Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences to Myanmar's military chief following a 7.7-magnitude earthquake. India launched 'Operation Brahma', sending over 80 NDRF personnel and crucial supplies to assist in the aftermath, showing solidarity with its neighbour in this humanitarian crisis.
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RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat clarified that 'lathi-training' given to its cadres is intended to instill bravery and steadfastness, not for fighting or public display. Speaking at an event in Indore, he emphasized that this training promotes a sense of resolve and patience, as well as fostering patriotism through traditional martial music and arts.
The treasury and opposition benches clashed in both Houses of Parliament on Monday over Karnataka deputy CM D K Shivakumar's purported statement suggesting reservation for Muslims by changing the Constitution.
The Supreme Court has ruled the CBI does not require state government consent to register FIRs against Central government employees, overturning an Andhra Pradesh High Court decision. The judgement held state-specific consent unnecessary for probing central offences under central legislation involving federal employees.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah affirmed that enhancing infrastructure and boosting tourism in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep are key priorities for the Modi government. Chairing a meeting of the Island Development Agency, he emphasized the need for a holistic approach to projects and advancing renewable energy initiatives, ensuring 100% solar and wind energy generation.
Two patients being treated for Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) in Pune have died, increasing Maharashtra's casualties to 19 since the outbreak was discovered on January 9. The GBS outbreak in India has caused 23 deaths overall, with 211 cases predominantly from Pune and surrounding areas. No new cases have been reported.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a woman's petition claiming homeopathic medicines healed her from 25 gunshot injuries. The court upheld lower courts' decisions, finding her allegations absurd and improbable, highlighting the impossibility of surviving such wounds without surgery. The woman in her petition alleged that she was attacked by individuals wielding “fully loaded revolvers and a machine gun.â€
Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah linked the rise in terrorist attacks in the Jammu region to the redeployment of army troops to Ladakh due to Chinese incursions. He highlighted the need for better counter-terror strategies and expressed gratitude for police bravery in preventing further harm.
Tejashwi Yadav has intensified attacks on Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, labeling him as 'Pair Pakadva Mukhya Mantri' and accusing him of prioritizing his position over Bihar's welfare. Tejashwi criticized Nitish over the alleged relocation of key institutions from Bihar to Karnataka and accused the BJP of political vendetta through the ED questioning of his family.
Chandrayaan-3's Chandra's Surface Thermophysical Experiment (ChaSTE) achieved unprecedented in-situ temperature measurements at the Moon's south pole, revealing higher than expected surface temperatures. These findings are crucial for understanding lunar thermophysics and potential water-ice deposits, which are essential for human habitat and exploration. The research, bridging critical knowledge gaps, was published in Nature Communications Earth & Environment.