Congress MP Shashi Tharoor evaded questions on his comments appreciating PM Narendra Modi's role in fostering peace between Russia and Ukraine. Tharoor admitted his initial criticism of India's neutral stance was misplaced, acknowledging India's balanced approach has allowed significant diplomatic engagements with both nations' leaders.
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Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut claims some BJP leaders desire an alliance with Uddhav Thackeray's party, a notion CM Devendra Fadnavis dismisses. Raut mentions no discussions within Sena (UBT) on this yet. Tensions follow Shiv Sena's 2022 split, where Eknath Shinde and 39 MLAs joined BJP, causing MVA government's collapse and leading to Shinde-Fadnavis government formation.
The Bandra police detained three individuals resembling Shariful Fakir on January 17-18 and interrogated them for over five hours before releasing them. The suspects included a drug addict from South Mumbai, a carpenter from Virar, and a petty thief from Thane.
Dr Manmohan Singh's passing is a personal and significant loss for many. He played a crucial role in shaping India's economy through the 1991 reforms, which set the country on a new developmental path. His legacies include dedication to economic reform, building consensus in a diverse nation, and his simplicity, honesty, and decency.
In Bihar's Katihar district, a boat capsized in the Ganga, resulting in three deaths and four missing individuals. The incident occurred near Golaghat in the Amdabad area. Out of the 17 people on board, 10 were rescued, with most managing to swim to safety. Authorities have launched a rescue operation and an investigation into the incident.
India has achieved a record production of 1 billion tonnes of coal in the fiscal year 2023-24, highlighting the country's commitment to energy security and self-reliance. This milestone reflects the dedication of the coal sector workforce and the effective use of modern technologies for sustainable mining.
BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty disputes Mamata Banerjee's claim regarding the Maha Kumbh's occurrence and attendee numbers, emphasizing the event's significance. Banerjee clarifies her comments, urging better planning and compensation for stampede victims to prevent further suffering.
Rajya Sabha Congress MP Vivek K Tankha has urged the Central government to discuss with Pakistan the creation of a corridor to Sharda Peeth, a revered Hindu temple in PoK, similar to the Kartarpur corridor. He emphasized the need for the rehabilitation of displaced Kashmiri Pandits and providing them religious access, highlighting security and essential facility concerns.
On the auspicious occasion of Mahakumbh 2025, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami performed a holy bath at the Triveni Sangam with his family. He prayed for the state's prosperity and progress, emphasizing the festival's role in fostering national unity, integrity, and world brotherhood.
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