Tractor Driver Making 'Reels' On Road Hits Bike, Kills Class 10 Student In Noida

A tractor driver busy making a 'reel' on Thursday by doing stunts on the road hit a bike, killing a Class 10 student and injuring his friend in Gautam Buddha Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh, according to police officials.

They said Lalit (17) was on his way to fetch his admit card for the high school examination from Inter College located in Jhanjhar village along with his friend Munesh on a bike.

Rabupura police station in-charge Sujit Upadhyay said a tractor driver was making a video for his reel by doing stunts on the road when his tractor hit the bike.

He said bike rider Lalit died on the spot in the incident, while his friend Munesh was seriously injured.

Upadhyay said the police reached the spot, took the body in their possession and sent it for post-mortem.

He said Munesh, who was in a serious condition, was referred to a hospital in Bulandshahr, where he is being treated.

The video of the incident is going viral on social media.

The officer said the accused driver fled the spot after the incident.

The SHO said the police have registered a case and seized the tractor based on a complaint by Lalit's father Sundar Pal. Search for the accused driver is underway.

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Kashmiri Student Brutally Ragged, Assaulted At Karnataka Medical College

A second-year MBBS student was allegedly assaulted at a medical college in Karnataka's Vijayapura. The victim, Hameem, a second-year MBBS student at Al-Ameen Medical College is from Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag. The student has alleged that he was subjected to brutal ragging and threats by senior students from the 2019 batch which reportedly began on Tuesday evening during a cricket match.

On Tuesday at around 4 PM Hameem was watching a match between the 2019 and 2022 batches on the college premises when a senior student ordered him to stay outside the boundary line. Hameem complied without protest, watching from a distance.

Tensions flared when a group of seniors confronted him. They questioned his presence and demanded that he leave but Hameem refused. Then a group of seniors forced him to sing songs, and dance for their amusement. The humiliation did not end there. The seniors allegedly tried to force him into a car. When he took out his phone to record the incident, they became even more aggressive.

Later that night, a group of 6-8 individuals stormed into Hameem's hostel room. They assaulted him, forcing him to record a video apologising under duress. "You have four more years here. We are locals-imagine how terrible we can make your life," the attackers warned him.  

They also told him he would not be allowed to play cricket for the remainder of his time at the college.

All the accused have been arrested now.

Nasir Khuehami, National Convenor of the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association, condemned the attack in a statement, calling it a "deeply disturbing" case of ragging and violence. 

Kashmiri MBBS Student Brutally Ragged and Assaulted in Karnataka's Al-Ameen Medical College

In a deeply disturbing incident, Hamim, a second-year MBBS student from Anantnag, Kashmir, studying at Al-Ameen Medical College, Bijapur, Karnataka, was subjected to brutal ragging and…

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"We urge the Karnataka Chief Minister to personally intervene in this matter, ensure swift justice for the victim, and take strict action against those responsible to prevent such incidents from recurring in educational institutions," he said in a social media post. 

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Last Chance To Watch Planetary Parade Until 2040: Check Details

The so-called planetary parade which started last month is heading towards its grand finale. For a brief moment on February 28, all planets in our solar system will appear in the night sky - a celestial phenomenon that scientists have described as rare.

After Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune aligned in the night sky between January 21 and 29, it will be the last time until 2040 that all seven planets, including Mercury, will align to create a spectacular night sky.

What is planetary alignment?

Astronomers use planetary alignment to describe the phenomenon when planets gather closely on one side of the Sun at the same time. Any number of planets, ranging from three to eight constitutes an alignment. Five or six planets showing up together is known as a large alignment, with five-planet alignments significantly more frequent than six. However, seven-planet alignments are the rarest of all.

Unlike diagrams and illustrations, the planets will not be visible in a queue. Planets orbit the Sun in different orbits in three-dimensional space which makes it almost impossible for them to come together in a straight line.

"While it's true that they [planets] will appear more or less along a line across the sky, that's what planets always do. That line is called the ecliptic, and it represents the plane of the solar system in which the planets orbit around the Sun," NASA explains.

"This is, incidentally, why we sometimes observe planets appearing to approach closely to each other on the sky, as we view them along a line while they careen around the cosmic racetrack."

Also Read | Planetary Parade 2025: How And Where To See This Rare Celestial Event In India

How to view the planetary parade?

To witness the parade of planets, get far away from city lights to an open area or hill. If the weather is clear, you will be able to see most planets to the naked eye, bar Neptune and Uranus. A telescope might help you witness these two planets.

Notably, Mars will appear in the east, Jupiter and Uranus in the southeast, and Venus, Neptune, and Saturn in the west. While January was special due to the Quadrantid meteor shower and the partial planetary parade, February has the ingredients to be even more special, owing to the rare alignment.

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Taiwan Considering Multi-Billion Dollar Arms Purchase From US: Report

Taiwan is exploring buying arms worth billions of dollars from the United States, sources briefed on the matter said, hoping to win support from the new Trump administration as China continues to apply military pressure on the island.

Three sources familiar with the situation, speaking to Reuters on condition of anonymity given the sensitivity of the situation, told Reuters that Taiwan is in talks with Washington.

The package is meant to demonstrate to the United States that Taiwan is committed to its defense, one of the sources said.

A second source said the package would include coastal defense cruise missiles and HIMARS rockets.

"I would be very surprised if it was less than $8 billion. Somewhere between $7 billion to $10 billion," the source added.

The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment. However, US national security adviser Mike Waltz has said he wants to speed delivery of weapons to Taiwan.

Taiwan's defense ministry declined to comment on specific purchases but said it is focused on building its defenses.

"Any weaponry and equipment that can achieve those goals for building the military are listed as targets for tender," it said.

China claims democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory and has never renounced the use of force to bring the island under its control. Taiwan strongly objects to China's sovereignty claims and says only the island's people can decide their future.

TRUMP-TAIWAN RELATIONS

US President Donald Trump unnerved chip powerhouse Taiwan on the election campaign trail by saying the island stole American semiconductor business. This month, he threatened tariffs on chip imports.

But his administration maintained diplomatic support for the Chinese-claimed island.

Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba issued a joint statement on February 7 opposing any attempt to change the current situation in the Taiwan Strait through force or coercion. The U.S. State Department also removed language on its website that it does not support Taiwan independence, a move praised by the island's government. China has urged the US to "correct its mistakes".

Taiwan plans to propose a special defense budget that prioritizes precision ammunition, air-defense upgrades, command and control systems, equipment for the reserve forces and anti-drone technology, a third source familiar with the matter said.

During his 2017-2021 term, Trump established regular arms sales to Taiwan, including multi-billion dollar deals for F-16 fighter jets. The Biden administration continued these sales, though often with smaller price tags.

Taiwanese officials see encouraging signs from Trump's administration even as tariff threats weigh on that optimism.

Taiwan does not believe Trump is looking to make a "grand bargain" with Chinese President Xi Jinping to sell out Taiwan's interests, one of the sources said. Trump is more concerned with putting tariffs on semiconductors, the source said.

In another sign of US commitment to Taiwan, the top US diplomat in Taiwan, Raymond Greene, will retain his post, three sources told Reuters, even as other US diplomatic postings undergo major reshuffles.

The US State Department did not immediately respond to a question about Greene's job status.

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मध्‍य प्रदेश में यूपीएससी को EWS के उम्मीदवारों के लिए आयु सीमा में पांच वर्ष की छूट देने का आदेश

ईडब्ल्यूएस भी आरक्षित श्रेणी है, इसलिए इस श्रेणी के उम्मीदवारों को भी यह लाभ दिया जाना चाहिए। यह भी तर्क दिया गया कि पूर्व में मध्य प्रदेश शिक्षक चयन परीक्षा-2024 में संविधान के अनुच्छेद 14 और 16 के आधार पर ईडब्ल्यूएस उम्मीदवारों को आयु सीमा में पांच वर्ष की छूट का प्रविधान किया जा चुका है।

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Overweight Doctor Loses 25 Kg In 42 Days, Wins Multiple Fitness Awards

A doctor who shed an impressive 25 kilograms in just 42 days has gone viral on Chinese social media platforms after he ended up winning multiple awards at a fitness contest, according to a report in South China Morning Post. 31-year-old Wu Tiangen, working as a surgeon at the Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University in central Hubei province, decided to embark upon the fitness journey after gaining weight due to the sedentary lifestyle often associated with hospital work.

Wu was diagnosed with a light fatty liver in 2023 with his weight reaching 97.5 kg last year. In his day job, Wu dealt with obese patients and helped them lose weight through surgery. However, after seeing his condition, Wu decided to shake things up.

"If I cannot save myself, how can I save others?" said Wu.

Wu hired Shi Fan, a top athlete who won the Overall Fit Model championship at the IFBB World Fit Model Championships in Lithuania last year, as his coach and started the weight loss journey.

The student-coach duo chalked up a plan to shed fat and increase muscle over a short period. The only non-negotiables in the process were two hours of exercise every day and consistent six hours of sleep.

Also Read | Man Loses 82 Kg After Struggling To Fit On Plane: "I Would Have Died Before 30"

The competition

His dedication was such that he managed to reduce his weight in roughly six weeks. As the competition approached, Wu intensified his training by spending close to four hours a day in the gym.

"Wu's training intensity exceeds that of many professional athletes," said Shi.

Weighing 73.5 kg and 182 cm tall, Wu took part in the Tianrui Cup Fitness and Bodybuilding Match in January. Being the only doctor in the fray, the challenge was intimidating but Wu managed to win the champion titles in the newcomer and fit models categories as well as the most popular participant.

