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Ehsaas Charitable Trust conferred prestigious Social Uplift and Neurodiversity Leadership Awards upon mountaineer Mitali Prasad, author-singer Mansi Papnei, and pioneering inclusive educators at Arya Auditorium.
A high-level delegation led by the Chairperson of the Commission for Air Quality Management reviewed on-ground measures to manage paddy stubble in Ropar, Hoshiarpur and Amritsar, underscoring the continuing policy push to curb crop-residue burning in Punjab. The inspection comes as authorities seek to align enforcement, machinery deployment and farmer support ahead of the peak stubble-burning season.
The Commission for Air Quality Management reviewed enforcement and prevention measures with district administrations in Amritsar and Tarn Taran as Punjab intensifies efforts to curb stubble burning ahead of the peak pollution season. Officials also visited identified hotspot villages to assess ground-level preparedness, compliance gaps, and the effectiveness of farmer outreach.
The Gauhati High Court has granted bail to singer Amrit Prabha, who is accused in the case linked to Zubeen’s death, according to court-side reporting. Justice Pranjal Das approved bail on a bond of ₹50,000 with two sureties of the same amount, lawyer Mr. Kamar told reporters, marking a significant procedural development in a closely watched criminal matter.
Three Aam Aadmi Party legislators from Punjab — Amritsar North MLA Kunwar Vijay Pratap, Sanour MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra and Samana MLA Chetan Singh Jauramajra — joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in New Delhi on Monday, in a move that sharpens political pressure on the ruling party ahead of the Punjab Assembly election cycle. Punjab BJP president Kewal Singh Dhillon said the defections reflected growing public disillusionment and pointed to what he described as the approaching end of AAP’s tenure in the state.
A government order that removes six proposed Water Metro terminals in Kochi has triggered criticism from local observers and transport advocates, who say the move could weaken the project’s wider connectivity goals. The dropped terminals — Thevara, Aster, Amrita, Kothad, Cheriyamthuruth and Mulavukad — were seen as important links for commuters living beyond the immediate city core.
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah attended the 73rd birthday celebrations of spiritual leader Mata Amritanandamayi in Kollam, Kerala, as chief guest, placing a major national political figure at one of the state's most prominent religious and social gatherings. The appearance highlights the continuing public influence of Amma's movement and the political significance of high-profile engagement with spiritual institutions that command deep social reach across India and abroad.
At 23, Shadaj Iyer is emerging as an unusual young standard-bearer for the Agra gharana, one of Hindustani music’s most demanding and least frequently heard vocal traditions. Born into a Kanchipuram family that later settled in Ahmedabad, he is drawing attention for choosing a path that prizes weight, discipline and stylistic fidelity over easier commercial visibility.
At 23, Shadaj Iyer is drawing attention to one of Hindustani music’s most exacting and least frequently heard traditions: the Agra gharana. Born into a Kanchipuram family that later settled in Ahmedabad, he has chosen a path defined by discipline, depth, and a vocal style that remains rare on today’s concert circuit. His emergence signals both a personal artistic gamble and a broader effort to keep a demanding classical lineage audible to contemporary audiences.
A first shipment of Sinduri pomegranates from Kullu has found an immediate market in Dubai, with the entire consignment reportedly sold within a single day at the supermarket that placed the order. The early success underscores the export potential of high-value Himalayan produce and the growing appetite in Gulf markets for premium Indian fruit.
The Kerala High Court on Friday directed police not to arrest the judicial officer accused in the Cheranalloor luxury car crash case until further orders, while hearing an anticipatory bail plea. Justice Kauser Edappagath orally observed that the court could not “succumb to public opinion” as it allowed the victim’s family members to be impleaded in the proceedings.
A loud sound reported in Hyderabad’s Attapur and Rajendranagar localities on Tuesday afternoon triggered brief panic among residents, with many initially fearing an explosion or other major incident. Authorities moved quickly to assess the situation, even as no immediate confirmation of a blast or casualty was available at the time of reporting.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Indian para-athletes Pranav Soorma and Dharambir after their medal-winning performances at the Asian Para Games, underscoring the growing prominence of India’s para-sports movement. The message comes as the country continues to place greater institutional and public emphasis on disability sport, elite performance, and inclusive national representation.
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