International
The United States has announced a $2 billion humanitarian assistance commitment to support United Nations relief operations across multiple crisis-hit regions worldwide. The funding is aimed at providing life-saving assistance to populations affected by conflict, food shortages, health emergencies, and displacement, according to officials familiar with the decision. Scope
International
Russian officials have accused Ukraine of launching a drone strike targeting one of President Vladimir Putin’s residences in the Novgorod region, an allegation Kyiv has strongly denied. Russia said the attack involved a large number of long-range drones and that its air defences intercepted all the craft, with no reported damage or casualties. Russian Claims […]
National
The central government has cleared another hydropower project on the Chenab river in Jammu and Kashmir, even as the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan remains in a state of suspension. The approval was granted to the Dulhasti Stage-II hydropower project, a run-of-the-river scheme proposed downstream of the existing Dulhasti power station in Kishtwar district. The […]
National
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked chief secretaries of all states and Union territories to ensure that Maoist insurgency does not regain ground in regions where it has been significantly weakened. The directive was issued during a conference of chief secretaries, where the Prime Minister reviewed governance priorities and internal security concerns. Modi underlined
Health
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said India has recorded a sharp drop in malaria cases and is on track to eliminate the disease soon. Shah made the remarks while speaking at the 100th All-India Medical Conference (IMA NATCON 2025) organised by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. He said […]