Quizzed about his advice to those wanting to become healthy like him, Wu said: "You should make a long-term plan to lose weight and insist on it. I do not advocate drastic, short-term methods which require eating very little," said Wu.

As per the report, Wu has already helped about 100 people successfully reduce their weight in recent years.

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महाकुंभ जा रहे इंदौर के पांच यात्रियों की भीड़ में घुटन से तबीयत बिगड़ी, प्रयाग ना जाकर वापस लौटे

महाकुंभ जाने के लिए यात्रियों की भीड़ को स्टेशन पर व्यवस्थित करने का प्रयास आरपीएफ और जीआरपी द्वारा संयुक्त रूप से किया जा रहा है। हालांकि जिस संख्या में यात्री ट्रेन के समय स्टेशन पर होते हैं, उस संख्या को नियंत्रित करना ड्यूटी पर मौजूद चार या पांच जवानों के बस का होता नहीं है।

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BRICS Summit Planned For July In Rio de Janeiro: Brazil

Leaders of the countries known as BRICS will hold a summit in Rio de Janeiro in July, the current chair Brazil announced Saturday.

Other members of the trading bloc include Russia, India, China and South Africa and others.

Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira said on the social media platform X that the summit will be held July 6-7 and feature leaders of 20 countries with full or associate status in the bloc.

At this meeting "we will make very important decisions for the development of all these countries, for cooperation and for improving the living conditions of all their inhabitants," Vieira said.

US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose 100 percent tariffs on the BRICS countries if they undercut the US dollar.

At a BRICS summit in October in Russia, the member countries discussed boosting non-dollar transactions and strengthening local currencies.

The government of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has said that under the Brazilian presidency the BRICS bloc will focus on strengthening cooperation with developing nations of the so-called Global South and on reforming multilateral institutions.

He said Brazil's priorities for the bloc include "developing means of payment" to encourage trade and investment among member states.

Last month, Brazil's chief negotiator for the BRICS group, Eduardo Saboia, told AFP there is no concrete plan to replace the dollar but rather talks on using local currencies in transactions.

The BRICS group has expanded significantly since its inception in 2009, and now includes countries such as Iran, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates.

Altogether the BRICS coalition accounts for a significant minority of the world's economic output.

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Meeting Between Protesting Farmers, Central Team Held Cordially In Chandigarh

A meeting between a Central team led by Union Minister Pralhad Joshi and farmers' representatives to discuss their various demands, including a legal guarantee for MSP on crops, was held in Chandigarh cordially on Friday and the next round of talks has been slated for February 22.

The over two-and-a-half-hour meeting with the 28-member delegation from the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha was held after a year-long protest by farmers.

It was also attended by Punjab Agriculture Minister Gurmeet Singh Khuddian, the state's Minister for Food and Civil Supplies Lal Chand Kataruchak and other state government representatives.

The two outfits have been spearheading the ongoing farmers' protest at Shambhu and Khanauri on the Punjab-Haryana border for the past one year.

Following the meeting at the Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration here, the Union minister of consumer affairs, food and public distribution said the talks were held in a cordial atmosphere and another round of talks will be held on February 22.

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will lead the central team in the next meeting, Pralhad Joshi said, adding that he would also be a part of that talk.

"Details about the steps taken by the Narendra Modi government for farmers' welfare were shared with their leaders in today's meeting," he added.

Talking to reporters separately, farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on an indefinite fast, too said that the meeting was held in a positive atmosphere and another meeting will be held next week on February 22.

He was brought to the meeting venue from the Khanauri protest site in an ambulance. Farmer leader Kaka Singh Kotra said it took four hours for Jagjit Singh Dallewal to reach Chandigarh.

Jagjit Singh Dallewal, the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) convenor, has been on an indefinite hunger strike at the Khanauri border point since November 26 to press the Centre on various demands, including a legal guarantee for MSP on crops.

About Friday's meeting farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher said, "We discussed in detail the issue of legal guarantee to MSP for crops in the meeting." Another farmer leader Abhimanyu Kohar said earlier in the day that the government should frame a law to give a guarantee for MSP. He also said the farmers are convinced that a law guaranteeing MSP on crops will benefit every section of the country.

Prominent leaders who were part of the farmer delegation are Sarwan Singh Pandher, Abhimanyu Kohar, Kaka Singh Kotra, Sukhjit Singh, PR Pandian, Arun Sinha, Lakhwinder Singh, Jaswinder Longowal, MS Rai, Nand Kumar, Balwant Singh Behramke and Inderjit Singh Kotbudha.

On January 18, a delegation of senior officials from the Union agriculture ministry, led by Joint Secretary Priya Ranjan, invited representatives from the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha for a meeting to discuss their demands.

Jagjit Singh Dallewal had agreed to take medical aid following the invitation but refused to end his fast unto death.

Four rounds of meetings took place between central ministers and the protesting farmers in February 2024 but the talks remained inconclusive.

A panel of three Union ministers -- Arjun Munda, Piyush Goyal and Nityanand Rai -- held talks with farmers' representatives on February 18 last year.

At that time, the farmers had rejected the Centre's proposal of buying pulses, maize and cotton crops at MSP by government agencies for five years.

Kisan Mazdoor Morcha leader Pandher on Thursday said they would make efforts to nudge the Centre towards resolving the farmers' issues.

Farmers, under the banner of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, have been camping at the Shambhu and the Khanauri border points between Punjab and Haryana since February 13 last year after security forces did not allow them to march to Delhi to press for their various demands.

Besides a legal guarantee for crop MSP, the farmers are demanding a debt waiver, pension for farmers and farm labourers, no hike in electricity tariffs, withdrawal of police cases and "justice" for the victims of the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence.

Reinstatement of the Land Acquisition Act 2013 and compensation to the families of farmers who died during a previous agitation in 2020-21 are also part of their demands

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सिंगरौली में एक डंपर के चालक ने बाइक सवारों को टक्कर मार दी थी। हादसे में दोनों की मौत हो गई है। इसके बाद गुस्से में आए लोगों ने चार बस और दो ट्रकों को आग के हवाले कर दिया। एसडीओपी केके पांडे का कहना है कि पथराव किए जाने की बात भी सामने आई है। स्थिति काबू में है। शनिवार को बैढ़न में दोनों शवों का पोस्टमार्टम कराया जाएगा।

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"Life Bigger Than Exam": Gautam Adani After UP Student Dies By Suicide

Gautam Adani, the Chairman of the Adani Group, on Thursday said that failure is never the final destination, adding that life always gives a second chance.

He wrote a post on X about an 18-year-old girl in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur who suicide after failing to clear the JEE exams.

"I have just this request to all of you - never consider failure as the final destination. Because life always gives a second chance…!" the Adani Group Chairman said on X.

अपेक्षाओं के बोझ तले दबकर एक होनहार बेटी का यूं चले जाना हृदयविदारक है।

जीवन किसी भी परीक्षा से बड़ा होता है- यह बात अभिभावकों को खुद भी समझनी होगी और बच्चों को भी समझानी होगी।

मैं पढ़ाई में बहुत सामान्य था। पढ़ाई एवं जीवन में कई बार असफल भी हुआ, लेकिन हर बार जिंदगी ने नया… https://t.co/3s1WnINLcb

— Gautam Adani (@gautam_adani) February 13, 2025

Expressing sadness over the death of the student, Mr Adani said: "It is heartbreaking to see a promising daughter go away under the burden of expectations".

The teen had left a note for her parents stating that she was "sorry" for "not fulfilling their dreams".

Sharing the lesson of life, he also advised parents to keep pressures away from themselves and their children.

"Life is bigger than any exam – parents will have to understand this themselves and also explain it to their children," Gautam Adani said.

Further, the Adani Group Chairman also opened up about his personal failures and how he came out of them.

"I was very normal in my studies," he said, adding that he "failed many times in studies and life".

"But every time life showed me a new path," Gautam Adani said.

Meanwhile, to help students fare well in their lives and reduce their exam-related stress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the eighth edition of "Pariksha Pe Charcha' has also discussed mental health and wellbeing.

During the session, the Prime Minister shared valuable lessons on nutrition and wellness; mastering pressure; challenging oneself; the art of leadership; beyond books – 360-degree growth; finding positives and more.

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BJP Claims Gaurav Gogoi's Wife Has ISI Links, Congress Leader Hits Back

The BJP has claimed that the wife of Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi has links with Pakistan and its intelligence agency ISI, drawing a sharp retort from the leader. 

BJP Spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia alleged on Wednesday that Elizabeth Colebourn, the wife of Mr Gogoi, had ties with the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) while she worked with the Climate and Knowledge Development Network (CDKN) in Islamabad under Ali Tauqeer Sheikh, a former advisor to the Planning Commission of Pakistan. Ms Colebourn allegedly continues to hold British citizenship.

After similar allegations were also made by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, without naming Mr Gogoi, the Congress' deputy leader in the Lok Sabha hit back with a movie reference and said sarcastically that he must then be a Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) agent. The Congress MP also said that the Assam chief minister was making the claims because of cases of alleged land grabbing against his family. 

Claiming that it was a matter of national security, BJP Spokesperson Bhatia posted on X, "Very disturbing and serious facts have come to light that the Deputy Leader of Opposition, Gaurav Gogoi and his wife have links with Pakistan and the ISI. I am saying this with some responsibility that Gaurav Gogoi's wife Elizabeth Colburn (sic), has links with Tauqir Sheikh (sic), who happens to be the advisor in the Pakistan Planning Commission."

"This is a serious issue which poses a threat to the national security of the country therefore we wish to ask Mr. Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge that Gaurav Gogoi needs to come out and give clear details of Elizabeth's association with ISI and Pakistan...Why is Elizabeth Colburn working with Pakistani ISI agents," he asked.

