South India State News
Siddaramaiah has again been urged by the Congress leadership to consider a larger role in national politics after Karnataka’s leadership transition cleared the way for D.K. Shivakumar to take over as Chief Minister. Siddaramaiah National Politics Role Congress leaders have reportedly renewed their appeal to Siddaramaiah to move beyond State politics and contribute to the
State News
A massive dust storm swept across parts of Rajasthan on Saturday, with Churu among the worst-hit areas as thick clouds of sand reduced visibility to near zero and disrupted normal life. Rajasthan Dust Storm Causes Near-Zero Visibility The dust storm engulfed Churu and nearby areas with dense black-and-yellow clouds of sand. Visuals from the region […]
National
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar paid tribute to United Nations peacekeepers serving across the world on the International Day of UN Peacekeepers. He praised their role in protecting global peace and security in some of the most difficult conflict zones. Jaishankar Praises UN Peacekeepers Dr Jaishankar lauded the women and men serving under UN […]
International
Satellite images reviewed by Reuters show that China is building a large network of launch pads, bunkers and communications facilities near nuclear missile silos in its remote northwestern desert region. The construction is being closely watched by defence analysts because it could strengthen Beijing’s ability to protect and operate its long-range missile forces. China
East India State News
The first phase of the Census exercise in West Bengal will begin on August 1, with self-enumeration scheduled from August 1 to 15. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said the state had fallen behind other regions and blamed the previous Mamata Banerjee government for delaying the required notification. Bengal Census Self-Enumeration From August 1 The Census […]
International
World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo as the country battles a rare Ebola outbreak made more difficult by insecurity, displacement and public distrust. The outbreak is centred in eastern Congo, where conflict has complicated testing, contact tracing and treatment efforts. WHO Chief Visits Congo For Ebola
Defence National
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has said India is preparing for a possible Operation Sindoor 2.0, while stressing that the armed forces remain alert and ready for the next phase of warfare. His remarks underline India’s continuing military preparedness after the Pahalgam terror attack and the earlier Operation Sindoor response. Operation Sindoor 2.0 Preparedness General
Defence National
India has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening military cooperation with the United States during high-level engagements at the Shangri-La Dialogue 2026 in Singapore. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh also held discussions with NATO Military Committee Chair Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone as part of India’s wider defence diplomacy outreach. India-US Defence
North India State News
The Aam Aadmi Party secured a major victory in the Punjab municipal elections, winning the highest number of wards across the state and strengthening its urban political position ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. The Congress finished second, while Independents, Shiromani Akali Dal and BJP followed in the final tally. AAP Dominates Punjab Civic Poll […]