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PM Modi visited Churachandpur, Manipur, meeting victims of the 2023 ethnic violence in his first trip to the state in two years. He also laid foundation stones for projects worth ₹7,300 crore. The Meitei-Kuki conflict over land rights and political representation has claimed over 260 lives, displaced nearly 50,000 people, and deepened demands for autonomy.
Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge lashed out at PM Modi ahead of his Manipur visit, calling it a “pit stop” and tokenism amid 864 days of ethnic violence that killed 300 and displaced 67,000. Kharge accused PM Modi of ignoring victims while making 46 foreign trips, alleging “gross incompetence” and complicity with Union Home Minister Amit […]
PM Modi virtually inaugurated projects worth over ₹9,000 crore in Mizoram, including the 51.38-km Bairabi-Sairang railway line and three new trains. Heavy rain prevented his physical presence in Aizawl. Modi hailed Mizoram’s role in nation-building, calling the rail link historic, achieved despite difficult terrain through the dedication of engineers and workers.
Authorities lifted the curfew in Kathmandu Valley and across Nepal, restoring daily life. Shops, markets, and malls reopened, traffic resumed, and cleaning drives began at vandalised government sites. The move follows Sushila Karki becoming Nepal’s first woman interim Prime Minister, ending political uncertainty after protests triggered by a social media ban.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Sushila Karki on becoming Nepal’s interim Prime Minister, assuring India’s continued support for the nation’s peace, stability, and prosperity. In a post on X in Nepali and Hindi, he expressed heartfelt wishes and reaffirmed India’s commitment to the progress and well-being of its neighbours and brothers in Nepal.
Telangana government authorities have raised eight crest gates of the Nagarjuna Sagar Project by 5 feet, releasing 64,720 cusecs of water downstream. With an inflow of 1,17,240 cusecs, water is being released as it arrives. The dam’s current water level is 589.90 feet, with 311.74 TMC stored out of a 312.04 TMC capacity.
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off Kamchatka, Russia, 111 km east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, at a depth of 39.5 km, the USGS reported. Initially measured at 7.5, the quake prompted a Pacific Tsunami Warning Center alert for waves up to 1 metre locally, with Japan, Hawaii, and other Pacific islands expecting smaller waves under 30 cm.
PM Modi begins a 3-day tour to Mizoram, Manipur, Assam, West Bengal, and Bihar, launching infrastructure projects worth over ₹36,000 crore. Key highlights include the Bairabi-Sairang rail line, road and healthcare projects, Numaligarh ethanol plant, Bhupen Hazarika centenary, Combined Commanders’ Conference, Purnea airport, and National Makhana Board launch.
Demolition of Mumbai’s century-old Elphinstone Road Over Bridge began to make way for a modern double-decker structure under the Sewri-Worli Elevated Connector project. The new bridge will feature 2+2 lanes on both levels, improving east-west connectivity. A traffic management plan was issued to minimise disruption in areas like Dadar, Lower Parel, and Curry Road.
India welcomed Nepal’s new interim government led by Sushila Karki, hoping it fosters peace and stability. Sworn in by President Ramchandra Paudel, Karki becomes Nepal’s first woman interim PM. Chosen via youth-led consensus, she is praised for integrity and judicial experience, aiming to restore order, hold elections, and guide the country’s development.
A UN report says repression in North Korea has worsened since 2014, with stricter surveillance, forced labour, harsher punishments, and executions, including death for sharing foreign media. Minor improvements include less violence in detention and fair trial laws, but freedoms remain severely restricted, making it the world’s most controlled country.
The Defence Ministry received a proposal from the Indian Air Force to acquire 114 Made-in-India Rafale jets, potentially India’s largest defence deal worth over Rs 2 lakh crore with 60% indigenous content. Built by Dassault and Indian firms, the order would raise IAF Rafales to 176. Safran plans an MRO facility in Hyderabad for M88 […]
Israeli military operations killed 50 people in Gaza, including 35 in Gaza City, as attacks intensified on Hamas strongholds. The UN warned the assault could worsen famine conditions. Britain, France, and Germany demanded a halt, while Israel vowed to continue targeting high-rise buildings used by Hamas to protect troops and disrupt operations.
Erika Kirk, widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, issued her first public statement since his death, speaking directly to Donald Trump. She said, “Mr President, my husband loved you and he knew you loved him too. Your friendship was amazing.” She also shared Charlie’s wish to make reviving the American family his top political priority.
Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said India will soon surpass the US to become the world’s 2nd-largest metro rail network after China. Speaking at Kerala’s Urban Conclave, he noted India’s 1,065 km metro span across 24 cities, with 955 km more underway. He also highlighted urbanisation trends, e-mobility plans, road projects, and the new “Super […]