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08 Jul

India Calls for De-Escalation and Restraint Amid Renewed Tensions in West Asia

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaEnergy Security, MEA statement, Shipping Lanes, US Iran, West Asia

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): India expressed deep concern over the sudden escalation of tensions in West Asia, urging all involved parties to exercise maximum restraint and immediately return to dialogue. The diplomatic intervention followed fresh military actions by the United States, which launched targeted strikes against Iran in retaliation for Tehran's recent attacks on commercial shipping vessels navigating the strategic Strait of Hormuz. In response, the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, strongly condemned the American strikes, characterizing them as major violations of established bilateral understandings. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) highlighted that these rapidly unfolding developments…

08 Jul

Heavy Rains Continue to Batter Himachal; Orange Alert in Several Districts, Roads Closed After Fresh Landslides

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingHimachal

Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): Himachal Pradesh continued to grapple with intense monsoon activity on Wednesday as persistent rain disrupted normal life across several districts. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that wet weather will continue over the coming days, with an Orange Alert issued for heavy rainfall in vulnerable regions and a Yellow Alert for many other parts of the state. Authorities have cautioned residents and tourists against travelling through landslide-prone stretches, riverbanks, and low-lying areas, as the possibility of flash floods, falling boulders, and road blockages remains high. The latest spell of rain has affected connectivity in multiple districts,…

08 Jul

Over 9,900 Forgotten Indian Soldiers of WW-I Finally Recognised; Commonwealth War Graves Commission Updates Records

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Trending, World NewsCommonwealth War Graves

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma/Gurpreet Singh): More than a century after the First World War, nearly 10,000 Indian soldiers who had remained absent from official war records have finally been acknowledged by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC). The move marks one of the largest revisions to the Commission's casualty database in decades and restores recognition to thousands of servicemen from undivided Punjab. The newly identified names emerged through the Punjab Registers Project, a collaborative initiative involving the CWGC, the UK Punjab Heritage Association and the University of Greenwich. Researchers examined historical military registers preserved at the Lahore Museum, which documented…

08 Jul

PMO reviews monsoon progress, asks ministries to stay prepared as rainfall deficit eases

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingMonsoon

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Prime Minister's Office on Tuesday conducted a comprehensive review of the southwest monsoon and the country's preparedness to deal with possible weather-related disruptions, with officials reporting that the nationwide rainfall shortfall has narrowed considerably after improved showers during the first week of July. The meeting, chaired by Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister P.K. Mishra, brought together senior officials from multiple ministries to assess the evolving monsoon situation and examine contingency measures in view of the anticipated impact of El Niño during the current season. During the review, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) informed the…

07 Jul

IMD Forecasts Wet Week for Himachal Pradesh; Authorities Warn of Heavy Rain, Flooding and Slope Failures

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingHimachal Pradesh

Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted continued monsoon activity across Himachal Pradesh, with heavy rainfall expected to affect several districts over the coming days. In view of the forecast, authorities have advised residents and tourists to remain cautious as the possibility of landslides, flash floods and road disruptions increases. According to the weather department, the southwest monsoon has strengthened over the region, creating conditions favourable for widespread rainfall across both lower and higher elevations. The current spell is expected to continue for nearly a week, with isolated places likely to receive intense showers. Rainfall Brings Cooler…

06 Jul

New Weekly Express Train Launched to Connect Takht Sri Hazur Sahib Nanded and Tanakpur

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaRailways connectivity, religious tourism, Weekly Express

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)—Union Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh flagged off the newly introduced Nanded–Tanakpur–Nanded Weekly Express on Monday, describing the service as a historic initiative aimed at boosting religious tourism, enhancing regional connectivity, and fostering national integration. The newly inaugurated weekly express creates a direct rail corridor between Tanakpur, considered the gateway to the revered Maa Purnagiri Dham in Uttarakhand, and Takht Sri Hazur Sahib in Nanded, Maharashtra, which stands as one of the five holy seats of authority in Sikhism. The Minister noted that the weekly express will significantly benefit pilgrims, tourists, and the public by…

06 Jul

BJP Accuses Congress of Protecting Corruption Amid Resistance to Executive Custody Resignation Bill

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaBJP Congress, Executive accountability, Parliamentary committee, political corruption

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): —The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) launched a sharp offensive against the Congress party on Monday, claiming that its opposition to a proposed constitutional amendment bill stems from a "sense of entitlement" to indulge in corruption. The contested legislation mandates the automatic removal of prime ministers, chief ministers, and ministers if they remain in judicial custody for 30 consecutive days in connection with serious criminal offences. The ruling party's reaction follows statements from Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh, who declared that his party would vehemently oppose the bill, characterizing it as a tool designed for the political…

06 Jul

Heavy Monsoon Rains Hit Maharashtra, Trigger Highway Closure and Rail Disruptions

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingMaharashtra

Mumbai (Rajeev Sharma): Persistent monsoon showers have disrupted transportation across Maharashtra, with landslides and track damage affecting both road and rail connectivity. Authorities have temporarily shut key routes and advised travellers to remain cautious until weather conditions improve. The Pune–Mangaon National Highway through the Paud–Mangaon corridor has been closed for all vehicles after continuous rainfall made the stretch unsafe. Officials said the restriction will remain in place until further orders, as teams continue to monitor the situation and assess road conditions. Rail services were also impacted after heavy rain caused damage to the railway infrastructure between Karjat and Khopoli. The…

06 Jul

Heavy Rain Forecast for Himachal Over Coming Days; IMD Warns of Landslide and Flash Flood Risks

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingHimachal

Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): Himachal Pradesh is set to remain under the influence of an active monsoon system over the next several days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting widespread rainfall across the state until July 11. The department has cautioned that heavy showers may affect multiple districts, prompting authorities to advise people to avoid unnecessary travel in vulnerable areas. For Monday, the IMD has issued an Orange Alert for Una, Kangra, and Sirmaur, where isolated spells of heavy to very heavy rainfall are likely. A Yellow Alert has also been sounded for Chamba, Mandi, and Shimla, indicating the possibility…

06 Jul

Delhi Woman’s Mysterious Death Under Probe; Family Seeks Murder Investigation, Raises Dowry Allegations

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingDelhi

Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The death of a 28-year-old woman in Delhi has triggered a police investigation after her family rejected the possibility of suicide and demanded that the case be treated as murder. The deceased, Akriti Sutar, who had married just over two months ago, was found dead near a residential society in Lodhi Colony on Saturday night. According to her relatives, Akriti had resumed work the same day after being on leave following her marriage in April. They said she spent the day with colleagues, even hosting a small gathering at her workplace before leaving for home. Her family…