The India Meteorological Department (IMD) anticipates an intensification of the monsoon across various regions of the country in the coming days. The IMD has issued warnings for extremely heavy rainfall to persist over Northwest, Central, East & Northeast India for the next seven days. Intense downpours are expected in Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh on June 30th, 2025. After enduring scorching heat throughout June, Delhi residents may finally experience respite. The Met Department has issued a yellow alert for rain on Sunday and Monday. Several parts of Delhi/NCR received heavy showers on Saturday evening, providing much-needed relief. According to the latest…
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A tragic stampede near the Gundicha Temple in Puri on Sunday resulted in the deaths of at least three devotees and injuries to several others. The incident occurred at Saradha Bali, where a large crowd had gathered to view the deities on their chariots following the Rath Yatra. The deceased have been identified as Premakanta Mohanty (80), Basanti Sahoo (36), and Prabhati Das (42). The stampede took place between 4:00 and 5:00 AM, reportedly triggered by two trucks carrying wooden logs attempting to enter the already congested area. Eyewitness accounts suggest a lack of adequate police presence exacerbated the situation.…
A cloudburst in Uttarkashi’s Silai Band, situated along the Barkot-Yamunotri Marg, resulted in extensive damage to an under-construction hotel site on Sunday, June 29, 2025. Authorities have reported that between 8 and 9 workers who were residing at the site are currently missing. A rescue and search operation has been initiated, as stated by Uttarkashi District Magistrate Prashant Arya. The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been deployed to the construction site to assist in the search efforts.
Rongjiang County in Guizhou Province, southwest China, is facing severe flooding, prompting the activation of the highest-level emergency flood response. The Shihuichang Hydrological Station on the Duliu River recorded a water level exceeding the guaranteed level. The local flood control headquarters has escalated the emergency response to Level I, the highest in China’s four-tier warning system. Over 41,574 individuals from 11,992 households have been moved to safer locations. More than 1,000 soldiers with heavy machinery are assisting in relief operations. The National Development and Reform Commission has allocated significant funds to support disaster relief in Guizhou Province. The flooding, caused…
An incident mirroring the Raja Raghuvanshi murder case has surfaced in Bihar, where a woman allegedly conspired with her lover to kill her husband. The victim, identified as Bikku, was found dead on June 21st in Amouna village, Aurangabad district, with visible signs of external injuries, confirming foul play. Following an investigation, police apprehended the wife, who confessed to the crime. Authorities are now searching for her alleged accomplice. The local community suggests ongoing marital discord and an illicit affair as potential motives for the murder. Further investigation is underway to uncover the complete details of the conspiracy and the…
Raipur MP Brijmohan Agarwal is scheduled to hold a crucial meeting with South East Central Railway Bilaspur General Manager Tarun Prakash on June 30, 2025, at the Divisional Railway Manager’s office in Raipur. The meeting will focus on passenger amenities and railway development projects. Discussions will include the implementation of various demands raised by the MP in the previous year. Notably, special trains were operated during festivals like Kumbh, Holi, Chhath, and Diwali. Additionally, the virtual inauguration of renovated stations at Urkura, Bhilai, and Bhanupratappur under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme was carried out by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Further,…
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has criticized the Shiv Sena (UBT) amidst the ongoing controversy surrounding the Maharashtra government’s stance on Hindi language instruction in schools. Shinde accused the party of employing ‘double-faced’ political tactics. He stated that those who engage in such practices lack the moral standing to demand the resignation of Minister Dada Bhuse. Shinde referenced the earlier mandate under a previous Chief Minister, which made Marathi, English, and Hindi compulsory, as per the Raghunath Mashelkar Committee’s recommendations. He highlighted the shift in the party’s position, contrasting their stance while in power with their current opposition. This…
Former US President Donald Trump has publicly rebuked Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, disputing his assertion of victory in the recent 12-day conflict with Israel. Trump also issued a stern warning, stating the US would “absolutely” consider further military action if Iran pursued nuclear weapons. In a post on Truth Social, Trump accused Khamenei of “blatantly and foolishly” misrepresenting the outcome of the war. He claimed to have personally prevented Khamenei’s assassination, alleging he knew Khamenei’s location and prevented both Israeli and US forces from acting. Trump indicated he had intervened to halt Israel’s final military push. Khamenei, in…
In line with the Good Governance policy of the Chhattisgarh government led by Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, numerous initiatives are being undertaken across all departments to make government functioning transparent, impartial, and public-friendly. In this context, large-scale transfers have been implemented in the Commercial Tax (GST) Department after many years. Prior to this, only a limited number of transfers (10-15 officers) occurred in the department in the last two-three years. Most officers and employees of the GST department had been working at the same posting locations for a long time, with some officers serving in the same place…
In his fifth year in office, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami is preparing to introduce a comprehensive women’s policy for the state of Uttarakhand. This pioneering policy, designed to be women-centric, is expected to be presented to the cabinet shortly. The primary objective is to establish a structured framework for the economic and social advancement of women. Over the past four years, the Dhami government has already implemented significant initiatives, including a 30% reservation for women in government jobs and the introduction of women’s reservation in cooperative societies. These actions aim to bolster women’s leadership across all levels. Furthermore, schemes…