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India and Trinidad & Tobago share deep-rooted historical ties, strengthened by a vibrant Indian diaspora. PM Modi’s visit aims to boost cooperation in trade and digital innovation. The tour underscores India’s commitment to the Global South and enhances strategic collaboration, marking a new chapter in Indo-Caribbean ties.
Officials have urged residents downstream of the Tungabhadra reservoir to remain alert after eight crest gates were opened at 9 AM today due to rising floodwaters. Around 21,000 cusecs of water were released into the lower river. The reservoir currently holds 78.658 TMC of water, prompting precautionary measures to ensure public safety.
Raj Thackeray and Uddhav Thackeray will jointly host a “Marathi Vijay Diwas” rally in Mumbai on July 5, celebrating the withdrawal of the three-language policy. Marking their first public event together in 20 years, the rally highlights Marathi unity and pride, with major leaders from Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS coordinating preparations.
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.