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The IMD issued a ‘Yellow alert for Chennai, forecasting light to moderate rain with thunderstorms across several Tamil Nadu districts and Puducherry. Heavy showers Friday caused waterlogging, with Okkiyam Thoraipakkam recording 12 cm. The rain, triggered by a cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal, may lead to further disruptions in Chennai and nearby areas.
The Trump administration has halted Orsted’s Revolution Wind project off Rhode Island, citing BOEM review concerns. Work cannot resume until the review is complete. Set to launch next year, the move marks another setback for the wind industry, reflecting Trump’s rollback of Biden-era climate policies and risks to federal renewable projects.
President Trump appointed close aide Sergio Gor, 38, as US ambassador to India and special envoy for South and Central Asia. Known for vetting loyalists and clashing with Elon Musk, Gor lacks extensive foreign policy experience. Trump praised him on Truth Social, while tensions rise over India-Russia energy deals. Rubio endorsed Gor as “excellent.”
Congress welcomed the Supreme Court’s directive on Bihar’s electoral roll revision, calling it a victory for democracy. Party leader Jairam Ramesh criticized the Election Commission as “exposed and discredited,” praising the court for ensuring transparency. The verdict urges political parties to help voters file claims using Aadhaar.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov dismissed talk of a summit between Presidents Putin and Zelenskyy, stating, “There is no meeting planned” on Meet the Press. This contradicts US President Donald Trump’s claim that both leaders had agreed to meet following Zelenskyy’s recent visit to the White House with European allies.
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Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar faced online trolling with his daughters after Rahul Gandhi’s remarks. The IAS Association condemned the attacks as unrelated to his official role, urging respect for public servants. Allegations over electoral misconduct and Bihar’s voter list have placed Kumar at the center of political controversy.
The Manyam Revolution, led by Alluri Sitarama Raju on August 22, 1922, was a significant tribal uprising against British rule in the Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh. Raju inspired Adivasis to revolt against oppressive forest laws and colonial exploitation. His guerrilla warfare tactics and martyrdom made him a legendary freedom fighter.
Eyewear giant Lenskart has partnered with Blinkit to deliver powered glasses in just 10 minutes. Blinkit CEO Albinder Dhindsa said that customers can choose their lens power and frame colour without needing a prescription. The service has been launched in Delhi, Bengaluru, Pune, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai, offering quick convenience for eyewear buyers.
A proposal is underway to connect 145 TMC of Godavari water allocated to Chhattisgarh with the Cauvery river. This involves constructing a dam at Ichchampally in Telangana’s Karimnagar district to divert water. Discussions with partner states have been ongoing to move the interlinking project forward, aiming to address regional water-sharing.
The Supreme Court criticized Bihar’s political parties for failing to help voters excluded from the draft rolls during the SIR process. Despite 1.68 lakh booth-level agents, only two objections were filed. The court directed 12 parties to assist affected voters and ensure proper submission of claims using valid documents or Aadhaar.
Israel warned Hamas to disarm and release all hostages or face a massive assault on Gaza City. Defence Minister Israel Katz declared, “The gates of hell will open.” PM Netanyahu authorized military action and negotiations. Israel’s plan to expand fighting has drawn international concern, as over 62,000 Palestinians have died in the ongoing conflict.
The Supreme Court upheld its stray dog pickup order, modifying it to state that aggressive or rabid dogs must be immunized and not released. Dogs can be released post-sterilisation. Feeding on roads is banned, with designated feeding zones, notice boards, and enforcement by authorities. Civic bodies must plan zones based on dog population and concentration.
Following heavy rains in Maharashtra, the Godavari River is in full flow. Flood inflow continues into the Sriramsagar Project in Telangana, prompting authorities to lift 16 gates to release water downstream. The project currently has an inflow of 80,000 cusecs and an outflow of 78,812 cusecs. While the full reservoir level is 1091 feet, the […]
NRI industrialist Lord Swraj Paul, founder of UK-based Caparo Group, passed away in London at 94. Born in Jalandhar, he built a global steel and engineering empire across 40+ sites. Surrounded by family, he breathed his last. PM Modi condoled, praising his industrial, philanthropic, and India-UK contributions, calling his legacy unforgettable.