Kashmir’s chief priest and PDP president condemned the administration's decision to disallow night-long Shab-e-Qadr prayers at Jamia Masjid. The authorities closed the mosque on this sacred night, causing significant grief to the community, thereby challenging claims of normalcy in the region.
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar attended the 8th Indian Ocean Conference in Oman, emphasising India's commitment to regional cooperation and stability. He engaged with Oman's foreign minister to review bilateral relations and launched a logo marking 70 years of diplomatic ties. Jaishankar also met with other regional foreign ministers to discuss security, trade, and cooperation.
The Jal Jeevan Mission's 'Swachh Sujal Gaon' exhibition in Mahakumbh is showcasing the mission's impact on rural lives through clean drinking water. Visitors can test water samples and learn ideal pH and TDS levels. Highlighting Bundelkhand's success in achieving tap water connections, the exhibition emphasizes the benefits of clean water and water conservation through interactive methods.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) enhances its forecast accuracy by leveraging CubeSats, crowdsourcing, and IoT data, as well as traditional satellite data. IMD has launched a dedicated meteorological satellite and a high-power computing system, aiming for a 6 km resolution ensemble prediction system and research testbeds to improve understanding of weather dynamics.
India reimagines the National Youth Festival as the 'Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2025' to engage youth in leadership and nation-building. The three-stage competition aims to identify and nurture young leaders. The event, featuring discussions, cultural programs, and interactions with PM Modi, emphasizes youth's role in achieving 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047.
The road transport ministry plans to limit the toll rates for elevated highways and tunnels in urban areas to five times the normal rate, down from the current 10 times. This move aims to make these routes more affordable and encourage their use, easing travel on stretches like the Dwarka Expressway and others.
Space technology company Pixxel and insurance provider Kita have joined forces to enhance carbon project monitoring and risk assessment using hyperspectral satellite data. This collaboration aims to develop advanced risk models for sustainability programs, enabling real-time tracking of emerging risks associated with carbon solutions.
Police in Dibrugarh foiled a terrorist attack planned by Ulfa-I on Oil India Limited installations during Republic Day celebrations by arresting three operatives and seizing explosives and weapons. Raids led to the arrests of Bitupan Gogoi, Bolin Gogoi, and Bharat Hazarika, as well as the recovery of a pistol, ammunition, an IED, phones, and cash.
Bihar deputy CM Vijay Sinha accused AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal of ushering in an "era of fraudism," alleging he disrespects constitutional institutions. His remarks followed Kejriwal's claims that the election commission and Delhi Police favor BJP. Sinha also criticized Rahul Gandhi, asserting Congress is being wiped out nationwide. Meanwhile, Gandhi accused BJP of tokenism in Dalit representation, arguing real power is denied.
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami announced financial aid for competitive exam aspirants, job training for the youth, and a policy for UPNAL employees. Major projects will be awarded to local contractors. The government highlighted significant development in various sectors, celebrated milestones, and honored contributions to governance.