The Indian embassy in Kinshasa urged Indian nationals in Bukavu to leave immediately due to the advancing M23 rebels, who have taken Goma and are nearing Bukavu. With around 1,000 Indians in Congo, the embassy recommends an emergency plan and avoiding travel to Bukavu, emphasizing the opening of commercial routes, airports, and borders.
A 22-year-old Dalit woman was found murdered after an alleged rape in Ayodhya, sparking political backlash before the Milkipur bypolls. CM Yogi Adityanath hinted at SP’s involvement, while opposition parties criticized the BJP government for law and order issues. Two suspects have been detained.
A Kerala police SIT is probing the suicide of 14-year-old Mihir Ahammed, allegedly due to bullying at GEMS Modern Academy. His mother Rajna PM claims he faced physical abuse and harassment at the school and on the bus. The school denies the allegations but has suspended the vice principal for an impartial inquiry.
A miscreant, Ganisetti Gangadhar, allegedly under the influence of alcohol, trespassed into the house of former minister Mudragada Padmanabham with a tractor, causing damage and threatening him. The incident took place in Kakinada district. Police arrested the accused, and YSRCP leaders demanded Janasena chief’s response, as the accused claimed Janasena membership.
The Indian government anticipates a slowdown in highway construction over the next two years due to fewer new project awards in 2023-24. Despite this, the road transport ministry aims to exceed its target of constructing 10,400 km of national highways this fiscal year, hoping to reach 11,000 km, though maintaining this momentum will be challenging.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal of making false allegations against the Congress to defame its leaders. He credited former Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit and Sonia Gandhi for Delhi’s development, stating that their efforts were responsible for the capital’s progress.
In a bid to boost India’s nuclear sector, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced plans to amend the nuclear liability law and introduce a nuclear energy mission. This aims to attract foreign investment and increase private sector participation. By 2033, five indigenously developed small modular reactors will be operational, with a Rs 20,000 crore allocation for research and development.
Trinamool Congress leader Shatrughan Sinha visited Delhi to support Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi in her Kalkaji Assembly constituency campaign. Amid AAP and Congress tensions, Atishi accused BJP of using money and liquor to sway voters, urging them to support AAP for a better future.
Ahead of PM Modi’s visit to the US, the Union Budget reduces import duties on bigger bikes, benefiting companies like Harley-Davidson. While cars like Tesla saw a customs duty cut, the actual effective tax remains unchanged due to the newly added Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess.