Bengal govt exempts key sectors from diesel container supply curbs

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari announced an exemption for key sectors like agriculture and healthcare from the ban on diesel supply in containers. The move aims to alleviate distress faced by farmers, hospitals, and emergency services. West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday announced that his government has stepped in to exempt several sectors … Read more

Hanumangarh Police expose sleeper cell; youth arrested for Pak links

Rajasthan Police busted a Pakistan-linked sleeper cell in Hanumangarh, arresting a 20-year-old for sharing information. Separately, the ATS arrested a woman with a suspected connection to the Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist group. Pakistan-Linked Sleeper Cell Busted Police in Rajasthan’s Hanumangarh have exposed a Pakistan-linked sleeper cell module allegedly operating through digital communication channels. A 20-year-old local youth … Read more

Israel-Lebanon deal a ‘massive blow to Iran, Hezbollah’: Netanyahu

Israeli PM Netanyahu hails a US-mediated framework agreement with Lebanon as a historic win and a ‘massive blow to Iran and Hezbollah,’ stating the deal was possible due to crippling strikes on the terror group’s military capabilities. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has welcomed the newly announced US-mediated framework agreement with Lebanon as a turning … Read more

Operation Sheruwali: Search for terrorists in Rajouri enters 37th day

‘Operation Sheruwali’, a large-scale counter-terrorism mission in J&K’s Rajouri, has entered its 37th day. Security forces, including the Indian Army and JKP, are engaged in a massive search for terrorists in the region’s dense forests. In a step towards strengthening the security arrangements within Jammu and Kashmir, the ‘Operation Sheruwali’ entered its 37th day on … Read more

Pulse Polio Immunisation drive underway in Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi

The nationwide Pulse Polio Immunisation Programme is underway for children under five. A special camp is active in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, while Himachal Pradesh has prepared to administer the vaccine to nearly 5.94 lakh children. The nationwide Pulse Polio Immunisation Programme is underway on Sunday, with special attention being given to children from birth up … Read more

Venezuela earthquake: 24 nations send aid, rescue teams, says govt

Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodriguez said 24 nations have sent aid after devastating twin earthquakes. International support includes 521 tonnes of supplies, 86 canine teams, and over 2,741 personnel to assist in rescue efforts. International Community Rushes to Aid Venezuela Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodriguez, on Saturday (local time), said that 24 countries have extended … Read more

PM Modi lauds India’s security, self-reliance achievements in June

PM Modi, in his ‘Mann ki baat’ address, celebrated India’s June achievements in security and self-reliance, highlighting the maiden flight of the C-295 aircraft, the DRDO’s successful LRLACM test, and the induction of three indigenous Navy ships. Noting that India attained achievements concerning security and self-reliance in June that will fill every citizen with pride, … Read more

India’s renewable goals at risk in Rajasthan, Gujarat, AP: Zurich

Zurich’s report warns that Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Arunachal Pradesh face the highest risks for India’s renewable energy expansion. These states hold the largest Value at Risk, threatening India’s goal of 500 GW non-fossil capacity. Prioritising resilience in Rajasthan, Gujarat and Arunachal Pradesh is critical to safeguarding India’s renewable build-out, with Zurich’s portfolio analysis showing the … Read more

Bardoli’s Twisha Vyas wins Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar for Garba

Twisha Killolkumar Vyas, a young folk artist from Bardoli, Gujarat, has won the prestigious Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar 2025 for her exceptional contribution to the traditional folk dance form, Garba. Twisha Killolkumar Vyas, a young folk artist from Bardoli in South Gujarat, has been selected for the prestigious Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar 2025 … Read more