In 2024, the Border Security Force (BSF) seized 294 drones in Punjab, as stated by junior home minister Nityanand Rai. In efforts to curb narco-smuggling via drones along the Indo-Pakistan border, anti-drone systems have been deployed. Information sharing and close coordination with various security agencies have been reinforced to track and intercept these devices.
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Harpreet Kaur Babla of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has been elected as the new Mayor of Chandigarh, securing 19 out of 36 votes, including three from cross-voting. Her victory comes despite the alliance between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Congress, marking a crucial political shift.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India arrived in France for a two-day visit, greeted by French President Emmanuel Macron. PM Modi met US Vice President JD Vance and congratulated him on his electoral victory. Both leaders will co-chair the AI Action Summit in Paris. PM Modi will also launch India's first consulate in Marseille before heading to the United States.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Holi greetings, hoping the festival strengthens national unity. After his two-day state visit to Mauritius, he expressed gratitude for the warm hospitality. PM Modi attended the Mauritius National Day parade and received the country's highest civilian award.
The Congress criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the rupee's sharp decline to a historic low against the US dollar, contrasting it with Modi’s past statements on strengthening the currency. The fall is linked to the strengthening of the US dollar and rising crude oil prices.
BJP candidate Ramesh Bidhuri claims many AAP leaders will be jailed and accuses them of providing fake Aadhaar cards to Bangladeshi infiltrators. Arvind Kejriwal refutes these allegations, asserting BJP's involvement in fraudulent voting practices. AAP MP Sanjay Singh accuses BJP of bribing voters with Rs 1,100.
The Supreme Court has emphasized the need for increased representation of women advocates in bar associations across India. It ordered the reservation of the treasurer post for women in the Delhi High Court and Bengaluru Advocates Association and ensured at least 30% representation of women in the governing councils.
Air India now offers Wi-Fi on its Airbus A350, Boeing 787-9, and some A321neo aircraft, making it the first Indian airline to provide in-flight Wi-Fi on domestic flights. Complimentary for an introductory period, the service allows passengers to browse, use social media, and work while in the air. The service will expand to other aircraft gradually.
Union home minister Amit Shah attributed BJP's victory in the Maharashtra assembly polls to ending the 'politics of betrayal' started by Sharad Pawar. He also criticized Uddhav Thackeray and claimed that Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena represents Balasaheb’s ideology, while Ajit Pawar’s faction is the real NCP.
Arvind Kejriwal blames BJP for the indefinite fast by farmers in Punjab, accusing the Centre of not fulfilling previous promises and reintroducing the controversial 2020 farm laws discreetly. Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal's health, on a fast since November 26 demanding legal MSP guarantee, is deteriorating. The Supreme Court reprimanded the Punjab government for not hospitalizing him.