News from India

Six people dead and several others injured after a stampede broke out at Haridwar's Mansa Devi temple on Sunday morning. A rescue and relief operation has been launched and the injured are being taken to hospitals.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised CRPF personnel on their Raising Day for their duty, courage, and commitment in challenging situations, highlighting their role in internal security.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored former president APJ Abdul Kalam on his death anniversary, praising him as a visionary, scientist, mentor, and patriot who inspires India's youth.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah highlighted India's dynamic internal security challenges due to its geo-political neighbourhood at the NSSC, praising PM Modi's zero-tolerance policy on terrorism and Operation Sindoor.

PM Narendra Modi hailed the India-UK FTA as historic, emphasizing its role in Viksit Bharat and Tamil Nadu's growth. He inaugurated projects worth Rs 4,900 crore, focusing on infrastructure and energy.

PM Narendra Modi inaugurated and dedicated Rs 4,900 crore worth infrastructure projects in Tamil Nadu, including Tuticorin airport terminal, highway expansions, railway electrifications, and port upgrades.

A total of 19 matches are scheduled, with India and Pakistan expected to be placed in the same group. That could set up the possibility of three high-voltage clashes between the archrivals.

Mohammad Kaif suggests Jasprit Bumrah may retire from Tests due to fitness issues, following Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravichandran Ashwin. Bumrah's performance in the England series has raised concerns about his physical condition.

Parambrahma Tripathy critiques the pervasive victim-blaming culture in India, highlighting how societal scrutiny of women's lifestyles unjustly shifts blame from perpetrators to survivors of sexual violence.

The Supreme Court of India has issued 15 binding guidelines to curb student suicides, mandating mental health policies, professionals, and infrastructure safeguards in educational institutions.

Retired Mumbai Fire Brigade chief Prabhat Rahangdale recalls the heroic rescues during the July 26, 2005 deluge, highlighting the challenges and lessons that reshaped Mumbai's disaster response.

Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi stated Operation Sindoor's surgical strikes were a decisive message to Pakistan against terrorism, highlighting India's new normal of stern responses to threats.

PM Narendra Modi commemorates the 26th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, honoring Indian soldiers' valor in the 1999 war against Pakistan.

President Droupadi Murmu honors the bravery and sacrifice of Indian soldiers on Kargil Vijay Diwas, commemorating India's 1999 victory over Pakistan in Ladakh.

Abhinay Amarnath Yadav arrested at Pune airport for smuggling hydroponic marijuana worth Rs 10.5 crore from Bangkok, booked under NDPS Act.