Morning Digest | India to ‘replace’ military personnel in the Maldives; U.S.begins retaliatory strikes on militias in Iraq and Syria, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on February 3

U.S. begins strikes on militias in Iraq and Syria, retaliating for Jordan drone attack

The U.S. military launched an air assault on dozens of sites in Iraq and Syria used by Iranian-backed militias in the opening salvo of retaliation for the drone strike that killed three U.S. troops in Jordan. President Joe Biden and other top U.S. leaders have been warning for days that the U.S. would strike back at the militias, and they made it clear that it wouldn’t be just one hit, but would be a “tiered response” over time.

India to ‘replace’ military personnel in the Maldives

India will “replace” its military personnel in the Maldives in two phases by May 10, the Government of Maldives has stated after the second meeting of the high-level core group between the two sides. The decision came in the backdrop of Malé‘s demand to end the presence of Indian military personnel in the archipelago nation, which was further complicated because of social media controversy over remarks by three ministers of the Mohamed Muizzu government.

Centre likely to bear ₹1 lakh-crore bill of PM rooftop solar scheme

As part of a renewed thrust to increase adoption of household rooftop solar systems (h-RTS) via the Pradhan Mantri Suryoday Yojana, the Centre will effectively bear the entire cost of setting up such systems for households that consume less than 300 units of electricity per month.

Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code panel recommends ban on triple talaq and halala