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China has acknowledged that resolving the border dispute with India will take time but expressed willingness for dialogue to determine boundaries and maintain border peace. This comes shortly after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh urged China to act on the ground and follow a structured roadmap toward resolving the territorial conflict.
BJP MP Sakshi Maharaj has called for hotel, dhaba, and eatery owners on Kanwar Yatra routes to display their names and identities clearly. He also demanded a ban on meat and liquor shops during the yatra, emphasizing respect for Hindu devotees’ sentiments. Last year, a similar order sparked controversy.
A large-scale TDP meeting will be held today, chaired by AP CM Chandrababu. IT Minister Nara Lokesh will speak on initiating institutional reforms and good governance, while Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav will highlight the coalition govt’s achievements over the past year, outlining key developments under the new administration.
India declined to sign the joint declaration at the SCO Summit 2025, held in Qingdao, particularly references to the April 22 Pahalgam attack, was omitted, while incidents in Pakistan were included. MEA said consensus wasn’t reached as ‘one particular country’ objected, highlighting Delhi’s insistence on terrorism.
Pakistan is rebuilding terror camps and launchpads destroyed during India’s Operation Sindoor in May, targeting JeM, LeT, and Hizbul Mujahideen. Intelligence reveals ISI support, tech upgrades, and mini-camp strategies in PoK and near the LoC. High-level meetings have backed funding, manpower, and security enhancements to evade future Indian strikes.
PM Modi addressed the centenary celebrations of Acharya Vidyanand Ji Maharaj in Delhi, highlighting India’s ancient heritage. He said India holds the world’s oldest culture, with eternal thoughts and philosophy. Modi emphasized that this deep-rooted wisdom has sustained the country’s identity for thousands of years.
Union Minister Kishan Reddy will visit Odisha today. The coal mines will be inspected there. He will discuss the social responsibility programmes of public sector organisations, including environment-friendly mining methods and use of AI with the officials there. Discussions will take place on issues such as reclamation of land after mining.
Rajasthan’s Principal Secretary Ajitabh Sharma has criticized the IAS work culture. He said that 80% of the IAS officers do non-core work, and only the remaining part was for sectoral focus. He described non-core work as attending general meetings, dealing with human resources and litigation, replying to routine correspondence, etc.
The Madras High Court has refused to ban movie reviews, citing that such a restriction would violate freedom of expression. The Tamil Film Producers Association had petitioned for a 3-day ban on reviews post-release. Justice Anand Venkatesh dismissed the plea during the hearing, upholding the public’s right to critique films openly.
The AP govt has decided to deliver ration supplies in advance to elderly and disabled beneficiaries. Officials have been instructed to distribute July’s ration over four days starting today. This decision comes after several elderly and disabled individuals recently faced hardships, prompting the government to ensure timely delivery.
Major Moiz Abbas Shah, who was involved in Indian pilot Abhinandan Varthaman’s 2019 capture, was killed in a clash with TTP militants in South Waziristan. The operation saw 11 terrorists neutralized. Abhinandan’s brief captivity after the Balakot strike became a symbol of India’s firm stance and led to his release within 58 hours.
Russia maintains a neutral stance in the Iran-US-Israel conflict due to its strategic interests in the region. While it shares strong ties with Iran, Russia also avoids direct confrontation with Israel and the U.S. to preserve regional influence. Russia aims to act as a potential mediator, protect its economic and security interests.
Key meetings of the Telangana Congress Party will be held today at Gandhi Bhavan under the leadership of TPCC Chief Mahesh Kumar Goud, beginning at 11 AM. Following this, the TPCC Advisory Committee will convene. The agenda includes discussions on party strategy for local body polls, conducting a caste census, and SC classification.
Iran once again fired missiles at Israel. This was confirmed by the Israeli army. The Israel Defence Forces revealed that Tehran carried out the attacks after United States President Trump announced a ceasefire agreement. Alert sirens are sounding in many parts of the country. Therefore, people are advised to go to safe places.
India maintains strategic ties with both Iran and Israel, navigating tensions in the Middle East through diplomacy. Iran remains vital for regional connectivity via Chabahar Port, while India relies on Israel for defence and tech. Despite sanctions and political differences, India and Iran uphold deep-rooted ties, cultural exchanges, and support at global forums.