Tuesday, April 01
The Election Commission refutes the government's justification for simultaneous polls citing the Model Code of Conduct, emphasizing its role in ensuring fairness. The government argues for unified elections due to financial and operational burdens. The EC maintains the MCC is crucial for equitable elections and brief application correlates with electoral cycles, minimizing disruption.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) enhances its forecast accuracy by leveraging CubeSats, crowdsourcing, and IoT data, as well as traditional satellite data. IMD has launched a dedicated meteorological satellite and a high-power computing system, aiming for a 6 km resolution ensemble prediction system and research testbeds to improve understanding of weather dynamics.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah highlighted the ongoing challenges of dark web, cryptocurrency, online marketplaces, and drones in combating drug trafficking at a regional conference. He emphasized the government's efforts in significantly increasing drug seizures, dismantling narco-terror networks, and the importance of technological solutions and joint efforts for ensuring national security.
Needy Home Academy in Mapao Zingtun village, north of Imphal, stands as a beacon of unity amid Manipur's ethnic strife. With 632 students and 42 teachers from various backgrounds, the school fosters harmony despite external conflicts. Founded in 2004 by professors Raman and Angam, the institution emphasizes modern education and moral values, attracting students from diverse communities.
Sharad Pawar praised the RSS for its ideological commitment while urging his party to rally behind progressive leaders' ideals. Reflecting on election losses, he stressed improving communication with OBCs and bridging caste divides, particularly in Marathwada. Pawar announced a revamp and plans to allocate 50% of election tickets to new faces in the NCP.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi made his podcast debut with Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath on the 'People by WTF' channel. The two-hour conversation explored Modi's early life, education, and political career. Modi shared anecdotes from his childhood and emphasized the importance of mission-driven individuals in politics. Kamath expressed his nervousness, while Modi acknowledged it as his first podcast experience.
