The Bairabi–Sairang rail project is in its final stage, set to connect Aizawl with the Indian Railways network for the first time. This historic link will transform connectivity, boost trade, and accelerate development in Mizoram and the Northeast region.
Torrential rains have wreaked havoc in Dantewada, Chhattisgarh, displacing several families and damaging homes. Authorities have set up relief camps offering food, shelter, and medical care. For flood-hit people, these camps are proving to be a vital support system during this crisis.
New York University adjunct instructor Edward Price hailed PM Modi’s handling of global affairs while tearing into Donald Trump and Peter Navarro. Price said Trump had 'no understanding of economics' and accused him of damaging India-US ties, stressing Washington should be deepening friendship with New Delhi instead.
Beijing hosted a historic Victory Day Parade marking 80 years since Japan’s surrender in WWII. Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un stood alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping, showcasing military might with hypersonic missiles, drones, and cyber units in a powerful anti-West display.
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif surprised many during his interaction with Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying he finds Russia’s ties with India 'perfectly fine.' He added that Pakistan also wants strong, supplementary ties with Moscow, aimed at progress and prosperity. His diplomatic balancing act drew global attention and debate.
Women in Bihar expressed anger after hearing PM Modi’s response to abuses targeted at his late mother from a Congress-RJD rally stage. Many called the remarks shameful and disrespectful, while praising Modi for his composed yet firm reply during his Bihar address. The issue has sparked heated political debate in the state.
Delhi and NCR are facing monsoon chaos as Yamuna crosses the danger mark. It has triggered flood warnings and traffic curbs near Loha Pul. Gurugram, hit with 100 mm rain in just four hours, is under orange alert with schools going online and residents advised to work from home.
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif faced a diplomatic setback at the SCO Summit but was later joined by Army Chief Asim Munir in damage control. Chinese President Xi Jinping held a bilateral meeting with Sharif, signaling Beijing’s continued backing despite Islamabad’s weakened position.
At Semicon India 2025, Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw presented the first fully Made-in-India Vikram 32-bit microprocessor to PM Modi. Developed by ISRO’s Semiconductor Lab, the chip is qualified for use in harsh conditions like launch vehicles. Vaishnaw praised India’s rapid strides in the semiconductor mission.
India immediately sent crucial relief aid to Afghanistan following the devastating earthquake that killed over 800 people and injured thousands. Meanwhile, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) strongly condemned the April Pahalgam attack in Jammu & Kashmir but has yet to enforce significant sanctions. In this exclusive interview, Mariam Solaimankhil, Member of Afghanistan’s Parliament in Exile, discusses the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan and the international community’s response.
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