Shark Tank India judge Anupam Mittal comments on US visa policies. He appreciates the UK's welcoming approach towards India. Mittal highlights the India-UK trade deal. He points out the significant contributions of Indians to the US economy. Mittal suggests India is now negotiating global deals on its own terms. He implies that the US's approach may not be effective.
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The Supreme Court has reactivated stalled construction projects, including housing, industrial sheds, and educational institutions, with covered areas between 20,000 and 1,50,000 square meters. These projects can now proceed with clearance from the State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA), exempting them from central environmental clearance.
Tejashwi Yadav, an RJD leader, claimed his name was missing from Bihar's voter list, alleging a conspiracy. However, the Election Commission of India (ECI) refuted this, stating his name exists with EPIC number RAB0456228, used since 2015. The ECI is investigating a second EPIC number Yadav presented, RAB2916120, which appears non-existent in their records, raising forgery concerns.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Shibu Soren, the late Jharkhand leader and former Chief Minister, at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi. Soren, 81, had been battling kidney ailments. Modi met with Chief Minister Hemant Soren and family, expressing condolences. President Murmu and Governor Gangwar also mourned Soren's death, recognizing his contributions to social justice and tribal rights.
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Former J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti urged the Centre to abandon its security-centric approach and embrace dialogue, asserting PM Modi could resolve the Kashmir issue. She criticized the revocation of Article 370 for deepening alienation, not bringing peace. Defending PDP's alliance with BJP in 2015, she emphasized the party's commitment to dialogue and a peaceful J&K integrated with India through mutual respect.