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.
US President Trump has praised the US military’s recent strike on Iran, calling it a historic moment. He also congratulated Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, acknowledging Israel’s role in the operation. Trump described the attack as a successful mission that marked a significant step in neutralizing the nuclear threat posed by Iran.
In Gaza, desperate Palestinians brave gunfire, thieves, and chaos daily to reach food aid. Israeli-controlled zones turn into deadly traps, with tanks and drones firing on crowds. Even survivors face looting. Many return empty-handed; others bear injuries. Hunger has driven a broken people into a brutal race for survival — mercy is gone.
Amid ongoing tensions with Ukraine, Russian President Putin made bold remarks, stating that Russians and Ukrainians are one and the same and that Ukraine will always be part of their territory. Reports suggest that additional Russian forces are being deployed toward the Ukrainian city of Sumy, possibly to establish control.
The GHMC (Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation) elections 2025 are fast approaching, and political activity is intensifying across Hyderabad. Major parties are gearing up with strategies and candidate selection to secure control of the civic body. The official election date is expected to be announced soon.
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav accused Prime Minister Modi of misusing public funds during his Bihar visit. He claimed the BJP turned a government event into a political rally in Siwan, allegedly spending ₹100 crore and compelling attendance. Yadav said the visit financially burdened citizens instead of benefiting the state genuinely.
In response to the call given by YSRCP chief YS Jagan, a ‘Youth Fight’ program is scheduled to be held in Vizag on June 23. A poster for the event was unveiled today at the YSRCP office in Maddilapalem. The unveiling ceremony saw the participation of Visakhapatnam district YSRCP president KK Raju, MLC Varudu Kalyani, […]