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Starting today, Tuesday (Jul 1), fuelling up your older vehicle in Delhi just got a lot harder. If your petrol car is over 15 years old, or your diesel car is over 10 years old, prepare to be turned away at the pump. Unfortunately, for many of us, this isn't just a suggestion – it's a strict new rule from the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to tackle Delhi's pollution. And it's going to affect thousands of drivers. Are you one of them? Here's all you need to know.<h2>Here's how Delhi's old car ban will affect you</h2>No fuel for your old ride: If your vehicle has exceeded its "end-of-life" (15 years for petrol/CNG, 10 years for diesel), you won't be able to buy fuel. To enforce this, as per reports, one traffic police officer would be stationed at each of Delhi's 350 identified petrol pumps - &nbsp;specifically to stop older vehicles from refuelling. At some petrol pumps, officers of the Transport Department would be mobilised. To achieve this, a detailed deployment plan for the officers has been drawn up by the transport department, along with Delhi Police, Traffic Police and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD).<h2>What if you get caught trying to fuel your old car?</h2>The traffic police would have the power to issue a challan (fine) or even impound the End of Life (EoL) vehicles. to help them maintain law and order during the enforcement drive, an additional two police personnel would also be deployed.How will the police or the petrol pump know my car is old?On June 17, the Delhi government issued Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs) for forcing the ban on refuelling old (EoL) vehicles. Under this, petrol pumps have to display "No Fuel" signs that read: "Fuel will not be dispensed to End of Life Vehicles — i.e. 15 years old Petrol and CNG and 10-year-old Diesel 01.07.2025."Furthermore, they would have to maintain logs, manual or digital, of all fuel transactions. In addition, Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras are being set up at petrol pumps. These will instantly flag your vehicle's age and registration details in real time.While some of us may think that establishing personal relations with petrol pump staff could help us buy fuel in such cases, the petrol pumps would also face penalties for selling to EoL vehicle owners. To be specific, fuel station operators will be penalised under Section 192 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.<h2>Why is this happening (again)?</h2>Some of you may remember that this isn't a new idea. In 2018, the Supreme Court banned older diesel and petrol vehicles in Delhi. Under the National Green Tribunal (NGT) rules, since 2014, parking vehicles over 15 years old in public places is prohibited. It's just that, now, the authorities are taking a significant step to enforce these rules directly at the point of sale of fuel.

To enforce the old vehicle ban, as per reports, one traffic police officer would be stationed at each of Delhi's 350 identified petrol pumps – specifically to stop older vehicles from refuelling.

Starting today, Tuesday (Jul 1), fuelling up your older vehicle in Delhi just got a lot harder. If your petrol car is over 15 years old, or your diesel car is over 10 years old, prepare to be turned away at the pump. Unfortunately, for many of us, this isn't just a suggestion – it's a strict new rule from the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to tackle Delhi's pollution. And it's going to affect thousands of drivers. Are you one of them? Here's all you need to know. Here's how Delhi's old car ban will affect you No fuel for your old ride: If your vehicle has exceeded its "end-of-life" (15 years for petrol/CNG, 10 years for diesel), you won't be able to buy fuel. To enforce this, as per reports, one traffic police officer would be stationed at each of Delhi's 350 identified petrol pumps - specifically to stop older vehicles from refuelling. At some petrol pumps, officers of the Transport Department would be mobilised. To achieve this, a detailed deployment plan for the officers has been drawn up by the transport department, along with Delhi Police, Traffic Police and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). What if you get caught trying to fuel your old car? The traffic police would have the power to issue a challan (fine) or even impound the End of Life (EoL) vehicles. to help them maintain law and order during the enforcement drive, an additional two police personnel would also be deployed. How will the police or the petrol pump know my car is old? On June 17, the Delhi government issued Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs) for forcing the ban on refuelling old (EoL) vehicles. Under this, petrol pumps have to display "No Fuel" signs that read: "Fuel will not be dispensed to End of Life Vehicles — i.e. 15 years old Petrol and CNG and 10-year-old Diesel 01.07.2025." Furthermore, they would have to maintain logs, manual or digital, of all fuel transactions. In addition, Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras are being set up at petrol pumps. These will instantly flag your vehicle's age and registration details in real time. While some of us may think that establishing personal relations with petrol pump staff could help us buy fuel in such cases, the petrol pumps would also face penalties for selling to EoL vehicle owners. To be specific, fuel station operators will be penalised under Section 192 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. Why is this happening (again)? Some of you may remember that this isn't a new idea. In 2018, the Supreme Court banned older diesel and petrol vehicles in Delhi. Under the National Green Tribunal (NGT) rules, since 2014, parking vehicles over 15 years old in public places is prohibited. It's just that, now, the authorities are taking a significant step to enforce these rules directly at the point of sale of fuel.

To enforce the old vehicle ban, as per reports, one traffic police officer would be stationed at each of Delhi's 350 identified petrol pumps – specifically to stop older vehicles from refuelling.

STOP! Your old petrol and diesel car might be BANNED from Delhi fuel pumps. All you need to know

India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday (Jul 1) firmly denied claims made by US President Donald Trump that Washington used trade pressure to push India and Pakistan toward a ceasefire after New Delhi launched its Operation Sindoor in May of this year. Referring to the Pahalgam terror attack — which was the catalyst behind the escalated India-Pakistan tensions, as an act of economic warfare — aimed at destroying tourism in Kashmir, which he said was the mainstay of the economy. He stressed that India would no longer allow a “free pass” for terrorism.<h2>Jaishankar dismisses Trump's 'trade pressure’ claim</h2>Speaking during a conversation with Newsweek, the Indian foreign minister offered a sharp counter to the narrative emerging from the White House, calling it inconsistent with events as they unfolded. Jaishankar said he was in the room when Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US Vice President JD Vance had a telephonic conversation regarding the tensions of May 9.Jaishankar said that Vance made it clear during the conversation that Pakistan was threatening a massive assault if certain conditions were not met. However, he said that Modi was "impervious" to the threats and said that there would be a response from India. He then confirmed that Islamabad launched a massive attack that night, to which India responded swiftly and appropriately.He further revealed that the next day, he received a call from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who conveyed Pakistan's willingness to hold talks. When asked about Trump's claims of using trade to resolve the India-Pakistan conflict, Jaishankar said, "No, I don't think so. I think the trade people are doing what the trade people should be doing, which is negotiating with numbers and lines and products and making their trade-offs. I think they're very professional and very focused about it." Despite India's denials, Trump has repeatedly claimed credit for "brokering" peace between the two nations.<h2>Pahalgam was "economic warfare", no more free pass for terrorism: Jaishankar</h2>During the interview, Jaishankar also stressed that India will no longer allow terrorists to act as proxies while giving immunity to the states that sponsor them."We are not going to yield to nuclear blackmail that you know there could be escalation, and therefore we should not do anything," he said.Describing the April 22 Pahalgam attack as an act of "economic warfare," Jaishankar noted that it was meant not only to kill but to crush the backbone of Kashmir's tourism-driven economy. India's "message to the world has to be that there should be zero tolerance for terrorism, that there should be no circumstances, no excuse, no justification, under which you would allow, support, finance, sponsor terrorist acts." He added that “no yielding to nuclear blackmail, no impunity to terrorists, no more free pass that they are proxies and we will do what we have to do to defend our people.” &nbsp;

Referring to the Pahalgam terror attack — which was the catalyst behind the escalated India-Pakistan tensions, as an act of economic warfare — aimed at destroying tourism in Kashmir, which he said was the mainstay of the economy. He stressed that India won't allow a “free pass” for terrorism.

India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday (Jul 1) firmly denied claims made by US President Donald Trump that Washington used trade pressure to push India and Pakistan toward a ceasefire after New Delhi launched its Operation Sindoor in May of this year. Referring to the Pahalgam terror attack — which was the catalyst behind the escalated India-Pakistan tensions, as an act of economic warfare — aimed at destroying tourism in Kashmir, which he said was the mainstay of the economy. He stressed that India would no longer allow a “free pass” for terrorism. Jaishankar dismisses Trump's 'trade pressure’ claim Speaking during a conversation with Newsweek, the Indian foreign minister offered a sharp counter to the narrative emerging from the White House, calling it inconsistent with events as they unfolded. Jaishankar said he was in the room when Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US Vice President JD Vance had a telephonic conversation regarding the tensions of May 9. Jaishankar said that Vance made it clear during the conversation that Pakistan was threatening a massive assault if certain conditions were not met. However, he said that Modi was "impervious" to the threats and said that there would be a response from India. He then confirmed that Islamabad launched a massive attack that night, to which India responded swiftly and appropriately. He further revealed that the next day, he received a call from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who conveyed Pakistan's willingness to hold talks. When asked about Trump's claims of using trade to resolve the India-Pakistan conflict, Jaishankar said, "No, I don't think so. I think the trade people are doing what the trade people should be doing, which is negotiating with numbers and lines and products and making their trade-offs. I think they're very professional and very focused about it." Despite India's denials, Trump has repeatedly claimed credit for "brokering" peace between the two nations. Pahalgam was "economic warfare", no more free pass for terrorism: Jaishankar During the interview, Jaishankar also stressed that India will no longer allow terrorists to act as proxies while giving immunity to the states that sponsor them. "We are not going to yield to nuclear blackmail that you know there could be escalation, and therefore we should not do anything," he said. Describing the April 22 Pahalgam attack as an act of "economic warfare," Jaishankar noted that it was meant not only to kill but to crush the backbone of Kashmir's tourism-driven economy. India's "message to the world has to be that there should be zero tolerance for terrorism, that there should be no circumstances, no excuse, no justification, under which you would allow, support, finance, sponsor terrorist acts." He added that “no yielding to nuclear blackmail, no impunity to terrorists, no more free pass that they are proxies and we will do what we have to do to defend our people.”

Referring to the Pahalgam terror attack — which was the catalyst behind the escalated India-Pakistan tensions, as an act of economic warfare — aimed at destroying tourism in Kashmir, which he said was the mainstay of the economy. He stressed that India won't allow a “free pass” for terrorism.

Jaishankar refutes Trump used 'trade pressure' to solve India-Pak tensions, calls Pahalgam terror attack 'act of economic warfare'

Just two days after the deadly crash of flight AI 171 in Ahmedabad, another Air India plane travelling from Delhi to Vienna dropped nearly 900 feet mid-air shortly after takeoff due to some technical fault. A spokesperson of the airline said on Tuesday (Jul 7) that an investigation is underway and both pilots have been grounded. The incident occurred on Jun 14, about 38 hours after the London-bound Air India flight crashed in Ahmedabad, killing over 260 people. As India mourned the tragic Jun 12 crash, another possible disaster only came to light now.&nbsp;Minutes after taking off from the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport at 2.56 am, flight AI-187, a Boeing 777, rapidly lost altitude. This triggered a stall and ground proximity warnings, including repeated “Don’t sink” alerts, according to The Times of India. The incident happened during a strong storm and bad weather conditions in the national capital. The airlines said that the pilots acted swiftly to stabilise the plane and the flight safely landed in Vienna.&nbsp;The incident was reported to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), which ordered a probe into the matter. The black box of the plane was retrieved and the flight data was shared with the DGCA.&nbsp;“Upon receipt of the pilot's report, the matter was disclosed to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in accordance with regulations. Subsequently, upon receipt of data from the aircraft’s recorders, further investigation was initiated. The pilots have been off-rostered pending the outcome of the investigation,” an Air India spokesperson said.&nbsp;On June 12, Air India flight Boeing Dreamliner 787-8, carrying 242 people onboard, crashed moments after taking off from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad in the afternoon. The deadly incident resulted in the death of 241 people on board, leaving only one survivor. Other casualties were also reported on the ground at the site of the crash.&nbsp;The incident has sparked safety concerns about Air India’s fleet, prompting an audit by the DGCA, which highlighted repeated maintenance lapses and poor defect rectification by the airline. Earlier this month, multiple Air India flights reported technical snags.&nbsp;Watch | Ahmedabad Crash: Sabotage angle also being probed in Air India crash case &nbsp;https://www.wionews.com/videos/ahmedabad-crash-sabotage-angle-also-being-probed-in-air-india-crash-case-1751282137947/embed

The incident was reported to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), which ordered a probe into the matter. The airlines said that the pilots acted swiftly to stabilise the plane and the flight safely landed in Vienna.

