Author: The World Opinion

The Jharkhand Cabinet, under the leadership of Chief Minister Hemant Soren, convened recently to approve a number of key proposals. The cabinet decided to provide an annual grant of ₹3 crore to the Jharkhand Hindu Trust Board. The formation of the Jharkhand State Legislative Forum of HIV-AIDS was also sanctioned. According to Cabinet Secretary Vandana Dadel, a total of 26 proposals were approved. The meeting saw the approval of ₹57 crore for the establishment of a women’s college in Khunti and ₹38.76 crore for a degree college in Ichagarh. Additionally, the Jharkhand State Nationalized Primary Teacher Promotion Rules 2025 were…

After a period of recovering air passenger numbers following the end of India-Pakistan hostilities, June saw a renewed downturn, as per recent data from the Ministry of Civil Aviation. The average daily passengers declined in May 2025 due to the India-Pakistan geopolitical conflict but recovered briefly before the unfortunate Air India accident on June 12, 2025. The average daily passengers stood at 490,000 in April. Despite the recovery post-ceasefire, the average daily passenger numbers again declined after the Air India incident to 460,000. International travel has also decreased since May 2025, partially due to the India-Pakistan conflict. Air India reduced…

In Geneva, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi held talks with the foreign ministers of the UK, Germany, and France. The meeting came in the wake of recent escalations. Ahead of the meeting, Araghchi emphasized Iran’s position: dialogue with the United States will not occur until Israel halts its attacks. The UK’s Foreign Secretary, Darren Lammy, had previously met with U.S. officials, indicating an effort toward diplomatic solutions. Meanwhile, a ballistic missile attack on Haifa resulted in seventeen injuries. Medical services treated individuals for injuries, including serious wounds. The IDF reported that approximately 25 missiles were launched from Iran, with…

In light of the 10-year milestone of *ABCD 2*, Prabhu Deva shared his interest in a third film within the *ABCD* franchise. He praised Remo D’Souza’s direction, highlighting his enjoyment of the process of acting and dancing under D’Souza’s guidance. Prabhu Deva finds both acting and dancing as forms of expression, though he does not enjoy choreographing his own performances. He believes the *ABCD* series has created a new benchmark in Indian cinema, due to D’Souza’s storytelling abilities. He is currently occupied with various acting commitments in multiple languages. He mentioned that he is on a break from directing, with…

The South African Test team for the series against Zimbabwe has been revealed, and Temba Bavuma will not be part of it. Bavuma suffered a left hamstring strain during the World Test Championship final, which led to his exclusion. Keshav Maharaj will take over as captain for the series, starting June 28. Bavuma sustained the injury while batting but continued playing until the tea break. The team selection emphasizes easing the workload on players, with five uncapped players included. Important players like Aiden Markram and Kagiso Rabada will be rested, and Lungi Ngidi will feature only in the second test.

A remarkable event unfolded in Jamtara where SP Raj Kumar Mehta played a pivotal role in the wedding of an orphaned Santhali girl, Basomati Kisku. After the loss of her parents and brothers, Basomati was left with no family. SP Mehta, demonstrating exceptional empathy, arranged the wedding, provided necessary gifts, and even performed the Kanyadaan, a sacred ritual typically performed by a father. This compassionate gesture not only ensured a new beginning for the young woman but also set an example of community support and the police force’s role beyond law enforcement. The event was widely attended, reflecting the community’s…

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, during Friday prayers at the Jamia Masjid, called for diplomatic solutions in the Middle East, urging President Trump to avoid military conflict with Iran and instead focus on dialogue. He expressed anguish over the situation in Gaza, where many lives have been lost in recent attacks. He described the desperation of Palestinians facing starvation. Mirwaiz warned against escalating the conflict through military action, highlighting the potential for global disaster. He also brought attention to the health and well-being of imprisoned separatist leader Shabir Shah, advocating for access to medical care and family communication.

The suspenseful sequel *Raid 2*, starring Ajay Devgn, is set to stream on Netflix. The movie, following the success of the 2018 film *Raid*, promises a captivating story of justice and corruption. The release date for the OTT premiere is June 27th, 2025. The film’s narrative follows Amay Patnaik, an IRS officer known for his integrity, as he confronts corruption. Assigned to Bhoj, he investigates Manohar Dhankar. Political forces try to stop him, but Patnaik persists. As the situation intensifies, an unexpected twist arises with Dada Manohar Bhai’s mother. While he surrenders, the conflict is far from resolved.

Ajay Kumar Tembhure, the Executive Engineer of the Electrical and Mechanical Department of the Public Works Department, has been arrested by the ACB. The arrest took place in Jagdalpur, where he was caught in the act of accepting a bribe. The bribe amount was 2 lakh rupees, and it was demanded from a contractor. The motive behind the bribe was to ensure that the contractor would get the work. The ACB team raided his government quarter in Saket Colony. The investigation is in progress, and more information will be released soon.

A new water dispute has surfaced, with Jammu and Kashmir’s Chief Minister Omar Abdullah rejecting a canal project that would supply water to Punjab. Addressing the issue in Jammu, Abdullah cited a lack of water resources in J&K and the prevalence of drought conditions as justification for his decision. He asserted that his government would prioritize the state’s water needs. The Shiromani Akali Dal has responded critically to Abdullah’s statement, with Dr. Daljit Singh Cheema calling it inappropriate. Abdullah also noted that Punjab has access to water under the Indus Water Treaty, while Jammu and Kashmir received no help when…