Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami have welcomed the Union Cabinet's decision to include caste enumeration in the upcoming census. Adityanath believes this move will bring social justice and data-driven governance.
India has prohibited Pakistan-registered aircraft, including military planes, from using its airspace, effective from midnight April 30-May 1 until May 23, 2025. This restriction applies to all aircraft registered in Pakistan or operated by Pakistani entities, covering all Indian airspace regions.
In a significant achievement, the world's largest nuclear fusion project, ITER, has completed its main magnet system, with India playing a crucial role. This system will power the Tokamak reactor, aiming to replicate the sun's energy production for a safe, carbon-free power source. India contributed vital infrastructure, including cryostat cooling systems and heating technologies.
The Congress party faces familiar challenges as controversial statements from its leaders on the Pahalgam terror attack spark backlash. These remarks, questioning the attack's motives and intelligence failures, have forced the party to distance itself and clarify its official stance. The BJP has seized on the comments, accusing Congress of echoing Pakistan's narrative and demanding accountability from party leaders.
While immediate stoppage of water flow to Pakistan is difficult due to infrastructure limitations, India can regulate flow during winter using existing dams, potentially impacting Pakistan's wheat crop. To exert greater control, India needs to expedite hydropower projects and increase water storage capacity. Abeyance of the Indus Water Treaty allows India to strategically manage its river resources, enhancing water security.
Uttarakhand's Chief Minister, Pushkar Singh Dhami, initiated the Rishikesh Ganga Corridor Project's first phase, including an Iconic City Rishikesh Rafting Base Station, backed by a Rs 100 crore grant. He also laid the foundation for a ₹136 crore multi-story parking and office complex to ease traffic.
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has achieved a significant milestone by conducting a scramjet combustor ground test for over 1,000 seconds at its Hyderabad facility. This successful test validates the design for long-duration scramjet combustors, paving the way for full-scale flight testing. This advancement is crucial for India's Hypersonic Cruise Missile Development Programme, enabling high-speed, long-duration flight capabilities.
The PDP and NC are engaged in a heated dispute over the abrogation of Article 370, sparked by claims in a new book. PDP defends its alliance with BJP as principled and aimed at protecting Article 370, while accusing NC of secret deals with the BJP. Mehbooba Mufti alleges Omar Abdullah proposed an NC-BJP alliance after the 2014 elections.
The Supreme Court is set to hear petitions challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, including those filed by Asaduddin Owaisi and other political figures. Petitioners argue the Act violates fundamental rights and religious autonomy, with concerns raised about government control over Waqf properties. The Centre has filed a caveat, seeking a hearing before any orders are passed.
During a public meeting in Yamunanagar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Rampal Kashyap, who had been walking barefoot for 14 years as a personal vow to meet him after his election. PM Modi, deeply touched, gifted Kashyap a pair of shoes, acknowledging his affection while urging citizens to channel their devotion into nation-building activities.
Haryana's medical services faced disruption as doctors protested the suspension of Dr. Prabhu Dayal, Hisar's deputy civil surgeon, following a sting operation alleging involvement in illegal fetal sex determination. The Haryana Civil Medical Service (HCMS) members wore black badges and shut down OPDs for two hours.
Following the death of an Air India Express pilot shortly after a flight, the DGCA has launched an investigation, seeking details about the medical assistance provided at Delhi Airport. Pilot colleagues are raising concerns about potential delays in medical response and are advocating for a probe into the circumstances surrounding the pilot's demise.
Jammu and Kashmir's assembly witnessed turmoil for the second day as opposition parties moved a no-confidence motion against Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather over a Waqf law debate. Despite calls from his own party, National Conference, for flexibility, Rather insisted assembly rules prohibited discussion on the sub-judice matter.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired security and development review meetings in Srinagar, reiterating the government's zero-tolerance policy against terrorism and urging coordinated efforts to eliminate it. He lauded the reduction in terror activities and emphasized the commitment to lasting peace and development in Jammu and Kashmir.
