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Delhi cold nights persist; IMD issues yellow alert
With Delhi experiencing a cold morning on Republic Day, which progressively warmed up throughout the day, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms expected on Tuesday, indicating that rain is likely. On Monday, temperatures gradually increased, while the air quality index (AQI) deteriorated, settling in the ‘poor’ category with a 24-hour average of 241, according to IMD data. According to IMD, the national capital is expected to witness rain and low temperatures on Tuesday.
India, EU conclude trade talks; deal tomorrow
India and the European Union have concluded negotiations on their long-pending free trade agreement, with the deal set to be formally announced on Tuesday, India’s trade secretary said on Monday. The formal signing of the India-EU agreement will take place after legal scrubbing of the text, a standard process to ensure consistency and compliance before the pact is inked.
Canada PM Carney to visit India; $2.8B uranium deal soon
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney will likely visit India the first week of March and sign deals on uranium, energy, minerals and artificial intelligence, Dinesh Patnaik, India’s High Commissioner to Canada said in an interview. Carney is making all-out efforts to diversify Canada’s alliances beyond the US, its top trade partner. (Read more)
Rs 400 crore stolen near K’taka-Maha border
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara stated that the Maharashtra Police have informed the state about a major currency theft worth Rs 400 crore near the Karnataka border. Some suspects have already been arrested in Nashik, and a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to conduct a detailed inquiry. Parameshwara emphasized that the preliminary information points to the theft occurring near the state border and said that the full facts will become clear only after the investigation is complete.
Delhi slum development gets Rs 700 crore allocation: Rekha Gupta
On development works in jhuggi bastis, CM Rekha Gupta says, “For the first time, a fund of Rs 700 crore has been allocated for slum areas in Delhi. This time, we planned that all these works, drainage, paving, toilets, parks, and community development centres, should be carried out in the slum areas, where people are living in extremely difficult conditions. To improve their lives and ensure the work is carried out effectively, the government took these responsibilities into its own hands. Today, the inauguration of many of these projects took place.”
Non-Hindus prohibited from entering Gangotri Dham
Non-Hindus will be prohibited from entering Gangotri Dham in Uttarakhand after a decision taken unanimously during a meeting of the Shri Gangotri Temple Committee. According to a Chief Minister’s Office release, this restriction will apply not only to Gangotri Dham but also to Mukhba, the winter abode of Maa Ganga. Shri Gangotri Temple Committee Chairman Suresh Semwal stated that, as per the decision, the entry of non-Hindus into the Dham will be strictly prohibited. He added that the ban will also remain in force at Mukhba, the winter residence of the deity.
