Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reviewed Uttar Pradesh's progress towards the One Trillion Dollar Economy target, emphasizing accelerated efforts in agriculture, tourism, and industrial sectors. He called for better data collection, capacity building, and investor-friendly policies to achieve sustainable economic growth.
The Yogi government is expediting the beautification of the Akshayvat Corridor in preparation for Maha Kumbh 2025. The 300-year-old Akshayvat tree, a key pilgrimage site in Prayagraj, symbolizes resilience and immortality. The project aims to enhance devotees' spiritual experience during the grand event.
The Supreme Court dismissed all legal proceedings against the Isha Foundation, ruling that the daughters, Geeta and Lata, are adults living there voluntarily. The court criticized the Madras High Court's handling of the case and affirmed that the women were not unlawfully detained.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) office amid a corruption investigation involving Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The agency is probing illegal site allotments and money laundering, with additional raids on a landowner’s residence and the Mysuru Tehsildar office. Cooperation with the investigation is promised.
The Yogi Adityanath government is preparing for Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj by ensuring a reliable power supply. Key initiatives include constructing new substations, enhancing capacity, underground power lines, and installing 33 KV Ring Main Units to guarantee continuous electricity for millions of attendees.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah criticized the central government for allegedly misusing CBI and ED for political vendettas. He defended the Congress party's commitment to fulfilling promises and highlighted the government's achievements, including the Cauvery 5th phase project and allocation of funds for guarantee schemes.
H.D. Kumaraswamy addressed the media, stating that discussions with BJP leaders on Channapatna's candidate are ongoing, dismissing CP Yogeshwara’s claim. He emphasized that the final decision will be made by senior leaders. Venkatarao Nadagowda confirmed that candidate selection will be decided collaboratively.
The National Wildlife Board is moving towards resolving forest land issues for Karnataka's Mahadayi and Bhadra Upper Bank irrigation projects. Recent meetings suggest forest land may soon be allocated, pending further inspections and reports from the Indian Wildlife Agency and the National Tiger Conservation Authority.
The decision stemmed from a petition asserting that the influx of refugees from Bangladesh (formerly East Pakistan) had disrupted Assam's demographic balance. The petition claimed that Section 6A of the Citizenship Act infringed on the political and cultural rights of the state's indigenous residents.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announced a Rs 7,200 crore Cauvery 6th phase project to secure Bengaluru's future water needs. He inaugurated the 5th phase, supplying water to 110 villages, and criticized previous governments for delays. Other infrastructure and development projects were also discussed.
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