Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be conferred with the country’s highest civilian award, The Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean (GCSK). This visit marks PM Modi as the first Indian to receive this prestigious honor and adds to his growing list of international recognitions.
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The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has reinstated stage-III GRAP restrictions in Delhi after the Air Quality Index (AQI) worsened due to unfavorable weather conditions. The AQI rose from 351 to 376, prompting CAQM to restrict construction activities and vehicles with non-compliant fuel to prevent further air quality deterioration.
President Trump has declared that presidential pardons issued by Joe Biden are invalid, claiming they were signed with an autopen without Biden's knowledge. Trump suggested potential legal scrutiny for members of the January 6th committee, alleging they destroyed evidence and used the autopen for pardons without Biden's consent.
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The Assam government has mandated the use of Assamese in all official communication alongside English, effective Tuesday. This directive, aimed at preserving Assamese identity, is part of implementing Clause VI of the Assam Accord. Bengali and Bodo will also be used in Barak Valley and the Bodo Autonomous Region, respectively, with English.
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