Just two days after the deadly crash of flight AI 171 in Ahmedabad, another Air India plane travelling from Delhi to Vienna dropped nearly 900 feet mid-air shortly after takeoff due to some technical fault. A spokesperson of the airline said on Tuesday (Jul 7) that an investigation is underway and both pilots have been grounded. The incident occurred on Jun 14, about 38 hours after the London-bound Air India flight crashed in Ahmedabad, killing over 260 people. As India mourned the tragic Jun 12 crash, another possible disaster only came to light now. Minutes after taking off from the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport at 2.56 am, flight AI-187, a Boeing 777, rapidly lost altitude. This triggered a stall and ground proximity warnings, including repeated “Don’t sink” alerts, according to The Times of India. The incident happened during a strong storm and bad weather conditions in the national capital. The airlines said that the pilots acted swiftly to stabilise the plane and the flight safely landed in Vienna. The incident was reported to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), which ordered a probe into the matter. The black box of the plane was retrieved and the flight data was shared with the DGCA. “Upon receipt of the pilot's report, the matter was disclosed to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in accordance with regulations. Subsequently, upon receipt of data from the aircraft’s recorders, further investigation was initiated. The pilots have been off-rostered pending the outcome of the investigation,” an Air India spokesperson said. On June 12, Air India flight Boeing Dreamliner 787-8, carrying 242 people onboard, crashed moments after taking off from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad in the afternoon. The deadly incident resulted in the death of 241 people on board, leaving only one survivor. Other casualties were also reported on the ground at the site of the crash. The incident has sparked safety concerns about Air India’s fleet, prompting an audit by the DGCA, which highlighted repeated maintenance lapses and poor defect rectification by the airline. Earlier this month, multiple Air India flights reported technical snags. Watch | Ahmedabad Crash: Sabotage angle also being probed in Air India crash case https://www.wionews.com/videos/ahmedabad-crash-sabotage-angle-also-being-probed-in-air-india-crash-case-1751282137947/embed

The incident was reported to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), which ordered a probe into the matter. The airlines said that the pilots acted swiftly to stabilise the plane and the flight safely landed in Vienna.

Just hours after deadly Ahmedabad plane crash, another Air India flight dropped 900 feet during takeoff | SHOCKING details inside

A new land scam has come to the fore in India's Punjab. Punjab's Ferozepur police booked a duo for illegally selling a historic Indian Air Force (IAF) airstrip - used in 1962, 1965 and 1971 wars. The police allege that a mother-son duo sold the airstrip in connivance with revenue officials. Though the land was sold in 1997 by Usha Ansal and her son Naveen Chand, natives of Dumni Wala village, an FIR on the matter has been filed 28 years later. The matter first came to light after a complaint was filed by a retired revenue officer, Nishan Singh, with the vigilance bureau. However, no action was taken against it for years, even though a preliminary inquiry was conducted. FIR was finally filed recently after court intervention.&nbsp;This airstrip, situated in Patti Fattuwala village near the Pakistan border, was acquired by the British administration on March 12, 1945 and was used as an Advance Landing Ground (ALG) by the IAF. According to a Times of India report, an investigation by the Vigilance Department, prompted by a reprimand from the Punjab and Haryana High Court, led to an FIR being registered against the duo on June 20, 2025, 28 years after the fraud. As per multiple reports, senior police officer D Manjit Singh said the FIR has been registered at Kulgarhi police station under IPC sections 419 (impersonation), 420 (cheating), 465, 467 (forgery), 471 (use of forged documents), and 120-B (criminal conspiracy).&nbsp;<h2>How was the defence land sold?</h2>The mother-son duo presented themselves as landowners while the true owner, Madan Mohan Lal, had died in 1991, but the land was sold under his name in 1997. Reports said that several individuals were named as owners between 2009-2010 despite the Ministry of Defence not transferring the land. On April 16, 2021, the commandant of the Halwara Air Force Station lodged a complaint by a retired revenue officer, Nishan Singh. As per India Today, it took the local administration five years to conduct a comprehensive inquiry. Nishan Singh moved to the Punjab and Haryana High Court December 21, 2023. Justice Harjit Singh Brar criticised the Deputy Commissioner of Ferozepur’s inaction, labelling it a serious threat to national security, and directed the chief of the Punjab Vigilance Bureau to personally investigate and report within four weeks. According to the Times of India report, the land was finally restored to the Ministry of Defence in May 2025, following intervention by the High Court. &nbsp;

Punjab police alleged that a mother-son duo sold a historic Indian Air Force (IAF) airstrip - used in 1962, 1965 and 1971 wars - in connivance with revenue officials

A new land scam has come to the fore in India's Punjab. Punjab's Ferozepur police booked a duo for illegally selling a historic Indian Air Force (IAF) airstrip - used in 1962, 1965 and 1971 wars. The police allege that a mother-son duo sold the airstrip in connivance with revenue officials. Though the land was sold in 1997 by Usha Ansal and her son Naveen Chand, natives of Dumni Wala village, an FIR on the matter has been filed 28 years later. The matter first came to light after a complaint was filed by a retired revenue officer, Nishan Singh, with the vigilance bureau. However, no action was taken against it for years, even though a preliminary inquiry was conducted. FIR was finally filed recently after court intervention. This airstrip, situated in Patti Fattuwala village near the Pakistan border, was acquired by the British administration on March 12, 1945 and was used as an Advance Landing Ground (ALG) by the IAF. According to a Times of India report, an investigation by the Vigilance Department, prompted by a reprimand from the Punjab and Haryana High Court, led to an FIR being registered against the duo on June 20, 2025, 28 years after the fraud. As per multiple reports, senior police officer D Manjit Singh said the FIR has been registered at Kulgarhi police station under IPC sections 419 (impersonation), 420 (cheating), 465, 467 (forgery), 471 (use of forged documents), and 120-B (criminal conspiracy). How was the defence land sold? The mother-son duo presented themselves as landowners while the true owner, Madan Mohan Lal, had died in 1991, but the land was sold under his name in 1997. Reports said that several individuals were named as owners between 2009-2010 despite the Ministry of Defence not transferring the land. On April 16, 2021, the commandant of the Halwara Air Force Station lodged a complaint by a retired revenue officer, Nishan Singh. As per India Today, it took the local administration five years to conduct a comprehensive inquiry. Nishan Singh moved to the Punjab and Haryana High Court December 21, 2023. Justice Harjit Singh Brar criticised the Deputy Commissioner of Ferozepur’s inaction, labelling it a serious threat to national security, and directed the chief of the Punjab Vigilance Bureau to personally investigate and report within four weeks. According to the Times of India report, the land was finally restored to the Ministry of Defence in May 2025, following intervention by the High Court.

Punjab police alleged that a mother-son duo sold a historic Indian Air Force (IAF) airstrip - used in 1962, 1965 and 1971 wars - in connivance with revenue officials

Scam in 1997, FIR in 2025: How THIS mother-son duo sold IAF airstrip - used in three wars against Pakistan?

India is working with members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to strengthen maritime cooperation, enhance cruise shipping connectivity, and promote sustainable tourism across the Indo-Pacific region, said the Indian government. India is hosting the second edition of the ASEAN Cruise dialogue, and this is the first time that the event is being held in India. According to officials, the plan is to develop a route similar to the Caribbean cruise circuit in India's neighbourhood. A Caribbean cruise circuit refers to a planned route that a cruise ship follows as it sails through various ports in the Caribbean Sea. It typically starts from one port, visits two or three other ports and returns to the origin port, making it a loop or circuit.&nbsp;The meeting held in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu is being attended by all the member nations of ASEAN: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and Timor Leste. According to India's Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, this multilateral dialogue is meant to develop collaboration and cooperation to promote&nbsp;the cruise shipping industry and make use of its full potential.During the ongoing meet, the delegation will visit the UNESCO World Heritage town of Mamallapuram, near Chennai. They will deliberate on heritage-led cruise tourism and deeper ASEAN–India collaboration. Delegates will also tour the shore temples and rock-cut monuments, highlighting India’s cultural and coastal tourism appeal."We are joining hands so that, in this part of the world, ASEAN and India can play an important role. India plans to operationalise 5,000 km of navigable waterways to enhance cruise connectivity with ASEAN nations. India plans to work with ASEAN countries to develop cruise tourism and tourism circuits in the Bay of Bengal as well as the Indian Ocean region. An integrated cruise network linking Indian ports with ASEAN destinations, supported by real-time tracking and modern terminals, is being envisaged which will be deliberated in this meet," Sonowal said. Highlighting the growth in the Indian cruise shipping sector, the minister said that there has been a more than fivefold growth in passengers over the last decade.Event participants include government officials and policy leaders, as well as industry leaders from the region. They are also deliberating on connectivity gaps, regulatory best practices, and pathways to promote inclusive and sustainable cruise growth in the region. The Government of India envisions the ASEAN–India Cruise Dialogue as a recurring multilateral forum that will serve as a strategic enabler for regional maritime growth and people-to-people connectivity. This edition marks a significant step in positioning India and ASEAN at the centre of cruise tourism in the Indo-Pacific. &nbsp;

According to officials, the plan is to develop a route similar to the Caribbean cruise circuit in India's neighbourhood. A Caribbean cruise circuit refers to a planned route that a cruise ship follows as it sails through various ports in the Caribbean Sea. 

India is working with members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to strengthen maritime cooperation, enhance cruise shipping connectivity, and promote sustainable tourism across the Indo-Pacific region, said the Indian government. India is hosting the second edition of the ASEAN Cruise dialogue, and this is the first time that the event is being held in India. According to officials, the plan is to develop a route similar to the Caribbean cruise circuit in India's neighbourhood. A Caribbean cruise circuit refers to a planned route that a cruise ship follows as it sails through various ports in the Caribbean Sea. It typically starts from one port, visits two or three other ports and returns to the origin port, making it a loop or circuit. The meeting held in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu is being attended by all the member nations of ASEAN: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and Timor Leste. According to India's Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, this multilateral dialogue is meant to develop collaboration and cooperation to promote the cruise shipping industry and make use of its full potential. During the ongoing meet, the delegation will visit the UNESCO World Heritage town of Mamallapuram, near Chennai. They will deliberate on heritage-led cruise tourism and deeper ASEAN–India collaboration. Delegates will also tour the shore temples and rock-cut monuments, highlighting India’s cultural and coastal tourism appeal. "We are joining hands so that, in this part of the world, ASEAN and India can play an important role. India plans to operationalise 5,000 km of navigable waterways to enhance cruise connectivity with ASEAN nations. India plans to work with ASEAN countries to develop cruise tourism and tourism circuits in the Bay of Bengal as well as the Indian Ocean region. An integrated cruise network linking Indian ports with ASEAN destinations, supported by real-time tracking and modern terminals, is being envisaged which will be deliberated in this meet," Sonowal said. Highlighting the growth in the Indian cruise shipping sector, the minister said that there has been a more than fivefold growth in passengers over the last decade. Event participants include government officials and policy leaders, as well as industry leaders from the region. They are also deliberating on connectivity gaps, regulatory best practices, and pathways to promote inclusive and sustainable cruise growth in the region. The Government of India envisions the ASEAN–India Cruise Dialogue as a recurring multilateral forum that will serve as a strategic enabler for regional maritime growth and people-to-people connectivity. This edition marks a significant step in positioning India and ASEAN at the centre of cruise tourism in the Indo-Pacific.

According to officials, the plan is to develop a route similar to the Caribbean cruise circuit in India's neighbourhood. A Caribbean cruise circuit refers to a planned route that a cruise ship follows as it sails through various ports in the Caribbean Sea.&nbsp;

India working with ASEAN to develop Caribbean-like Cruise circuit, Govt says

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Washington, DC on Monday (local time). Jaishankar is on an official visit to the US at the invitation of US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, to participate in the next edition of the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting (QFMM), scheduled for July 1, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated in a press release.&nbsp;During the meeting, the leaders will build upon the discussions held during the last QFMM, which took place in Washington, DC on January 21. In the press release, MEA stated, "They will exchange views on regional and global developments, particularly those concerning the Indo-Pacific, and review the progress made on various Quad initiatives in the run-up to the Quad Leaders' Summit, which India will host. The Ministers are also expected to deliberate on new proposals to advance the shared vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific." Before arriving in Washington, DC, Jaishankar was in New York, where he inaugurated an exhibition at the United Nations on 'The Human Cost of Terrorism,' highlighting the need to expose state sponsorship of terrorism.&nbsp;&nbsp;Speaking at the inauguration of the exhibition on 'The Human Cost of Terrorism' at the UN Headquarters in New York, he said that "terrorism anywhere is a threat to peace everywhere." "A tribute to those who were taken away from us and remembrance lives shattered by discouragement, by our gathering, we express solidarity with the families and the loved ones of the victims of terrorism. The campaign is a stark reminder of the urgency of our shared responsibility to combat terrorism in all its forms," he added.&nbsp;&nbsp;Highlighting the exhibition's significance, he noted that "today's exhibition is not merely a presentation of images, videos and testimonies. It is a statement of our shared humanity. It is a gallery of human courage, each moment, each memory, each artefact, and every word tells the story of a life interrupted, altered or lost." Jaishankar emphasised the need for zero tolerance for terrorism, citing the recent condemnation by the UN Security Council of a horrific act of terrorism in Pahalgam. He said, "The world must come to some basic concepts: no impunity to terrorists, no treating them as proxies, and no yielding to nuclear blackmail."&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Jaishankar is on an official visit to the US at the invitation of US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, to participate in the next edition of the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting (QFMM), scheduled for July 1

