Security forces in north Kashmir neutralized Bagu Khan, a seasoned terrorist guide known as "human GPS," who facilitated nearly 100 infiltration attempts across the LoC over decades. His death is a significant blow to infiltration networks, limiting the ability of Pakistan-backed groups to navigate treacherous terrain.
A recent road transport ministry report reveals a grim reality: 2,161 lives were lost to potholes in 2023, a 16.4% increase from the previous year. Overall, road fatalities reached 1.73 lakh, with speeding as the primary cause. Shockingly, non-use of helmets and seatbelts contributed to a significant number of deaths.
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FASTag Annual Pass gains popularity on the Delhi-Chandigarh highway. Nearly 30% of private vehicles use it. The number is much higher than the national average. NHAI expects 10 lakh users soon. Nitin Gadkari stresses good service for toll charges. He wants accountability for highway quality. NHAI faced extra costs in Gurgaon due to poor project planning.
“PM Modi wanted to know about the ground situation. Therefore, I came here to meet the injured. I also wanted to visit Chishoti village, but unfortunately there was a landslide on the road. Now I am going to Raj Bhavan, where I will talk to the affected people through videoconferencing," he said.
As per the DMP, the field officer or project head must swing into action within six hours of the occurrence of a disaster and monitor its impact on the national highway in question regularly, in close coordination with the district administration. They need to quickly inspect the site, assess the severity of damage and prepare a technical plan for restoration and repair.
According to the report, bio-toilets in AC coaches were found to be in better condition than those in non-AC coaches. Passenger dissatisfaction exceeded 50% in five zones, including East Coast, Western, and Eastern Railways. In contrast, satisfaction levels crossed 90% in Northern and North Central Railways.
In the 32-second video, Suman speaks about floods that remade lives in Mandi, Dharali, Kedarnath and Katra, her finger pointed, as if addressing not just her peers but the mountain. “Hey manav, sudhar ja, iss laalach ko chhod de; dharti maa ko samaj, prakriti se rishta jod de.” (O human, mend your ways. Cast off this greed. Honour Mother Earth and restore your bond with nature.)
The appointment, subject to Senate confirmation, was long overdue and the fact that Gor is a part of Trump’s inner circle should facilitate a candid engagement between the 2 sides on thorny issues like trade, Trump’s handling of Pakistan, immigration and India’s ties with Russia.
"If a government employee is imprisoned for 50 hours, then he loses his job automatically, be it a driver, a clerk or a peon. But a CM, a minister, or even a PM, can enjoy staying in govt even from jail... Some time ago, we saw how files were being signed from jail and govt orders were given from jail," Modi said at a rally in Magadh University, Bodh Gaya.
The devastating flash floods in Chasoti, Kishtwar, have claimed over 140 lives, with the confirmed death toll at 68 and 72 still missing. Rescue teams are now focused on recovering bodies and body parts. Doctors and villagers are shaken by the sheer number of severed limbs found.
The government is set to introduce three bills in Parliament on Wednesday, aiming to establish a legal mechanism for the removal of prime ministers, Union ministers, chief ministers, or state ministers if they are arrested or detained on serious criminal charges.
The Election Commission has announced that individuals omitted from Bihar's draft electoral roll, published on August 1, 2025, can submit Form 6 with their Aadhaar card copy by September 1. Objections to ineligible inclusions can be filed in Form 7 by electors of the same constituency.
AIIMS Jammu has achieved 7th position nationwide in the Government Medical Universities Ranking 2025, becoming the second-highest ranked institute after AIIMS Delhi. The institute scored 385.62 out of 400 in Academic and Research Excellence, reflecting its quality teaching and research. This success is attributed to the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana.
NIA and Andhra Pradesh police apprehended Kothwal Noor Mohammed in Dharmavaram for alleged ties to Pakistan-based terror groups. He is accused of engaging in prohibited social media groups and communicating with suspected operatives across the border.
A Pakistan International Airlines-branded, aircraft-shaped balloon was discovered in Ramgarh, Samba district, raising security concerns. Border Security Force troops are investigating the balloon's origin. Similar incidents involving balloons with Pakistani markings have occurred in the area previously, prompting heightened vigilance by security forces along the International Border and Line of Control.
Following PM Modi's praise of the RSS in his Independence Day speech, opposition parties criticized him, while the BJP defended his remarks. The BJP asserted that the RSS's ideology is currently influencing India's public discourse.
A devastating cloudburst in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, has claimed at least 60 lives, with dozens still missing after a flash flood swept through a pilgrim campsite along the Machail Mata trail. Rescue operations are underway amidst intermittent rains as authorities struggle to recover bodies and assist survivors. CM Omar Abdullah has reached Kishtwar to take stock.
A gunfight erupted between terrorists and security forces in Kishtwar's Dul area during a cordon-and-search operation following specific intelligence inputs. This incident occurred a day after two army personnel died in Kulgam. Reinforcements have been deployed as the operation continues, with the Army confirming the ongoing exchange of gunfire with the terrorists.
In a fierce gunfight in Kulgam, South Kashmir, Lance Naik Pritpal Singh and Sepoy Harminder Singh of the Sikh Light Infantry, attached to 19 Rashtriya Rifles, were killed during Operation Akhal. The counterterrorism operation, ongoing for nine days, targets Pakistan-trained terrorists in the Akhal Khulsan forest.
Amidst strained US-India relations due to trade disputes over Russian ties, PM Modi and President Putin reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening India-Russia relations. Modi expressed support for resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict through diplomacy and invited Putin to India for the annual summit.
Indian Railways has launched 'Rudrastra,' its longest freight train ever, stretching 4.5 kilometers. Composed of 354 wagons and powered by seven locomotives, the train was formed by linking six standard rakes. It journeyed from Ganjkhwaja to Garhwa Road, covering 200 km at an average speed of 40 km/h.
Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district discovered a terrorist hideout during a surveillance operation in the forests of Berighouth-Dugadda, Chatroo. The operation, conducted ahead of Independence Day, led to the recovery of an AK-47 rifle, ammunition, and binoculars.
Boris Johnson praised Donald Trump's tariff on India for enabling Putin's actions, sparking criticism. The Daily Telegraph urged the UK to follow suit, citing India's significant imports of Russian oil.
In a significant step towards sustainable aviation, Indian Oil's Panipat refinery has become the first in India to be certified for producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from used cooking oil. Cotecna Inspection India certified the refinery, paving the way for blending SAF with conventional aviation turbine fuel (ATF).
A special NIA court in Jammu has charged three Jamaat-e-Islami operatives and a trust for allegedly raising and using funds to promote the banned organization's activities, violating the UAPA. The accused include Amir Mohammad Shamsi, Abdul Hamid Ganai, and Pakistan-based Mushtaq Ahmad Mir, along with the Al-Huda Educational Trust. Evidence includes witness statements, financial records, and money transfers.
PM Narendra Modi is likely to visit China for the Shanghai Cooperation Summit in late August, hosted by President Xi Jinping. Preparations are underway for India's participation, with a potential bilateral meeting between Modi and Xi on the agenda.
Omar Abdullah has urged 42 political parties, including the Congress, to advocate for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir during the current Parliament session. He argues that downgrading a state to a Union Territory sets a dangerous precedent, emphasizing the need to uphold the constitutional rights and democratic values for the people of Jammu and Kashmir.