The parliamentary panel has termed as unfair the non-allocation of funds to states like TN, Kerala, and Bengal under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan due to their refusal to sign MoUs for the PM SHRI scheme. The committee recommends the education ministry reconsider its policy to ensure no state is disadvantaged.
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President Donald Trump has announced a new tariff regime, imposing a 10% baseline tax on imports from all nations and higher levies on countries with a trade surplus with the US. This action, justified as correcting trade imbalances, has significantly affected India with a 26% tariff on all its exports, leading to a negative market reaction.
Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman of Aditya Birla Group, highlighted the potential geopolitical and economic shifts under Donald Trump's return as US president. Emphasizing the global push for manufacturing, he noted India’s readiness to capitalize on its industrial growth, particularly in sectors like electronics and cement. Birla also foresaw a shift in societal dynamics, driven by a craving for authenticity and unity, which could influence innovation and bridge divides in the coming decade.
Home Minister Amit Shah reviews ongoing projects of the Bureau of Police Research and Development, focusing on new criminal laws, grassroots policing challenges, and police modernisation. He emphasizes research, multi-stakeholder contributions, and 'make in India' initiatives to improve Indian police forces and criminal justice system.
Renowned botanist and Padma Shri awardee K S Manilal, aged 86, passed away due to age-related ailments in Thrissur. Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded his significant contributions to botany, notably the translation of the ancient Latin text "Hortus Malabaricus". Manilal's legacy includes multiple books, over 200 research papers, and introducing new plant species.
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Haryana Police set up a special investigation team to probe Congress worker Himani Narwal's murder after her body was found in a suitcase in Rohtak. Former chief minister Hooda and Congress leaders urged for swift justice. Concerns rise over increasing crimes in Haryana, particularly against women. Hooda called for severe punishment, regardless of the culprits' affiliations.