External affairs minister Jaishankar discussed the Pahalgam terrorist attack with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, emphasising the need for justice against those responsible. Rubio conveyed condolences and reaffirmed US commitment to counter-terrorism cooperation with India. Tensions are escalating along the LoC with increased ceasefire violations, prompting India to consider retaliatory measures.
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A study reveals that rural, illiterate, and obese Indian women with health insurance are more likely to undergo hysterectomy, with agricultural workers being particularly at risk. The procedure is often advised unnecessarily by private practitioners. High prevalence is noted in states like Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, driven by prolonged excessive bleeding, fibroids, and menstrual taboos.
In Gurugram, a Rapido driver named Vikas assisted in the delivery of a baby inside his cab, ensuring both mother and newborn's safety. He then drove them to the hospital and only charged the standard fare. His kindness was shared on Reddit, with users urging recognition and appreciation for his selfless act.
The BJP is fielding Chandrabhan Paswan in the Milkipur byelection scheduled for February 5. This byelection is significant as the seat was vacated by Awadhesh Prasad, who won the Faizabad Lok Sabha seat from BJP's Lallu Singh. SP has fielded Awadhesh Prasad's son Ajit Prasad for this reserved constituency with diverse population groups.
Sanjay Bhandari's appeal against extradition to India was successful due to potential risks of extortion, torture, and an unfair trial in Tihar jail. UK high court judges cited concerns over overcrowding, understaffing, and the frequent occurrence of extortion and mistreatment by prison officials.
Kargil War hero Col Rajesh Adhau narrowly escaped a rocket-propelled grenade attack at his official quarters in Goma, Congo, during a confrontation between M23 rebels and the Congolese military. His wife Dr Deepali confirmed his safety. The Indian tertiary hospital, part of the UN peacekeeping mission, has treated injured personnel from various countries.
Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah called for clarity on the INDIA bloc's alliance amid the Congress-AAP clash in the Delhi assembly elections. He urged opposition parties to decide if the alliance was only for Lok Sabha elections or also for assembly polls. Tensions have risen with Congress attacking AAP's governance and demanding a return to ballot papers.
Anurag Srivastava highlights the importance of policy innovation and technology for water governance in Uttar Pradesh. He discusses the role of AI, IoT, and data analytics in managing water resources, and the significant progress under the Jal Jeevan Mission to improve tap water coverage in rural areas.
During the Bhawani Deeksha Viramana event, QR-coded wristbands helped reunite 10 missing children with their families in Vijayawada. Approximately 12,000 children were tagged, with details securely stored on a server. Andhra Pradesh's CM emphasized skilled women employment through co-working centers to balance professional and personal tasks.
The Supreme Court criticized government authorities, including NHAI, for excessive delays in filing appeals and stressed the need for adherence to procedural timelines. This followed NHAI's 295-day delay in challenging an NCLAT order in an insolvency case, resulting in dismissal of their plea.