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Washington, DC on Monday (local time). Jaishankar is on an official visit to the US at the invitation of US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, to participate in the next edition of the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting (QFMM), scheduled for July 1, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated in a press release. During the meeting, the leaders will build upon the discussions held during the last QFMM, which took place in Washington, DC on January 21. In the press release, MEA stated, "They will exchange views on regional and global developments, particularly those concerning the Indo-Pacific, and review the progress made on various Quad initiatives in the run-up to the Quad Leaders' Summit, which India will host. The Ministers are also expected to deliberate on new proposals to advance the shared vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific." Before arriving in Washington, DC, Jaishankar was in New York, where he inaugurated an exhibition at the United Nations on 'The Human Cost of Terrorism,' highlighting the need to expose state sponsorship of terrorism. Speaking at the inauguration of the exhibition on 'The Human Cost of Terrorism' at the UN Headquarters in New York, he said that "terrorism anywhere is a threat to peace everywhere." "A tribute to those who were taken away from us and remembrance lives shattered by discouragement, by our gathering, we express solidarity with the families and the loved ones of the victims of terrorism. The campaign is a stark reminder of the urgency of our shared responsibility to combat terrorism in all its forms," he added. Highlighting the exhibition's significance, he noted that "today's exhibition is not merely a presentation of images, videos and testimonies. It is a statement of our shared humanity. It is a gallery of human courage, each moment, each memory, each artefact, and every word tells the story of a life interrupted, altered or lost." Jaishankar emphasised the need for zero tolerance for terrorism, citing the recent condemnation by the UN Security Council of a horrific act of terrorism in Pahalgam. He said, "The world must come to some basic concepts: no impunity to terrorists, no treating them as proxies, and no yielding to nuclear blackmail." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

S Jaishankar is on an official visit to the US at the invitation of US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, to participate in the next edition of the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting (QFMM), scheduled for July 1

S Jaishankar in Washington, will meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, attend Quad meeting

The prices of commercial LPG gas cylinders were revised by the oil marketing companies on Tuesday (July 1, 2025), reducing the cost of a 19 kg commercial cylinder by Rs 58.50. The slash in the price will come into effect from July 1, 2025, bringing respite to commercial users such as hotels, restaurants, and businesses. Meanwhile, the prices of domestic 14.2 kg LPG cylinders, widely used in households, have not been changed, according to a report by the news agency ANI.<h3>Updated LPG cylinder rates in major cities</h3>After the recent price cut of one unit of a commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi will now cost Rs 1,665, down from Rs 1,723.50, providing relief to commercial users.In Mumbai, the retail price of 19-kg LPG cylinders will now cost Rs 1,616 after a slashing from the previous rate costing Rs 1674.50 per cylinder.In addition, the commercial price of an LPG cylinder will cost Rs 1,769 in Kolkata and Rs 1,823.50 in Chennai, reducing from Rs 1,826 and Rs 1,881, respectively.<h3>Could crude oil prices drop globally?</h3>As per a June 27 research report by ICICI Bank, international crude oil prices may face downward pressure due to several contributing factors. These include the easing of tensions between Israel and Iran, weaker-than-expected global demand, and a rise in overall oil production.On the demand front, the report notes that prolonged trade-related uncertainties could continue to dampen consumption. It also projects that oil demand in 2025 will remain largely flat at 102.9 million barrels per day (mbpd), similar to the levels seen in 2024, amid slow global economic growth.Also read: India: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-price-of-commercial-lpg-gas-cylinders-reduced-by-rs-7-8680060">Price of commercial LPG gas cylinders reduced by Rs 7</a>In terms of supply, global crude production is showing an upward trend, driven primarily by increased output from OPEC countries, while supply from non-OPEC producers has also remained stable."The physical markets recorded a net supply surplus for the fifth consecutive month of 1.6mbpd in May compared to 1.9mbpd recorded in April," ICICI Bank said.However, the report also suggested that the effect of the Iran-Israel conflict on the spike in crude prices was much lower than previous geopolitical tensions, such as the Russia-Ukraine war.&nbsp;

After the recent price cut of one unit of a commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi will now cost Rs 1,665, down. In Mumbai, will cost Rs 1,616, Rs 1,769 in Kolkata and Rs 1,823.50 in Chennai.

The prices of commercial LPG gas cylinders were revised by the oil marketing companies on Tuesday (July 1, 2025), reducing the cost of a 19 kg commercial cylinder by Rs 58.50. The slash in the price will come into effect from July 1, 2025, bringing respite to commercial users such as hotels, restaurants, and businesses. Meanwhile, the prices of domestic 14.2 kg LPG cylinders, widely used in households, have not been changed, according to a report by the news agency ANI. Updated LPG cylinder rates in major cities After the recent price cut of one unit of a commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi will now cost Rs 1,665, down from Rs 1,723.50, providing relief to commercial users. In Mumbai, the retail price of 19-kg LPG cylinders will now cost Rs 1,616 after a slashing from the previous rate costing Rs 1674.50 per cylinder. In addition, the commercial price of an LPG cylinder will cost Rs 1,769 in Kolkata and Rs 1,823.50 in Chennai, reducing from Rs 1,826 and Rs 1,881, respectively. Could crude oil prices drop globally? As per a June 27 research report by ICICI Bank, international crude oil prices may face downward pressure due to several contributing factors. These include the easing of tensions between Israel and Iran, weaker-than-expected global demand, and a rise in overall oil production. On the demand front, the report notes that prolonged trade-related uncertainties could continue to dampen consumption. It also projects that oil demand in 2025 will remain largely flat at 102.9 million barrels per day (mbpd), similar to the levels seen in 2024, amid slow global economic growth. Also read: India: Price of commercial LPG gas cylinders reduced by Rs 7 In terms of supply, global crude production is showing an upward trend, driven primarily by increased output from OPEC countries, while supply from non-OPEC producers has also remained stable. "The physical markets recorded a net supply surplus for the fifth consecutive month of 1.6mbpd in May compared to 1.9mbpd recorded in April," ICICI Bank said. However, the report also suggested that the effect of the Iran-Israel conflict on the spike in crude prices was much lower than previous geopolitical tensions, such as the Russia-Ukraine war.

After the recent price cut of one unit of a commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi will now cost Rs 1,665, down. In Mumbai, will cost Rs 1,616, Rs 1,769 in Kolkata and Rs 1,823.50 in Chennai.

LPG price cut: Commercial 19-kg cylinder reduced by Rs 58.50—check latest rates city-wise

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) and Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) have discovered from a 34-year-long study (1987-2021) that rainwater is becoming acidic across multiple cities in India. When the pH value becomes lower, it indicates higher acidity. Rain with a pH below 5.65 is considered acidic. Locations like Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), and Mohanbari (Assam) have frequently exceeded this threshold, according to a report in TOI.The rain chemistry at 10 Global Atmosphere Watch (GAW) stations were traced by the researchers, which includes: Srinagar (Jammu &amp; Kashmir), Jodhpur (Rajasthan), Prayagraj, Mohanbari, Visakhapatnam, Kodaikanal (Tamil Nadu), Pune and Nagpur (Maharashtra), Minicoy (Lakshadweep), and Port Blair (Andaman &amp; Nicobar Islands). The findings in these cities noted that there was a general decrease in pH value over time.<h3>Why is rain acidic?</h3>The main drivers are nitrate (NO₃⁻) and sulphate ions formed from pollutants such as vehicle emissions, factory releases, power plants, and crop residue burning. It reacts with water, oxygen and other chemicals to form sulfuric and nitric acids, then mixes with water and other materials before falling to the ground.As per the PTI report, the study indicated that atmospheric conditions and local emissions can affect the chemistry or pH of rainfall. It was discovered that both acidic and alkaline rain can have toxic effects on the environment. It could affect aquatic and plant life. However, the author was surprised that "acid rain does not currently pose a major and immediate threat to our region".The research team added that rainfall during the dry season tends to be slightly more acidic compared to the wet season, as most of the acidic particles in the air would be washed out at the first rainfall event, resulting in a decrease in pH values.<h3>Does acid rain affect Delhi?</h3>The air pollutants with high NO₂ and SO₂, primarily released from vehicle emissions, coal combustion, and stubble burning, contribute to the formation of nitric and sulfuric acids in rain droplets over Delhi. It plays a key role in keeping the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) consistently poor, with conditions deteriorating even further during the winter months.These pollutants can easily combine with water, resulting in acid rain in the city. However, according to the author’s report, it does not currently pose any significant threat. While prolonged acid rain may have some impact over time, however, researchers have not come up with any reports of acid rain or its harmful effects on the residents.As early as 1995, Delhi’s rain showed pH above 5.6 early in the monsoon, but fell below that later on, indicating acidity due to insufficient neutralising alkaline particles like calcium and magnesium, according to a report in the National Library of Medicine.&nbsp;

The research team found that rainfall during the dry season tends to be slightly more acidic compared to the wet season, as most of the acidic particles in the air would be washed out at the first rainfall event, resulting in a decrease in pH values.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) and Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) have discovered from a 34-year-long study (1987-2021) that rainwater is becoming acidic across multiple cities in India. When the pH value becomes lower, it indicates higher acidity. Rain with a pH below 5.65 is considered acidic. Locations like Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), and Mohanbari (Assam) have frequently exceeded this threshold, according to a report in TOI. The rain chemistry at 10 Global Atmosphere Watch (GAW) stations were traced by the researchers, which includes: Srinagar (Jammu & Kashmir), Jodhpur (Rajasthan), Prayagraj, Mohanbari, Visakhapatnam, Kodaikanal (Tamil Nadu), Pune and Nagpur (Maharashtra), Minicoy (Lakshadweep), and Port Blair (Andaman & Nicobar Islands). The findings in these cities noted that there was a general decrease in pH value over time. Why is rain acidic? The main drivers are nitrate (NO₃⁻) and sulphate ions formed from pollutants such as vehicle emissions, factory releases, power plants, and crop residue burning. It reacts with water, oxygen and other chemicals to form sulfuric and nitric acids, then mixes with water and other materials before falling to the ground. As per the PTI report, the study indicated that atmospheric conditions and local emissions can affect the chemistry or pH of rainfall. It was discovered that both acidic and alkaline rain can have toxic effects on the environment. It could affect aquatic and plant life. However, the author was surprised that "acid rain does not currently pose a major and immediate threat to our region". The research team added that rainfall during the dry season tends to be slightly more acidic compared to the wet season, as most of the acidic particles in the air would be washed out at the first rainfall event, resulting in a decrease in pH values. Does acid rain affect Delhi? The air pollutants with high NO₂ and SO₂, primarily released from vehicle emissions, coal combustion, and stubble burning, contribute to the formation of nitric and sulfuric acids in rain droplets over Delhi. It plays a key role in keeping the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) consistently poor, with conditions deteriorating even further during the winter months. These pollutants can easily combine with water, resulting in acid rain in the city. However, according to the author’s report, it does not currently pose any significant threat. While prolonged acid rain may have some impact over time, however, researchers have not come up with any reports of acid rain or its harmful effects on the residents. As early as 1995, Delhi’s rain showed pH above 5.6 early in the monsoon, but fell below that later on, indicating acidity due to insufficient neutralising alkaline particles like calcium and magnesium, according to a report in the National Library of Medicine.

The research team found that rainfall during the dry season tends to be slightly more acidic compared to the wet season, as most of the acidic particles in the air would be washed out at the first rainfall event, resulting in a decrease in pH values.

Is air pollution turning India's rainfall more acidic? With its high AQI how will Delhi fare? IMD study flags rising risk

India has started building a new version of its powerful Agni-5 missile, designed specifically to destroy deeply buried enemy targets. The advanced missile will be able to carry a massive warhead and penetrate fortified underground facilities, India Today has reported.<h2>DRDO builds new missile to destroy underground military sites</h2>The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is modifying the Agni-5 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) to turn it into a bunker-busting weapon. The upgraded missile will reportedly carry a warhead weighing up to 7,500 kg, capable of penetrating 80 to 100 metres underground, the report said.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/pakistan/pakistan-developing-nuclear-missile-that-could-hit-india-us-what-are-intercontinental-nuclear-ballistic-missiles-why-is-washington-worried-1750869386417">Pakistan developing nuclear missile that could hit India, US: What are Intercontinental Nuclear Ballistic Missiles? Why is Washington&nbsp;worried?</a>This marks a major shift from India’s current missile capabilities, which are aimed at conventional surface-level targets. The new missile will be used to target enemy command centres, missile silos, and nuclear infrastructure hidden beneath layers of reinforced concrete.<h2>Inspired by recent US strikes on Iran</h2>The development comes shortly after the United States launched a surprise airstrike on Iranian nuclear facilities using Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) bombs on June 22. B-2 bombers were used to drop bunker-buster bombs on nuclear enrichment sites at Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz.Unlike the US, which relies on large, expensive aircraft to deliver such bombs, India is taking a different route by creating a missile-based system with greater flexibility and faster response time.<h2>Two versions of the missile in the works</h2>According to the report, two different Agni-5 variants are currently being developed:• An airburst variant for striking above-ground targets• A deep-penetration version aimed at underground infrastructureBoth versions are expected to feature hypersonic speed, potentially reaching between Mach 8 and Mach 20. However, the range of the upgraded missiles would be reduced to around 2,500 kilometres, as the focus shifts from long-distance deterrence to precision strike capability.

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is modifying the Agni-5 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) to turn it into a bunker-busting weapon.

