Five women from Bundelkhand, Uttar Pradesh, involved in the Jal Jeevan Mission, will present their transformative stories at the UN House in New Delhi. Trained to test water quality, these women ensure access to clean drinking water in rural areas and will demonstrate their methods, highlighting the mission's impact on reducing water-borne diseases and creating employment opportunities.
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The Allahabad High Court has expressed concern for children living in prisons with their incarcerated parents, directing the UP government to create a structured programme for these children's education, health, and development. The order came after rejecting the bail application of a woman charged with her step-son's murder.
The Supreme Court deferred the request for return of passport and international travel by influencer Ranveer Allahbadia amidst ongoing police investigations on multiple FIRs against him for inappropriate remarks. The court will review the request on April 21, pending completion of the probe by Maharashtra Police.
Manmohan Singh's daughter Daman's book reveals that while studying at Cambridge, Singh struggled financially, often surviving on Cadbury's chocolate instead of full meals. Despite difficulties, he excelled academically, avoiding borrowing money and maintaining a strong connection to his roots. The book also highlights his sense of humor and affectionate nicknames for family and friends.
Amidst mourning the loss of 30 lives in the Maha Kumbh stampede, one man searches tirelessly for a missing seer. Families wander through Prayagraj's hospitals and police stations, hoping to find their lost loved ones. Desperation grows as posters bearing missing persons' details cover walls, highlighting the extent of the tragedy's impact on those seeking closure.
Rahul Gandhi passed the opportunity to speak on the waqf bill in Lok Sabha to his deputy Gaurav Gogoi, who then led the opposition's charge. Gandhi instead chose to sit for other speeches, raising questions about whether he missed a chance to counter BJP's polarisation politics.
Isro’s SpaDeX mission aims to dock two satellites through precise maneuvers starting with a 20km separation, gradually reducing to enable inter-satellite communication. Successful docking will demonstrate power transfer and future space station capabilities. Begun in 1989, the mission highlights India's technological progress in space docking technology.
A landslide blocked the vital Tawaghat-Lipulekh road in Uttarakhand's Dharchula, stranding vehicles and cutting off access to three valleys. The BRO swiftly cleared the debris, restoring access late Saturday. The slide, likely caused by road widening, occurred near Tawaghat. Luckily, the reduced winter traffic prevented any casualties or property damage on this treacherous route to Kailash Mansarovar.
The Telangana assembly passed two landmark bills to hike reservations in education and jobs from 50% to 70%, surpassing the Supreme Court's quota cap. The decision received unanimous political support, expecting to back their constitutional amendment proposal with extensive survey data.
Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar dismissed a privilege notice against union home minister Amit Shah, filed by Congress's Jairam Ramesh. Shah had referenced a 1948 press release concerning a Congress leader's involvement with the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund. Dhankhar found no violation in Shah's statement, maintaining it was authenticated.