Referring to Mr Gandhi's remarks on "fighting the BJP, the RSS and the Indian state itself", Mr Bhatia continued, "Are they working in furtherance of the statement made by Mr Rahul Gandhi that the fight of Rahul Gandhi and Congress is with the Indian state? Will the Congress start supporting ISI and Pakistan to make their political ends meet... Why is it that the Congress party always turns out to be the best friend of Pakistan and ISI when it comes to conspiring against India?"

'Ecosystem Involved'

Without giving details or naming Mr Gogoi, Assam Chief Minister Sarma questioned if foreign powers - linked to US billionaire George Soros' "ecosystem" - had influenced a major decision of Assam Congress in 2014. 

In a series of posts on X, Mr Sarma wrote, "Serious questions need to be answered regarding allegations of ISI links, leading young individuals to the Pakistan Embassy for brainwashing and radicalisation, and the refusal to take Indian citizenship for the past 12 years. Additionally, participation in a conversion cartel and receiving funds from external sources, including George Soros, to destabilise national security are grave concerns that cannot be ignored. At some point, accountability will be necessary. Simply deflecting responsibility or attempting to shift the focus onto others will not serve as an easy escape route. The nation deserves transparency and truth".

The chief minister added, "During my interactions with an IFS (Indian Foreign Service) officer in Singapore, I learned that officers in the Indian Foreign Service cannot marry a foreign national without prior permission from the Government of India. Moreover, even when permission is granted, it comes with the condition that the spouse must acquire Indian citizenship within six months. Interestingly, this rule does not apply to our lawmakers. However, allowing a foreign spouse of a lawmaker to retain foreign citizenship for 12 years is far too long. Loyalty to the nation must always take precedence over all other considerations," he added. 

'Ploy To Save Himself'

Gaurav Gogoi counterattacked with a movie reference. 

"If Salman Khan's wife can be an ISI agent like in 'Tiger Zinda Hai', then I must be a RAW agent too," Mr Gogoi said. 
 
"It is something laughable, the BJP has nothing to do. Someone's land-grabbing cases are unearthed one after another, defamation cases are being filed one after another. These are baseless allegations without any substance. This shows their weakness and the fact that they are fast losing ground," he said. 
 
"Those who make such allegations must see their family is facing cases of land grabbing and engaged in the debate of setting up a resort. The Assam chief minister is tense that the new BJP president Dilip Saikia will become chief minister in another two or three months. The BJP leadership in New Delhi knows about the land cases of the Sarma family and he is worried about getting replaced. This is a ploy to save himself," the Congress MP alleged.

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"Cut Down Larger States If India Wants 8% Growth": Montek Singh Ahluwalia

Former Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission of India and economist Montek Singh Ahluwalia said on Wednesday that large states can be split so that new cities can emerge, giving impetus to urbanisation.

According to him, if India is going to grow at 8 per cent, then the urban population is going to grow more rapidly than cities' infrastructure .

"I'm not suggesting what you should do in Karnataka, but it's my general view. We should seriously consider cutting down many of the largest states into two or three," said Ahluwalia.

He was addressing a session on 'Resilient Pathways: Charting India's Economic Growth Amid Global Challenges' at Invest Karnataka 2025, being held here till February 14.

"Gandhiji said India lives in its villages, and many people still regard that as a sort of romantic vision. But I don't think he said India will continue to do so 100 years later," Ahluwalia added.

He said picking up some tier-2 towns and developing them into "near-metros" is the solution for over-saturated cities like Bengaluru, for instance. He said even though there "ought to be spilling over into other cities", this does not happen organically.

"The only known cases in India where this happens is when a new state is carved out and a capital has to be created," he added.

Ahluwalia recalled former UP Chief Minister and BSP leader Mayawati had suggested splitting her state into three.

"Had this been done, there would have been a political willingness instantly to create three new good cities," he added.

He also pointed out that people have said this could be done in many other states.

"In Maharashtra, for example, there are people who said the Vidarbha region should be made a separate state with Nagpur as its capital," he added.

While stating that tough decisions such as this are not politically easy, he said change happens only with interesting reforms.

"Don't go back to 1991 for inspiration, because those were no brainer reforms, really. The world was speaking one language then," he added.

"We started the reforms after Eastern Europe had abolished communism. There was only one thing to do which was integrating with the global market," he explained further.

According to him, this has become much more complex now, as India is faced with a world that is now fragmented.

"Geopolitical tensions are now rising, the US has its own problems not only with its closest allies, like Canada and Mexico, but also with China. China is cozying up to Russia. Russia is becoming more dependent on China. Europeans are very scared of Russia. They are not so bothered about China," he said.

Although he agreed that Bengaluru enjoys a lot of advantages, Ahluwalia added that making a city liveable is not just the result of getting a lot of companies to invest.

"There's a whole lot of urban management that has to be done. The first thing that should be done is that the Bengaluru city government should be made hugely more efficient. Now, unfortunately, in our country, city governments don't have much power, and that's true of all states," said Ahluwalia, apparently about city civic bodies.

Replying to a question by the moderator of the session, Salman Anees Soz, whether he wished he did something differently, Ahluwalia said when one does a reform, it's not like planning the trajectory of a rocket.

"When they shoot up a rocket, there's a nice trajectory drawn out. The slightest deviation from that trajectory is a problem. That's not what you do with economic reforms," he said.

According to him, when it comes to economic reforms, one has a broad idea, but one can't do everything and one ends up doing what comes first.

"I think it's very important to realise that in retrospect, it's always arguable what you should have done first," he added. 

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मप्र कर्मचारी चयन मंडल ने प्राथमिक व माध्यमिक शिक्षक चयन परीक्षा के आवेदन की तारीख 20 फरवरी तक बढ़ाई

माध्यमिक शिक्षकों के विषयवार 7929 पदों पर भर्ती के लिए चयन परीक्षा आयोजित की जा रही है। वहीं प्राथमिक विद्यालयों में खेल व संगीत शिक्षक के पदों पर भर्ती होगी। इसके लिए आवेदन प्रक्रिया 28 जनवरी से शुरू की गई थी।

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Amid Dissent In Karnataka Unit, BJP Stands By Party Chief Vijayendra

The BJP has backed its Karnataka leader amid massive infighting in the state unit, reprimanding one rebel and issuing a show cause notice to another. Snubbing those who have been pushing for the replacement of BY Vijayendra as the party chief, the BJP's central leadership has refused to entertain their complaints against him.

"The party has taken note of your continuing tirade and breach of discipline, in clear contravention of the discipline code in the party constitution," read the show cause notice to Vijayapura MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatmal, to which he has to reply within 72 hours.

The party chief has been facing challenge from hardliners since the Lok Sabha election and all factions of the party have gone to Delhi to meet the party high command. 

The rebel camp, including MLAs Basanagouda Patil Yatnal, BP Harish, former MLA Kumar Bangarappa and former Union Minister GM Siddeshwara,  had also planned to file a complaint against Karnataka state in-charge Radha Mohan Das Agarwal.

In Delhi, the central leaders, upset with the row in the only southern state where the party has a footprint, refused to meet the rebel group. 

The group managed to meet former Chief Minister and BJP MP Basavaraj Bommai and asked him to take the lead. But reports said Mr Bommai had declined, saying he would abide by the party's decision regarding the leadership.

The senior leadership of the party expressed outrage against the rebel camp for tarnishing the party's image. The Delhi leaders have also reprimanded former minister and BJP MLA Ramesh Jarkiholi for making a false statement to the media, claiming that the group met party chief JP Nadda.

Last week, BJP MLA Suresh Gowda had said Vijayendra has been effectively leading the party and called for action against the rebel leaders.

"It is inappropriate to criticise former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa. If party leaders themselves make negative statements against him, it will deeply hurt party workers. Yediyurappa was instrumental in bringing the BJP to power in the state. Rebels like MLA Yatnal should address their concerns internally instead of making public statements," he said.

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Philadelphia Plane Crash: How Three Young Lives Were Changed Forever

At least seven people were killed and 24 injured when a medevac jet crashed into a northeast Philadelphia neighbourhood on January 31. The aircraft was up in flames and the debris flew into homes and vehicles. Among those affected were three young children, two barely escaped with their lives.

Ten-year-old Andre Howard Jr. was struck by debris while shielding his four-year-old sister. Eleven-year-old Valentina Guzman Murillo, who had just been discharged from the hospital after battling spina bifida, died in the crash alongside her mother. And nine-year-old Ramesses Dreuitt suffered severe burns after his father's car was engulfed in flames.

Andre Howard Jr had just left Dunkin' Donuts with his family when disaster struck. "We heard a boom, a really loud boom, and we saw a fireball that covered the whole entire sky," his father, Andre Howard Sr, recalled to CNN.

As debris rained down, young Andre instinctively covered his sister. He was knocked unconscious by a metal fragment that lodged in his head. His father rushed him to the hospital, where doctors feared he might never walk again. But after emergency surgery, he is now stable and expected to recover.

When he regained consciousness, his first question was, "Did I save her from the crash?"

Ramesses Dreuitt, 9, was in his father's car when the crash triggered a deadly fire. His grandmother, Virgen Viera, recognised him in a viral video - his small, burned body emerging from the flames. His father, 37-year-old Steven Dreuitt, did not survive.

The little boy, suffering burns on 90 per cent of his body, is now in a coma in a Boston burn unit. His family has asked for prayers as he fights to recover.

Valentina Guzman Murillo, 11, had just been released from Shriners Children's Philadelphia hospital after receiving treatment for spina bifida. She and her mother, Lizeth Murillo Osuna, were flying home to Mexico when their medevac jet crashed.

