and Centre over the National Education Policy. Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan clarified that NEP 2020 does not mandate any language.
The Congress party announced significant changes to its leadership, with Bhupesh Baghel assigned to Punjab and Syed Naseer Hussain to Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. Other key appointments include BK Hariprasad for Haryana and Ajay Kumar Lallu for Odisha. The reshuffle aims to improve the party's performance following recent electoral setbacks in Haryana, Maharashtra, and Delhi.
Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi emphasized the Indian Army's readiness along the LAC in eastern Ladakh, LOC in Pakistan, and Manipur. He highlighted operational preparedness, reconciliation efforts, and enhanced surveillance. Transformation into a self-reliant force by 2047 aligns with national development goals.
Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar expressed concerns over the hiring of retired individuals and the extension of government officials' tenures, suggesting it hinders career progression for others. Speaking at the National Conference of State Public Service Commissions in Bengaluru, Dhankhar emphasized the importance of objectivity and non-favoritism in public service appointments.
Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya praised Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for the HTT-40, highlighting it as a symbol of India's self-reliance and technological proficiency. He noted its development as a transformation from foreign dependency, propelled by the Modi administration and the late Manohar Parrikar’s vision for self-reliance in defense.
Smartworld Developers and Tribeca Developers have launched Trump Residences Gurgaon, a Rs 3,500 crore project in sector 69. This marks the second Trump-branded residential project in Gurgaon, following the 2018 debut of Trump Towers Delhi NCR. The project will feature two 51-story towers with 298 residences, aiming to set a new standard for luxury in the region.
Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal urges the Centre to take immediate action against a potential HMPV outbreak in China, highlighting the need for early containment. Delhi hospitals are instructed to prepare for an increase in respiratory illnesses after detecting two cases in Karnataka and one in Gujarat.
Mukhtar Ansari’s son, Abbas Ansari, has requested the Supreme Court to permit virtual trial attendance, fearing a fake encounter if transported physically by police. The Supreme Court advised seeking the request from the trial court or High Court and asked UP government to respond to his bail plea in two weeks.
All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has announced a nationwide agitation against the proposed Waqf Amendment Bill, starting with protests in Patna and Vijayawada. AIMPLB spokesperson SQR Ilyas expressed gratitude for the widespread support against the bill. Protests and rallies are planned across several major cities, with broad participation from political parties and minority communities.