UP CM Yogi Adityanath became a collateral beneficiary of a heated exchange between SP chief Akhilesh Yadav and home minister Amit Shah. Akhilesh's inquiry about Yogi's future led Shah to affirm Yogi's continued role. Shah also criticized dynastic politics, emphasizing BJP's democratic processes in electing leaders.
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The ministry of railways plans to develop permanent holding areas at 60 railway stations to manage passenger flow during peak travel seasons. The initiative follows a tragic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, where 18 people died due to overcrowding following the announcement of a special train for the Maha Kumbh.
The parliamentary panel has flagged the housing and urban affairs ministry's inability to spend a significant portion of the Centre’s allocation for AMRUT 2.0, with concerns over fund utilisation and delayed approval of schemes like NUDM and PM-eBus Sewa Scheme. The ministry risks not utilising Rs 52,651 crore of central share by the mission's end in 2026.
Indian Forest Service officer Praveen Kaswan shared a video of a man provoking an elephant and narrowly escaping, warning against such behavior. Kaswan highlighted that harassment can cause stress and defensive actions in elephants. He urged people to avoid irritating wild animals for personal amusement.
The road transport ministry has proposed to Finance ministry toll exemptions for National Highways with less than four lanes and annual passes costing approximately Rs 3,000 for unlimited car travel. These initiatives aim to ease the financial burden on commuters. Exemptions primarily target publicly funded roads where collection costs outweigh revenue, while annual passes seek to provide relief without significantly impacting revenue from commercial vehicles.
India's meteorological advancements under PM Modi, highlighted during the IMD's 150th foundation day, have bolstered disaster management and global aid. IMD's improved weather forecasting now benefits over 50% of farmers. 'Mission Mausam' and 'IMD Vision 2047' aim to make India a leader in weather and climate technology.
The Indian Muslims for Secular Democracy (IMSD) urges Muslims to oppose calls for reban on Salman Rushdie's 'The Satanic Verses' and adopt intellectual responses instead. IMSD recalled Sir Syed Ahmad Khan's teachings on countering critiques with reason, highlighting its relevance amidst current communal tensions.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder of Art of Living, unveiled rare relics of the original Somnath Jyotirlingam in Delhi during a Maha Satsang titled Anandam. Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, who attended the event, praised the organization’s Yamuna cleanup efforts and announced plans for a riverfront project.
During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit to Mauritius, India and Mauritius will sign agreements in capacity building, trade, and tackling financial crimes. Modi will be the chief guest at Mauritius's national-day celebrations. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral ties, with India being a significant development partner and major trading partner of Mauritius.
During Dr Manmohan Singh's funeral, the government made a rare exception to allow Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi to lay wreaths. Despite not being on the original list, protocol officials deviated from the rules to include them. Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge attended in their official capacities.