India has started building a new version of its powerful Agni-5 missile, designed specifically to destroy deeply buried enemy targets. The advanced missile will be able to carry a massive warhead and penetrate fortified underground facilities, India Today has reported. DRDO builds new missile to destroy underground military sites The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is modifying the Agni-5 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) to turn it into a bunker-busting weapon. The upgraded missile will reportedly carry a warhead weighing up to 7,500 kg, capable of penetrating 80 to 100 metres underground, the report said. Also read: Pakistan developing nuclear missile that could hit India, US: What are Intercontinental Nuclear Ballistic Missiles? Why is Washington worried? This marks a major shift from India’s current missile capabilities, which are aimed at conventional surface-level targets. The new missile will be used to target enemy command centres, missile silos, and nuclear infrastructure hidden beneath layers of reinforced concrete. Inspired by recent US strikes on Iran The development comes shortly after the United States launched a surprise airstrike on Iranian nuclear facilities using Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) bombs on June 22. B-2 bombers were used to drop bunker-buster bombs on nuclear enrichment sites at Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz. Unlike the US, which relies on large, expensive aircraft to deliver such bombs, India is taking a different route by creating a missile-based system with greater flexibility and faster response time. Two versions of the missile in the works According to the report, two different Agni-5 variants are currently being developed: • An airburst variant for striking above-ground targets • A deep-penetration version aimed at underground infrastructure Both versions are expected to feature hypersonic speed, potentially reaching between Mach 8 and Mach 20. However, the range of the upgraded missiles would be reduced to around 2,500 kilometres, as the focus shifts from long-distance deterrence to precision strike capability.

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is modifying the Agni-5 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) to turn it into a bunker-busting weapon.

India to get its own bunker-buster? Agni-5 missile to get 7,500 kg warhead to destroy deeply buried enemy targets

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Top 10 world news: Senate to vote on Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ today; Massive blast at Telangana chemical factory leaves 8 dead, and more

The US Senate on Monday (June 30) began voting on a massive spending plan, dubbed the "big beautiful bill", a massive Republican-led budget package that could reshape the US economy if passed. Backed by President Donald Trump, the bill features sweeping tax cuts, strict immigration measures, and deep changes to federal spending. Click on the headlines to know more What’s in Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’? Tax cuts, border wall, and major spending changes | All you need to know The US Senate on Monday (June 30) began voting on a massive spending plan, dubbed the "big beautiful bill", a massive Republican-led budget package that could reshape the US economy if passed. Backed by President Donald Trump, the bill features sweeping tax cuts, strict immigration measures, and deep changes to federal spending. Massive blast at Telangana chemical factory: 8 dead, over 26 injured; PM Modi announces aid for victims In India's Telangana, over a dozen workers have been injured after an explosion at a chemical factory in the Pasamailaram Phase 1 area of the Sangareddy district on Monday (Jun 30), said officials. As per the PTI news agency, the death toll from the massive blast as of 1300 hrs IST was eight (8) workers. Tensions flare in Pune after Ayatollah Khamenei's poster, Iran's flag surface Tensions ran high in the Loni Kalbhor area near Pune on Monday (June 30) after an Iranian flag and posters featuring Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei were seen close to the Loni railway station. According to reports, a few Iranian citizens had been shouting slogans in the area for the past three days. The sudden appearance of the banners triggered unrest near the Pune-Solapur National Highway and the law and order enforcement along with civic officials were forced to step in. 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She had also famously featured in Bigg Boss 13 and acted in a few films down south. While the official cause of her death is yet to be revealed, reports state that a sharp drop in blood pressure, followed by a heart attack, may have caused her death. Pak's new Test coach played three IPL seasons with PBKS and KKR despite being of Pakistani origin Pakistan have appointed former all-rounder Azhar Mahmood as the new acting head coach of the Test team - the latest man to get the job in what has become a musical chair of coaches in the Pakistan cricket. Azhar is the seventh person to get the job since 2021 and take over another interim coach Aaqib Javed who had taken over when Jason Gillespie had quit abruptly shortly after white-ball coach Gary Kirsten did the same six months into the job last year.

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On July 1, 2017 midnight, India saw what was described as a “tryst with economic destiny”. Under a ceremonial launch in Parliament's Central Hall, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) was rolled out as the most comprehensive indirect tax reform in independent India. Celebrated as a "Good and Simple Tax," GST would make the tax environment simpler, integrate the Indian market, and enhance efficiency on all fronts.&nbsp;Eight years on, the question still is: has GST fulfilled those commitments?<h2>Why reform was necessary</h2>Prior to 2017, India's indirect tax regime was a broken patchwork of various state and central imposts such as VAT, excise duty, octroi, and service tax. Each state had its own rates and rules, creating a network of inefficiencies, cascading tax incidence, and formidable administrative challenges. Goods moving from one state to another often experienced long delays and numerous checkpoints, which held up supply chains and added costs.&nbsp;GST vowed to substitute this disorder with a single tax system, incorporating 17 major taxes and 13 cesses. It sought to remove the artificial state boundaries, facilitating free flow of goods and establishing an actual single national market.<h2>A dual GST model, multiple slabs</h2>India implemented a dual GST model consisting of Central GST (CGST), State GST (SGST), and Integrated GST (IGST) for inter-state supplies. While this framework enabled the Centre as well as the states to have fiscal autonomy, it also created a somewhat complex tax architecture.&nbsp;&nbsp;Rather than one rate, the GST Council introduced a multi-rate structure with tax slabs of 5 percent, 12 percent, 18 percent, and 28 percent, besides zero-rated and exempted goods. As of 2025, more than 1,370 goods and services are categorized under these slabs. Even with repeated attempts to rationalize the rates, the intricateness is a problem—particularly for small businesses confronting classification controversies, duplicated rates, and compliance issues.<h2>Revenue trends</h2>GST collections have seen consistent growth in recent years. In its very first year, FY2017-18, the average monthly GST collection was about ₹90,000 crore. This amount has grown significantly, with FY2024-25 (up to March 2025) recording an average monthly gross GST collection of ₹1.68 lakh crore, up by a good 12 percent compared to the last fiscal year.&nbsp;The ₹1 lakh crore milestone collection was first regularly breached from November 2020 onwards. Monthly collections have been consistently exceeding ₹1.5 lakh crore since April 2023, and in April 2024, the government had its highest ever monthly collection of ₹2.10 lakh crore.&nbsp;&nbsp;These indicate the tax base's expansion and compliance improvements, although this increasing trend has not been continuous. In the pandemic situation of COVID-19, collections fell steeply in April and May 2020 because of the slowdown in economy. The recovery started in the third quarter of FY21 due to higher formalisation, tightened enforcement, and growing digital infrastructure.<h2>Formalisation of the economy</h2>One of the biggest achievements of the GST regime has been the formalisation of economic activity. At the time of the roll-out of GST, there were about 1.03 crore registered taxpayers. This figure had increased to more than 1.46 crore as of March 2025—a whopping 42 percent jump in merely eight years.&nbsp;Contributing to this success is the use of technological interventions like e-way bills, which allow the real-time tracking of goods. Until March 2025, over 374 crore e-way bills had been created. Yet another significant development has been the rollout of e-invoicing, which became obligatory for those businesses whose turnover exceeds ₹5 crore with effect from August 2023. This has not only subdued the printing of spurious invoices but also aided in the simplification of tax credits and real-time tracking.&nbsp;Moreover, the government launched the Quarterly Return Monthly Payment (QRMP) scheme for small taxpayers to relax their compliance burden. At the same time, the Composition Scheme, with the facility of payment of tax at a fixed rate with low compliance, had 18.60 lakh registered taxpayers up to March 2025. All these have added up to make a more formal, transparent, and accountable tax system.<h2>Efficiency and compliance</h2>GST compliance has shown marked improvement over the years. When the system was launched in 2017-18, the return filing rate for the monthly GSTR-3B form hovered around 55 to 60 percent. By 2023-24, the timely filing compliance had crossed 90 percent. However, the compliance journey has not been entirely smooth. Taxpayers are now obligated to file a series of forms—GSTR-1 for outward supplies, GSTR-3B for return in summary form, and GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C for annual returns. This complexity continues to prove difficult, particularly for small and medium enterprises.&nbsp;The Input Tax Credit (ITC) system, which forms the backbone of the GST regime, has also faced glitches. Delays in the processing of refunds and discrepancies in reporting invoices have caused working capital issues for businesses, particularly exporters. Additionally, fraudulent activities and troubles in blocked credits have disrupted the effectiveness of the credit system.<h2>Cooperative federalism in GST Council</h2>The GST Council, which is the first federal body in India made up of Centre and state representatives, was established for achieving consensus-based decision-making. The Council has had 52 meetings since it was formed to address matters varying from rate rationalisations to norms of compliance. The Council, in its early days, showed enormous cooperation amongst the members. But discord started emerging during the pandemic period, especially regarding the payment of compensation cess to states.&nbsp;As states were confronted with large revenue deficits, the Centre was forced to borrow to reimburse them—testament to the weakness of the fiscal compact. The mechanism of compensation cess, which was envisaged to be temporary for five years, was later put in place to April 2026 to take care of borrowings incurred during the pandemic. These events have stretched the limits of cooperative federalism but not broken it. The GST Council remains an efficient, if sometimes acrimonious, decision-making forum.<h2>Challenges ahead</h2>Albeit impressive strides, GST is still a work in progress. The intricacy of the slab structure, five big rates plus exemptions, still prevents simplification. Compliance rules continue to be cumbersome for micro and small business. Interstate trade barrier reductions have been achieved, while classification disputes and legal uncertainties continue to pervade.&nbsp;The increasing appeals backlog and litigation is indicative of yet another pressing concern—interpretational clarity. Companies are still looking for more predictability and simplicity in knowing their tax burden.&nbsp;Eight years since its historic rollout, GST has transformed the Indian tax system in ways never seen before. It has integrated the market, promoted formalisation, got more firms into the tax net, and delivered relatively stable exchequer growth over this period. Its tech revolution is likely its least noticed achievement.&nbsp;But for all its success, GST remains far from the "Good and Simple Tax" it originally aimed to be. The road ahead calls for political will to simplify slabs, minimise litigation, and enhance business-friendliness of compliance—particularly for India's enormous MSME economy. GST is no failed reform. It is a bold, complicated, and in-progress one. Whether it realises its complete potential will hinge on how the next phase of reform is managed.

Indias experiment with One Nation One Tax Did GST deliver on the promises

On July 1, 2017 midnight, India saw what was described as a “tryst with economic destiny”. Under a ceremonial launch in Parliament's Central Hall, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) was rolled out as the most comprehensive indirect tax reform in independent India. Celebrated as a "Good and Simple Tax," GST would make the tax environment simpler, integrate the Indian market, and enhance efficiency on all fronts. Eight years on, the question still is: has GST fulfilled those commitments? Why reform was necessary Prior to 2017, India's indirect tax regime was a broken patchwork of various state and central imposts such as VAT, excise duty, octroi, and service tax. Each state had its own rates and rules, creating a network of inefficiencies, cascading tax incidence, and formidable administrative challenges. Goods moving from one state to another often experienced long delays and numerous checkpoints, which held up supply chains and added costs. GST vowed to substitute this disorder with a single tax system, incorporating 17 major taxes and 13 cesses. It sought to remove the artificial state boundaries, facilitating free flow of goods and establishing an actual single national market. A dual GST model, multiple slabs India implemented a dual GST model consisting of Central GST (CGST), State GST (SGST), and Integrated GST (IGST) for inter-state supplies. While this framework enabled the Centre as well as the states to have fiscal autonomy, it also created a somewhat complex tax architecture. Rather than one rate, the GST Council introduced a multi-rate structure with tax slabs of 5 percent, 12 percent, 18 percent, and 28 percent, besides zero-rated and exempted goods. As of 2025, more than 1,370 goods and services are categorized under these slabs. Even with repeated attempts to rationalize the rates, the intricateness is a problem—particularly for small businesses confronting classification controversies, duplicated rates, and compliance issues. Revenue trends GST collections have seen consistent growth in recent years. In its very first year, FY2017-18, the average monthly GST collection was about ₹90,000 crore. This amount has grown significantly, with FY2024-25 (up to March 2025) recording an average monthly gross GST collection of ₹1.68 lakh crore, up by a good 12 percent compared to the last fiscal year. The ₹1 lakh crore milestone collection was first regularly breached from November 2020 onwards. Monthly collections have been consistently exceeding ₹1.5 lakh crore since April 2023, and in April 2024, the government had its highest ever monthly collection of ₹2.10 lakh crore. These indicate the tax base's expansion and compliance improvements, although this increasing trend has not been continuous. In the pandemic situation of COVID-19, collections fell steeply in April and May 2020 because of the slowdown in economy. The recovery started in the third quarter of FY21 due to higher formalisation, tightened enforcement, and growing digital infrastructure. Formalisation of the economy One of the biggest achievements of the GST regime has been the formalisation of economic activity. At the time of the roll-out of GST, there were about 1.03 crore registered taxpayers. This figure had increased to more than 1.46 crore as of March 2025—a whopping 42 percent jump in merely eight years. Contributing to this success is the use of technological interventions like e-way bills, which allow the real-time tracking of goods. Until March 2025, over 374 crore e-way bills had been created. Yet another significant development has been the rollout of e-invoicing, which became obligatory for those businesses whose turnover exceeds ₹5 crore with effect from August 2023. This has not only subdued the printing of spurious invoices but also aided in the simplification of tax credits and real-time tracking. Moreover, the government launched the Quarterly Return Monthly Payment (QRMP) scheme for small taxpayers to relax their compliance burden. At the same time, the Composition Scheme, with the facility of payment of tax at a fixed rate with low compliance, had 18.60 lakh registered taxpayers up to March 2025. All these have added up to make a more formal, transparent, and accountable tax system. Efficiency and compliance GST compliance has shown marked improvement over the years. When the system was launched in 2017-18, the return filing rate for the monthly GSTR-3B form hovered around 55 to 60 percent. By 2023-24, the timely filing compliance had crossed 90 percent. However, the compliance journey has not been entirely smooth. Taxpayers are now obligated to file a series of forms—GSTR-1 for outward supplies, GSTR-3B for return in summary form, and GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C for annual returns. This complexity continues to prove difficult, particularly for small and medium enterprises. The Input Tax Credit (ITC) system, which forms the backbone of the GST regime, has also faced glitches. Delays in the processing of refunds and discrepancies in reporting invoices have caused working capital issues for businesses, particularly exporters. Additionally, fraudulent activities and troubles in blocked credits have disrupted the effectiveness of the credit system. Cooperative federalism in GST Council The GST Council, which is the first federal body in India made up of Centre and state representatives, was established for achieving consensus-based decision-making. The Council has had 52 meetings since it was formed to address matters varying from rate rationalisations to norms of compliance. The Council, in its early days, showed enormous cooperation amongst the members. But discord started emerging during the pandemic period, especially regarding the payment of compensation cess to states. As states were confronted with large revenue deficits, the Centre was forced to borrow to reimburse them—testament to the weakness of the fiscal compact. The mechanism of compensation cess, which was envisaged to be temporary for five years, was later put in place to April 2026 to take care of borrowings incurred during the pandemic. These events have stretched the limits of cooperative federalism but not broken it. The GST Council remains an efficient, if sometimes acrimonious, decision-making forum. Challenges ahead Albeit impressive strides, GST is still a work in progress. The intricacy of the slab structure, five big rates plus exemptions, still prevents simplification. Compliance rules continue to be cumbersome for micro and small business. Interstate trade barrier reductions have been achieved, while classification disputes and legal uncertainties continue to pervade. The increasing appeals backlog and litigation is indicative of yet another pressing concern—interpretational clarity. Companies are still looking for more predictability and simplicity in knowing their tax burden. Eight years since its historic rollout, GST has transformed the Indian tax system in ways never seen before. It has integrated the market, promoted formalisation, got more firms into the tax net, and delivered relatively stable exchequer growth over this period. Its tech revolution is likely its least noticed achievement. But for all its success, GST remains far from the "Good and Simple Tax" it originally aimed to be. The road ahead calls for political will to simplify slabs, minimise litigation, and enhance business-friendliness of compliance—particularly for India's enormous MSME economy. GST is no failed reform. It is a bold, complicated, and in-progress one. Whether it realises its complete potential will hinge on how the next phase of reform is managed.

