Punjab Police's removal of protesting farmers from the Shambhu and Khanauri borders sparked controversy, with the government justifying the action as necessary to open the borders for trade and employment opportunities. The farmers, however, expressed disappointment and vowed to continue their protests elsewhere, highlighting the ongoing tensions between the government and the agricultural community.
India's government is shifting its focus to becoming a "product nation," aiming to move beyond service-oriented industries and embrace product development through collaborations between government institutions, academia, startups, and student researchers. The Indian Web Browser Development Challenge, part of the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' initiative, exemplifies this shift by showcasing excellence in indigenous browser developmen...
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini praised the state's progress under Prime Minister Modi, highlighting improved infrastructure, healthcare, and fulfillment of promises like 24-hour electricity and the Lado Laxmi Yojana for women. He also announced the creation of a "Department of Future" to focus on AI development.
The Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of a new brownfield ammonia-urea plant in Namrup, Assam, with an estimated cost of Rs 10,601 crore. The plant is expected to be commissioned within 48 months and will produce 12.7 lakh metric tonnes of urea annually, boosting domestic production and meeting the growing demand in the region.
Congress leaders in Chhattisgarh have expressed mixed reactions to the recent encounters between security forces and Naxalites, with some welcoming the government's action while others questioning the long-term strategy for the region's development. Meanwhile, security forces have recovered 30 Naxalites' bodies and a large cache of firearms during search operations in Bijapur and Kanker districts.