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A family in the Dumka district of Jharkhand was terrorized by armed robbers who looted their home-based business of approximately ₹7 lakh. The incident took place on Monday night in Arichuwa village, under the jurisdiction of Gopeekandar police station. Five masked individuals on motorcycles entered the premises, initially requesting a cigarette from businessman Naveen Rai. Subsequently, they produced a pistol, threatened the family, and held them hostage. The robbers stole cash, jewelry, shop inventory, and petrol before fleeing the scene. Police are actively investigating the crime and are looking into the potential involvement of individuals who may have been aware…

The third day of the monsoon session of the House was marked by significant unrest. The Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Charan Das Mahant, raised questions about the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PM Awas Yojana). This led to a heated response from the Congress MLAs following the Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma’s answers. Dr. Charan Das Mahant questioned the progress of the PM Awas Yojana (Rural), asking whether a house is considered complete upon payment, or if it’s considered complete even if the toilet is not constructed. Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma stated that the third installment is provided after…

NATO’s Secretary General Mark Rutte has publicly warned India, China, and Brazil about the potential for secondary sanctions related to their ongoing trade relationships with Russia. The ultimatum centers on the continuation of business with Russia; if these countries do not cease such dealings, sanctions will be applied. Rutte urged the leaders of India, China, and Brazil to contact Vladimir Putin and convince him to accept a peace agreement brokered by the US. He cautioned that sustained trading with Russia, particularly in oil and gas, would trigger sanctions. He insisted on the necessity of serious peace talks, emphasizing that failure…

A fierce encounter between security forces and Naxalites in Jharkhand’s Bokaro district led to the death of two Naxals, including the notorious area commander Kunwar Manjhi. Manjhi, who had a reward of ₹25 lakh on his head, was killed during the clash in the Lugu Pahar and Birhordera areas under the Gomia police station jurisdiction. A soldier from the Cobra 209 battalion was also martyred in the operation. Security forces are conducting extensive search operations across Jharkhand to eliminate the Naxal threat. The operation began when Naxals ambushed a search party in the Lugu Pahar forests. The security forces responded,…

The Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board (Vyapam) has announced several new regulations for its upcoming examinations. Among the changes, candidates will be prohibited from wearing shoes and must instead wear sandals or slippers. Only clothing with half sleeves will be permitted, and wearing jewelry will not be allowed. These rules will be implemented for the upcoming Sub Engineer recruitment exam scheduled for July 20th. The examination gates will close 15 minutes prior to the start of the exam. For instance, if an exam is scheduled to begin at 10:00 AM, the gates will close at 9:45 AM. Candidates must wear light-colored,…

During the SCO Council of Foreign Ministers Meeting held in Tianjin, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar condemned terrorism and cited the recent attack in Pahalgam, India, as a stark reminder of the threat. He referenced the UN Security Council’s condemnation of the Pahalgam incident. Jaishankar identified terrorism, separatism, and extremism as interconnected threats. He stated that the attack was aimed at destabilizing the tourism sector in Jammu and Kashmir, while sowing religious division. He stressed the need for the SCO to take an uncompromising position against terrorism to remain true to its founding objectives. Jaishankar emphasized India’s determination to…

The Indian government has voiced its regret over the reported demolition of the ancestral home of the celebrated filmmaker and writer Satyajit Ray in Mymensingh, Bangladesh. The Ministry of External Affairs has offered its cooperation to the Bangladeshi government for the restoration of the property. The ministry highlighted the historical importance of the building, presently owned by the Government of Bangladesh, as a symbol of Bangla cultural heritage, currently in a state of disrepair. India is advocating for its reconstruction, possibly as a museum of literature, to honor the shared cultural roots of India and Bangladesh. Satyajit Ray’s body of…

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a comprehensive weather forecast indicating widespread rainfall across the country in the upcoming week. The forecast highlights warnings for heavy to very heavy rainfall in numerous states and union territories. Areas such as Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, East and West Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan can expect rain between July 16 and 21. Very heavy rainfall is anticipated in Jammu and Kashmir and East Rajasthan on July 16, Uttarakhand on July 17, 20 and 21, and East Uttar Pradesh on July 16-17. Strong monsoon activity is also forecasted for East…

Following a “Safety Pause” implemented after the June 12 flight AI171 incident, Air India has begun a phased restoration of its international flights. The airline previously adjusted its flight operations by suspending or decreasing frequencies on various routes. This allowed for crucial safety inspections of its Boeing 787 aircraft and enabled adjustments to flight paths due to airspace closures. The partial resumption begins on August 1, with full operations expected by October 1. Several routes will experience service enhancements or increased frequencies. Key changes involve the full restoration of 24 weekly flights on the Delhi-London (Heathrow) route from July 16.…

The Indian government has issued a travel advisory, cautioning Indian citizens against non-essential travel to Iran. The advisory, released by the Indian Embassy in Iran, comes amid heightened security concerns in the region. Indian nationals are advised to assess the situation carefully before traveling. The embassy also encourages continuous monitoring of regional developments and adherence to updates from Indian authorities. For those already in Iran and wishing to depart, the embassy confirmed that commercial flights and ferry services are accessible. The advisory follows recent military actions. Israel’s ‘Operation Rising Lion’ and subsequent retaliatory actions by Iran and the United States…