"The plan was to bring them home to live out the rest of her life surrounded with love and with her adoring family," said Susan Marie Fasino, who had been helping the family. Hospital staff gathered earlier that day to bid farewell to Valentina. "She will be remembered for her sweet spirit," Shriners spokesperson Mel Bower told CNN.

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CBSE Issues Guidelines For Private Students' Practical Exams 2024-25

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released guidelines for the conduct of practical examinations for private candidates appearing for Class 12 board exams in 2025. The practical exams will be held from February 15 to March 15, 2025, at the designated examination centres.

According to the requirement and the provisions contained in the examination bye-laws, practical examinations are required to be conducted in respect of the following categories of private students of Class 12: 

• Students of 2024 whose marks of practical subject(s) are not available due to repeat in practical (RP)/ repeat in theory & practical both (RB)/absent. 
• Students of 2023 whose marks of practical subject(s) are not available due to repeat in practical (RP)/ repeat in theory & practical both (RB)/absent. 
• Students of 2022 and before, who have applied in full subjects in the private category in their respective practical subject(s). 

"No project assessment/internal assessment will be conducted for the subjects not having practical components. The marks of project assessment/internal assessment will be computed pro-rata, based on marks obtained in the theory exam in the current examination i.e., 2025," the CBSE circular reads.

Examination Centres 

Practical exams will take place at the same centres assigned for theory exams.

CBSE's Regional Directors/Officers will appoint External Examiners, while internal examiners will be appointed by the centre superintendent from the school's faculty. If teachers are unavailable at the centre, faculty from nearby schools will be appointed.

Marking And Answer Books

• The practical answer books provided by CBSE must be used, with examiners ensuring correct and complete entries.
• Marks will be uploaded on the CBSE portal on the same day of the practical exam after verification by both internal and external examiners.

Instructions For Students

• Candidates must report to their examination centres with a copy of their previous result/mark sheet and the 2025 admit card.
• They should confirm their exam date and time with the centre and arrive on time.

Responsibilities Of Examination Centres And Regional Offices

Centres must prepare subject-wise student lists and coordinate with CBSE for external examiner appointments.
Regional offices will compile student lists, appoint examiners, and oversee the timely completion of exams, mark uploads, and submission of answer books.
The marks for all candidates must be uploaded on the CBSE portal by the final deadline.

CBSE has urged all stakeholders to adhere to these guidelines to ensure a smooth and fair conduct of the practical exams.

Check the detailed guidelines here.

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Want To Pursue Medical Education In US? Here's What You Need To Know

In India, students aspiring to become doctors must first clear the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET). Every year, millions of students take this exam, competing for nearly one lakh medical seats. For many, NEET is a daunting challenge, and they fear that failing to score well could shatter their dream of becoming a doctor.

However, several countries do not require NEET for medical admissions, and the United States is one of them. With a growing number of Indian students opting to study MBBS abroad, the US remains a top choice. American medical schools do not mandate NEET scores for admission, though students must clear local entrance tests to qualify.

How Long Does It Take To Become A Doctor In US?

In the US, students must complete a four-year undergraduate degree before applying to medical school. Admission is based on the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) score. Instead of an MBBS degree, students earn a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree, which takes around 4 to 4.5 years to complete. Overall, becoming a doctor in the US typically takes 7 to 8 years.

Top US Universities Offering Admission Without NEET

Harvard University

Ranked as the top medical university in the US by QS World Rankings.

Offers a 4-year MD programme at its Cambridge campus.

Annual tuition fee: Rs 73 lakh (approx).

Stanford University School of Medicine

Integrates medicine, technology, and business in its curriculum.
Graduates are trained as both doctors and innovators.

Annual tuition fee: Rs 61 lakh (approx)

University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)

Offers a 4-year MD programme in San Francisco.

More affordable compared to other private US medical schools.
Annual tuition fee: Rs 46 lakh (approx)

For Indian students looking to pursue medicine abroad without NEET, the US provides a structured pathway with globally recognized degrees and opportunities in cutting-edge medical research.

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इंदौर से बनारस जा रही बस भोपाल में डिवाइडर से टकराकर पलटी, 11 घायल

भोपाल में नर्मदापुरम रोड पर इंदौर से बनारस जा रही एक बस डिवाइडर से टकराकर पलट गई, जिससे 11 यात्री घायल हो गए। हादसा कार के अचानक सामने आने से हुआ। पुलिस ने बस चालक के विरुद्ध मामला दर्ज किया। यात्रियों को शीशे तोड़कर बाहर निकाला गया, सभी सुरक्षित हैं।

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British Council Offers These Free Online Courses For Students And Teachers

The British Council, in collaboration with the UK-based platform FutureLearn, is offering some free online courses aimed at enhancing language skills, teaching methodologies, and workplace communication. Open for registration, these courses provide students and teachers with an opportunity to upskill and expand their knowledge.

Courses For Students And Teachers

Exploring English: Shakespeare

This six-week course delves into the life and works of William Shakespeare. It helps learners improve their English skills while exploring Shakespeare's literary contributions. Both students and teachers can enroll, with a weekly study requirement of two hours.

Courses For Students

English For Your Workplace

Designed for non-native English speakers at a pre-intermediate level (A2 CEFR), this four-week course helps students enhance their English proficiency for workplace communication and career development. Weekly study time is two hours.

Exploring English: Language And Culture

This four-week course introduces students to various aspects of British culture, including music, literature, and the countryside. Participants will also explore English as a global language while dedicating two hours per week to the course.

Courses For Teachers

Teaching For Success: The Classroom And The World

Targeted at English language teachers, this four-week course focuses on integrating technology and essential 21st-century skills, such as critical thinking, communication, and creativity, into EFL classrooms. Teachers will engage in three hours of study per week.

Teaching For Success: Lessons And Teaching

This four-week course helps teachers refine lesson planning, resource management, and professional development strategies. It requires three hours of study per week.

Language Assessment In The Classroom

Aimed at secondary and high school language teachers, this four-week course provides insights into effective language assessment strategies. Teachers will explore different types of assessments and their applications, with a weekly commitment of three hours.

Interested participants can register for these free courses on the British Council's official website and start learning at their own pace.

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Journalist Rajat Sharma Praises Gautam Adani's Rs 10,000 Crore Donation Pledge At Son's Wedding

Adani Group Chairman, Gautam Adani's youngest son, Jeet Adani married Diva Jaimin Shah, daughter of diamond merchant Jaimin Shah, at a "small, private and traditional" wedding ceremony in Ahmedabad today.

Gautam Adani took to social media and shared the first pictures of the wedding and said, "With the blessings of Almighty God, Jeet and Diva tied the sacred knot of marriage today. The wedding took place today in Ahmedabad with traditional rituals and Shubh Mangal Bhaav among loved ones."

परमपिता परमेश्वर के आशीर्वाद से जीत और दिवा आज विवाह के पवित्र बंधन में बंध गए।

यह विवाह आज अहमदाबाद में प्रियजनों के बीच पारंपरिक रीति रिवाजों और शुभ मंगल भाव के साथ संपन्न हुआ।

यह एक छोटा और अत्यंत निजी समारोह था, इसलिए हम चाह कर भी सभी शुभचिंतकों को आमंत्रित नहीं कर सके,… pic.twitter.com/RKxpE5zUvs

— Gautam Adani (@gautam_adani) February 7, 2025

Renowned journalist and Editor-in-chief of India TV, Rajat Sharma, who has known Mr Adani for several years, congratulated Jeet Adani and Diva Shah and praised Gautam Adani's initiative to donate Rs 10,000 crore for social causes. Mr Sharma said, "Gautam Adani, one of the richest people in the world, got his son married in a very simple and traditional way. The marriage was not lavish or spectacular. A few guests were invited. But on this occasion, Gautam Adani announced a donation of 10,000 crores."

गौतम अडाणी के बेटे जीत अडाणी की शादी, इस मौके पर गौतम अडाणी ने डोनेट किए 10 हजार करोड़..सबसे ज्यादा इन सेक्टर्स में ये पैसे आएंगे काम, देखिए #AajKiBaat @RajatSharmaLive #GautamAdani #JeetAdani #DivaShah #wedding pic.twitter.com/KVduCK7BtU

— India TV (@indiatvnews) February 7, 2025

Mr Sharma added that he has known Mr Adani for several years and he is known for giving pleasant surprises and said, "This amount (Rs 10,000 crore) will be used to build low-cost hospitals, medical colleges, affordable schools and global skill academies."

"The simplicity with which he got his son married is commendable. It is a good thing that he donated Rs 10,000 crores," he said.

Sources close to Mr Adani said his cause list for his sizeable donation has been shaped by his social philosophy of "seva sadhana hai, seva prarthna hai aur seva parmatma hai."

The larger part of his donation is expected to go into funding massive infrastructure initiatives in healthcare, education and skill development. These initiatives will focus on giving all sections of society access to a network of affordable world-class hospitals and medical colleges, affordable top-tier K-12 schools and advanced global skill academies with assured employability.

He also appreciated Jeet and Diva's pledge to contribute Rs 10 lakh each for the wedding of 500 women with disabilities every year. "If a marriage starts with such auspicious work, it's a good sing," Mr Sharma said.

"When Gautam Adani came to your 'Aap Ki Adalat', he also gave a pleasant surprise. He said that he celebrated his 60th birthday differently. At the age of 60, Mr Adani donated Rs 60,000 crores for public welfare," he added.

Many top personalities praised how the private wedding was conducted and gave their best wishes to the couple.

