The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced that 1,563 Indian nationals have been deported from the United States between January 20 and July 16 of this year. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that the majority of these deportations involved individuals arriving via commercial flights. The MEA also addressed the ongoing discussions regarding a potential India-US trade deal, stating that details would be shared once finalized. Furthermore, the MEA commented on the arrest of an Indian tourist for alleged shoplifting and another Indian national for alleged possession of child pornography, urging Indian citizens abroad to adhere to local laws and regulations.
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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has requested Union Food Minister Pralhad Joshi to release the state’s pending dues of over ₹9,000 crore, comprising the Rural Development Fund (RDF) and Market Fees. During their meeting, Mann highlighted the crucial role of the RDF in developing rural infrastructure, including roads, storage facilities, and modernization of mandis. Despite amending the Punjab Rural Development Act, 1987, in line with central guidelines, the RDF has remained unreleased since 2021-22. Mann stated that ₹7,737.27 crore under RDF and ₹1,836.62 crore under Market Fees are still owed to the state. He also addressed the issue of rice…
In a brazen display of lawlessness, five assailants stormed Paras Hospital in Patna and shot a prisoner, Chandan Mishra, who was admitted for medical treatment. The attack, which occurred on the morning of July 17th, was captured on CCTV. Mishra, a hardened criminal with numerous murder cases against him, was on parole at the time of the shooting. Police investigations suggest the shooting was carried out by a rival gang. Senior police officials, including Central Range IG Jitendra Rana and SSP Kartikeya K Sharma, confirmed the incident and stated that the attackers are being identified with the assistance of Buxar…
The Jharkhand High Court heard a petition challenging the normalization process in the assistant professor recruitment. During the hearing, the High Court directed the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) to reserve 100 posts for para teachers and 14 posts for non-para teachers. The court further instructed the JSSC to present clear guidelines from the commission at the next hearing. The case was heard by a bench of Justice Deepak Roshan. The next and final hearing in this matter has been scheduled for August 5th.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister, Vishnu Deo Sai, flagged off 151 vehicles to enhance healthcare services across the state. The initiative aims to strengthen healthcare delivery and ensure that medical facilities are accessible to all, especially in remote areas. These vehicles will facilitate timely treatment and improve the efficiency of health programs, including those in the Bastar and Sarguja regions. The government is committed to expanding healthcare access, and this step is seen as a significant move towards achieving a healthier Chhattisgarh.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather advisory predicting continued moderate to heavy rainfall across Himachal Pradesh through July 23rd. Senior Scientist Sandeep Kumar Sharma from the Meteorological Centre in Shimla confirmed the extended period of expected precipitation. Several districts, including Sirmaur, Kangra, and Mandi, have already experienced significant rainfall. Nahan in Sirmaur district recorded 57 mm of rain in the past 24 hours. A yellow alert for rainfall is in effect for various districts, urging caution among residents.
A man in Ranchi, India, was defrauded of ₹8.6 lakhs in a sophisticated cyber scam disguised as a water bill payment. The victim received a WhatsApp message with the Ranchi Municipal Corporation logo, threatening to disconnect his water supply if he didn’t pay the outstanding bill. The message included a phone number to contact for more information. Upon calling the number, the caller, posing as a municipal representative, instructed the man to download an application and make a payment of ₹19 to update his profile. After making the small payment, the victim’s account was drained of ₹8.6 lakhs in multiple…
RJD leader and former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav has voiced strong criticism of the central government’s Special Intensive Review (SIR) exercise. He stated that leaders of the INDIA alliance will convene at Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge’s residence to discuss the matter. Yadav mentioned that letters are being sent to all senior leaders of the alliance regarding the meeting. Speaking to the press, Tejashwi Yadav expressed concern over the manner in which the SIR exercise is being conducted, calling it a threat to democracy. He emphasized the alliance’s commitment to fighting against it on all platforms and confirmed the…
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held discussions on Thursday with a delegation of special envoys from the Republic of Korea (RoK), led by former Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum. The meeting focused on strategies to bolster bilateral relations, specifically in crucial domains like economy, technology, defense, maritime security, and people-to-people exchanges. Jaishankar provided details of the meeting on his official X account, highlighting the discussions on economic, technological, defense, and maritime cooperation, as well as the expansion of people-to-people exchanges. This meeting occurs amidst concerted efforts by both nations to deepen cooperation in sectors such as green hydrogen, shipbuilding, investment, semiconductors,…
The Karnataka government has placed the blame for the fatal stampede during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) IPL victory parade squarely on the team. The tragic event outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4 resulted in 11 deaths and multiple injuries. The government’s report to the High Court highlighted that RCB organized the parade without city police consultation or permission. A video featuring Virat Kohli, inviting fans to the free-entry celebration, was also mentioned as contributing to the massive crowd. The police had previously denied permission for the event. The government’s report details the lack of formal permission from the…