Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Namo Bharat corridor between Sahibabad and New Ashok Nagar, part of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS. This 13-km corridor will shorten commute times to under 40 minutes. Operational from 5 pm, fares for rides vary between Rs 130 to Rs 255 depending on the coach type.
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The Supreme Court collegium held its first-ever offsite meeting in Visakhapatnam with HC judge candidates from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, assessing their personality and suitability directly. This move marks a shift from solely relying on biodata and intelligence reports, enhancing the judge selection process and potentially setting a new precedent.
A delegation of 40 Australian farmers and entrepreneurs visited India's wool research centre in Thane to explore research developments and assess growth opportunities in the wool sector. The centre, operational since 1980, specializes in wool research for various sectors, including the military and medical fields. The visit aims to strengthen trade ties and promote collaboration between India and Australia in the wool industry, with further discussions planned in the Indian capital.
Home minister Amit Shah launches 'Fast Track Immigration - Trusted Traveller Program' at seven new airports, enabling faster immigration for pre-verified flyers using biometric authentication. This expands the program previously running at Indira Gandhi International airport, aiming to provide seamless and secure international travel under the 'Viksit Bharat'@2047 vision.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath accuses Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and SP chief Akhilesh Yadav of conspiring against Sanatan Dharma amid allegations of underreporting Maha Kumbh stampede casualties. Adityanath defends the government's actions while opposition demands transparency over the incident's death toll.
Manmohan Singh's daughter Daman's book reveals that while studying at Cambridge, Singh struggled financially, often surviving on Cadbury's chocolate instead of full meals. Despite difficulties, he excelled academically, avoiding borrowing money and maintaining a strong connection to his roots. The book also highlights his sense of humor and affectionate nicknames for family and friends.
The Supreme Court directs the Union government to form an expert committee for drafting a law to protect househelps, citing rampant abuse and a lack of legal safeguards. Past attempts to legislate these protections have failed over the last 66 years.
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Nepal's Ambassador to India, Shankar Sharma, met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to discuss bilateral relations amidst growing unrest in Nepal over demands to reinstate the monarchy. The meeting comes after violent pro-monarchy protests in Kathmandu, reflecting increased pressure on the Nepalese government.
An 18-year-old NEET aspirant, Ankush Meena, was found hanging in his PG room in Kota on Tuesday. Police suspect a love affair as the reason, though no suicide note was found. Ankush, who had been preparing for NEET-UG for over a year, showed no signs of academic stress. His death marks the seventh student suicide in Kota this year, following 17 such cases in 2024. An investigation is ongoing.