Despite a high percentage of female STEM graduates in India, a significant number remain jobless due to a lack of digital skills and industry exposure. Nasscom Foundation, in collaboration with tech organizations like Quest Global, First American (India), and Gen, has launched skilling and employability programs to bridge this gap.
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Congress leader Sachin Pilot affirms the strength of the INDIA bloc, despite the Congress and AAP contesting against each other in Delhi elections. He acknowledges the alliance will adopt varied stands in certain state elections. Samajwadi Party's Akhilesh Yadav also dismisses rumors of internal conflicts.
A city-based doctor, Dr. Ashish Srivastava, has been accused of murdering his wife Priyanka Sharma by sedating and drowning her in a bathtub during their vacation in Thailand. Her father, Satyanarayan Sharma, reported the incident, alleging long-standing marital issues and harassment. An FIR has been filed and an investigation is underway.
Rohit, the lone deportee from Himachal Pradesh, returned to his village in Kangra district after being sent back from the US. His family had borrowed Rs 45 lakh to send him abroad for a better future, but his journey ended in deportation due to illegal immigration. Rohit's mother, devastated by the debt, faced further distress after fraud by an agent who swindled money during his journey from India to the US via Mexico.
A fire erupted in the gynaecology and obstetrics department of Gwalior's Kamla Raja Hospital due to an air-conditioner unit explosion in the labour room. Around 190 patients, including women and children, were safely evacuated and relocated to a nearby hospital. A probe into the incident has been ordered by district authorities.
Manipur CM N Biren Singh offers an apology for the violence since May 2023 and unveils a peace-focused roadmap for 2025. The state witnesses a significant drop in violence, with initiatives for rehabilitation, skill development, healthcare, and sustainable infrastructure in place.
Pharma giant Eli Lilly has launched Mounjaro, a popular weight-loss drug, in India. Priced at Rs 3,500 for 2.5 mg and Rs 4,375 for 5 mg, Mounjaro is available by prescription and aims to address obesity and type 2 diabetes. The tirzepatide shortage has been resolved.
Union minister Nitin Gadkari announced that nearly 5,000 youths have left Naxalism in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli district, joined the mainstream, and many have found employment. He predicted the district will become the highest revenue generator in five years, emphasizing the need for addressing unemployment, malnutrition, and education for societal transformation.
Following the Pahalgam terror attack, the Centre has issued a strong advisory to media outlets, urging them to refrain from live coverage of defence operations and troop movements. The government cautioned that real-time reporting could inadvertently aid hostile elements and compromise national security.
In Kolkata, a 17-year-old girl was allegedly drugged and gang-raped by two men in Beniapukur, Park Circus, just days before Valentine's Day. The perpetrators recorded the assault on their phones and attempted to blackmail her. The minor knew one of the accused, who lured her under false pretenses. Both men were arrested shortly after the complaint was filed.