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Opposition parties in Rajya Sabha criticized PM Modi for not visiting Manipur after ethnic violence broke out in May 2023, arguing his absence suggested negligence. Treasury benches highlighted home minister Amit Shah's proactive measures, including a three-day visit and appointing former home secretary Ajay Bhalla as Manipur's governor.
An Enforcement Directorate team interrogated ex-Bihar chief minister Rabri Devi and her son Tej Pratap Yadav for over four hours in connection to a money laundering case linked to the land-for-jobs scam during Lalu Prasad's tenure as railway minister. They're accused of acquiring land parcels from those selected for railway jobs.
The Aam Aadmi Party issued a whip to its Rajya Sabha members for the Waqf Amendment Bill discussion. Both NDA and opposition have directed their members to vote accordingly on the bill introduced by Minister Kiren Rijiju, which claims to improve Waqf property management despite strong opposition resistance.
A 55-year-old CRPF assistant sub-inspector from Bihar's Patna shot himself dead with his service weapon in Katra, J&K's Reasi district, at a makeshift CRPF picket along the Tarakote route. Colleagues discovered him with a chest bullet wound. Authorities are investigating the exact cause of the suicide.
India's first survey of riverine dolphins has found 6,327 dolphins in 28 rivers across eight states, with Uttar Pradesh recording the highest numbers. Prime Minister Modi emphasized dolphin conservation and announced various initiatives for wildlife management, including the expansion of Project Cheetah and the launch of new conservation projects.
Several key positions in India's top investigative agencies will soon be vacant, including heads of RAW, IB, CBI, and Delhi police. Sanjay Arora, Tapan Deka, and Ravi Sinha are among those set to retire, while Praveen Sood’s tenure ends in June 2023.
S Prabakaran has been re-elected as vice-chairman of the Bar Council of India for a five-year term. This marks his third consecutive term in the role. With 35 years of bar experience, Prabakaran aims to further the initiatives and policies for bettering the legal profession and education in India.
At the Maha Kumbh of Paush Purnima, devotees are combining spirituality with technology, capturing and sharing their experiences on social media platforms. The digital Maha Kumbh sees a rise in YouTube shorts, reels, and live-streaming, showcasing the event globally. The hashtag #EktaKaMahaKumbh trends, symbolizing unity.