Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge criticizes the Modi-led government for undermining the RTI Act under the guise of data protection. He emphasizes the importance of public access to information such as ration card lists, MGNREGA beneficiaries, and loan defaulters. Kharge vows that the Congress party will continue to oppose these changes and safeguard citizens' rights.
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Senior Congress leader Tariq Anwar accuses the BJP-led NDA in Bihar of using religious leaders like Acharya Dhirendra Shastri for political gain ahead of the assembly polls. Anwar alleges the NDA is relying on such figures due to its poor governance track record.
India has intensified its relief operations in Myanmar following a catastrophic 7.7-magnitude earthquake. Two C-17 aircraft, carrying 60 tonnes of supplies and a 118-member medical unit, have been deployed. Additional aircraft with personnel and supplies are also en route, as Myanmar faces substantial casualties and damage.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mauritian PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam inaugurated the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Public Service and Innovation in Mauritius, furthering India's role as a global development partner. Funded by a $4.7 million Indian grant, the institute aims to train Mauritian civil servants and enhance research and governance collaboration.
Gujarat Health Minister Rushikesh Patel assured the public on Monday that there is "no need to panic", as the state government is taking all precautionary measures and following procedures similar to those used during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thirty-six devotees injured in a stampede at Swaroop Rani Nehru Hospital in Prayagraj are receiving optimal treatment. Mostly women aged 50 to 70, they are largely stable with several recovering from asphyxiation. The Uttar Pradesh government assures free treatment and safe journeys home, while ensuring food and care for their attendants.
The Indian government revealed expenses of nearly Rs 258 crore for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 38 foreign trips between May 2022 and December 2024. The most costly visit was to the US in June 2023, costing over Rs 22 crore. Detailed expenses included hotel arrangements, community receptions, transport, and other costs for official delegations.
A parliamentary panel has flagged delays in implementing the Jal Jeevan Mission, which now has an extended deadline to 2028. It also highlighted the lack of consensus among states on inter-linking river projects and inadequate flood forecast systems requiring technological upgrades.
A special NIA court in Bengaluru has sentenced Dr Syed Ismail Afaq to life imprisonment and two associates, Abdul Sabur and Saddam Hussain, to 10 years in jail for planning terror activities, including serial blasts ahead of US president Barack Obama's 2015 visit. Convicts are from Bhatkal, Karnataka, and were arrested by CCB sleuths.
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.