"Gautam Adani's son Jeet got married today in a small, private wedding ceremony in Ahmedabad. The family's simplicity, values and humility shine through in this intimate celebration, setting an inspiring example of grace and grounded living," RPG Enterprises Chairman Harsh Goenka said in a post on X.

Gautam Adani's son Jeet got married today in a small, private wedding ceremony in Ahmedabad. The family's simplicity, values and humility shine through in this intimate celebration, setting an inspiring example of grace and grounded living. pic.twitter.com/0ky2HZFNGj

— Harsh Goenka (@hvgoenka) February 7, 2025

At the Belvedere Club in Ahmedabad's Adani Shantigram township on Friday afternoon, Jeet Adani married Diva, daughter of diamond trader Jaimin Shah. According to family insiders, the wedding was a simple affair, with the usual religious rituals followed by a traditional Gujarati ceremony attended only by close relatives and friends.

Conspicuous by their absence were politicians, business leaders, diplomats, bureaucrats, film stars, entertainers and other celebrities.

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IIM Amritsar Launches Executive MBA Programme For Working Professionals

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Amritsar has introduced its first-ever Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) programme, aimed at helping working professionals develop leadership, strategic thinking, and data-driven decision-making skills.

This two-year blended-learning programme is designed to enhance participants' ability to navigate complex business environments and drive organisational transformation. It integrates global insights with local relevance, focusing on innovation, conflict resolution, and effective communication to help professionals adapt to evolving industry demands.

The global executive education market, estimated at $42.5 billion in 2023, is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.7%, reaching $98.6 billion by 2030. This surge is driven by technological advancements, globalisation, and shifting leadership needs. The Future of Jobs Report 2023 predicts that 23% of current jobs will transform within five years, leading to 69 million new roles. In response, leaders must enhance emotional intelligence, adaptability, and technological proficiency.

An Asia-Pacific CEO survey further highlights that 97% of CEOs are redefining their business strategies, with 75% prepared to embrace change-underscoring the importance of upskilling to stay competitive in an evolving job market.

Dr Vartika Dutta, EMBA Chair at IIM Amritsar, said, "Our Executive MBA Programme is designed to shape professionals who bridge global perspectives with local insights. Tailored for working professionals and entrepreneurs, it equips learners to tackle complex challenges and make meaningful contributions to their organisations."

Sridhar Nagarajachar, Business Head - Executive Education, TimesPro, highlighted the programme's practical approach: "Our partnership with IIM Amritsar reflects TimesPro's commitment to providing transformative education. This EMBA programme offers a globally competitive curriculum that empowers professionals with leadership and industry-relevant skills to excel in today's dynamic business landscape."

Programme Structure And Learning Approach

The EMBA is structured into two phases:

Year 1: Core management subjects, including entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, strategy, organisational behaviour, and operations.

Year 2: Advanced topics like security analysis, portfolio management, and business intelligence, along with integrated field projects and capstone simulations.

Participants will also undergo three campus immersions and gain access to a state-of-the-art digital learning platform. The pedagogy incorporates case studies, role plays, simulations, and project-based learning, ensuring a practical, hands-on experience.

The programme caters to professionals from diverse sectors, including IT, HR, marketing, banking, manufacturing, consulting, and supply chain management. Upon successful completion, participants will earn IIM Amritsar alumni status, further enhancing their professional network and career prospects.

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Bengal Government Employee Attacks Colleagues With Knife, Arrested

At least four persons were injured when one of their colleagues attacked them with a knife following a disagreement at a West Bengal government office here on Thursday, police said.

Accused Asit Sarkar, a state government employee at Karigori Bhavan in the city's Newtown area, was arrested by the Techno City police station under Bidhannagar police commissionerate.

"Sarkar, a resident of Ghola in Sodepur, North 24 Parganas district, works in the technical education department. This morning, following a tiff with his colleagues over taking time off, he attacked them with a knife and then tried to flee. We have arrested him," a police officer said.

The injured were identified as Jaydeb Chakraborty, Santunu Saha, Sartha Late, and Sheikh Satabul. Two of them are in serious condition, police added.

"The accused was seen running through the streets of New Town with the knife. Police are investigating the incident to understand the motive behind his action," the officer added.

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जंगल में मिली कार मेरी है लेकिन 54 किलो सोना और 10 करोड़ रुपये नकदी की जानकारी नहीं, सौरभ शर्मा का करीबी चेतन ईडी से बोला

सौरभ शर्मा के मामले में अभी ईडी की पूछताछ चल रही है। इसके बाद पुलिस इसके पहले उन सभी लोगों से पूछताछ करेगी जिनके नाम सौरभ और चेतन के आवास में संपत्तियां मिली हैं। इसके बाद उनके बयान लिए जाएंगे, जिनके नाम सौरभ, चेतन व शरद जायसवाल ने लोकायुक्त पुलिस की पूछताछ में लिए हैं या फिर आगे की पूछताछ में सामने आएंगे।

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खदान में हाथ धोने गए 5 साल के बच्‍चे को लगा करंट, बच्‍चों ने छटपटाते देखा तो दौड़े

घटना की सूचना मिलते ही स्वजन तुरंत ही खदान पर पहुंचे तथा आयुष को खदान से निकालकर टीटी नगर स्थित निजी अस्पताल में पहुंचे। यहां पर उपचार के दौरान उसकी मौत हो गई। स्वजनों ने पुलिस को बताया की खदान में सिंचाई के लिए एक मोटर लगी थी। इसी मोटर के तार से आयुष को करंट लग गया।

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Union Budget 2025 Provides For 200 Day Care Centres: PM's Big Announcement For Cancer Patients

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking in parliament today in his response to the debate on the Motion of Thanks to President's address, made a big announcement about the government's plans for cancer treatment.

Speaking on the World Cancer Day, he said the government is planning to open Day Care centres for cancer patients, that would come as a huge relief to them and their families. 

"If today is cancer day, i would like to say all the MPs can take advantage of this for patients in their area," PM Modi said.

"You know patients face problems because there are not enough hospitals, especially those who come from out of town. This budget envisages creating 200 day care centres. These will be a big help to the patients and their families," he said.

Taking the initiative to provide relief to patients of cancer and rare diseases further, 36 life-saving drugs have been fully exempted from basic customs duty in the Union Budget 2025.

Additionally, 37 more medicines and 13 new patient assistance programmes have also been exempted from the basic customs duty.

"To provide relief to patients, especially those suffering from cancer and rare diseases, I propose 36 life-saving drugs in fully exempted custom duties," Union minister finance Nirmala Sitharaman said while presenting her eighth consecutive Union Budget.

In 2018, PM Modi had launched the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY), which has emerged as a revolutionary initiative. 

The scheme is designed to offer health insurance coverage to over 500 million people, especially those who are from the economically vulnerable sections.

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Speaking Marathi In Government Offices Made Mandatory In Maharashtra

The Maharashtra government on Monday made it mandatory for all officials in government and semi-government offices in the state to speak only in Marathi.

The Government Resolution (GR) issued to this effect also said that speaking Marathi is compulsory in local self-government, government corporations and government-aided establishments.

Errant officials will face disciplinary action, the GR cautioned.

The Marathi Language Policy, approved last year, had recommended the use of Marathi in all public affairs to further the steps taken for the preservation, conservation, promotion, dissemination and development of the language.

The GR also stated that PC (personal computer) keyboards in all offices should have Marathi Devanagari alphabets apart from Roman alphabets.

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Shivpuri: चौकीदार को बंधक बना स्कूल संचालक के घर से 80 लाख के आभूषण ले गए बदमाश

भिंड के टीआई फिजिकल नवीन यादव का कहना है कियह घटना लूट है या डकैती, इसका राजफाश तो बदमाशों की संख्या स्पष्ट होने पर ही हो पाएगा क्योंकि उन्होंने कई लोग बताए हैं। लोग कितने थे, यह स्पष्ट नहीं है। इसके अलावा सामान की कीमत का आकलन बिल देखने के बाद ही लगाया जा सकेगा। फिलहाल हम पूरे घटनाक्रम की पड़ताल कर रहे हैं।

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US Secretary Of State Meets Panama Leader Over Trump's Demand For Canal

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio entered talks Sunday with Panama's leader to press President Donald Trump's demand that the United States take back control of the Panama Canal.

Trump has refused to back down on threats to seize the vital waterway and it remains unclear what Rubio can achieve diplomatically that would please him, with Panama firmly rejecting any claims against its sovereignty.

Rubio, in his first meeting abroad as the top US diplomat, walked past an honor guard outside the whitewashed walls of President Jose Raul Mulino's official residence in the tropical capital's old quarter.

Rubio shook hands with Foreign Minister Javier Martinez-Acha and flashed a thumbs-up sign before heading into talks with Mulino. They made no immediate comments to the press.

Rubio later in the day will tour the Panama Canal, the crucial link between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through which some 40 percent of US container traffic passes.

Trump and Rubio say that US competitor China has gained too much power around the canal and could shut it down in a potential conflict, with catastrophic consequences for the United States.

Mulino, in response to pressure, ordered an audit of a Hong Kong based company that controls ports on both sides of the canal.

Speaking to reporters on Friday, Trump said it was not enough and that Panama has "totally violated" the understanding when the United States handed back the canal in late 1999.

"They've already offered to do many things," Trump said Friday of Panama, "but we think it's appropriate that we take it back."

Protests for sovereignty 

Scattered protests broke out in Panama ahead of Rubio's visit, with an effigy of him in a red, white and blue suit set on fire.

Diojenes Sanchez, a professor who took part in the protests, vowed to defend Panama's sovereignty.

