With 3 months to the G7 summit in Canada, PM Modi's participation remains uncertain. Canada has not yet decided if India will be invited, amid frosty bilateral ties and a crisis with the US. The new Canadian PM Mark Carney seeks to rebuild relations with India, but space constraints and other issues may limit guest invitations.
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Home minister Amit Shah applauded the Delhi election result, calling it the onset of a new development era and an end to corruption. He emphasized BJP's commitment to transform Delhi under PM Narendra Modi's leadership, focusing on resolving issues like pollution, infrastructure, and public welfare.
India has intensified its relief operations in Myanmar following a catastrophic 7.7-magnitude earthquake. Two C-17 aircraft, carrying 60 tonnes of supplies and a 118-member medical unit, have been deployed. Additional aircraft with personnel and supplies are also en route, as Myanmar faces substantial casualties and damage.
Seven final-year students at Kariavattom Govt College in Thiruvananthapuram have been suspended for assaulting a first-year biotechnology student. The 19-year-old victim filed complaints with police and college authorities. The accused were charged with various offenses including unlawful assembly, rioting, and possessing lethal weapons. This incident follows other ragging cases in Kerala.
The BJP secured a sweeping victory in Delhi, winning 48 out of 70 assembly seats. Key factors included early campaigning, targeting the middle class, exposing alleged irregularities in AAP's welfare schemes, and a decline in Arvind Kejriwal’s brand image. Issues like poor infrastructure and pollution worked against AAP.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that the state Budget 2025-26 aligns with India's Sanatan culture, focusing on youth, women, and farmers' upliftment. This budget commemorates the Indian Constitution's 75-year journey and establishes the Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Memorial and Cultural Center in Lucknow for promoting social justice and empowerment.
The Supreme Court has given the Punjab government until December 31 to convince farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, on a month-long hunger strike, to move to a hospital. The court criticized the state's failure to provide medical aid and suggested those blocking assistance could be abetting suicide.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlights the critical role of youth in India's development, urging a futuristic approach in equipping them with skills in technologies like AI and machine learning. He emphasizes youth-centric policies and remembers the sacrifices of Guru Gobind Singh's sons, encouraging young Indians to embrace courage, innovation, and service.
The ministry of railways plans to develop permanent holding areas at 60 railway stations to manage passenger flow during peak travel seasons. The initiative follows a tragic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, where 18 people died due to overcrowding following the announcement of a special train for the Maha Kumbh.
Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri highlights the historic and religious significance of Ayodhya, emphasizing the strong ties between Hindus and Sikhs. He mentions Guru Gobind Singh’s instructions for the Nihang army to protect Ayodhya and Lord Ram's birthplace. Puri also praises PM Modi's efforts in resolving the historical conflict, leading to the establishment of the Ram Mandir.