Chhattisgarh's innovative rehabilitation center in Bastar is providing vocational training to surrendered Maoists, offering them a path to normalcy. Former rebels are learning construction skills, literacy, and computer basics, facilitated by the government's surrender policy. This initiative aims to integrate them back into society, fostering peace and development in the region.
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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.
A delegation of 40 Australian farmers and entrepreneurs visited India's wool research centre in Thane to explore research developments and assess growth opportunities in the wool sector. The centre, operational since 1980, specializes in wool research for various sectors, including the military and medical fields. The visit aims to strengthen trade ties and promote collaboration between India and Australia in the wool industry, with further discussions planned in the Indian capital.
WMO secretary-general Celeste Saulo stated that a global temperature rise of 1.55 degrees Celsius over pre-industrial levels by 2024 signifies a serious threat but doesn't render the Paris Agreement invalid. She emphasized the need for significant climate action in 2025 to curb greenhouse gases and boost renewable energy adoption.
A Delhi court has placed SDPI national president M K Faizy in Enforcement Directorate custody for six days related to a money laundering case involving the banned PFI. The ED seeks to investigate the financial trail and possible conspiracy. SDPI denies links with PFI and calls the arrest politically motivated.
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray emphasized the need to prioritize the interests of locals in state's developmental projects to prevent displacement and loss of cultural identity. Speaking at the Vishwa Marathi Sahitya Sammelan, he urged thoughtful land allocation and encouraged Maharashtrians to promote Marathi language and culture.
The Indian government is monitoring China's plans for a hydropower project on the Brahmaputra river in Tibet and taking measures to protect its interests. Discussions with China occur through an expert-level mechanism and diplomatic channels to ensure downstream states are not adversely affected. Impact assessments on major tributaries in North-East India are also being conducted.
Union Minister Pankaj Chaudhary announced the government's commitment to extraditing fugitives like Mehul Choksi, accused in the Punjab National Bank loan scam. Speaking at the National Academy of Direct Taxes, he highlighted the strict actions against tax defaulters under the current regime. Chaudhary also noted the country's economic progress, including the Mudra scheme's success and infrastructure development since 2014.
Customs officials at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport have seized 257 grams of gold hidden inside a screwdriver from a woman's luggage. The gold, valued at Rs 18.62 lakh, was found during a detailed examination following suspicion raised by X-ray images. Both passengers involved, a 20-year-old man and the woman on a wheelchair, were intercepted and are under investigation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to deliver a keynote address at a webinar discussing the 2026 budget announcements for agriculture and rural sectors. Organized by the agriculture ministry, the event will feature various speakers, including Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and aims to strategize effective implementation and engage key stakeholders.