A canal cleanup drive was successfully conducted at Maldevta, Dehradun, organized by The Times of India, Pacific Mall, Been There Doon That, and the Irrigation Department. The event aimed at promoting environmental sustainability saw active participation from NCC cadets, students, and volunteers, and highlighted the importance of community involvement in preserving clean water bodies.
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NCP minister Dhananjay Munde resigned from the Maharashtra cabinet, citing his conscience and health. He faced pressure from CM Devendra Fadnavis and deputy CM Ajit Pawar following the public release of brutal images related to a sarpanch's murder, in which Munde's associate was implicated.
Haryana minister Anil Vij criticized Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal for blaming Haryana over Yamuna pollution, asserting Delhi's failure to clean the river despite 10 years in power. He also defended Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh's parole, calling it lawful. Vij condemned Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's remarks on the Kumbh as insulting to Hinduism and defended the RSS as India’s largest nationalist organization, urging Kharge to better understand it.
Security forces intensified operations in Jammu's Akhnoor sector to track suspected terrorists near the LoC ahead of PM Modi's visit to inaugurate the Z-Morh tunnel in Ganderbal. The operation followed reports of suspicious movements in Jogiwan forest. Alert levels have been heightened in Doda due to the presence of terrorist groups spotted there.
The government plans to expand 25,000 km of two-lane highways to four lanes within the next two years, with an investment of Rs 10 lakh crore. Traffic threshold criteria for expansion have been revised for smoother traffic flow, and the detailed project reports for 3,500 km have been prepared.
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.
Former Manipur CM N Biren Singh condemns remarks by Bangladesh's interim chief advisor Muhammad Yunus, accusing him of using Northeast India as a strategic pawn for geopolitical gains, calling such statements 'unwise' and cautioning against potential consequences. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and Tipra Motha chief Pradyot Debbarma also criticize Yunus' comments.
Medical professionals in Kolkata, disheartened by the court's ruling, question why the rape and murder of a PGT doctor at RG Kar Medical College is not considered a 'rarest of rare' crime. They continue to demand justice and broader social and policy changes despite convict Sanjay Roy's sentencing.
PM Narendra Modi urged the Indian industry to seize emerging opportunities in the global supply chain amid disruptions and assured government's support. He emphasized India's capability to provide reliable, high-quality products and called for urgent reforms and competition among states to attract investments.
Krishna Nagar is a key constituency in Delhi, with notable electoral history in the 2020, 2015, and 2013 legislative assembly elections. S K Bagga of Aam Aadmi Party emerged victorious in the last two elections, while Dr. Harsh Vardhan of BJP won in 2013. The next election is scheduled for February 2025.