Union minister Nitin Gadkari has introduced the 'Cashless Treatment' scheme offering up to Rs 1.5 lakh for seven days of treatment for road accident victims, if reported to police within 24 hours. Additionally, Rs two lakh will be provided for families of deceased victims in hit-and-run cases.
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Kapil Sibal credited the Congress-led UPA government for the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, a 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks accused, highlighting the establishment of the NIA during their tenure. The NIA, formed shortly after the attacks, played a crucial role in registering the case and expressing displeasure to the US regarding Rana's initial release.
Five CISF personnel, including an inspector and constables, have been arrested by Bidhannagar Police for posing as income tax officers and conducting a heist in Bengal. They, along with three accomplices, are currently in custody and will undergo a Test Identification parade.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah omitted the Socio-Economic Survey from the 2025-26 budget, sparking speculation that the caste census could be shelved. The report, facing opposition from dominant caste leaders within Congress, might be withheld or revised once updated population data is available. Some Congress leaders, like BK Hariprasad, affirm the report's eventual release.
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has urged PM Narendra Modi to cancel offshore mining tenders off the coasts of Kerala, Gujarat, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, citing threats to marine life and fisherfolk livelihoods. He pointed out the lack of rigorous environmental assessments and noted strong protests from coastal communities against the mining licenses.
The Supreme Court has highlighted the difficulty faced by high courts and subordinate courts in determining whether its judgments are meant for decision-making or precedent-making. It stressed the need for clarity in its verdicts to indicate if they should be treated as binding precedents.
The Travancore Devaswom Board has temporarily suspended issuing special passes for devotees arriving via the forest route to Sabarimala. This measure aims to reduce wait times for darshan among those using the virtual queue system. The suspension follows a significant increase in the number of devotees taking the forest path. No special passes will be issued until further notice.
Starting in 2026, CBSE will implement twice-yearly board exams for class X, allowing students to improve scores without the pressure of a single high-stakes test. This aligns with the National Education Policy 2020, promoting flexibility and competency-based evaluations. Additionally, the CBSE Global Curriculum will be introduced for 260 foreign schools from 2026-2027.
Bhutan's PM Tshering Tobgay praised Narendra Modi's leadership, likening his governance to the wisdom, courage, and compassion of Bodhisattvas. Tobgay also sought Modi’s guidance to transform Bhutan’s public service into an entrepreneurial bureaucracy and emphasized initiatives like Make in India that have propelled India's growth.
The government plans to expand 25,000 km of two-lane highways to four lanes within the next two years, with an investment of Rs 10 lakh crore. Traffic threshold criteria for expansion have been revised for smoother traffic flow, and the detailed project reports for 3,500 km have been prepared.
Congress leader SS Randhawa accused AAP of being the BJP's "B-team" and criticized Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal for not aiding Punjab's farmers. Delhi CM Atishi countered by accusing the BJP of neglecting farmers, highlighting dire conditions during their rule. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan had earlier criticized Delhi's government for not implementing farmer-friendly schemes.