Lakshmibai College's principal, Pratyush Vatsala, applied cow dung to classroom walls in Block C to combat the heat, aiming for an eco-friendly solution amidst infrastructure issues. This unconventional method, intended as an internal update, sparked debate on social media, highlighting the need for better facilities like fans and coolers in older buildings.
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India is poised to receive its first fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, the AMCA, by 2035, as announced by DRDO chairman Samir V Kamat. DRDO is also planning to collaborate with a foreign OEM for aero-engine development. Furthermore, DRDO demonstrated its laser-based weapon system capable of neutralizing aerial threats, joining an elite group of nations with such capabilities.
On the eve of the ICC Champions Trophy final against New Zealand, Indian captain Rohit Sharma and vice-captain Shubman Gill practiced early at the ICC Academy. They later joined the rest of the team, including stars like Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya, at the Dubai International Stadium for their scheduled session under the scorching sun.
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi claims that organizations like RSS and industrial houses control India. He advocates for a caste census and removing the 50% reservation cap. Gandhi also criticizes RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat for questioning India's independence date and alleges the RSS is erasing ideologies of Ambedkar and Gandhi from Indian institutions.
The high-stakes campaign for the February 5 Delhi assembly elections ended with AAP and BJP in a fierce contest. Key issues included welfare schemes, corruption, and development, as parties made last-ditch efforts to sway voters. The electorate's decision will be revealed on February 8.
A Chinese police dog, Fuzai, recently had his performance review and lost his year-end bonus despite his hard work. Due to some mischievous behavior, including fatigue and inappropriate urination, his rewards were confiscated. However, it was later shared that Fuzai received a generous Chinese New Year gift.