The standoff between the Centre and opposition-led states over the release of funds under Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan and the PM SHRI scheme has escalated. The central government stresses the importance of uniformity in education standards, urging reluctant states to reconsider signing the MoU for their students' benefit.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka on April 5 after attending the BIMSTECH summit in Thailand. The visit aims to finalize agreements discussed during Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's previous visit to Delhi and to initiate the Sampur Power Plant project in Trincomalee.
Many women voters in Delhi prioritized education, safety, and employment over financial aid promises by political parties. While BJP, AAP, and Congress pledged monthly allowances for women, voters like Madhu and Priya Sharma dismissed them as mere poll tactics, demanding real development. Others, like house help Meena Kumari, saw the financial aid as beneficial. The election results on Saturday will decide whether AAP retains power or BJP and Congress make a comeback.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the birthday celebration of US Vice President JD Vance's son, Vivek, during his France visit. Modi expressed gratitude to the Vance family and gave gifts to their children. Folowing this, JD Vance said that his children loved the gifts they received from PM Modi. They met on the sidelines of the AI Action Summit hosted by France.
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge criticizes the Modi-led government for undermining the RTI Act under the guise of data protection. He emphasizes the importance of public access to information such as ration card lists, MGNREGA beneficiaries, and loan defaulters. Kharge vows that the Congress party will continue to oppose these changes and safeguard citizens' rights.
Paramjit Singh, a 23-year-old from Punjab, embarked on a treacherous journey to the US, financed by selling family land and taking a loan. His route took him through multiple countries, ending in a failed attempt to cross the US border. Arrested and detained, Saurav was eventually deported, returning home physically and mentally devastated.
Costa Rica has agreed to accept migrants who were deported from the United States, becoming the third country in Central America to do so. This move follows similar actions by Panama and Guatemala. The deportees, mostly from Central Asia and India, will be repatriated under an arrangement funded by the US government and managed by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM).
Bombay high court questioned the denial of motherhood rights to a pregnant woman with a borderline intellectual disability. Her father's petition to terminate the pregnancy was contested by the woman herself. The court noted her consent and the medical report indicating no foetal anomalies, emphasizing the law doesn't bar individuals with lower-than-average intelligence from parenthood.
The Supreme Court directs the Union government to form an expert committee for drafting a law to protect househelps, citing rampant abuse and a lack of legal safeguards. Past attempts to legislate these protections have failed over the last 66 years.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath welcomed diplomats from 73 countries to Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, emphasizing its cultural significance and potential for spiritual tourism in Uttar Pradesh. The dignitaries experienced a guided tour, a special boat ride to the Sangam, and visits to various cultural landmarks, with many expressing appreciation for India's traditions and spiritual heritage.
Prime Minister Modi highlighted Artificial Intelligence's significance at a global AI summit in Paris, emphasizing equitable AI distribution, especially to the Global South, and the development of unbiased, people-centric applications. He addressed employment concerns, stressed workforce skill enhancement, and discussed India's AI-driven public infrastructure. Modi called for collective responsibility in shaping AI's future.