Isha Foundation's Sadhguru Gurukulam completed a 15-day Classical Hatha Yoga training for the Indian Navy, enhancing their physical and mental resilience. The program equipped 72 personnel to teach Hatha Yoga practices, promoting strength and clarity, with plans to extend the initiative annually.
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A parliamentary panel has flagged delays in implementing the Jal Jeevan Mission, which now has an extended deadline to 2028. It also highlighted the lack of consensus among states on inter-linking river projects and inadequate flood forecast systems requiring technological upgrades.
The CBI filed a case against Deepak Chandra, a Senior Passport Superintendent in Ghaziabad, for possessing assets worth Rs. 85,06,900, disproportionate to his known income. Searches at his homes in Ghaziabad and Patna yielded Rs. 60 lakh in cash and incriminating documents. Investigations are ongoing.
IATA and 123Carbon have partnered to create interoperability between their Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) registries, ensuring transparency and preventing duplicate emissions reporting. This collaboration aims to optimise certificate management and integrate data across SAF registries, enhancing aviation's decarbonisation efforts. The IATA SAF Registry is set to launch in April 2025, supported by over 50 organisations.
February 2025 experienced the highest temperatures since 1901, with IMD predicting March to May will also be unusually warm, impacting crops in India. Most regions anticipate above-normal heatwave days, posing risks to vulnerable populations, especially the elderly and children.
The home ministry has instructed all states and Union territories to continuously release eligible prisoners under Section 479(3) of the BNSS, 2023, focusing on those who have completed half of their maximum jail term, except for certain exceptions, to reduce long detentions and overcrowding in prisons.
Union minister Kiren Rijiju supports the three-language policy in the New Education Policy, asserting that it benefits the entire country. Amidst opposition from the Tamil Nadu government, Rijiju emphasizes unity and rejects divisive politics based on language and religion, highlighting leadership examples with diverse mother tongues.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah challenges opposition leader R Ashok to prove his corruption allegations against the Congress government, questioning their validity. Ashok had accused the Congress of a "60 per cent commission" scandal and poor governance. Deputy CM DK Shivakumar dismisses internal rift rumors, emphasizing his commitment to the party's success and discipline during the ongoing Congress Samavesha in Belagavi.
A new study reveals that only 25% of India's population has access to stroke-ready hospitals. With 1.5 million stroke cases annually, treatment options like IVT and EVT are limited, especially in the central, east, and north-east regions. Southern states, Chandigarh, Kerala, and Delhi have the best coverage.
Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera also challenged the raids, stating the BJP was attempting to deflect attention from concerns including reciprocal tariffs, economic decline, and alleged voter list irregularities.