The Supreme Court of India will conduct a detailed inquiry into allegations that firms owned by Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu's relatives received contracts unlawfully. The state has been asked to provide contract details from the last five years while the CAG, and Union ministries of home affairs and finance will submit their reports.
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Minister Pralhad Joshi convened in Lucknow to review wheat procurement, PM Kusum, and PM Surya Ghar Yojana. The state government's wheat procurement surpassed 1 lakh tonne in early April, benefiting over 20,000 farmers.
The Cabinet is expected to approve a new 120-km greenfield highway from Patna to Sasaram, costing around Rs 3,700 crore. The project will improve connectivity and will be built in a public-private partnership mode, with completion targeted in three years.
US President Donald Trump has accused the allocation of USD 21 million for voter turnout in India as a 'kickback scheme.' The BJP echoed these claims, alleging the funds were used to support 'deep-state assets' in India. GOP leaders are calling for an investigation to determine if the Congress party benefited from these kickbacks.
The Indian Muslims for Secular Democracy (IMSD) urges Muslims to oppose calls for reban on Salman Rushdie's 'The Satanic Verses' and adopt intellectual responses instead. IMSD recalled Sir Syed Ahmad Khan's teachings on countering critiques with reason, highlighting its relevance amidst current communal tensions.
Defence minister Rajnath Singh called on citizens to contribute to the welfare of soldiers and their families, emphasizing it as a national duty. Speaking at the AFFD CSR Conclave in New Delhi, he highlighted the bravery of India's armed forces and the government’s commitment to their well-being. He praised corporate contributions to the AFFD Fund and stressed the role of the private sector in achieving Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
ePlane Company’s electric aircraft has received acceptance for type certification from DGCA. This is the first Indian private company to reach this milestone. The startup aims to complete test flights by the end of 2026. They plan to provide air ambulances, cargo planes, chartered flights, and air taxis in major metropolitan areas.
On the occasion of World Heritage day, manuscripts of Bhagavad Gita and Bharat Muni's Natyashastra have been inscribed in Unesco’s Memory of the World Register. This is a global honour as India now lists 14 inscriptions on this internationally acknowleged list.
Two forest watchers at Kanha National Park in Madhya Pradesh have been arrested under UAPA for allegedly aiding Maoists. Their detention has caused unrest among forest staff, leading to fears of being caught between insurgents and law enforcement. The arrests raise concerns about the infiltration of insurgents within wildlife sanctuaries, impacting both security and conservation efforts.
The government stated in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday that there is no current proposal to increase the salary and allowances of Supreme Court and high court judges. The last revision occurred in 2017. Law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal explained that their pay is governed by The Supreme Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Act, 1958, and The High Court Judges (Salary and Conditions of Services) Act, 1954. Judges' salaries were last revised in 2016 under the 7th pay commission.