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In a concerning revelation, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari highlighted the alarming rise in road accidents across India, attributing a significant portion to the "lack of fear of the law." During the Rajya Sabha's question-hour session, Gadkari emphasized the urgent need to instill a sense of discipline and respect for traffic rules to curb accidents and prevent unnecessary loss of lives.Nitin Gadkari, Road Accidents, Traffic Rules, Road Safety, India, Rajya Sabha, Highway Infrastructure, Overspeeding,

India resumes e-visa services for Canadian nationals across all visa categories after a suspension following diplomatic turmoil. The move precedes Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's participation in the G20 Leaders' Summit, signaling a potential thaw in relations amid unresolved allegations.

India abstains from the UN General Assembly vote on a resolution regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict. Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra expresses shock over the decision and emphasizes India's principles of non-violence and truth. The resolution did not mention Hamas or "terror attacks," and India cited its stance against terrorism as the reason for abstaining.

Kerala's Education Minister, V Sivankutty, has announced that the state government will not accept the NCERT committee's recommendation to replace 'India' with 'Bharat' in school textbooks. The minister accuses the BJP-led Central government of distorting historical facts, sparking a debate on this proposed change.

The ongoing security concerns and diplomatic tensions continue to delay the resumption of Indian visa services to Canadian citizens, with India's High Commissioner to Canada highlighting the challenges in conducting diplomatic and consular functions under the current circumstances.