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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of extreme weather conditions, with heavy rainfall expected across several regions. East Uttar Pradesh, East Madhya Pradesh, and Coastal Karnataka have already experienced heavy downpours, resulting in flooding in parts of West Bengal. The IMD has issued alerts for a continued wet spell across Northeast, Central, West, and Northwest India. Citizens are advised to prepare for potential disruptions and traffic congestion. Specific areas where isolated heavy rainfall is anticipated include Rajasthan (July 13–16), Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (July 14–16), Himachal Pradesh (July 13–18), Uttarakhand (July 13–18), Punjab (July 16), Haryana, Chandigarh &…

In a recent address, President Zelenskyy confirmed that the US will resume military aid to Ukraine and that high-level discussions will take place next week. The discussions will include US military representatives, such as General Keith Kellogg, to discuss military strategy and support. Zelenskyy indicated that the restoration of aid shipments is underway and that new agreements for increased weapons production in Ukraine are being sought. He also called for more robust sanctions against Russia. The news follows President Trump’s commitment to provide weapons to Ukraine to defend against Russian aggression. The US is also planning to provide weapons to…

Cybercrime poses a growing threat in today’s tech-driven world. From everyday citizens to top officials, no one is immune to the schemes of cybercriminals. Incidents range from fake accounts mimicking high-ranking officials to the misuse of official identities. In a recent development, the official X account of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), a prominent political party in Jharkhand, was hacked. The handle @JmmJharkhand was compromised, resulting in the posting of unauthorized content. Jharkhand Chief Minister and JMM’s central president, Hemant Soren, confirmed the breach. CM Soren, via his official social media channels, announced that the JMM’s official account had been…

In Raipur, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai addressed the ‘Rising Chhattisgarh’ conclave hosted by News18 Madhya Pradesh-Chhattisgarh. The event served as a platform to discuss the state’s development, governance and citizen welfare programs. The Chief Minister declared that his government is actively working to expedite inclusive development in Chhattisgarh. He acknowledged the unprecedented support received from the state’s residents, enabling the government to commence its work immediately. A significant step was the approval of 18 lakh houses under the Prime Minister Awas Yojana in the initial cabinet meeting, allowing numerous families to move into their new homes. Moreover, the government…

In a move to enhance Assam’s healthcare and infrastructure, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Darrang on September 8 to launch several key development projects. A new medical college and hospital will be established in the district, with the foundation stone to be laid by the Prime Minister. Additional projects, including the inauguration of the Narengi-Kurua bridge and the Guwahati Ring Road, will also be announced during the visit. These projects are expected to total around Rs 8,000 crore. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma emphasized the positive impact of these developments on Darrang, which is now progressing rapidly…

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has condemned Israel’s aid distribution methods in Gaza, calling it a “cheap form of genocide.” He stated that Palestinians face the horrifying choice of dying from hunger or being shot while trying to get food. Khamenei highlighted the shift from expensive bombs to cheap bullets as the cause of death. According to UN figures, approximately 800 Palestinians have been killed while trying to receive aid in the past six weeks. UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini stated Gaza has become a graveyard for children and starving people, adding that Tel Aviv is engineering a “cruel and…

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader, has condemned Israel’s aid distribution policy in Gaza, characterizing it as a ‘cheap form of genocide.’ Khamenei, in a statement, accused Israel of creating a horrific choice for Palestinians: dying from hunger or being killed while trying to access food. He elaborated, ‘A nation that once died under bombs worth hundreds of thousands of dollars now dies in food lines from bullets that cost mere dollars.’ This condemnation comes as the humanitarian situation in Gaza worsens, with reports of hundreds of Palestinians killed or injured while seeking aid. UNRWA Chief Philippe Lazzarini has also…

Delhi is expected to experience heavy rainfall over the next three days, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The city saw dark clouds and light to moderate rain on Saturday evening. The IMD has issued orange and yellow alerts for several parts of Delhi NCR, with the Safdarjung area recording 12.9 mm of rainfall. Lodhi Road and Pragati Maidan also received significant rainfall. The maximum temperature was 34.8 degrees Celsius. The IMD has also issued alerts for Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Rajasthan. Uttar Pradesh is expected to receive light to moderate rainfall for the next week. Jharkhand is under…

In a significant move, Jayant Patil, the Maharashtra state president of the NCP (Sharad Pawar), has stepped down from his post. The resignation was announced on Saturday, just ahead of the crucial local body elections throughout Maharashtra, including the high-stakes Mumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls. Patil’s leadership tenure as state president lasted for seven years. Patil indicated that his decision was a personal request to the party leadership to allow him to make way for fresh leadership. There is speculation that Shasikant Shinde will be appointed as the new state president, with a final decision expected to be made at…

The Omar Abdullah-led government is on a collision course with the Lieutenant Governor’s administration over the commemoration of Martyrs’ Day on July 13. The administration has rejected requests from political parties, including the ruling National Conference (NC), to hold congregation prayers at the Khawaja Bazar graveyard. The Srinagar police announced the ban on X, citing the district administration’s decision to deny permission to all intending to visit the graveyard on July 13, 2025, with warnings of legal repercussions for those who defy the order. This year’s Martyrs’ Day is the first since the NC government’s election. The NC had requested…