"We firmly reject the claims of the United States to turn Panama into a protectorate and colony," he said.

The Panama Canal -- which Trump has dubbed as a modern "wonder of the world" -- was built by the United States at the cost of thousands of lives of laborers, mostly people of African descent from Barbados, Jamaica and elsewhere in the Caribbean.

The United States maintained control of the canal when it opened in 1914 but began to negotiate following deadly riots in 1964 by Panamanians angered over foreign control.

Jimmy Carter sealed the agreement that gave the canal to Panama at the end of 1999, with the late president seeing a moral imperative for the United States to respect a smaller but still sovereign country.

Trump takes a vastly different view and has returned to the "big stick" approach of the early 20th century, in which the United States threatened force to have its way, especially in Latin America.

In his first week in office, Trump prepared massive tariffs on Colombia to force the US ally to take back deported citizens on military planes, after the country's leftist president complained that they were not being treated in a dignified way.

Just as Rubio started his trip, Trump on Saturday signed off on sanctions on the top three US trading partners -- Canada, Mexico and China.

Rubio, the first Hispanic secretary of state and a devout Catholic, started his Sunday in Panama City attending Mass at a church built four centuries ago in the old city.

He will travel to four more Latin American countries -- El Salvador, Costa Rica, Guatemala and the Dominican Republic -- where he is expected to press for cooperation on Trump's key priority of deporting migrants from the United States.

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जबलपुर में RSS Ban के पोस्टर लगाने पर दो छात्र नेता गिरफ्तार, पूरी रात थाने में कांग्रेस का हंगामा

रानी दुर्गावती विश्वविद्यालय, जबलपुर में आरएसएस पर प्रतिबंध लगाने की मांग वाले आपत्तिजनक पोस्टर लगाने पर कांग्रेस छात्र संगठन एनएसयूआई के चार नेताओं पर मामला दर्ज हुआ। दो नेताओं की गिरफ्तारी पर कांग्रेस विधायक लखन घनघोरिया समर्थकों संग थाने पहुंचे, नारेबाजी की।

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Who Are Gig Workers? Nirmala Sitharaman Announces Major Benefit For Them

In a significant move under Budget 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that gig workers will now be eligible for the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), the world's largest health insurance scheme. This initiative aims to provide crucial healthcare coverage to gig workers who do not receive traditional employment benefits.

Who Are Gig Workers?

Gig workers are individuals engaged in short-term, flexible jobs, such as driving cabs, online delivery services, or freelance work. This category is growing rapidly, and according to projections, by 2030, gig workers will constitute approximately 4.1% of India's total workforce, or around 23.5 crore people.

What is AB-PMJAY?

Launched in September 2018, AB-PMJAY is a health insurance initiative designed to provide free treatment for up to Rs 5 lakh per year for every eligible family. The scheme is managed by the National Health Authority (NHA) and offers immediate benefits with no waiting period, including coverage for pre-existing conditions. Initially covering 10.74 crore families, it now extends to 14.74 crore families, benefiting nearly 70 crore people.

The inclusion of gig workers in the scheme follows recommendations made by the NHA to expand coverage for those without any form of health insurance. This move aligns with the goals outlined in the National Health Policy 2017, which emphasizes universal health coverage for all.

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Delhi Records Warmest January Since 2019, Air Quality Sees Improvement

The national capital wrapped up a rather warm January with Friday's maximum temperature reaching 27 degrees Celsius, making it the city's warmest day in the month since 2019.

The month's average maximum temperature was 21.1 degrees Celsius, a notch above the long-period average of 20.1 degrees Celsius, marking it as Delhi's warmest January since 2019.

According to India Meteorological Department (IMD) data, nighttime temperatures were also higher than usual.

The average minimum temperature for the month settled at 8.5 degrees Celsius, a notch above the LPA of 7.5 degrees Celsius, and the highest since 2017 when it was 8.7 degrees Celsius.

Meteorologists attributed the warmer-than-usual January to the absence of strong western disturbances, which typically bring rain, lowering the temperature.

"This month, while western disturbances did pass through north India, most of them were feeble and did not result in substantial snowfall or rainfall," said Mahesh Palawat, a weather expert. "If we had one or two strong systems, we would have seen colder conditions due to icy winds and cloudiness. Instead, temperatures rose quickly." Palawat added that rainfall in northwest India was 81 per cent below normal, impacting winter chill and also reducing fog formation. "January usually sees dense fog, but this time, particularly in the latter half of the month, fog has been nearly absent," he said.

On Friday, Delhi's minimum temperature stood at 9.5 degrees Celsius, a degree above normal, while the lowest temperature recorded this month was 5.6 degrees Celsius on January 28. The coldest day of the month was January 1, when the maximum temperature was 15 degrees Celsius.

Higher temperatures this month contributed to a slight improvement in air quality, as warmer conditions help disperse pollutants. Delhi's average Air Quality Index (AQI) for January stood at 305, the cleanest January since 2022, when the average was 279.

In comparison, January's AQI was 355 last year and 311 in 2023. However, pollution levels remained high, with Friday's AQI recorded at 351 (very poor).

Forecasts suggest Delhi's air will continue to hover in the 'very poor' category until February 3, with slight improvements expected thereafter.

"From February 1 to 3, Delhi's air quality is likely to remain 'very poor.' It may be 'poor' in the subsequent days," stated the Centre's Early Warning System for Delhi.

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CSIR UGC NET December 2024 Session Schedule Released, Check Key Details

CSIR UGC NET December 2024: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the schedule for the CSIR UGC NET December 2024 session. The examination will take place from February 28 to March 2, 2025. Candidates can choose between English and Hindi as their preferred language during the application process.

The exam will be held for three hours, featuring multiple-choice questions, across five subjects: Chemical Sciences, Earth Sciences (including Atmospheric, Ocean, and Planetary Sciences), Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences.

Those who have registered for the exam can download their CSIR NET city slip once it becomes available on the official website.

CSIR NET December 2024: Schedule

Mathematical Sciences - February 28, 2025
Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean, and Planetary Sciences - February 28, 2025
Chemical Sciences - February 28, 2025
Life Sciences - March 1, 2025
Physical Sciences - March 2, 2025

For any clarification, candidates may write to NTA at csirnet@nta.ac.in or call NTA Help Desk at 011-40759000, 011-69227700.

Check complete schedule here

The CSIR UGC NET exam is a crucial assessment for Indian nationals seeking eligibility for Junior Research Fellowships (JRF), Assistant Professor positions, and admission to PhD programmes at Indian universities and colleges.

Joint CSIR-UGC NET Fellowship programme is aimed at National Science & Technology Human Resource Development. A large number of JRFs are awarded each year by CSIR to candidates after qualifying the Test conducted by it.

The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), known for its cutting edge R&D knowledge base in diverse S&T areas, is a contemporary R&D organisation.

CSIR covers a wide spectrum of science and technology - from oceanography, geophysics, chemicals, drugs, genomics, biotechnology and nanotechnology to mining, aeronautics, instrumentation, environmental engineering and information technology. It provides significant technological intervention in many areas concerning societal efforts, which include environment, health, drinking water, food, housing, energy, farm and non-farm sectors. 

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"Why Was My Photo Made Viral?": Man Detained, Released In Saif Attack Case

The 31-year-old man who was detained in Chhattisgarh as a suspect in the Saif Ali Khan case earlier this month said the police action has cost him his job and a marriage proposal, brought immense disrepute to his family, and left him with an "unbearable dangerous feeling". 

In an exclusive interview to NDTV, Akash Kanojia, who was briefly detained and interrogated, said his photograph was widely circulated despite having no involvement in the crime. "Why was my photo made viral? I want justice," he said, threatening to move court if his photograph was not brought down by all those who shared it across various online platforms.

He also sought to know if police would have acted in a similar way had a VIP or a millionaire's son been a suspect in the case.

On January 18, Mr Kanojia was detained from Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus-Kolkata Shalimar Jnaneswari Express at Chhattisgarh's Durg station by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) after a tip off from Mumbai police, two days after Mr Khan was stabbed by an intruder at his residence in Bandra.

He was released a day later, with Mumbai Police officials saying he was just a suspect. Days later and after over 70 hours of an intense manhunt, a 30-year-old man, who was later identified as a Bangladeshi national, was arrested in connection with the attack.

Mr Kanojia, however, said the police action had severe repercussions and left him and his family traumatised.

He said he lost his job as a driver. He said his marriage was fixed but the prospective bride's family called it off after he was detained in the case. He added that his relatives and friends are hesitant to meet or maintain ties with him and his family.

"Whatever happened to me should not happen to anyone else. I am a poor man, and that's why I had to see such days. What if there was a VIP or a millionaire's son in my place, what would they (police) have done? Such things happened to me today but they should not happen to anyone tomorrow. After such treatment, that dangerous feeling you get is unbearable," he said. 

"I was defamed so much. It is a question of someone's life. I was not wrong. I had not committed any crime. Then why was my photo made viral? I am not capable of committing such crimes," he added. 

He requested all those who circulated his photograph across platforms to delete it. "Otherwise there is only one last stop - court. I'll have to knock on the court's door," he said. 

Mr Kanojia recalled the events that led to his detention. He said he was travelling on the Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus-Kolkata Shalimar Jnaneshwari Express when he was cornered by the RPF men. "They showed me my photograph. I told him I am Akash Kanojia. They asked me to get off the train. When I asked them why, they said the Mumbai Police have asked them to locate me. Since I knew that the RPF was doing its duty, I agreed to go with them," he said. 

"After this, the RPF took me with them. They told me that they would not ask me anything or initiate any action against me. They asked if I was just running away? I asked them why would I run? I told them that if they think I have done something wrong, then they should call the Mumbai cops. As the cops came, I was interrogated. I told them I did not commit the crime," he said. 

