Amit Shah Urges Tamil Nadu to Offer Engineering, Medical Education in Tamil Amid Language Debate

Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 08:08am on 07 Mar 2025,Friday India

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, during the 56th CISF Raising Day in Ranipet, urged Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin to provide engineering and medical education in Tamil. Shah's remarks came in response to Stalin’s criticism of the Centre’s stance on "Hindi imposition" and delimitation issues. Shah highlighted that the Narendra Modi government had made provisions for aspirants to write exams in regional languages, including Tamil. He praised Tamil Nadu's contributions to India's culture, unity, and education, emphasizing its role in enhancing national identity.

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PM Modi Highlights Shift of Naxalism from Rural to Urban Areas; Criticizes Political Parties for Echoing Extremist Ideologies

Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 05:46am on 07 Mar 2025,Friday India

On March 6, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Republic Plenary Summit, expressing concern over the evolving nature of Naxalism in India. He noted that while Naxalism has significantly declined in rural regions—reducing from over 100 severely affected districts to approximately two dozen—it is now gaining traction in urban centers. Modi attributed this urban spread to certain political parties adopting ideologies aligned with urban Naxals, indirectly referencing the Congress party. He emphasized the importance of both development and heritage preservation for India's progress and cautioned against the influence of urban Naxals opposing these objectives. 

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PM Modi's Gujarat Visit: Focus on Women's Empowerment and Food Security

Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 05:03am on 07 Mar 2025,Friday India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Surat on March 7, 2025, to launch the Food Security Campaign, which will benefit 2,00,000 people under the PMGKAY scheme. On March 8, International Women’s Day, he will attend the ‘Lakhpati Didi Sammelan’ in Navsari district’s Vansi-Borsi. During the event, Modi will disburse over Rs 450 crore to 2.5 lakh women from more than 25,000 Self-Help Groups (SHGs) across Gujarat. The event also marks the deployment of 2,165 women constables managing law and order, underlining the state's emphasis on women’s empowerment.

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5 Killed as SUV Crashes Into Truck on National Highway in Raipur, Chattisgarh

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:04pm on 06 Mar 2025,Thursday India

5 people died in a road accident in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, on Thursday. Their SUV lost control, jumped the divider, and crashed into a truck on National Highway 53 near Umariya village. The victims were traveling to Arang when the accident happened. “All five died on the spot,” said Raipur SP Lal Ummed Singh. Locals informed the police around 2 PM. The truck driver has been detained, and an investigation is underway. One victim’s identity card was found, but others are yet to be identified. Their bodies have been sent for postmortem.

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India to Launch 14,000 GPU Supercomputing Facility, Announces Ashwini Vaishnaw

Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 01:16pm on 06 Mar 2025,Thursday India

  At the Republic Plenary Summit 2025, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw revealed India’s ambitious plan to launch a supercomputing facility equipped with 14,000 GPUs, marking a significant leap from the previous record of 700 GPUs. This new facility is expected to usher in an era of limitless computing power. Vaishnaw also emphasized India’s progress in semiconductor manufacturing, with five units under construction and the first Made-in-India chip set to roll out by 2025. Additionally, he discussed upcoming transformations in India’s railway sector, including the debut of hydrogen-powered trains and bullet trains in the eastern and southern regions.

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Supreme Court Disapproves Delays in Liberty-Related Cases, Criticizes Long Hearing Dates

Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 12:55pm on 06 Mar 2025,Thursday India

The Supreme Court on March 6, 2025, expressed disapproval of long delays in matters concerning personal liberty. A bench of Justices BR Gavai and Augustine George Masih intervened after learning that the Punjab and Haryana High Court had scheduled a hearing for temporary bail on medical grounds, regarding a two-year-old’s urgent surgery, two months after the request. The petitioner’s counsel argued for an earlier hearing, prompting the bench to emphasize that liberty cases should not be delayed for such extended periods, allowing the petitioner to seek an expedited hearing from the high court.

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Kannada Actor Ranya Rao's First Photo in Custody Surfaces After Gold Smuggling Arrest

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:21pm on 06 Mar 2025,Thursday India

Kannada actor Ranya Rao’s first custody photo has emerged after her arrest for gold smuggling. She was caught at Bengaluru airport with 14.8 kg of gold worth ₹12 crore. Rao has applied for bail, but the court will decide on Friday. The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) argued she should stay in custody for further investigation. Officials revealed she traveled to Dubai 27 times this year, raising suspicions. Her lawyer said the authorities had already questioned her and seized her laptop. The case is getting a lot of attention as the court prepares to rule on her bail plea.

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India Slams UK Over Security Breach As Khalistani Extremists Tear Tricolour During S Jaishankar’s London Visit

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:09am on 06 Mar 2025,Thursday India

India strongly condemned a security breach during External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s UK visit, where Khalistani extremists protested outside London’s Chatham House. One protester tore the Indian flag in front of police, raising diplomatic concerns. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) called the act “provocative” and urged the UK to uphold its obligations. Videos showed extremists chanting slogans and confronting Jaishankar’s convoy. Despite the incident, Jaishankar engaged in talks with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, discussing bilateral ties. He also firmly rejected third-party intervention in Kashmir, calling for Pakistan to return “illegally occupied” territory.

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Final Phase of Debris Removal Underway in Telangana Tunnel Collapse Rescue Efforts

Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 03:35am on 06 Mar 2025,Thursday India

Rescue operations have intensified following the collapse of the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel in Telangana, where eight workers, including two engineers, remain trapped. Specialized machinery and expert teams, including those from the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) and South Central Railway (SCR), are engaged in clearing the final 40-50 meters of debris to reach the trapped individuals. The BRO has confirmed the stabilization of the tunnel site, allowing for safer debris removal operations. Despite these efforts, challenges persist due to waterlogging and structural complexities within the tunnel. Authorities continue dewatering processes and structural assessments to facilitate the rescue mission.

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EAM S Jaishankar Declares Kashmir Issue Largely Resolved; Emphasizes Reclaiming Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir

Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 02:34am on 06 Mar 2025,Thursday India

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar asserted that the Kashmir issue has been largely addressed following significant measures by the Indian government, including the abrogation of Article 370, economic revitalization, and successful elections with high voter participation. Speaking at London's Chatham House, Jaishankar emphasized that the remaining challenge is the retrieval of the region under illegal Pakistani occupation, referring to Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK). He underscored India's commitment to reclaiming PoK, aligning with the parliamentary resolution affirming it as an integral part of India. Jaishankar highlighted that the abrogation of Article 370 has renewed national focus on PoK, bringing it back into public consciousness.   

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