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Prime Minister Modi highlighted India's challenge of textile waste, citing a study where the nation ranks third globally. He praised cities like Panipat, Bengaluru, and Tirupur for their innovative approaches in textile recycling, tech solutions, and waste management. Efforts by startups and groups empowering ragpickers were also acknowledged.
Uma Bharti commended Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for the exceptional arrangements at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. More than 40 crore people are expected over 45 days. Bharti praised the seamless facilities, enhanced security, and polite administration, highlighting the excellent management and preparations for the event, especially in cold weather.
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PM Narendra Modi has written a letter to Nasa astronaut Sunita Williams, praising her efforts and inviting her to visit India. Williams, who was stranded on the ISS for over 9 months, is now returning to Earth. Modi expressed his concern and conveyed India's pride in her achievements, stressing the deep bond with its illustrious daughter.
In Kharghar, a drunk luxury bus driver, Sujit Das, crashed into an SUV; the SUV driver received compensation and didn't file a complaint. Later, another driver found Das unconscious in the bus. He was rushed to the hospital but was declared dead on arrival.
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami criticizes AAP for corruption and misgovernance, urging Delhiites to vote for BJP in the upcoming Assembly elections. Highlighting BJP's achievements like the Uniform Civil Code and the Ram Temple construction, Dhami contrasts BJP's governance in Uttarakhand with AAP's administration in Delhi.
Priyanka Gandhi led a rally in Belagavi, criticizing the BJP and RSS for allegedly insulting the Constitution and its architect B.R. Ambedkar. She accused the Centre of anti-Constitutional and anti-poor policies, referencing Amit Shah’s remarks in Parliament. Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge condemned BJP for creating divisions and troubling Dalits and backward communities.
The CBI has urged the Delhi High Court for multiple dates to hear its appeal against the acquittal of former telecom minister A Raja and 16 others in the 2G spectrum allocation case. The appeal, submitted in 2018, challenges the 2017 special court verdict that acquitted Raja, DMK MP Kanimozhi, and others of corruption charges.
US President Trump acknowledged the strength of India-US relations by sharing PM Modi's podcast praising him. Modi highlighted Trump's support during the 2019 'Howdy Modi' event and appreciated Trump's leadership stance. Trump also recently addressed India's high tariff rates amid trade negotiations.