Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized the need for India and China to cooperate for mutual benefit and to bolster the Global South. Key recent diplomatic interactions between leaders have improved bilateral relations, highlighting the importance of dialogue and resolving disputes diplomatically.
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The Supreme Court emphasized that north-eastern states must ensure diverse and inclusive representation in public services. It upheld the 2016 BJP government's decision to cancel the interview-based recruitment process initiated by the previous Congress government in Assam due to irregularities and lack of representation from 16 districts.
The Budget's measures to involve the private sector and foreign investors in India's nuclear sector aim to ensure energy security. Amendments to the Atomic Energy Act and Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act will address hurdles like liability issues, fostering significant contributions to civil nuclear energy development by 2047.
Delhi Police's Economic Offences Wing arrested a 36-year-old man for cheating homebuyers. He sold properties mortgaged to a bank and accumulated Rs 13 crore. The investigation revealed the accused siphoned funds and is involved in multiple fraud cases. The man had taken loans worth Rs 300 crore and misappropriated company funds.
Indian Forest Service officer Praveen Kaswan shared a video of a man provoking an elephant and narrowly escaping, warning against such behavior. Kaswan highlighted that harassment can cause stress and defensive actions in elephants. He urged people to avoid irritating wild animals for personal amusement.
Laurene Powell Jobs, the widow of Steve Jobs, fell ill but is recovering after taking a dip in the Ganges River during the Maha Kumbh in India. Her guru, Swami Kailashanand Giri, has bestowed her the name Kamla. Despite her illness, she continues her quest for spirituality and learning about Sanatan Dharma.
Pilgrims visiting the 2025 Mahakumbh in Prayagraj can expect a spectacular drone show depicting spiritual events like 'Samudra Manthan.' The show will feature 2,000 illuminated drones and take place during the event's opening and closing. Additionally, visitors will enjoy attractions like floating restaurants, water activities, and laser light shows, enhancing their experience at this globally significant festival.
The Department of Government Efficiency led by Elon Musk announced major spending cuts, including canceling $21 million for increasing voter turnout in India. Other cancellations include $29 million for political strengthening in Bangladesh and $40 million for a gender equality hub. These actions align with DOGE's mission to cut 'wasteful' spending, but have sparked controversy.
Online platform X, previously known as Twitter, informed the Delhi High Court that it will not join the Centre’s Sahyog portal, as it has its own system for sharing information in cybercrime cases. While 38 other intermediaries have onboarded Sahyog, X remains unwilling, despite ongoing negotiations.
The Supreme Court criticized staying orders by High Courts that discharge accused persons in criminal cases, stressing it should only occur in exceptional cases where the discharge order appears perverse. Staying such orders, the SC emphasized, affects the liberty granted to the discharged accused.