India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated the 'Nehru development model' failed the nation. He said the model impacted India's policies and systems. Jaishankar said the government is working to address its consequences. He highlighted the shift from openness to resilience in the global landscape. The minister emphasized self-reliance as crucial for national security.
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On Sunday at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Nitish Kumar Reddy's father showed respect to Sunil Gavaskar by touching his feet after Nitish scored a century in the fourth Test against Australia. Nitish’s crucial hundred and partnership with Washington Sundar bailed India out of trouble. Nitish currently tops India's batting chart in the series while Australia's Travis Head leads overall.
The family, neighbors, and doctors of the RG Kar rape-murder victim expressed disappointment over the CBI's failure to file a charge sheet within 90 days, leading to default bail for the ex-principal and former OC. They questioned the CBI's effectiveness and expressed concerns about potential corruption and delays in justice, fearing their efforts for justice might be in vain.
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A Bengal govt-funded university professor, Payal Banerjee, is under investigation after a video of her staging a mock wedding with a first-year student in a classroom went viral. She claims it was part of a cultural event and is considering legal action against a colleague she accuses of defaming her. An inquiry panel has been established.