Union Minister Chirag Paswan has questioned Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind's decision to boycott his party's Iftaar gathering, urging them to reconsider their stance. He highlighted his father's efforts to support a Muslim candidate for Bihar’s chief ministership and criticised Nitish Kumar for rising crime and broken promises to protect minorities.
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An Indian-American student at Houston University has accused a Hinduism course of bias, alleging it misrepresented aspects of the Hindu religion and politically branded PM Narendra Modi as a Hindu fundamentalist. The university defended its course as academically rigorous and committed to exploring complex religious and political issues.
The Indian government criticized the Washington Post, accusing it of fostering relentless hostility towards India after reports surfaced about India's alleged covert operations in the Maldives and Pakistan. New Delhi dismissed these claims as baseless and emphasized Pakistan's role in sponsoring terrorism instead.
The Indian rupee (INR) depreciated by 2.9 per cent in the first nine months of FY25, performing better than other currencies like the Canadian dollar, South Korean won, and Brazilian real, which depreciated more significantly. The INR's movement is influenced by factors such as global economic trends, crude prices, interest rates, and geopolitical tensions. The nominal effective exchange rate (Neer) remained stable, while the real effective exchange rate (Reer) steadily appreciated.
Arvinder Singh Sahney, chairman of IndianOil, expressed confidence that US sanctions on Russian oil exports will not affect India's crude supply due to its diverse sources. Indian refineries can tap into alternatives from the Gulf, Africa, the Americas, OPEC, and non-OPEC producers, ensuring energy security.
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.
A car accidentally reversed off the first-floor parking of Shubh Gateway Apartment in Pune, crashing to the ground and causing shock among onlookers. The incident, captured on CCTV, has raised concerns about construction quality and the need for stringent safety measures in residential complexes. Fortunately, no one was seriously injured.
The Supreme Court deferred the request for return of passport and international travel by influencer Ranveer Allahbadia amidst ongoing police investigations on multiple FIRs against him for inappropriate remarks. The court will review the request on April 21, pending completion of the probe by Maharashtra Police.
On January 10, the Tibet Support Group from Germany's Westerwald met in Dharamshala to discuss Tibetan struggles under Chinese repression with Kalon Dolma Gyari. They addressed the increasing restrictions in Tibet and support for Tibetan refugees. Planning for Flag Day 2025 was also shared.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mauritian PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam inaugurated the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Public Service and Innovation in Mauritius, furthering India's role as a global development partner. Funded by a $4.7 million Indian grant, the institute aims to train Mauritian civil servants and enhance research and governance collaboration.