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Aam Aadmi Party National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday responded to the BJP's criticism over the announcement of Pujari Granthi Samman Yojana, which is to be launched today, ahead of the Delhi Assembly Elections 2025.
Retail inflation in India eased to a five-month low of 4.3% in January due to moderating vegetable prices, while industrial output growth slowed to 3.2% in December, largely due to sluggish performance in the manufacturing sector. Both rural and urban inflation witnessed declines.
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Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal criticized BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla for allegedly abusing AAP MLA Rituraj Jha during a live show. They condemned the remarks as reflective of BJP's narrow thinking toward Purvanchalis. BJP's Manoj Tiwari also urged Poonawalla to apologize.
Congress and opposition parties criticized the Centre and UP government for mismanaging crowds at Maha Kumbh. Rahul Gandhi and other leaders accused the administration of focusing on VIP movements rather than safeguarding common devotees, urging better arrangements to prevent such tragedies.
Mobile users in India are being targeted by a phone scam that charges high rates for returning missed international calls. Scammers use premium rate services that bill hundreds of rupees per minute. Users are advised to block suspicious numbers and avoid calling back unknown international numbers. Telecom authorities are working to block known scam numbers.
Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait urged unity among protesting groups as Jagjit Singh Dallewal's fast-unto-death entered its 21st day. Farmers held tractor marches and protests in Haryana, supporting demands for MSP guarantees. Further actions include a tractor march outside Punjab on December 16 and a 'rail roko' protest on December 18.
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Vanuatu on 17 December 2024, causing significant damage and loss of life. India expressed condolences and extended a relief assistance of USD 500,000 to support recovery efforts, emphasizing the strong relationship under the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC). India's commitment to humanitarian aid and disaster response is reaffirmed in this gesture.