Onn July 1, 2025, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) will complete eight years since its rollout.

India’s experiment with 'One Nation, One Tax': Did GST deliver on the promises?

A Delhi court on Monday (June 30) allowed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to wrap up the disappearance case of former JNU student Najeeb Ahmed. He disappeared on October 15, 2016.Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Jyoti Maheshwari accepted the central investigating agency's closure report, but also granted freedom to reopen the case if evidence in the case is discovered.&nbsp;In 2018, the federal probe agency had shut down its probe in the case as its attempts to track down Ahmed went in vain. On this, the CBI submitted its closure report to the court after receiving permission from the Delhi High Court. Najeeb Ahmed's mother, Fatima Nafees, had moved court against the CBI's closure report. Her lawyer had pleaded in court that it was a "political case", and the CBI had "caved under the pressure of its masters".&nbsp;Ahmed, a JNU M.Sc Biotechnology student, had disappeared from the Mahi-Mandvi hostel of the university on October 15, 2016, following a fight with some students allegedly belonging to the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad the night before.&nbsp;But the hostel warden had assured of having witnessed Najeeb depart the university campus by auto.The missing case, who was originally investigated by the Delhi Police, was then handed over to the CBI. The central agency had previously informed the court in early April that Najeeb Ahmed had declined treatment at Safdarjung Hospital after he was allegedly beaten up by the ABVP-supporting students.&nbsp;It also said that the doctor and medical attendant of the hospital's statements could not be accepted in the lack of documents confirming the visit of Ahmed. "After visiting the hospital, Ahmed was told to have an MLC made. But he along with his friend Md Quasim returned to the hostel and did not have any MLC made," the investigation officer alleged.&nbsp;ACJM Maheshwari had previously this month said that she would rule on whether or not to act on the police report advising the closure of a case on Ahmed's disappearance.<h2>What happened in 2016?</h2>According to Najeeb Ahmed's mother, he had returned to JNU after holidays on October 13, 2016. On the intervening night of October 15-16, he had phoned his mother to inform her that something went wrong with him. Fatima Nafees, in her FIR, also said that Ahmed's roommate, Kasim, informed her that there was a scuffle and he was hurt.&nbsp;The very next day, she boarded a bus from Bulandshahr in Uttar Pradesh to see her son. When she arrived in Delhi, she called Najeeb and told him to come to his hostel. When she arrived at his hostel room number 106 in the Mahi-Mandvi hostel, there was not a trace of Najeeb Ahmed. He had been missing ever since.

Najeeb Ahmed case: India court okays closure of CBI probe of missing JNU student

A Delhi court on Monday (June 30) allowed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to wrap up the disappearance case of former JNU student Najeeb Ahmed. He disappeared on October 15, 2016. Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Jyoti Maheshwari accepted the central investigating agency's closure report, but also granted freedom to reopen the case if evidence in the case is discovered. In 2018, the federal probe agency had shut down its probe in the case as its attempts to track down Ahmed went in vain. On this, the CBI submitted its closure report to the court after receiving permission from the Delhi High Court. Najeeb Ahmed's mother, Fatima Nafees, had moved court against the CBI's closure report. Her lawyer had pleaded in court that it was a "political case", and the CBI had "caved under the pressure of its masters". Ahmed, a JNU M.Sc Biotechnology student, had disappeared from the Mahi-Mandvi hostel of the university on October 15, 2016, following a fight with some students allegedly belonging to the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad the night before. But the hostel warden had assured of having witnessed Najeeb depart the university campus by auto. The missing case, who was originally investigated by the Delhi Police, was then handed over to the CBI. The central agency had previously informed the court in early April that Najeeb Ahmed had declined treatment at Safdarjung Hospital after he was allegedly beaten up by the ABVP-supporting students. It also said that the doctor and medical attendant of the hospital's statements could not be accepted in the lack of documents confirming the visit of Ahmed. "After visiting the hospital, Ahmed was told to have an MLC made. But he along with his friend Md Quasim returned to the hostel and did not have any MLC made," the investigation officer alleged. ACJM Maheshwari had previously this month said that she would rule on whether or not to act on the police report advising the closure of a case on Ahmed's disappearance. What happened in 2016? According to Najeeb Ahmed's mother, he had returned to JNU after holidays on October 13, 2016. On the intervening night of October 15-16, he had phoned his mother to inform her that something went wrong with him. Fatima Nafees, in her FIR, also said that Ahmed's roommate, Kasim, informed her that there was a scuffle and he was hurt. The very next day, she boarded a bus from Bulandshahr in Uttar Pradesh to see her son. When she arrived in Delhi, she called Najeeb and told him to come to his hostel. When she arrived at his hostel room number 106 in the Mahi-Mandvi hostel, there was not a trace of Najeeb Ahmed. He had been missing ever since.

CBI had closed its probe into the case in 2018, after its efforts to find Najeeb Ahmed proved unsuccessful

After the onset of monsoon across India, nine days earlier than the expected date of July 8, several regions of the country have been covered with rain-laden clouds, which have brought respite from prolonged heat and humidity. Following this, heavy rain lashed Delhi-NCR and other parts of North India. Meanwhile, three people died in a road accident near Jalog, Shimla, amid continuous heavy rains due to monsoon in Himachal Pradesh on Monday.The Shimla Disaster Management Authority confirmed that the vehicle met with an accident about four kilometres ahead of Jalog in Sub Tehsil Jalog. Following the incident, Patwari of the Ogli Gram Panchayat and police personnel rushed to the spot. Further information about the incident is awaited, as per the report of the news agency ANI.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-finally-welcomes-monsoon-showers-rainy-season-covers-entire-india-9-days-early-1751274044668">Delhi finally welcomes monsoon showers; rainy season covers entire India&nbsp;9&nbsp;days&nbsp;early</a>The Shimla Disaster Management Authority also confirmed the collapse of a building in Mathu Colony on the road leading to Chamiyana Super Speciality Hospital. However, no casualties were reported as no one was residing in it.On June 29, the heavy rain caused a five-storey building to collapse in Shimla. Following the incident, the building was evacuated last night, preventing any casualties, according to a report in Times Now.<h3>34 people died in 10 days in Himachal Pradesh</h3>Previously, on Thursday (June 26), at least seven people lost their lives after flash floods triggered by cloudbursts created havoc, washing away bridges and roads and houses in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu-Kashmir. The flash floods, cloudburst and heavy rain also wreaked havoc in Kangra and Kullu districts of Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday.Heavy rains have wreaked havoc across various regions of Himachal Pradesh, leading to landslides, waterlogging, and disrupted connectivity in several districts. According to Revenue, Tribal Development, and Horticulture Minister Jagat Singh Negi, 34 people have died in rain-related accidents and weather-triggered incidents since June 20, as per the ANI report.Rain-related incidents have led to the closure of 129 roads across the state. Sirmaur (57 roads) and Mandi (44 roads) reported the maximum damage. Power supply was also hit, with 612 transformers disrupted. Following the rain-related havoc, it led to the closure of 129 roads across the state, with 57 in Sirmaur and 44 roads in Mandi reporting the maximum damage.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Normal life in Himachal Pradesh was disrupted after continuous monsoon rainfall, resulting in closures of 129 roads across the state due to landslides. 


After the onset of monsoon across India, nine days earlier than the expected date of July 8, several regions of the country have been covered with rain-laden clouds, which have brought respite from prolonged heat and humidity. Following this, heavy rain lashed Delhi-NCR and other parts of North India. Meanwhile, three people died in a road accident near Jalog, Shimla, amid continuous heavy rains due to monsoon in Himachal Pradesh on Monday. The Shimla Disaster Management Authority confirmed that the vehicle met with an accident about four kilometres ahead of Jalog in Sub Tehsil Jalog. Following the incident, Patwari of the Ogli Gram Panchayat and police personnel rushed to the spot. Further information about the incident is awaited, as per the report of the news agency ANI. Also read: Delhi finally welcomes monsoon showers; rainy season covers entire India 9 days early The Shimla Disaster Management Authority also confirmed the collapse of a building in Mathu Colony on the road leading to Chamiyana Super Speciality Hospital. However, no casualties were reported as no one was residing in it. On June 29, the heavy rain caused a five-storey building to collapse in Shimla. Following the incident, the building was evacuated last night, preventing any casualties, according to a report in Times Now. 34 people died in 10 days in Himachal Pradesh Previously, on Thursday (June 26), at least seven people lost their lives after flash floods triggered by cloudbursts created havoc, washing away bridges and roads and houses in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu-Kashmir. The flash floods, cloudburst and heavy rain also wreaked havoc in Kangra and Kullu districts of Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday. Heavy rains have wreaked havoc across various regions of Himachal Pradesh, leading to landslides, waterlogging, and disrupted connectivity in several districts. According to Revenue, Tribal Development, and Horticulture Minister Jagat Singh Negi, 34 people have died in rain-related accidents and weather-triggered incidents since June 20, as per the ANI report. Rain-related incidents have led to the closure of 129 roads across the state. Sirmaur (57 roads) and Mandi (44 roads) reported the maximum damage. Power supply was also hit, with 612 transformers disrupted. Following the rain-related havoc, it led to the closure of 129 roads across the state, with 57 in Sirmaur and 44 roads in Mandi reporting the maximum damage.

