India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discussed the nation's growing alignment with Europe, highlighting economic progress and strong bilateral relations with Ireland. He emphasized the significance of finalizing the free trade agreement with the EU and the increasing convergence as India becomes a major global economy.
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Ahead of the February 5 Delhi assembly elections, police registered 504 cases for model code violations from January 7 to 22. They seized 270 illegal arms, 372 cartridges, drugs worth ₹20 crores, liquor worth ₹1.3 crores, cash worth ₹4.5 crores, and precious metals. Over 17,800 arrests were made for preventive actions. Police also busted an interstate gang supplying illegal firearms linked to past crimes and arrested a liquor smuggler near the Haryana-Delhi border.
An intruder targeted actor Saif Ali Khan's residence after a failed attempt at another flat in the same building. The suspect scaled walls, used ladders, and evaded CCTV cameras. He clashed with Khan's family and staff before fleeing. Police obtained his image from CCTV during the break-in attempt.
The parliamentary panel has termed as unfair the non-allocation of funds to states like TN, Kerala, and Bengal under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan due to their refusal to sign MoUs for the PM SHRI scheme. The committee recommends the education ministry reconsider its policy to ensure no state is disadvantaged.
Rahul Gandhi condemns the Bihar government's lathi charge on BPSC candidates protesting against a paper leak and demanding exam cancellation. He calls the act 'shameful and reprehensible.' Lalu Prasad Yadav also criticizes the police's actions. Despite protesters' claims of injuries, the SSP denies them, stating only mild force was used to disperse the crowd.
The Miracle of Mind app by Sadhguru achieved over 1 million downloads within 15 hours of its release, trending in 20 countries. This free meditation app features a 7-minute guided session and AI-powered personalized insights. Sadhguru highlights the rising mental health crisis, emphasizing the need for inward access, urging daily meditation to improve well-being.
Srinagar and several parts of Kashmir experienced fresh snowfall, with temperatures staying below freezing for the second consecutive day. Kokernag was the coldest at minus 8.1 degrees Celsius. Kashmir is currently undergoing 'Chillai-Kalan', the harshest winter period, which started on December 21 and ends on January 30.
The Delhi high court has ruled that contemplating a terrorist act for years, even without executing it, constitutes a punishable offense under UAPA. The court underlined that planning and recruitment efforts, like brainwashing youth for terrorism, fall under terrorist acts, even without executing specific activities.
Soma Das, a cancer survivor, remains distressed despite retaining her teaching job due to humanitarian grounds. She sympathizes with other teachers who lost their positions in the job scam, expressing that their fight was also hers. Das relies on her salary to fund her medical treatment.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha emphasized that peace in Jammu & Kashmir is paramount and anti-terrorism operations will persist uncompromisingly. He assured that the Indian Army is well-equipped to respond effectively, and security agencies have clear directives to eradicate terrorism and maintain stability in the region.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has launched its campaign song 'phir layenge Kejriwal' for the Delhi assembly polls, emphasizing its achievements in health, education, and welfare schemes. AAP, BJP, and Congress are engaged in a competitive triangular contest, with major leaders and constituencies, including New Delhi's high-profile seat, drawing significant attention.