A parliamentary panel emphasizes the ongoing crisis in Manipur, with significant displacement and loss of life. It recommends a special committee and targeted programs to support displaced women and children. The focus is on addressing shelter, nutrition, healthcare, and economic opportunities to alleviate the severe distress faced by the affected population.
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Tariq Hameed Karra, president of Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh congress committee, criticized the Centre's claim of normalcy in the region, pointing to ongoing terror incidents. He said the government's security narrative doesn't match the ground reality, with frequent attacks in both Kashmir and Jammu. Karra urged the government to stop presenting an incorrect narrative and address the true situation, suggesting transparency and action on how to resolve it.
India reaffirmed its commitment to "strategic autonomy" after US Ambassador Eric Garcetti said that there is no such thing as "strategic autonomy" in times of conflict. His remarks came soon after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Russia. The External Affairs Ministry stated that India values its independent policy decisions while maintaining strong ties with the US.
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Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan experienced an uncomfortable journey on an Air India flight due to a broken seat, raising concerns about the airline's service under Tata Group ownership. The incident prompted intervention from Union aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu, and DGCA sought a report from Air India to address the issue.
BJP candidate Ramesh Bidhuri claims many AAP leaders will be jailed and accuses them of providing fake Aadhaar cards to Bangladeshi infiltrators. Arvind Kejriwal refutes these allegations, asserting BJP's involvement in fraudulent voting practices. AAP MP Sanjay Singh accuses BJP of bribing voters with Rs 1,100.
Former Delhi chief minister and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal wishes happy birthday to his colleague and ex-deputy CM Manish Sisodia, lauding his contributions to education in Delhi. AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh also praises Sisodia for making Delhi's education model famous nationally and globally.
A class 12 student in Delhi has admitted to sending the last 23 bomb threat emails to various schools. Previous threats were also traced to students aiming to postpone exams. The incidents have caused frequent disruptions in schools, with threats targeting various institutions, including hospitals and airports, since December last year.
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