Normal life in Himachal Pradesh was disrupted after continuous monsoon rainfall, resulting in closures of 129 roads across the state due to landslides.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Monsoon batters North India: 34 dead in Himachal in 10 days, roads closed and power supply hit

Monojit Mishra, a 31-year-old lawyer and former student leader, has been identified as the main accused in the gangrape of a 24-year-old law student in Kolkata. But this is not the first time his name has appeared in a police file.<h2>Arrested in Kolkata law college gangrape case</h2>Mishra, who practises at the Alipore court, was arrested along with two students, Zaib Ahmed and Pramit Mukherjee, for allegedly raping a first-year student at South Calcutta Law College on June 25. The assault reportedly took place inside a guard’s room on campus between 7:30 PM and 10:50 PM. A fourth person, the campus security guard, was arrested two days later.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/massive-blast-at-telangana-chemical-factory-over-15-workers-injured-1751269352360">Massive blast at Telangana chemical factory: At least 8 dead, over 26 injured</a>While Mishra is not currently a student, he has been working at the college on a casual contract for the past 45 days. Vice-principal Nayna Chatterji said his hiring was approved by the college’s governing body, chaired by TMC MLA Ashok Kumar Deb, who has denied having recommended him. He said, “I never recommended his name. People take photos with me all the time. I can’t be blamed for their personal actions.”<h2>Long list of criminal charges</h2>Police say Mishra has a history of criminal behaviour. He has been charge-sheeted in multiple cases involving assault, sexual harassment, vandalism, and theft. A senior officer told The Telegraph, “Monojit Mishra is a history-sheeter with several cases and chargesheets against him.”Complaints have been filed against him at various police stations in Kolkata, including Kalighat, Alipore, Tollygunge, Kasba, and Haridevpur.His record reportedly dates back to 2019, when he was accused of tearing a woman’s clothes inside the college premises. That same year, he allegedly stole a gold chain, music system, and perfume from a friend’s home. In 2022, another complaint was filed against him for harassing a woman in Kasba. More recently, in May 2024, he was accused of assaulting a security guard and damaging college property.<h2>Disowned by his father</h2>Mishra comes from a middle-class family in Kalighat. His father, Robin Mishra, is a temple priest. According to reports, the family has been estranged for years. His father reportedly told NDTV that he distanced himself from Monojit due to his violent behaviour and political activities.Mishra had previously called for the death sentence in a rape case. After a trainee doctor was raped and killed in August last year, he posted on social media, “Want death sentence for the rapist. Want justice and not drama. Want immediate justice.”<h2>Linked to TMC’s student wing</h2>Mishra has described himself online as a former unit president of the Trinamool Chhatra Parishad (TMCP), the student wing of the ruling Trinamool Congress. BJP leaders have also circulated photos of Mishra with senior TMC figures.However, the TMCP and the TMC have publicly distanced themselves from him. TMCP state president Trinankur Bhattacharjee said, “He only held a low-level post while he was a student. He was not part of the organisation after 2022.”

Mishra, who practises at the Alipore court, was arrested along with two students, Zaib Ahmed and Pramit Mukherjee, for allegedly raping a first-year student at South Calcutta Law College on June 25.

Monojit Mishra, a 31-year-old lawyer and former student leader, has been identified as the main accused in the gangrape of a 24-year-old law student in Kolkata. But this is not the first time his name has appeared in a police file. Arrested in Kolkata law college gangrape case Mishra, who practises at the Alipore court, was arrested along with two students, Zaib Ahmed and Pramit Mukherjee, for allegedly raping a first-year student at South Calcutta Law College on June 25. The assault reportedly took place inside a guard’s room on campus between 7:30 PM and 10:50 PM. A fourth person, the campus security guard, was arrested two days later. Also read: Massive blast at Telangana chemical factory: At least 8 dead, over 26 injured While Mishra is not currently a student, he has been working at the college on a casual contract for the past 45 days. Vice-principal Nayna Chatterji said his hiring was approved by the college’s governing body, chaired by TMC MLA Ashok Kumar Deb, who has denied having recommended him. He said, “I never recommended his name. People take photos with me all the time. I can’t be blamed for their personal actions.” Long list of criminal charges Police say Mishra has a history of criminal behaviour. He has been charge-sheeted in multiple cases involving assault, sexual harassment, vandalism, and theft. A senior officer told The Telegraph, “Monojit Mishra is a history-sheeter with several cases and chargesheets against him.” Complaints have been filed against him at various police stations in Kolkata, including Kalighat, Alipore, Tollygunge, Kasba, and Haridevpur. His record reportedly dates back to 2019, when he was accused of tearing a woman’s clothes inside the college premises. That same year, he allegedly stole a gold chain, music system, and perfume from a friend’s home. In 2022, another complaint was filed against him for harassing a woman in Kasba. More recently, in May 2024, he was accused of assaulting a security guard and damaging college property. Disowned by his father Mishra comes from a middle-class family in Kalighat. His father, Robin Mishra, is a temple priest. According to reports, the family has been estranged for years. His father reportedly told NDTV that he distanced himself from Monojit due to his violent behaviour and political activities. Mishra had previously called for the death sentence in a rape case. After a trainee doctor was raped and killed in August last year, he posted on social media, “Want death sentence for the rapist. Want justice and not drama. Want immediate justice.” Linked to TMC’s student wing Mishra has described himself online as a former unit president of the Trinamool Chhatra Parishad (TMCP), the student wing of the ruling Trinamool Congress. BJP leaders have also circulated photos of Mishra with senior TMC figures. However, the TMCP and the TMC have publicly distanced themselves from him. TMCP state president Trinankur Bhattacharjee said, “He only held a low-level post while he was a student. He was not part of the organisation after 2022.”

Mishra, who practises at the Alipore court, was arrested along with two students, Zaib Ahmed and Pramit Mukherjee, for allegedly raping a first-year student at South Calcutta Law College on June 25.

'Disowned by father, repeat offender': Who is Monojit Mishra? Kolkata gangrape accused with violent criminal record

A Texas Congressman posted a controversial racist comment against Indian-origin New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani following a video on social media showing him eating rice with his hands.Congressman Brandon Gill retweeted the video and said, "Civilized humans in America don't eat like this. If you do not embrace Western traditions, return to the Third World."&nbsp;But social media users were quick to point out the hypocrisy in his tweet because Gill is married to an Indian-origin woman, Danielle D'Souza, who is the daughter of right-wing commentator Dinesh D'Souza.Others posted images of US President Donald Trump having pizza using his hands, condemning Gill's racist remarks.<h2>See the post here:</h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Civilized people in America don’t eat like this. If you refuse to adopt Western customs, go back to the Third World. <a href="https://t.co/TYQkcr0nFE">https://t.co/TYQkcr0nFE</a>&mdash; Congressman Brandon Gill (@RepBrandonGill) <a href="https://twitter.com/RepBrandonGill/status/1939489434983883116?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

This is the second time the Republican Congressman from Texas's 26th District Gill has faced social media fury for his racially inflammatory remarks. Recently, he posted two images of Los Angeles, criticising mass migration for making America "unrecognisable". While there was a picture of blonde beach lovers in the 1960s, there was also one of a man grasping a Mexican flag during the Los Angeles riots.<h2>The Zohran Mamdani video</h2>The video was of an online interview where Mamdani was eating biryani with his hands and responding to questions about his politics. “Zohran says his worldview is inspired by the 3rd world while eating rice with his hands,” the caption of the clip shared by End Wokeness, a conservative right-wing account on X read. &nbsp;Ironically, Mamdani was responding to a question regarding taboos in American politics. '"The holy grail of taboos in American politics, which include socialism, Islam and Palestine. You are really going for the trifecta. Tell me why Palestine is part of your politics?" Mamdani was asked.&nbsp;He replied by saying, “When you grow up in the Third World, you have a very different understanding of the Palestinian struggle.” Mamdani was born and raised in Kampala, Uganda and moved to New York City with his family at the age of seven.

Go back to third world Texas Congressmans racist remark on Zohran Mamdani eating with hands sparks outrage

A Texas Congressman posted a controversial racist comment against Indian-origin New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani following a video on social media showing him eating rice with his hands. Congressman Brandon Gill retweeted the video and said, "Civilized humans in America don't eat like this. If you do not embrace Western traditions, return to the Third World." But social media users were quick to point out the hypocrisy in his tweet because Gill is married to an Indian-origin woman, Danielle D'Souza, who is the daughter of right-wing commentator Dinesh D'Souza. Others posted images of US President Donald Trump having pizza using his hands, condemning Gill's racist remarks. See the post here:

The video was of an online interview where Zohran Mamdani was eating biryani with his hands and responding to questions about his politics

'Go back to third world': Texas Congressman’s racist remark on Zohran Mamdani eating with hands sparks outrage

Tensions ran high in the Loni Kalbhor area near Pune on Monday (June 30) after an Iranian flag and posters featuring Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei were seen close to the Loni railway station. According to reports, a few Iranian citizens had been shouting slogans in the area for the past three days. The sudden appearance of the banners triggered unrest near the Pune-Solapur National Highway and the law and order enforcement along with civic officials were forced to step in.&nbsp;After several complaints, municipal authorities, with the presence of the police, reached the spot and removed the banners to calm the situation and maintain peace in the area. The police action was necessitated by the demonstrations organised by Hindu groups, who vehemently protested the political exhibition. The authorities have now started an inquiry into the reasons for the exhibition and are keeping a close watch on the situation to avert further disruptions.&nbsp;Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump on Friday (June 27) stressed that he saved Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei from a very "ugly and ignominious death", adding that he knew exactly where the Iranian leader was sheltered amid the continuous assassination threats from Israel during the 12-day Israel-Iran war.&nbsp;Calling him the "so-called Supreme Leader", Trump lambasted on Truth Social, saying that why would the Iranian leader so "blatantly and foolishly that he won the War with Israel" when he knows that it is a lie. "As a man of great faith, he is not supposed to lie. His Country was decimated, his three evil Nuclear Sites were OBLITERATED, and I knew EXACTLY where he was sheltered, and would not let Israel, or the U.S. Armed Forces, by far the Greatest and Most Powerful in the World, terminate his life. I SAVED HIM FROM A VERY UGLY AND IGNOMINIOUS DEATH, and he does not have to say, "THANK YOU, PRESIDENT TRUMP!"," the US president said.

Tensions flare in Pune after Ayatollah Khameneis poster Irans flag surface

Tensions ran high in the Loni Kalbhor area near Pune on Monday (June 30) after an Iranian flag and posters featuring Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei were seen close to the Loni railway station. According to reports, a few Iranian citizens had been shouting slogans in the area for the past three days. The sudden appearance of the banners triggered unrest near the Pune-Solapur National Highway and the law and order enforcement along with civic officials were forced to step in. After several complaints, municipal authorities, with the presence of the police, reached the spot and removed the banners to calm the situation and maintain peace in the area. The police action was necessitated by the demonstrations organised by Hindu groups, who vehemently protested the political exhibition. The authorities have now started an inquiry into the reasons for the exhibition and are keeping a close watch on the situation to avert further disruptions. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump on Friday (June 27) stressed that he saved Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei from a very "ugly and ignominious death", adding that he knew exactly where the Iranian leader was sheltered amid the continuous assassination threats from Israel during the 12-day Israel-Iran war. Calling him the "so-called Supreme Leader", Trump lambasted on Truth Social, saying that why would the Iranian leader so "blatantly and foolishly that he won the War with Israel" when he knows that it is a lie. "As a man of great faith, he is not supposed to lie. His Country was decimated, his three evil Nuclear Sites were OBLITERATED, and I knew EXACTLY where he was sheltered, and would not let Israel, or the U.S. Armed Forces, by far the Greatest and Most Powerful in the World, terminate his life. I SAVED HIM FROM A VERY UGLY AND IGNOMINIOUS DEATH, and he does not have to say, "THANK YOU, PRESIDENT TRUMP!"," the US president said.

The sudden appearance of the banners triggered unrest near the Pune-Solapur National Highway and the law and order enforcement along with civic officials were forced to step in

Tensions flare in Pune after Ayatollah Khamenei's poster, Iran's flag surface

Amid the ongoing investigation into the Kolkata gang-rape case, a shocking angle has emerged as the security guard of the college has claimed the involvement of another woman in the case. The guard, Pinaki Bandopadhyay, revealed during the police investigation that a fellow female student of the rape survivor was resent in the college’s union room throughout the day before the victim was assaulted in the South Calcutta Law College by four men on June 25.&nbsp;Who gave him a seat? &nbsp;&nbsp;Amid the investigation, the BJP IT Cell chief Amit Malviya, raised serious questions on social media regarding the college admission of one of the accused in the case. Taking to the social media platform X, Malviya alleged that Zaib Ahmed was admitted to South Calcutta Law College, affiliated with the University of Calcutta, despite securing a "dismal" rank of 2634 in the Calcutta University Law Entrance Test (CULET-UG 2024), when “meritorious and law-abiding students with far better ranks are being denied admission.”&nbsp;CCTV footage shows rapists dragging the survivor A CCTV footage has also been recovered showing the rapists dragging the 24-year-old survivor to the guard's room where three men raped her. The footage from June 25 has captured the horrific situation when the three men dragged her and forced her into a room.&nbsp;"The CCTV footage confirms the girl's allegations. It shows the movements of the three accused, the security guard, and the victim. We are currently examining the footage," an investigating officer told the news agency PTI.&nbsp;&nbsp;Three men, including the main accused in the case - Manojit Mishra - have been arrested. The investigating officers collected evidence from three locations on campus, including the students’ union room, the washroom, and the guard’s room, which supports allegations made by the gang-rape survivor.&nbsp;

A fellow female student of the rape survivor was resent in the college union room throughout the day before the victim was assaulted in the South Calcutta Law College by four men on June 25.

Amid the ongoing investigation into the Kolkata gang-rape case, a shocking angle has emerged as the security guard of the college has claimed the involvement of another woman in the case. The guard, Pinaki Bandopadhyay, revealed during the police investigation that a fellow female student of the rape survivor was resent in the college’s union room throughout the day before the victim was assaulted in the South Calcutta Law College by four men on June 25. Who gave him a seat? Amid the investigation, the BJP IT Cell chief Amit Malviya, raised serious questions on social media regarding the college admission of one of the accused in the case. Taking to the social media platform X, Malviya alleged that Zaib Ahmed was admitted to South Calcutta Law College, affiliated with the University of Calcutta, despite securing a "dismal" rank of 2634 in the Calcutta University Law Entrance Test (CULET-UG 2024), when “meritorious and law-abiding students with far better ranks are being denied admission.” CCTV footage shows rapists dragging the survivor A CCTV footage has also been recovered showing the rapists dragging the 24-year-old survivor to the guard's room where three men raped her. The footage from June 25 has captured the horrific situation when the three men dragged her and forced her into a room. "The CCTV footage confirms the girl's allegations. It shows the movements of the three accused, the security guard, and the victim. We are currently examining the footage," an investigating officer told the news agency PTI. Three men, including the main accused in the case - Manojit Mishra - have been arrested. The investigating officers collected evidence from three locations on campus, including the students’ union room, the washroom, and the guard’s room, which supports allegations made by the gang-rape survivor.

