Dilip Ghosh, a senior West Bengal BJP leader, has ignited controversy by urging Hindus to keep weapons at home, citing the Murshidabad violence. This statement, made at a North 24 Parganas rally, has been criticized by the TMC, with MLA Humanyun Kabir accusing Ghosh of inciting communal discord and disrupting West Bengal's harmony.
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Hemangi Shrivastava, an Indian master's student at Moscow Power Engineering Institute, has received the prestigious Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme for women in nuclear science. The program, supported by the IAEA, aims to increase female participation in the nuclear sector. Rosatom, a key partner, has supported 40 female students over the past four years.
During his US visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed expanding academic partnerships with President Trump, inviting premier US universities to establish offshore campuses in India. This aligns with NEP 2020, aiming to transform India into a global education hub and strengthen international academia through joint and dual degree programs and Centres of Excellence.
BJP MP Anurag Thakur celebrated the party's significant victory in the Delhi Assembly elections, expressing gratitude to the voters and vowing to fulfill all promises. BJP won 48 seats, marking their return to power in Delhi after 27 years. AAP secured 22 seats, while Congress failed to win any. Thakur emphasized trust in PM Modi's governance.
India’s military modernization continues with a modest budget hike of 9.5%, bringing the overall defence budget to Rs 6.8 lakh crore. The capital outlay of Rs 1.8 lakh crore for modernization faces challenges due to major operational shortfalls and unspent funds. Significant investments are planned for indigenous and international defence procurement.
A special NIA court in Bengaluru has sentenced Dr Syed Ismail Afaq to life imprisonment and two associates, Abdul Sabur and Saddam Hussain, to 10 years in jail for planning terror activities, including serial blasts ahead of US president Barack Obama's 2015 visit. Convicts are from Bhatkal, Karnataka, and were arrested by CCB sleuths.
A drone called Drishti-10, made by Adani Defence and Aerospace under an Israeli license, crashed into the sea during trials off Porbandar. The Navy, which had not yet received the drone, faces no financial loss. The drone is designed for long-range intelligence missions. The armed forces require around 150 new drones of this type.
Comedian Kunal Kamra apologized to a fan who was summoned by Mumbai Police over Kamra's controversial performance. The fan, who was on vacation, had to return early. Kamra's show included a parody song allegedly targeting Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde, leading to multiple FIRs against him.
BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya sharply criticised West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee over changes in the holiday schedule announced by Kolkata Municipal Corporation. He accused the TMC government of religious appeasement, alleging that the adjustment is aimed at consolidating Muslim votes while disadvantaging Hindu cultural observances.
Two patients being treated for Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) in Pune have died, increasing Maharashtra's casualties to 19 since the outbreak was discovered on January 9. The GBS outbreak in India has caused 23 deaths overall, with 211 cases predominantly from Pune and surrounding areas. No new cases have been reported.