Prime Minister Narendra Modi's attendance at Mauritius' National Day emphasizes India's strong relationship with the nation. His participation in events like France's Bastille Day Parade, Nepal's Buddha Jayanti, and Sri Lanka's Vesak Day showcases India's diplomatic outreach and cultural diplomacy, underlining the shared heritage and strategic partnerships with these countries.
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Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the BJP and RSS for allegedly interfering in India's higher education and claimed the UGC's budget was reduced by 61%. He questioned the suspension of the NTSE scholarship and raised concerns about the new UGC draft regulations and changes in university funding, arguing that they could negatively impact students from marginalized backgrounds.
Home Minister Amit Shah criticized Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge for questioning the importance of the Maha Kumbh holy dip. Shah accused Congress leadership of consistently disrespecting Sanatan Dharma and suggested that Kharge's remarks were a diversion from the party's poor track record in uplifting the needy.
WMO secretary-general Celeste Saulo emphasized the grave danger of the global average temperature rising 1.55 degree Celsius above pre-industrial levels in 2024, urging decisive climate action in 2025. Attendees including Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed India's meteorological contributions. Pakistan representatives did not attend despite prior confirmation.
Delhi airport operator DIAL has launched the Unified Total Airside Management (UTAM) system to enhance operational efficiency and safety. Using AI, ML, IoT, and radar, UTAM monitors airside vehicles, tracks aircraft movements, and prevents delays by issuing alerts. It optimizes turnaround time, taxiway allocation, and runway occupancy while ensuring compliance with speed limits. After a successful pilot with Akasa Airlines, other airlines will join in phases at IGI Airport.
Delhi is set for a crucial assembly election on February 5 with AAP striving to retain power against BJP, while Congress aims for a comeback. Key leaders including PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi, and Arvind Kejriwal have led intense campaigns. The vote counting will take place on February 8, with 70 seats in contention.
Nearly 77% of beneficiaries of the first batch of PM Awas Yojna (Urban) 2.0 are women, including single women and widows. About 3.1 lakh out of 3.5 lakh approved houses will be allotted to SC, ST, and OBCs. The scheme, promoting inclusiveness and equality, also benefits transgenders, senior citizens, unmarried women, widows, and separated female beneficiaries.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath insists that any disputed structure should not be called a mosque. He suggests that if historical, archaeological or faith-based evidence shows a temple beneath the Sambhal Jama Masjid, it should be handed back to Hindus without court intervention. He believes Islam didn't exist when the temple was present.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath became a collateral beneficiary of a heated exchange between SP chief Akhilesh Yadav and home minister Amit Shah. Akhilesh's inquiry about Yogi's future led Shah to affirm Yogi's continued role. Shah also criticized dynastic politics, emphasizing BJP's democratic processes in electing leaders.
Pushkar Singh Dhami attended the Silkyara Tunnel breakthrough ceremony. The 4.531 km tunnel cost Rs 853 crore. It will shorten the distance between Gangotri and Yamunotri. The event recalled the 2023 worker rescue. Dhami thanked rescue teams and acknowledged PM Modi's guidance. He also participated in the Baba Boukhnag Temple consecration.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi accuses Delhi's AAP government of wasting a decade by fighting with the Centre and urges citizens to give the BJP a chance to transform Delhi. He assures the continuation of public welfare schemes and promises to address corruption and developmental issues, highlighting the need for change.