Bihar CM Nitish Kumar assured Union home minister Amit Shah he would remain in the BJP-led NDA alliance, attributing prior departures to mistakes. Kumar highlighted developmental work under his leadership and criticized previous governments ahead of the state assembly elections.
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah clarified that non-Muslims will be included only in the administrative roles of the Council and Waqf Board under the Waqf Amendment Bill, 2025. They won’t manage religious activities but will oversee the administration of property donated under Waqf Law.
Actor Chiranjeevi's remarks about preferring a grandson to carry forward his family legacy have sparked outrage for promoting gender bias and son preference. Political figures and activists have condemned his comments as sexist and reflective of patriarchal beliefs, urging him to withdraw his statement and apologize for reinforcing harmful son preference cultures.
IMA president Dr Dilip Bhanushali criticized the integration of alternative medicine systems with modern medicine, calling it a 'menace' during a ceremony in Dehradun. He warned it can lead to harmful treatments by inadequately trained practitioners, promoting quackery. Bhanushali emphasized that rigorous training of modern surgeons cannot be equaled by short-term training for alternative medicine practitioners.
Protests erupted in Manipur's Imphal valley after the arrest of village volunteers, leading to roadblocks and market closures. The unrest followed Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla's warning for residents to surrender looted weapons. Security forces have intensified crackdowns, detaining multiple militants and recovering weaponry.
Manipur CM N Biren Singh offers an apology for the violence since May 2023 and unveils a peace-focused roadmap for 2025. The state witnesses a significant drop in violence, with initiatives for rehabilitation, skill development, healthcare, and sustainable infrastructure in place.
The Aam Aadmi Party issued a whip to its Rajya Sabha members for the Waqf Amendment Bill discussion. Both NDA and opposition have directed their members to vote accordingly on the bill introduced by Minister Kiren Rijiju, which claims to improve Waqf property management despite strong opposition resistance.
Jan Suraj chief Prashant Kishore joined the protesting students at Patna's Gandhi Maidan against the BPSC examination, criticizing the Bihar government's response. He emphasized the students' right to protest in public spaces and called the government's actions 'lathi-tantra.' Protesting students demand a re-examination for the 70th BPSC prelims after facing a lathi charge.
The National Conference of Jammu and Kashmir expressed disappointment over the lieutenant governor's exclusion of holidays commemorating 1931 martyrs and party founder Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah. These holidays were removed after the abrogation of Article 370 and were not included in the 2025 public holiday list.
Ericsson CEO Borje Ekholm highlighted India's importance to the company at the ET Now Global Business Summit, citing the country's rapid 5G adoption and digitalisation. With 270 million 5G subscribers, India has significantly contributed to economic growth, inspiring Ericsson to enhance its research in AI and 6G technologies.