Wednesday, April 30
The Indian government has notified the Supreme Court about the establishment of a new "Menstrual Hygiene Policy for School Going Girls." This policy, approved by the Union health ministry, aims to improve menstrual hygiene practices and provide access to sanitary products for female students in government schools across the country.
Addressing rallies in Nagpur and Amravati, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath urged voters to give a decisive mandate to BJP, emphasizing the importance of Nagpur for the party and the Sangh. He also launched a scathing attack on Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, accusing the Congress of neglecting national security and dividing Hindu votes for political gains.
The Karnataka Chief Minister's Office refuted media reports claiming a proposal for Muslim job reservations was under consideration. While acknowledging demands for such reservations, the CMO clarified that no formal proposal existed. The statement comes amid controversy surrounding Muslim reservations in the state, with Home Minister Amit Shah criticizing Congress's stance on the issue.
The Supreme Court reprimanded the Delhi police for not effectively enforcing the firecracker ban, emphasizing the right to clean air. The court ordered the police commissioner to create a specialized cell to enforce the ban and file a personal affidavit detailing the steps taken. The Delhi government must decide on a permanent firecracker ban by November 25th.
