The Indian government stated that state governments are not authorized to handle foreign policy after reports that two Myanmarese rebel groups merged in Mizoram, with the presence of the CM. The situation in Myanmar is being monitored due to security implications from fighting near the border between Myanmar's military and rebel forces.
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The finance ministry's annual report revealed that USAID funded seven projects worth USD 750 million in 2023-24, focusing on agriculture, water, renewable energy, and health. Meanwhile, a political controversy arose over allegations that USAID intended funds to enhance voter turnout ahead of the 2024 elections, which the government is investigating. Congress accused BJP of spreading fake news.
Sai Varshith Kandula, an Indian American with roots in Hyderabad, was sentenced to eight years in prison for crashing a rented truck into White House barricades in May 2023. Kandula aimed to overthrow the government and establish a dictatorship. He also planned to assassinate the US President. Kandula's actions caused significant damage and endangered public safety.
Popular singer Sonu Nigam recently experienced severe pain due to a muscle spasm before performing in Pune. Despite the pain, he delivered a fulfilling performance. Spasms, caused by muscle fatigue, dehydration, or nerve irritation, can disrupt performers. Fans and fellow artists shared their concerns and well wishes for his recovery.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticized Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as "casteist" and "anti-Dalit." Banerjee accused the BJP of attempting to diminish Ambedkar's legacy. Shah's comments, made during a parliamentary debate, sparked protests and accusations of disrespect from opposition parties, while the BJP defended Shah and accused Congress of hypocrisy.
The Rajasthan High Court, referencing a Supreme Court judgment, ruled that bigamy charges apply only to the spouses involved, not relatives. The Supreme Court clarified this, stating that while relatives aren't automatically implicated, their involvement in abetment depends on specific case evidence. The court emphasized the seriousness of bigamy as an offense.
The Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) has issued new protocols for testing and validation methods of antibiotic susceptibility test kits. These protocols require validation at multiple sites across the country and specify the type of specimens used. The goal is to ensure reliable diagnostics and effective clinical decision-making to combat antimicrobial resistance.
A man in Gwalior district killed his wife and staged her death as a road accident. Initial suspicions of foul play were confirmed by forensic and postmortem reports, which led to the husband's arrest. He and his family had been harassing the wife for dowry before her murder.
PM Narendra Modi celebrated the rise in rural consumption and the drop in poverty levels, highlighting the recent household consumption expenditure survey and SBI study. The rural poverty rate decreased significantly from 26% in 2011-12 to less than 5% in 2023-24. Modi emphasized the importance of empowering rural India for a developed nation.
Afghanistan's star batter Ibrahim Zadran made history in the ICC Champions Trophy by scoring 177 runs off 146 balls, the highest individual score, against England in Lahore. This surpasses Ben Duckett's 165 earlier in the tournament. Zadran's remarkable innings included 12 boundaries and six sixes, making it a standout performance in the competition.