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USAID

Trump’s plan to suspend USAID funds set to hit hard India's health, education projects

The biggest impact is expected on health-related programs where USAID funds have bolstered technical support to grassroots-level outreach, while other sectors likely to take a hit include education, gender, and climate change as the US Agency recently directed organizations implementing projects with its support in India to suspend work until further notice.

BPSC

Police detain 34 in Patna for instigating BPSC aspirants, book 350 protestors

Demanding cancellation of the recently held 70th Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination, the aspiring candidates tried to stage a demonstration in front of the Commission’s office close to the police headquarters, Raj Bhawan, and the CM’s residence, said a police officer.

President Murmu

Current govt steering India towards becoming developed nation, global innovation powerhouse: President Droupadi Murmu

Citing decisions on Waqf boards and One Nation One Election, Murmu lauded the Narendra Modi-led government, saying it has tripled the pace of work compared to previous administrations.

Maharashtra Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party

Maharashtra BJP minister demands ban on burqa during Class 10, 12 exams

In a letter to Education Minister Dadaji Bhuse, Nitish Rane urged the enforcement of burqa ban, arguing that allowing female students to wear burqas in examination centers could increase the risk of cheating and create law-and-order issues.

UCC

In a first, Uttarakhand implements UCC for married and live-in couples

Describing it as a historic moment for Uttarakhand and the nation, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said the new law intends to simplify and standardize personal rules on marriage, divorce, succession, and inheritance.

Stampede at Maha Kumbh.

The holy dip that spelt doom: At least 30 dead in Maha Kumbh stampede

One of the reasons for the tragedy was the sudden surge of pilgrims at the Sangam — all driven by an obvious desire to take the holy dip at 3 am, the start of the auspicious hour, according to eyewitness accounts.

Maha Kumbh festival

At least 7 killed, several injured after stampede at Maha Kumbh festival in UP

Videos of rescue teams carrying victims away from the religious site showed clothes, shoes and other discarded belongings strewn all over the ground, as police officers carried stretchers bearing the bodies of victims draped with blankets to waiting ambulances.

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