During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 2023 state visit to the White House, New Delhi gifted US First Lady Jill Biden a $20,000 lab diamond, the most expensive present. Modi also gave President Biden a carved sandalwood box, statue, oil lamp, and a book. Gifts totaling around $35,000 were presented to various US officials.
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Union home minister Amit Shah highlights India's global leadership in disaster management under PM Modi's 'zero-casualty goal'. Shah criticizes former AP governance as a 'man-made disaster' and assures NDA's commitment. He affirms Centre’s Rs 3 lakh crore support and backs timely completion of Amaravati revamping.
The BSF has labeled reports claiming the BGB took control of Indian land along the International Border as baseless. The BSF clarified that the area in question is within Indian territory and emphasized that there have been no changes in the boundary or patrol patterns. Both forces continue to function peacefully according to established guidelines.
Opposition and NC legislators in J&K assembly called for an inquiry into the mysterious deaths of two Gujjar brothers in Kulgam, alleging a pattern of unexplained deaths within the community. There were also accusations of police brutality against mourners demanding a fair investigation.
BSP President Mayawati criticizes the Union Budget 2025 for prioritizing politics over resolving real issues like inflation, poverty, and unemployment. Congress MP Jairam Ramesh also expresses concerns over ignored proposals and bias towards Bihar, leading to opposition MPs staging a walkout in protest.
In a coordinated effort, the CBI helped arrest two fugitives wanted in massive fraud cases. Janarthanan Sundaram was deported from Thailand and intercepted in Kolkata, while Virendrabhai Manibhai Patel was detained in Ahmedabad after returning from the US. Both were handed over to their respective state police.
MNS chief Raj Thackeray raised concerns over the cleanliness of the Ganga river, questioning the water quality during the Maha Kumbh. Despite its sacred status, recent CPCB reports showed significant variability in Ganga's water quality, with some locations unfit for bathing due to high levels of contamination.
Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has sent two embassy officers to Odisha to assist Nepali students affected by the alleged suicide of Prakriti Lamsal at KIIT University. Following protests, KIIT ordered Nepali students to vacate the campus, leading to further unrest and allegations of forced eviction.
Suvendu Adhikari, West Bengal's Leader of Opposition, requested the governor to deploy paramilitary forces following violence in Malda's Mothabari. Adhikari highlighted a state of lawlessness in the region and urgency for Central Armed Police Force intervention.
PM Modi's visit to the RSS memorial in Nagpur solidified BJP-RSS ties amid speculation about BJP's next president. Modi's interaction with RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat also coincided with the Hindu New Year celebrations. The visit highlighted Modi’s respect for RSS ideologues and emphasized his government's commitment to social justice and Ambedkar's vision.