Mr Kanojia said he asked the cops to take him to the actor to verify if he had carried out the attack. "I said that if he (Mr Khan) says that it was me who attacked him, then the police can blame me for all the crimes that took place in Mumbai that day. Why should I accept something that I have not done. After this, I was allowed to go home," he said. 

Mr Kanojia's father, Kailash, earlier criticised the cops for "ruining my son's life". 

"The police detained my son without verifying his identity. This mistake has ruined his life. Now, due to the mental trauma, Akash is unable to focus on work or communicate with his family. He has become withdrawn, doesn't talk properly, and has lost all motivation," he told PTI. 

"People are saying there is no resemblance between my son and the actual accused. He lost his job and his marriage was called off. Who is responsible? The behaviour of the police has destroyed Akash's future," he added. 

Speaking to reporters earlier, Mumbai police sub inspector Pradeep Fude said: "We can detain anyone for inquiry. We had been insisting he was just a suspect. There has been no mistake on our part. We had told the media that we would share authentic details but some went ahead and declared him an accused." 

On January 16, Mr Khan suffered grievous injuries, after he was stabbed six times reportedly by Islam, during a failed burglary attempt at the actor's 12th floor residence in "Satguru Sharan" building in upscale Bandra. 

Multiple teams of the police and the crime branch worked on several inputs and analysed footage from several CCTV cameras to track down the actor's attacker. 

Days later on January 19, Sariful Islam, a Bangladeshi national, was arrested from near Hiranandani Estate in Kasarvadavali in Thane, about 35 kilometres from Mr Khan's house in Bandra. He was subsequently remanded in police custody. 

Islam's father, however, said his son is being framed for reasons unknown to him.

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IGNOU PG Diploma In Geoinformatics: Registration Begins, Check Details

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has invited applications for its Postgraduate Diploma in Geoinformatics (PGDGI) program, designed to provide learners with theoretical knowledge and practical skills in geoinformatics. Interested candidates can apply through the official website, ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in. 

The program fee is Rs 15,700 for the full course, with a minimum duration of 12 months and a maximum of 36 months. Graduates in any discipline from a recognised university are eligible to apply, and the medium of instruction is English.  

The program targets a diverse group, including defense and law enforcement personnel, teachers at schools and universities interested in geoinformation science, working professionals with limited or no exposure to geoinformatics who wish to develop skills in this field, and graduates from various academic backgrounds keen to acquire theoretical understanding and practical skills in data handling and processing for application in their areas of interest.  

The official website states: "IGNOU will make every effort to conduct Laboratory Courses of the program at the Learner Support Centre chosen by applicants. However, in case of any issue, the University may allot a study centre to the enrolled learners at its discretion, and the learners may be advised to attend the Laboratory Courses at a Learner Support Centre different from the one chosen by them. Learners should be prepared for such a situation."  

Geoinformatics is an emerging field with increasing demand for professionals due to its wide range of applications, including rural and urban planning, environmental monitoring, natural resource management, and disaster management. This program offers excellent future prospects for those looking to build a career in this growing field.  

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50-Year-Old Doctor Found Dead At Noida Home, Tenants Missing: Police

A 50-year-old doctor was found murdered in a house he had rented out in Greater Noida, while the two tenants living there are on the run, police said on Tuesday.

Dr Dinesh Gaur's body was found soaked in blood in a room of his house in Sanjay Vihar Colony, Kulesara village, on January 26, police said.

Police suspect that a man and a woman who were living on rent in the house murdered the doctor.

The accused woman and man had rented the doctor's house just three days ago and have been on the run since the incident, they added.

"Gaur used to live with his family in Pocket-D, Kundli, Delhi. He also had a house in Sanjay Vihar Colony, Kulesara village, Greater Noida, where he had built a room to rent out. He had made this room his temporary rest area," said Lakshmi Singh, Media In-charge of Noida Police Commissioner.

"On the evening of January 25, Gaur came from Delhi to his house in Kulesara. His son called him on January 26 but did not get any response. When he reached the house late at night, the door of the room was found locked from outside," Lakshmi Singh further said.

Lakshmi Singh added that when the doctor's son opened the door, he found his father lying in a pool of blood following which he informed the police.

While Gaur's body has been sent for post-mortem, police said that the accused are being tracked using CCTV footage and a search team.

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इंदौर में 5 साल की बच्ची से दुष्कर्म के आरोप में पुजारी गिरफ्तार

इंदौर में एक बच्ची से दुष्कर्म के आरोप में एक पुजारी कोल गिरफ्तार किया गया है। बच्ची के गुमसुम रहने पर टीचर ने पूछा, तब पर बच्ची ने रोते हुए बताया कि अंकल ने गलत काम किया है।

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CG News: आइईएस अफसर इस्तीफा देकर लड़ रहे पार्षद का चुनाव, IIT मुंबई से हैं एमटेक

2013 बैच के IES अधिकारी के रूप में सेवा देने के बाद पार्षद का चुनाव लड़ रहे शैंकी बग्गा। पीएम मोदी से प्रेरित होकर उन्होंने 2022 में भाजपा ज्वाइन की थी। राजनांदगांव में कांग्रेस के वरिष्ठ पार्षद कुलबीर सिंह छाबड़ा से उनका मुकाबला है।

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4-Storey Building Collapses In Delhi's Burari, 10 Rescued So Far: Police

As many as ten people have been rescued so far after a four-storey building collapsed in Delhi's Burari area on Monday evening, according to Delhi police.

The rescued individuals have been taken to a local hospital.

The rescue operation, which is still ongoing, involves the Police, Delhi Fire Services, District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).

The four-storey building collapsed at approximately 6:30 pm in Kaushik Enclave, Burari. Police said that they received a call regarding the incident at 6:58 pm.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) (North Delhi) Raja Banthia told reporters that we received information that labourers were trapped inside the building, we expect around 12-15 people still trapped.

"In Kaushik Enclave of Burari, a newly constructed four-storey building in 200 square yards area has collapsed. Police and fire teams reached the spot immediately. We got information that labourers were trapped inside the building. So far 10 people have been rescued and we expect around 12-15 people to be trapped," he said.

"Rescue operation is currently underway," DCP Banthia added.

Further details are awaited.

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21-Year-Old Nursing Student Found Hanging Inside Rented Room In UP: Cops

A 21-year-old nursing student was found hanging in a house in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad district on Monday, police said.

Officials said that no suicide note was found from the spot.

Police received information in the morning about the body of Jyoti Singh (21), a BSc Nursing student, found hanging in a rented room in Kesari Kunj Colony, Superintendent of Police (City) Kumar Ranvijay Singh said.

A police team, accompanied by forensic experts, rushed to the spot and inspected the scene, he said She was a resident of Babni village of Deoria and her family was informed about the incident, the officer said.

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Love Marriage के 3 साल बाद पत्नी Boyfriend संग फरार, युवक फांसी पर लटका; सुसाइड नोट में सास और साले का भी जिक्र

भोपाल में एक युवक ने पत्नी की बेवफाई से आहत होकर आत्महत्या कर ली। उसकी पत्नी ने दूसरे व्यक्ति से शादी की, जिससे वह मानसिक तनाव में था। युवक ने सुसाइड नोट में पत्नी, सास और साले को जिम्मेदार ठहराया। पुलिस जांच कर रही है।

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Curfew Imposed in Kerala's Mananthavady After Fatal Tiger Attack On Woman

Authorities in Kerala's Wayanad imposed a curfew in certain areas of Mananthavady Municipality on Sunday, following the fatal tiger attack on a 47-year-old woman. The tiger has since been declared a man-eater and is scheduled for culling.

Earlier in the day, Forest Minister A K Saseendran made the announcement declaring the tiger a man-eater following a high-level meeting at the district collectorate.

The curfew applies to Division 1 (Pancharakolli), Division 2 (Pilakavu), and Division 36 (Chirakkara) from 6 am on January 27 for 48 hours, according to an official release.

All schools, Anganwadis, Madrasas, and tuition centers in these divisions will remain closed.

Students residing in the affected divisions who attend educational institutions elsewhere will be exempt from attending classes on January 27 and 28, the release added.

Those going to attend PSC exams or exams at educational institutions should contact their division councilor to make necessary arrangements.

The decision comes in the wake of the tragic incident on Friday morning, where Radha, who belongs to a Scheduled Caste community, was mauled to death by the tiger while plucking coffee at the Priyadarshini Estate in Mananthavady village.

The move to declare the tiger a man-eater was made after assessing its repeated attacks and the increasing threat to human lives, Minister Saseendran said.

The same tiger that killed Radha also attacked Beat Forest Officer Jayasurya, a member of the Rapid Response Team (RRT) deployed for patrolling duty in the area on Sunday.

Saseendran said this is the first time in the state that a tiger has been declared a man-eater.

The decision followed a high-level meeting convened on the Chief Minister's directive to address the growing issue of tiger attacks. Efforts are underway to capture the animal, and a meeting with the Chief Secretary and other officials was held to address public concerns.

The tiger was declared a man-eater after consulting with the Advocate General and other legal experts, with the Chief Minister's support for the decision, he added.

In response to the threat posed by the tiger, steps have been taken to clear undergrowth in nearby areas, and surveillance in the region will be intensified. As part of enhanced wildlife management, 100 new cameras will be installed in Wayanad, and 400 AI cameras will be set up across the state by March 31 to strengthen monitoring and prevent wildlife-related attacks, Minister Saseendran said.

