External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is scheduled to arrive in Beijing, marking his first visit since the Galwan Valley clashes. The visit, set for Sunday evening, occurs as India and China aim to ease tensions and normalize their relationship. During his visit, Jaishankar will hold a bilateral meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Their previous meeting took place in February during the G20 summit in Johannesburg. In addition to the bilateral meeting, Jaishankar will participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Tianjin on July 15. The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed the visit, stating that…
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A collision involving three buses carrying pilgrims to the Amarnath Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam resulted in injuries to at least ten individuals on Sunday. Authorities reported that the impact of the crash caused significant damage to all three buses involved. The injured pilgrims received immediate medical attention and were later transferred to alternative transportation to continue their journey. One injured pilgrim mentioned that the group had started their journey early in the morning and were en route from Amarnath to Vaishno Devi. Medical professionals at GMC Anantnag confirmed that the injured were receiving treatment, with the majority suffering…
Illegal murrum mining is rampant in the municipal area. The murrum mafia is actively engaged in unauthorized mining from 11 PM to 8 AM. The once-flat terrains have been transformed into large pits and ponds, causing environmental damage and destroying farmland. According to local sources, this illegal mining is openly benefiting from political patronage and the negligence of the mining department. The administration’s inaction has emboldened the mafia.
The Delhi-Dehradun Expressway, a significant infrastructure project, is nearing completion, connecting Delhi to Dehradun via a route spanning 210 km. The project, budgeted at approximately Rs 13,000 crore, will link Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. A key feature of this expressway is the wildlife corridor, designed to be Asia’s largest, ensuring the safe passage of animals through the Rajaji Tiger Reserve without disruption. While the section from Ganeshpur to Dehradun presented construction challenges due to dense forests, significant progress has been made, with the remaining work expected to be finalized in the coming months. Upon completion, the travel time between…
Japan’s Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya has strongly criticized China’s military exercises near Taiwan, deeming them detrimental to peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. Speaking during a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Iwaya’s remarks reflect a growing regional resistance to Beijing’s military actions. The Japanese government reiterated its opposition to any attempts to unilaterally change the status quo through force. Iwaya also voiced concerns about China’s actions in the South China Sea, reinforcing Japan’s apprehension over Beijing’s expansionist policies. Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has echoed Japan’s concerns, highlighting the threat posed by China’s military intimidation.
In Jharkhand, the use of railway services is not limited to humans, but also extends to animals. A langur monkey boarded the Khadakpur-Ranchi local train from the Silli station. It then occupied a window seat and traveled alongside other passengers. The monkey reached Ranchi station without causing any harm to the passengers. Afterward, the monkey disembarked and went away. The incident of the langur traveling as a passenger in the local train has become a topic of discussion. According to passengers traveling between Silli and Ranchi, this langur is often seen traveling on the local train between Silli and Ranchi.…
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla of the Indian Air Force, the first Indian astronaut to visit the International Space Station (ISS), is scheduled to return to Earth on July 14 along with the Ax-4 crew. They are set to undock from the ISS around 4:35 PM IST, with a splashdown expected in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California at approximately 3 PM IST on July 15. The return journey aboard the Dragon spacecraft will last about 22 hours, completing their nearly 18-day mission on the ISS. The Ax-4 crew comprises Commander Peggy Whitson, Pilot Shubhanshu Shukla from ISRO, Slawosz…
The official X handle of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) party has been hacked by malicious actors. Chief Minister Hemant Soren announced the incident on his own X handle on Sunday. The Chief Minister has instructed the Jharkhand Police to take cognizance of the matter and conduct a swift investigation. The Cyber Crime Branch is now investigating the hack, including whether the handle was compromised by cybercriminals or part of a larger conspiracy. The authorities are also looking into whether any content was altered or tampered with following the breach.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for several regions due to heavy rainfall and predicted extreme weather conditions in the coming days. East Uttar Pradesh, East Madhya Pradesh, and Coastal Karnataka experienced heavy rain in the past 24 hours. This has led to severe flooding in areas of West Bengal’s Paschim Medinipur. The IMD forecasts a continued wet spell across Northeast, Central, West, and Northwest India. Citizens should anticipate disruptions and potential traffic delays. Isolated heavy rainfall is expected in Rajasthan (July 13–16), Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (July 14–16), Himachal Pradesh (July 13–18), Uttarakhand (July 13–18), Punjab…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that high-level discussions with the United States are scheduled for next week, coinciding with the resumption of US military aid. Zelenskyy highlighted the restoration of aid shipments and upcoming military-level talks involving US officials, including General Keith Kellogg. Zelenskyy also emphasized ongoing efforts to boost weapons production within Ukraine, expressing optimism about securing further agreements. Furthermore, he called for continued sanctions against Russia to pressure an end to the ongoing conflict. The announcement followed President Trump’s reaffirmation of Washington’s commitment to supporting Ukraine’s defense capabilities. This commitment comes after reports of temporary pauses in weapons…