A fellow female student of the rape survivor was resent in the college’s union room throughout the day before the victim was assaulted in the South Calcutta Law College by four men on June 25.

Kolkata gang-rape case: Watchman REVEALS 'another woman' angle in investigation, a 'red kurta' under radar

&nbsp;In Himachal Pradesh, three people have died in rain-linked incidents in the past 24 hours, taking the death toll to 20 since the monsoon began. Torrential rain over the past day has severely disrupted life across the state. With the early onset of the monsoon in India, states like Himachal Pradesh come to a standstill because of heavy downpour. One person each has drowned in Una and Bilaspur, while another died by falling from a height in Shimla, the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) told PTI on Sunday (Jun 29).&nbsp;The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a 'red alert' of heavy to very heavy rainfall in 10 districts in the state on Sunday, including Shimla, Solan, Sirmaur, Mandi, Kullu, Kangra, Chamba, Una, Hamirpur and Bilaspur. Incidents like landslides, rising river levels and power outages have been reported in the state.&nbsp; &nbsp;A total of 129 roads have been closed, with Sirmaur (57 roads) and Mandi (44 roads) reporting the maximum damage. The major closure includes parts of National Highway 5 between Shimla and Chandigarh. The iconic Shimla-Kalka rail line, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was also suspended. However, the administration resumed the services after the restoration work was done.&nbsp;In view of the 'red alert' issued by the IMD, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, has directed the authorities to close schools on June 30 (Monday). On Sunday, Sukhu directed the deputy commissioners of Kangra, Mandi, Solan and Sirmaur to close schools on June 30 and take prompt action in ensuring the safety of the students.Mandi Deputy Commissioner Apoorva Devgan has declared a closure of all schools, colleges and anganwadi centres, except IIT-Mandi and Lal Bahadur Shastri Government Medical College and Hospital and other medical institutions.&nbsp;Local authorities, disaster management teams and police are on high alert in the state. Tourists have been advised to stay indoors and travel, if necessary. Both locals and tourists are directed to take updates on weather and local news closely. The IMD has warned of heavy rainfall in the coming days, urging precautionary measures.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a 'red alert' of heavy to very heavy rainfall in 10 districts in the state on Sunday, including Shimla, Solan, Sirmaur, Mandi, Kullu, Kangra, Chamba, Una, Hamirpur and Bilaspur.

In Himachal Pradesh, three people have died in rain-linked incidents in the past 24 hours, taking the death toll to 20 since the monsoon began. Torrential rain over the past day has severely disrupted life across the state. With the early onset of the monsoon in India, states like Himachal Pradesh come to a standstill because of heavy downpour. One person each has drowned in Una and Bilaspur, while another died by falling from a height in Shimla, the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) told PTI on Sunday (Jun 29). The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a 'red alert' of heavy to very heavy rainfall in 10 districts in the state on Sunday, including Shimla, Solan, Sirmaur, Mandi, Kullu, Kangra, Chamba, Una, Hamirpur and Bilaspur. Incidents like landslides, rising river levels and power outages have been reported in the state. A total of 129 roads have been closed, with Sirmaur (57 roads) and Mandi (44 roads) reporting the maximum damage. The major closure includes parts of National Highway 5 between Shimla and Chandigarh. The iconic Shimla-Kalka rail line, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was also suspended. However, the administration resumed the services after the restoration work was done. In view of the 'red alert' issued by the IMD, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, has directed the authorities to close schools on June 30 (Monday). On Sunday, Sukhu directed the deputy commissioners of Kangra, Mandi, Solan and Sirmaur to close schools on June 30 and take prompt action in ensuring the safety of the students. Mandi Deputy Commissioner Apoorva Devgan has declared a closure of all schools, colleges and anganwadi centres, except IIT-Mandi and Lal Bahadur Shastri Government Medical College and Hospital and other medical institutions. Local authorities, disaster management teams and police are on high alert in the state. Tourists have been advised to stay indoors and travel, if necessary. Both locals and tourists are directed to take updates on weather and local news closely. The IMD has warned of heavy rainfall in the coming days, urging precautionary measures.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a 'red alert' of heavy to very heavy rainfall in 10 districts in the state on Sunday, including Shimla, Solan, Sirmaur, Mandi, Kullu, Kangra, Chamba, Una, Hamirpur and Bilaspur.&nbsp;

Himachal Pradesh Rains: 3 dead in 24 hours, schools shut in some districts

Delhi and its adjoining NCR region finally witnessed the onset of monsoon on Sunday (June 29) with light showers, bringing much-needed respite from the prolonged heat and annoying humidity. The several regions of the country have been covered with rain-laden clouds after the arrival of monsoon, nine days earlier than its expected date of July 8. Meanwhile, Delhi has experienced monsoon arrival two days after the normal scheduled date, June 27.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday confirmed that the monsoon has officially arrived, covering the entire India by June 29. “The monsoon has covered the entire country on June 29, 2025, against the expected date of July 8, 2025," the IMD said.The IMD also indicated that the advancement of the monsoon into the remaining areas of Rajasthan, West Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and all of Delhi on Sunday, marked the entry into the entire India. “The Southwest Monsoon has further advanced into remaining parts of Rajasthan, West Uttar Pradesh and Haryana and the entire Delhi today, the 29th June 2025. Thus, it covered the entire country on 29th June, 2025,” the IMD said in a statement on Sunday, HT reported.The monsoon in Kerala first arrived on May 24, before the scheduled norm, which later advanced northward, reaching Mumbai by May 26, the earliest in the region after 25 years. Although the seasonal monsoon reached Kerala on 24 May, making it the fourth earliest onset since 2001, its 36-day progression from the southern coast to Delhi has been the sixth slowest in the same timeframe.<h3>IMD issues 'yellow alert' for Delhi</h3>The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi on Monday, predicting light to moderate rainfall. Light showers are expected to continue from 1 to 5 July. Meanwhile, several parts of northwest, central, eastern, and northeastern India are likely to witness heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next week, with isolated extremely heavy spells forecast for Jharkhand and Odisha on 30 June.Meteorologist Ashwary Tiwari, who runs the IndiaMetsky account on social media, said a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal is expected to increase moisture flow by Monday. “The low-pressure area will move over the axis and feed moisture, increasing its strength and depth. We can expect more rain over Delhi and other parts of northwest India on Monday,” he said.This year's monsoon progression has shown varied timing across regions. It began in Kerala on 24 May, eight days earlier than usual and the fourth earliest arrival since 2001. The rains reached Mumbai by 26 May, well ahead of the normal 11 June timeline, but paused in early June before picking up pace again from 16 June.The onset of the monsoon plays a significant role for the agricultural sector of India, on which at least 700 million people depend for their livelihood. It accounts for 70 per cent of the annual rainfall of India, proving crucial for yields of rice, wheat, oilseeds and sugarcane in a country where farming covers employment for most of the population residing in the rural areas, contributing about 15 per cent to the economy.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday confirmed that the monsoon has officially arrived nine days earlier than its expected date of July 8. Meanwhile, Delhi has experienced monsoon arrival two days after the normal scheduled date, June 27.

Delhi and its adjoining NCR region finally witnessed the onset of monsoon on Sunday (June 29) with light showers, bringing much-needed respite from the prolonged heat and annoying humidity. The several regions of the country have been covered with rain-laden clouds after the arrival of monsoon, nine days earlier than its expected date of July 8. Meanwhile, Delhi has experienced monsoon arrival two days after the normal scheduled date, June 27. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday confirmed that the monsoon has officially arrived, covering the entire India by June 29. “The monsoon has covered the entire country on June 29, 2025, against the expected date of July 8, 2025," the IMD said. The IMD also indicated that the advancement of the monsoon into the remaining areas of Rajasthan, West Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and all of Delhi on Sunday, marked the entry into the entire India. “The Southwest Monsoon has further advanced into remaining parts of Rajasthan, West Uttar Pradesh and Haryana and the entire Delhi today, the 29th June 2025. Thus, it covered the entire country on 29th June, 2025,” the IMD said in a statement on Sunday, HT reported. The monsoon in Kerala first arrived on May 24, before the scheduled norm, which later advanced northward, reaching Mumbai by May 26, the earliest in the region after 25 years. Although the seasonal monsoon reached Kerala on 24 May, making it the fourth earliest onset since 2001, its 36-day progression from the southern coast to Delhi has been the sixth slowest in the same timeframe. IMD issues 'yellow alert' for Delhi The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi on Monday, predicting light to moderate rainfall. Light showers are expected to continue from 1 to 5 July. Meanwhile, several parts of northwest, central, eastern, and northeastern India are likely to witness heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next week, with isolated extremely heavy spells forecast for Jharkhand and Odisha on 30 June. Meteorologist Ashwary Tiwari, who runs the IndiaMetsky account on social media, said a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal is expected to increase moisture flow by Monday. “The low-pressure area will move over the axis and feed moisture, increasing its strength and depth. We can expect more rain over Delhi and other parts of northwest India on Monday,” he said. This year's monsoon progression has shown varied timing across regions. It began in Kerala on 24 May, eight days earlier than usual and the fourth earliest arrival since 2001. The rains reached Mumbai by 26 May, well ahead of the normal 11 June timeline, but paused in early June before picking up pace again from 16 June. The onset of the monsoon plays a significant role for the agricultural sector of India, on which at least 700 million people depend for their livelihood. It accounts for 70 per cent of the annual rainfall of India, proving crucial for yields of rice, wheat, oilseeds and sugarcane in a country where farming covers employment for most of the population residing in the rural areas, contributing about 15 per cent to the economy.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday confirmed that the monsoon has officially arrived nine days earlier than its expected date of July 8. Meanwhile, Delhi has experienced monsoon arrival two days after the normal scheduled date, June 27.

Delhi finally welcomes monsoon showers; rainy season covers entire India 9 days early

Indian Navy's frontline stealth frigate INS Tabar on Monday (Jun 30) was made part of a firefighting operation in the Gulf of Oman, following a distress call from the Palau-flagged tanker vessel MT Yi Cheng 6. Sailing from Kandla in India's Gujarat to Shinas, Oman, the vessel carrying 14 Indian crew reportedly experienced a major fire in the engine room and total power failure.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndianNavy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IndianNavy</a>&#39;s stealth frigate<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INSTabar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INSTabar</a>, mission deployed in the Gulf of Oman, responded to a distress call from Pulau flagged MT Yi Cheng 6, on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/29Jun?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#29Jun</a> 25. The vessel with 14 crew members of Indian origin, transiting from Kandla, India to Shinas, Oman, experienced a major fire… <a href="https://t.co/hcwCalBW96">pic.twitter.com/hcwCalBW96</a>&mdash; SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) <a href="https://twitter.com/indiannavy/status/1939533699722396000?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Responding to the distress call, INS Tabar reached the scene and deployed its firefighting team and equipment, which were transferred onboard the distressed vessel using a boat and a helicopter."13 Indian naval personnel and 5 crew members of the stricken tanker are currently involved in firefighting operations, with the intensity of fire onboard reduced drastically," said the Indian Navy.&nbsp;<h2>How the Indian Navy and Coast Guard aid distressed Mariners&nbsp;</h2>In India's Exclusive Economic Zone of over 2.1 million square kilometres and the larger Indian search and rescue region of over 4.5 million square kilometres, the Indian Coast Guard deploys its ships and aircraft for routine surveillance. During times of distress, the assets are diverted to the scene to render assistance. From ship fires to capsized fishing boats to medical evacuations from ships to combating pollution at sea, the ICG carries out a wide range of tasks.&nbsp;Though a war-fighting maritime force, the Indian naval assets also render assistance to distressed Mariners in the Indian Exclusive Economic Zone and Search and Rescue region, depending on the proximity of assets and their requirement.&nbsp;Further, given that the Indian Navy deploys its assets far from Indian shores and well into the larger Indian Ocean region, the naval assets render assistance to distressed mariners in international waters as well. Projecting India's maritime might and safeguarding India's maritime interests, the Navy undertakes anti-piracy operations and monitors and protects vital sea lanes.&nbsp;

Responding to the distress call, INS Tabar reached the scene and deployed its onboard boat and helicopter, transferring firefighting crew and equipment. 

Indian Navy's frontline stealth frigate INS Tabar on Monday (Jun 30) was made part of a firefighting operation in the Gulf of Oman, following a distress call from the Palau-flagged tanker vessel MT Yi Cheng 6. Sailing from Kandla in India's Gujarat to Shinas, Oman, the vessel carrying 14 Indian crew reportedly experienced a major fire in the engine room and total power failure.