The minister also criticised the central government for its lack of support in addressing wildlife issues, stating that even reaching them by phone felt futile. However, he assured that the Centre would be notified of the current situation.

During his visit to Radha's house, Saseendran faced intense protests from local residents who blocked his vehicle, expressing anger and demanding a withdrawal of his statement that Radha was killed inside the forest. Despite the protests, the minister, under police protection, managed to meet Radha's family members and offered a temporary job to her son.

Addressing the media after the visit, the minister assured that all necessary measures would be taken and urged people to support the government's efforts. He also promised to personally monitor the progress of these actions and announced that another meeting would be held on January 29 to discuss the issue further.

Later, Saseendran visited Jayasurya, the forest officer injured in the tiger attack, at the hospital.

The tiger attack also sparked protests on Friday, with locals initially preventing the victim's remains from being taken for postmortem until authorities assured them of measures to ensure public safety and capture or kill the tiger.

After Minister O R Kelu assured the community that steps would be taken, they allowed Radha's remains to be taken for postmortem.

Following this, the forest department issued an order to capture or kill the tiger, and prohibitory orders were enforced under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) to prevent public gatherings in four divisions of Mananthavady municipality until the tiger is captured.

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Congress Hits Back After Himanta Sarma Claim On Ambedkar, Jawaharlal Nehru

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, in his Republic Day address at Dibrugarh today, once again raised the issue of BR Ambedkar, claiming India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, kept him out of the Constituent Assembly that drafted the Constitution. Mr Sarma claimed this while emphasizing on the challenges Dr Ambedkar faced while drafting the Constitution.

"Babasaheb Ambedkar is the founder of our Constitution. His inclusion in the constituency assembly had many challenges. His name was not there in the first list of members of Constituent assembly who were to draft the constitution," the Chief Minister said. 

A Dalit leader from East Bengal, Jogendranath Mondal, proposed Dr Ambedkar's name in his place and only after that he had the opportunity to be part of the historic work, he said. 

"Today I remember a statement of Pandit Nehru about the inclusion of Ambedkar. Nehru had claimed that Ambedkar was a trouble-maker and wanted to keep him outside the constituent assembly," he said.

The Chief Minister further claimed that Ambedkar was included because Mahatma Gandhi recognised the merit in him and trusted his ability and took a stand against the position Nehru had taken.
 
"This decision of Gandhi was proved to be fruitful by the constituent assembly led by Ambedkar who gave us a constitution based on equality and brotherhood," he added. 

The Chief Minister's statement has drawn sharp reactions from the Congress.

Leader of Opposition in Assam assembly Debabrata Saikia condemned the remarks and alleged it was an attempt to defame Babasaheb Ambedkar and Jawaharlal Nehru by distorting the truth.

"Initially Ambedkar was elected to constituency assembly from Bengal. But after partition his constituency went to Pakistan and he has to vacate his seat. It was Pandit Nehru and Sardar Patel who went to Gandhi-ji to discuss this. After this Ambedkar was offered a seat in the constituent assembly by vacating a seat from Pune," Mr Saikia told reporters.

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CG News: पूर्व विधायक भीमा मंडावी की बेटी ने की आत्महत्या, बहन और पिता के बाद परिवार में तीसरी संदिग्ध मौत

पूर्व विधायक भीमा मंडावी की बेटी दीपा ने देहरादून में आत्महत्या कर ली। मंडावी परिवार में यह तीसरी संदिग्ध मौत है। पुलिस ने शव को पोस्टमार्टम के लिए भेजा और जांच शुरू कर दी है। दीपा फिजियोथेरेपी की पढ़ाई कर रही थीं। परिवार के सदस्यों से पूछताछ की जाएगी।

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Padma Vibhushan Osamu Suzuki: The Man Who Gave India Maruti 800 Car

Osamu Suzuki, Suzuki Motor Corp's patriarch and long-time chairman who has been conferred Padma Vibhushan posthumously, headed the company for more than 40 years and revolutionised India's car market with the introduction of the popular Maruti 800 car.

Osamu Suzuki is among seven personalities who were conferred Padma Vibhushans, one of the highest civilian honours in the country, on Saturday.

Osamu Suzuki, who died in late December last year at the age of 94, shared a good rapport with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

According to PM Modi, Osamu Suzuki was a legendary figure in the global automotive industry.

“His visionary work reshaped global perceptions of mobility. Under his leadership, Suzuki Motor Corporation became a global powerhouse, successfully navigating challenges, driving innovation and expansion. He had a profound affection for India and his collaboration with Maruti revolutionised the Indian automobile market,” the Prime Minister had posted on X social media platform.

A former bank employee, Osamu Suzuki got his break in the automotive business after his marriage to Shoko Suzuki, granddaughter of Michio Suzuki, who founded Suzuki Motor's predecessor company in 1909. Osamu Suzuki took his wife's surname, in accordance with the Japanese custom when there are no male heirs.

His entry into India turned out to be a game-changer as the subcontinent-sized market, saddled with the mid-60s technology Ambassador and Fiat cars, drove up demand for the Maruti 800 small car. The waiting lists of customers stretched for as long as up to three years with the car selling at a premium in the second-hand market.

Suzuki Motor agreed to set up a venture with the Indian government outside New Delhi and acquired a 26 per cent stake in the state-owned carmaker Maruti Udyog in 1982. In December 1983, the venture rolled out the Maruti 800 small car which was an instant hit.

Maruti, now a unit of Suzuki Motor, quickly became the biggest car manufacturer in India and still commands more than 40 per cent share of the market.

Osamu Suzuki's more than 28 years as president made him the longest-serving head of a global automaker. After stepping down as president in 2000, he became Suzuki Motor's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. He came back as president at the age of 78 in December 2008, when Suzuki Motor was expecting its first profit decline in eight years amid the global recession to lead from the front.

Suzuki then passed on the presidency to his son in June 2015 and took over as Chairman and CEO, but then resigned as CEO over an embarrassing fuel-economy misstatement.

Suzuki was a man of spartan habits and was known to fly economy class even during his old age as part of his frugal lifestyle.

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Will Sign Order "Maybe Getting Rid Of" US Disaster Agency: Trump

US President Donald Trump said as he visited hurricane-hit North Carolina Friday that he would sign an executive order to overhaul or possibly scrap the federal agency that helps states cope with disasters.

"I'll also be signing an executive order to begin the process of fundamentally reforming and overhauling FEMA, or maybe getting rid of FEMA," Trump told reporters, referring to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

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Woman Helps Lover Rape 15-Year-Old Daughter In Maharashtra, Probe Underway

A woman, along with her paramour, was booked in connection with the rape of her 15-year-old daughter, a Thane police official said on Thursday.

On November 9, 2023, the victim had seen her 38-year-old mother and the latter's 30-year-old paramour in an objectionable position, the Kasarwadavli police station official said.

"The accused threatened and beat her up. The man raped the 15-year-old girl with assistance from the woman. A case of rape, criminal intimidation, assault and other offences was registered under POCSO Act on Wednesday on the complaint of the girl's father," he said.

The official did not provide any explanation on why the case was registered after such a long delay.

No one has been arrested in the case and further probe is underway, the police official added.

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Trump Tells Putin To Make Ukraine Deal "Now" Or Face Tariffs, Sanctions

US President Donald Trump told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Wednesday to make a deal to end the grinding Ukraine war "now" or face tariff hikes and more sanctions.

"If we don't make a 'deal,' and soon, I have no other choice but to put high levels of Taxes, Tariffs, and Sanctions on anything being sold by Russia to the United States, and various other participating countries," Trump said on his Truth Social network.

Trump said he was "not looking to hurt Russia" and had "always had a very good relationship with President Putin," a leader for whom he has expressed admiration in the past.

"All of that being said, I'm going to do Russia, whose Economy is failing, and President Putin, a very big FAVOR. Settle now, and STOP this ridiculous War! IT'S ONLY GOING TO GET WORSE."

Trump was taking a harder line than he had during a White House press conference on Tuesday, when he said it "sounds likely" that he would apply additional sanctions if Putin did not come to the table.

The US president also declined to say whether he would continue his predecessor Joe Biden's policy of sending weapons to Ukraine to fight off Russia's invasion, launched in February 2022.

"We're looking at that," he said at the press conference. "We're talking to (Ukrainian President Volodymyr) Zelensky, we're going to be talking to President Putin very soon."

Prior to his inauguration on Monday, Trump had vowed to end the Ukraine war before even taking office, raising expectations he would leverage aid to force Kyiv to make concessions to Moscow.

In unusually critical remarks of Putin on Monday, Trump said the Russian president was "destroying Russia by not making a deal."

Trump added that Zelensky had told him he wanted a peace agreement to end the war.

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Liquor Shops To Remain Shut In Delhi On These Dates Due To Assembly polls

The Delhi government has ordered the closure of liquor shops and other establishments serving alcohol in the city from February 3 to 5, the voting day, and on February 8 when the results would be declared.

A gazette notification issued recently by the Delhi excise commissioner declared "dry days" under Excise Rules-2010 for various excise licenses on the day of voting to the 70-member Delhi Assembly and the counting day.

"It is ordered that dry days shall be observed (during 48 hours ending with the hour fixed for conclusion of the poll) from 6 pm of February 3 to 6 pm of February 5, and again on February 8 being the counting day on account of Assembly polls.

"During the dry days, no liquor shops, hotels, restaurants, clubs and establishments selling or serving liquor, will be permitted to sell or serve liquor to anyone whosoever," said the notification.

It added that non-proprietary clubs, star hotels, restaurants among others, and hotels run by anyone, even if they are issued different categories of licenses for possession and supply of liquor, should also not be permitted to serve liquor.

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