A coalition of Gandhians in India has released a manifesto addressing environmental degradation and advocating measures for a sustainable future. The manifesto suggests rethinking the path to progress, emphasizing degrowth, political decentralization. It proposes a 70-30 economy, with at least 70% human labor in the production of goods and services, aiming to counter the rapid downfall of society.
Rajya Sabha MP and former deputy chief minister of Uttar Pradesh Dr Dinesh Sharma visited the Vellalore dump yard in Coimbatore to address complaints about its hazardous impact on public health. He reviewed the progress of clearing legacy waste and land retrieval. The MP assured residents that he would inform the Union ministry of environment, the ministry of law, and the National Green Tribunal about the situation. The Kurichi-Vellalore Pollution Prevention Action Committee demanded the closure of the dump yard due to foul smell and contaminated water. Dr Sharma promised to ensure the dump yard receives the best waste management infrastructure.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has announced a new team of national office-bearers for his party, Janata Dal (United), relieving several Lok Sabha MPs of their positions and promoting K C Tyagi to political advisor. The reshuffle also includes the appointment of Bashistha Narain Singh as vice president and the removal of several general secretaries, including Dhananjay Singh and Harsh Vardhan Singh.
In this story, The Quint speaks to several men from Punjab who attempted ‘dunki-ing’ into Europe through Russia. Not only did they face extreme weather conditions, but were also apprehended, spent 18 days in a Russian jail before being deported.
Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal criticized the declaration of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde s Shiv Sena faction as the "real" party, calling it a scripted farce with no recourse. Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar affirmed Shinde s faction as the legitimate one, strengthening his position 18 months after a rebellion. Sibal lamented the state of democracy, questioning the ruling s fairness. The decision, pivotal for the ruling coalition, comprises the BJP and NCP (Ajit Pawar group) as they prepare for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.