Uttarakhand Cabinet Greenlights Groundbreaking Uniform Civil Code Draft Bill :
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- The Uttarakhand Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, approved the Uniform Civil Code draft.
- Chief Minister Dhami announced the government’s plan to present the UCC bill during the special assembly session.
- Preparations are underway for the four-day-long special session, with Section 144 enforced within a 300-meter radius.
- In anticipation of the assembly session, heightened security measures have been implemented around the Assembly premises in Dehradun. read more
PM Modi Set to Address Lok Sabha Today on Motion of Thanks to President’s Address :
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- Today, both Houses of Parliament reconvene to discuss the Motion of Thanks on the President’s address.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to respond to the Motion of Thanks in Lok Sabha.
- A 3-Line Whip from the BJP mandates MP’s presence in the House for the Prime Minister’s reply.
- The political atmosphere is charged as the Parliament engages in crucial discussions and deliberations. read more
Fiji’s Deputy PM Biman Prasad Commences Week-Long Visit to India, Arrives in New Delhi :
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- Biman Prasad, Fiji’s Deputy Prime Minister, commenced his week-long visit to India, arriving in New Delhi.
- Joint Secretary Paramita Tripathi extended a warm welcome to Prasad upon his arrival in Delhi.
- As the Minister of Finance for Fiji, Prasad is the first foreign leader to visit Ayodhya.
- His visit, from February 4 to 10, includes meetings with Minister Rajkumar Ranjan Singh and Dr. Jaishankar. read more
MoS for Culture Meenakshi Lekhi Flags Off ‘Shri Ramayana Yatra’ Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC Tourist Train from Delhi :
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- Meenakshi Lekhi, Minister of State for Culture, inaugurated the ‘Shri Ramayana Yatra’ Bharat Gaurav Deluxe Train.
- Lekhi engaged with passengers before the train departed from Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station.
- The train, part of ‘Dekho Apna Desh,’ highlights India’s cultural heritage and historical sites.
- Covering key locations in Lord Ram’s life, the tour includes Ayodhya, Varanasi, Rameshwaram, and more. read more
Vyommitra, the Woman Robot Astronaut, Set to Pioneer Space Exploration Preceding ISRO’s Gaganyaan Mission, Announces Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh :
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- Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh revealed that the Woman Robot Astronaut “Vyommitra” will precede India’s “Gaganyaan” mission.
- In New Delhi, Dr. Singh announced the uncrewed “Vyommitra” mission, set for the third quarter of this year.
- The humanoid “Vyommitra” is designed to simulate human functions in space, monitoring parameters and executing life support.
- The manned “Gaganyaan” mission, India’s first human spaceflight, is scheduled for launch in 2025, Dr. Singh mentioned. read more