India extended duty-free import of yellow peas until the end of May to ensure affordable pulse availability and support farmers. Meanwhile, a 10% duty is imposed on lentil imports. The moves seek to balance domestic production and imports, addressing price concerns and supply gaps in the market.
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Swami Ishatmananda highlights India's inclusive and secular nature, rooted in the concept of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam'. He cautions against narrow nationalist ideologies and emphasizes that India's strength lies in unity and diversity, urging a focus on economic development and religious harmony.
CBSE has approved draft norms for conducting Class-10 board exams twice a year starting from 2026. Both editions will cover the full syllabus, but practical assessments will only occur once. This allows students multiple attempts to showcase their abilities, aligning with the NEP 2020's flexible, student-centric approach.
The Supreme Court has called for a CBI probe into the alleged builder-bank nexus causing distress to homebuyers due to delayed projects. SC wants a detailed proposal from the agency to investigate, stressing the need for quick and effective measures to address the issue.
Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva raised concerns over voter list irregularities, pointing to over five lakh new voter applications, including many from elderly individuals. He also accused AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal of being anti-Dalit, claiming Kejriwal sought to delete 44 voters' names associated with a Valmiki temple. Both parties have exchanged similar allegations ahead of the February 5 Assembly polls.
A Delhi court requested Mumbai court's trial records of the 26/11 case, anticipating the extradition of Tahawwur Hussain Rana from the US. The US Supreme Court dismissed his final appeal, allowing his extradition for his alleged role in the 2008 Mumbai attack linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba.
Shimla's iconic Ridge, known for its panoramic views and festive charm, became a hub of activity on New Year's Eve as hundreds of locals and tourists gathered to welcome 2025.
In West Godavari district, a Santro car travelling from Hyderabad to Mandapeta collided with a stationary vehicle on the National Highway, resulting in the deaths of Bhogella Venkata Satya Suresh, his wife Navya, and their daughter Vasavi. A severely injured woman, Uppuluri Sri Ramya, was hospitalized. Police registered a case and are investigating the accident.
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.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has started his two-day visit to the US, where he will hold bilateral talks with President Donald Trump. Additionally, he will engage in business meetings and interact with Indian community members. Modi met US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard in Washington DC to discuss India-US friendship.