Author: Rasmita Jena

Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh] – On December 25, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Khajuraho to launch several major development projects. He laid the groundwork for the Ken-Betwa River Linking Project, which is an important effort to help farmers by providing irrigation in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. This project is the first of its kind in India and is expected to benefit thousands of farming families.

In his speech, PM Modi praised the progress made under Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, saying that development in the state has received a new boost. During the event, he also released a special stamp and coin to celebrate the 100th birthday of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Modi laid the foundation for 1,153 Atal Gram Sushasan buildings, which will help local governments do their jobs better and improve governance in villages.

Additionally, PM Modi inaugurated the Omkareshwar Floating Solar Project. Located in the Khandwa district, this solar farm will help reduce carbon emissions and support the government’s goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2070. It will also conserve water by minimizing evaporation from the reservoir.

IIT Bombay is getting attention for some shocking ads at its Mood Indigo cultural festival. The ads included catchy and suggestive phrases like “Always Up for a Good Screw,” which were meant to sell condoms from a festival sponsor. Some students found these ads inappropriate for their college and wrote to the school saying they didn’t match the values and image of IIT Bombay.

The school took action quickly. They told the sponsor to take down the ads before they could be seen all over the campus. An IIT Bombay spokesperson explained that there are strict rules for what can be displayed on campus. They said that the sponsorships need to fit with what the school stands for. The spokesperson mentioned that the sponsor sent ads that didn’t follow the approval steps needed for the festival.

According to reports, the ads arrived late one night and were left at the Student Activity Centre. The next day, the Mood Indigo team found them and asked the sponsor to remove them right away. A committee member said these ads didn’t represent the values of IIT Bombay.

Sunil Yadav, a drug dealer, was shot dead in California by attackers who entered his home. This murder was claimed by a gang called the Bishnoi gang, with members sharing the news on social media. They said this was revenge for the death of their friend, Ankit Bhadu, who was killed by police in 2019. Yadav was accused of informing on Bhadu, leading the police to him.

Yadav, who was also known as “Goli,” moved to the US after getting a fake passport under the name Rahul. Before that, he had been in Delhi in 2022 and was wanted by both police and other gang members from Punjab.

In a social media post, Rohit Godara and Goldy Brar took responsibility for Yadav’s death and claimed he was involved in drug trafficking in Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan. They warned other enemies to be cautious as they would find them anywhere in the world.

Yadav’s drug dealings reached places like Dubai and the US. He came from Abohar, a town in Punjab, and had avoided capture for two years. Police had even issued a notice to find him.

The Stockton police reported that they found Yadav shot at his home on Mount Elbrus Way. He was declared dead when officers arrived at the scene. Ankit Bhadu was known for his crimes, which included extortion, murder, and threatening business people. He was infamous in Punjab and Rajasthan.

Bhadu’s troubles started after he got into trouble with the police, leading to a significant bounty on his head. He was ultimately tracked down and killed by the police shortly after hiding from them.

On Wednesday, President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended a special prayer ceremony to honor former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee for his 100th birthday. Many important leaders were there, including Union ministers like Amit Shah and J P Nadda, and allies like Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. They all paid their respects at ‘Sadaiv Atal,’ the memorial dedicated to Vajpayee. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla also joined, along with members of Vajpayee’s adoptive family. Modi shared on social media that Vajpayee’s efforts to keep our country’s democracy strong and to lead us toward progress will be remembered forever.