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Thousands of fans and cadres flooded Tiruchi during Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) founder and actor Vijay’s rally, causing widespread traffic jams. Arriving by flight, Vijay was warmly welcomed despite heavy barricades at the airport, where a large, excited crowd had gathered to catch a glimpse of the popular leader and actor.
At the ‘Gyan Bharatam’ conference in New Delhi, global experts adopted the New Delhi Declaration, emphasizing that manuscripts are not just historical artifacts but key to future wisdom. The resolution calls for urgent action to preserve, digitize, and disseminate India’s rich manuscript heritage, ensuring timeless knowledge.
Prakash Mahajan, MNS spokesperson and brother of late BJP leader Pramod Mahajan, resigned today. In a video message, he expressed feeling “ignored” and unappreciated despite his efforts. Mahajan stated he never received praise for his work but was unfairly blamed for mistakes he didn’t commit within the party.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged all groups to shun violence. During his first visit to Manipur since the May 2023 ethnic violence. Speaking in Churachandpur, he said the Centre stands with Manipur’s people and aims to make the state a “symbol of peace and prosperity” through continued efforts and dialogue.
The Arakan Army reported that a Myanmar junta air strike killed at least 19 students, including children, in western Rakhine state. The ethnic armed group is locked in intense conflict with the military, having seized large areas of territory over the past year in its fight for regional control and growing public support.
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.