Responding to the distress call, INS Tabar reached the scene and deployed its onboard boat and helicopter, transferring firefighting crew and equipment.&nbsp;

Indian Navy's warship INS Tabar aids ablaze tanker in Gulf Of Oman

In India's Telangana, over a dozen workers have been injured after an explosion at a chemical factory in the Pasamailaram Phase 1 area of the Sangareddy district on Monday (Jun 30), said officials. As per the PTI news agency, the death toll from the massive blast as of 1300 hrs IST was eight (8) workers. In a statement to the press, V. Satyanarayana, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) for Multi Zone-II in Telangana, said that so far eight people have been confirmed dead and another 26 have been injured in the blast. He said that at the time of the tragic explosion, 150 people were working in the factory. Of these, 110 were in the block where the accident happened.<h2>What happened?</h2>&nbsp;"The incident took place at Sigachi Pharma Company, Pasamailaram Phase 1. Eleven fire tenders have reached the site. Nearly 15–20 people have been injured. Further details awaited," said Telangana fire officials after the explosion. Shortly after being informed about the incident, 11 fire engines rushed to the scene and are now involved in firefighting operations, reports ANI.&nbsp;As per the IG, a reactor explosion led to the blast. The rescue operation is underway, with the incident site being examined by experts.&nbsp;<h2>PM Modi shares condolences</h2>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sharing condolences on the tragic fire, said he was “Anguished by the loss of lives”. In a X post by the PMO office, Modi also announced an ex gratia help of INR two lakh (around $42,335) for the next of kin of the workers who lost their lives in the fire and an INR 50,000 (around $584) aid for the injured.“Anguished by the loss of lives due to a fire tragedy at a factory in Sangareddy, Telangana. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon. An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000: PM @narendramodi,” stated the PMO.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Anguished by the loss of lives due to a fire tragedy at a factory in Sangareddy, Telangana. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon. An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured…&mdash; PMO India (@PMOIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/PMOIndia/status/1939606281435730412?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"The incident took place at Sigachi Pharma Company, Pasamailaram Phase 1. Eleven fire tenders have reached the site. Nearly 15–20 people have been injured. Further details awaited," said Telangana Fire Officials.

In India's Telangana, over a dozen workers have been injured after an explosion at a chemical factory in the Pasamailaram Phase 1 area of the Sangareddy district on Monday (Jun 30), said officials. As per the PTI news agency, the death toll from the massive blast as of 1300 hrs IST was eight (8) workers. In a statement to the press, V. Satyanarayana, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) for Multi Zone-II in Telangana, said that so far eight people have been confirmed dead and another 26 have been injured in the blast. He said that at the time of the tragic explosion, 150 people were working in the factory. Of these, 110 were in the block where the accident happened. What happened? "The incident took place at Sigachi Pharma Company, Pasamailaram Phase 1. Eleven fire tenders have reached the site. Nearly 15–20 people have been injured. Further details awaited," said Telangana fire officials after the explosion. Shortly after being informed about the incident, 11 fire engines rushed to the scene and are now involved in firefighting operations, reports ANI. As per the IG, a reactor explosion led to the blast. The rescue operation is underway, with the incident site being examined by experts. PM Modi shares condolences Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sharing condolences on the tragic fire, said he was “Anguished by the loss of lives”. In a X post by the PMO office, Modi also announced an ex gratia help of INR two lakh (around $42,335) for the next of kin of the workers who lost their lives in the fire and an INR 50,000 (around $584) aid for the injured. “Anguished by the loss of lives due to a fire tragedy at a factory in Sangareddy, Telangana. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon. An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000: PM @narendramodi,” stated the PMO.

"The incident took place at Sigachi Pharma Company, Pasamailaram Phase 1. Eleven fire tenders have reached the site. Nearly 15–20 people have been injured. Further details awaited," said Telangana Fire Officials.

Massive blast at Telangana chemical factory: 8 dead, over 26 injured; PM Modi announces aid for victims

The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has begun the registration process for the recruitment of Village Development Officers (VDOs). For the post, a total of 850 vacancies have been announced, allocating 683 posts to non-scheduled areas and 167 to scheduled areas. Candidates can visit the official website, rssb.rajasthan.gov.in, by July 18, 2025, to apply for the post.The application fee for the exam has been fixed at Rs 600 for candidates coming under the General and OBC (creamy layer) categories, while those coming under the non-creamy layer OBC, MBC, EWS, SC, and ST categories of Rajasthan will be required to pay Rs 400. The same reduced fee is applicable for a person with disabilities. The amount of the fee for the exam can be paid through e-Mitra kiosks, Common Service Centres (CSCs), net banking, or debit/credit cards.The preliminary exam will consist of 160 questions with a total of 200 marks, to be attempted within three hours. There will be 1/3 rd negative marking for each wrong answer. The paper will cover topics such as General Hindi and English, Mathematics, General Knowledge, Geography and Natural Resources, Agriculture and Economic Resources related to Rajasthan, as well as the state's History and Culture. The exam will be held offline (OMR-based) on August 31, 2025.<h3>How to apply for RSSB VDO Recruitment 2025?</h3>Step 1: Visit the official website of RSSB (rssb.rajasthan.gov.in).Step 2: Go to the ‘Recruitment Advertisement’ section and click on ‘RSMSSB VDO Apply Online’ to complete the One Time Registration (OTR) if not already done.Step 3: Register using your valid mobile number and email ID.Step 4: Now, log in to your account using your SSO ID and password.Step 5: Fill in all the accurate details, including personal, educational, and contact information.Step 6: Upload your photograph, signature, and required documents in the prescribed format and file size.Step 7: Pay the application fee through the available online payment portals, such as mode-e-Mitra, CSC, Net Banking, Debit Card, or Credit Card.Step 8: Before making final decisions or changes to submit, review the application form carefully.Step 9: Now, submit the final application form and download the confirmation page to take a printout of it for future reference.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The preliminary exam will consist of 160 questions with a total of 200 marks, to be attempted within three hours. There will be 1/3 rd negative marking for each wrong answer. 

The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has begun the registration process for the recruitment of Village Development Officers (VDOs). For the post, a total of 850 vacancies have been announced, allocating 683 posts to non-scheduled areas and 167 to scheduled areas. Candidates can visit the official website, rssb.rajasthan.gov.in, by July 18, 2025, to apply for the post. The application fee for the exam has been fixed at Rs 600 for candidates coming under the General and OBC (creamy layer) categories, while those coming under the non-creamy layer OBC, MBC, EWS, SC, and ST categories of Rajasthan will be required to pay Rs 400. The same reduced fee is applicable for a person with disabilities. The amount of the fee for the exam can be paid through e-Mitra kiosks, Common Service Centres (CSCs), net banking, or debit/credit cards. The preliminary exam will consist of 160 questions with a total of 200 marks, to be attempted within three hours. There will be 1/3 rd negative marking for each wrong answer. The paper will cover topics such as General Hindi and English, Mathematics, General Knowledge, Geography and Natural Resources, Agriculture and Economic Resources related to Rajasthan, as well as the state's History and Culture. The exam will be held offline (OMR-based) on August 31, 2025. How to apply for RSSB VDO Recruitment 2025? Step 1: Visit the official website of RSSB (rssb.rajasthan.gov.in). Step 2: Go to the ‘Recruitment Advertisement’ section and click on ‘RSMSSB VDO Apply Online’ to complete the One Time Registration (OTR) if not already done. Step 3: Register using your valid mobile number and email ID. Step 4: Now, log in to your account using your SSO ID and password. Step 5: Fill in all the accurate details, including personal, educational, and contact information. Step 6: Upload your photograph, signature, and required documents in the prescribed format and file size. Step 7: Pay the application fee through the available online payment portals, such as mode-e-Mitra, CSC, Net Banking, Debit Card, or Credit Card. Step 8: Before making final decisions or changes to submit, review the application form carefully. Step 9: Now, submit the final application form and download the confirmation page to take a printout of it for future reference.

The preliminary exam will consist of 160 questions with a total of 200 marks, to be attempted within three hours. There will be 1/3 rd negative marking for each wrong answer.&nbsp;

Rajasthan VDO Recruitment 2025: Application process for 850 posts begins—Here’s how to apply

India is stepping into a bold new era of defence innovation. According to recent updates from IADN and defence circles, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully developed the country’s first photonic radar, which is now getting ready for trial runs. This path-breaking system has been designed by the Electronics and Radar Development Establishment (LRDE), located in Bengaluru—a DRDO lab known for creating advanced radars like Arudhra, Aslesha, and Uttam AESA.&nbsp;But what exactly is a photonic radar, and why is it being seen as a game-changer for India’s national security?&nbsp;What is Photonic Radar?&nbsp;Unlike conventional radar systems that use electronic radio frequency (RF) circuits, photonic radar uses light-based technologies, such as lasers and optical fibres, to send and receive signals. In simple words, it works by turning light into radar signals—making them much more accurate, faster, and harder to block.&nbsp;Why It Matters&nbsp;1. Detects Even Stealth Targets – Photonic radars can spot objects that traditional radars miss, including stealth aircraft, drones, and missiles.2. Longer Range, Sharper Image – These radars can see farther and map targets in high-resolution 3D, useful for both surveillance and strike precision.3. Immune to Jamming – They are less affected by electronic warfare tactics that often try to blind or confuse traditional radars.4. Energy-Efficient – Since they use light, they generate less heat and operate more efficiently.&nbsp;Why China and Pakistan Should Be Worried&nbsp;China and Pakistan have both invested heavily in stealth aircraft and drone technology. China’s J-20 stealth fighter and Pakistan’s growing UAV fleet depend on staying “invisible” to regular radars. But India’s photonic radar could break that invisibility cloak.&nbsp;With its ultra-wide bandwidth, low signal noise, and high precision, India’s new radar may be able to spot threats early, even if they are designed to avoid detection. For Pakistan, which uses older radar systems and imports Chinese tech, this puts it at a clear disadvantage. For China, it challenges their strategic edge in the skies.Photonic radar is so advanced that it could be used in airborne warning systems—like those installed on aircraft to detect enemy planes, missiles, or drones from far away. Because photonic radar is extremely sensitive and accurate, it would make surprise attacks very difficult, as it can detect threats earlier and more clearly than traditional radar.&nbsp;As a result, this technology gives India a big advantage in defending itself—especially compared to nearby countries. It strengthens India’s position in regional military balance and makes its defense systems much harder to bypass or fool.&nbsp;Why Indians Should Care&nbsp;This radar is more than a defence tool—it’s a symbol of Atmanirbhar Bharat. Developing such cutting-edge technology within India reduces our reliance on foreign equipment and shows the world that we are ready to lead in futuristic warfare.&nbsp;If trials go well, DRDO’s photonic radar could soon become one of the most powerful systems of its kind, making our borders smarter, safer, and stronger.&nbsp;

This path-breaking system has been designed by the Electronics and Radar Development Establishment (LRDE), located in Bengaluru—a DRDO lab known for creating advanced radars like Arudhra, Aslesha, and Uttam AESA.

India is stepping into a bold new era of defence innovation. According to recent updates from IADN and defence circles, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully developed the country’s first photonic radar, which is now getting ready for trial runs. This path-breaking system has been designed by the Electronics and Radar Development Establishment (LRDE), located in Bengaluru—a DRDO lab known for creating advanced radars like Arudhra, Aslesha, and Uttam AESA. But what exactly is a photonic radar, and why is it being seen as a game-changer for India’s national security? What is Photonic Radar? Unlike conventional radar systems that use electronic radio frequency (RF) circuits, photonic radar uses light-based technologies, such as lasers and optical fibres, to send and receive signals. In simple words, it works by turning light into radar signals—making them much more accurate, faster, and harder to block. Why It Matters 1. Detects Even Stealth Targets – Photonic radars can spot objects that traditional radars miss, including stealth aircraft, drones, and missiles. 2. Longer Range, Sharper Image – These radars can see farther and map targets in high-resolution 3D, useful for both surveillance and strike precision. 3. Immune to Jamming – They are less affected by electronic warfare tactics that often try to blind or confuse traditional radars. 4. Energy-Efficient – Since they use light, they generate less heat and operate more efficiently. Why China and Pakistan Should Be Worried China and Pakistan have both invested heavily in stealth aircraft and drone technology. China’s J-20 stealth fighter and Pakistan’s growing UAV fleet depend on staying “invisible” to regular radars. But India’s photonic radar could break that invisibility cloak. With its ultra-wide bandwidth, low signal noise, and high precision, India’s new radar may be able to spot threats early, even if they are designed to avoid detection. For Pakistan, which uses older radar systems and imports Chinese tech, this puts it at a clear disadvantage. For China, it challenges their strategic edge in the skies. Photonic radar is so advanced that it could be used in airborne warning systems—like those installed on aircraft to detect enemy planes, missiles, or drones from far away. Because photonic radar is extremely sensitive and accurate, it would make surprise attacks very difficult, as it can detect threats earlier and more clearly than traditional radar. As a result, this technology gives India a big advantage in defending itself—especially compared to nearby countries. It strengthens India’s position in regional military balance and makes its defense systems much harder to bypass or fool. Why Indians Should Care This radar is more than a defence tool—it’s a symbol of Atmanirbhar Bharat. Developing such cutting-edge technology within India reduces our reliance on foreign equipment and shows the world that we are ready to lead in futuristic warfare. If trials go well, DRDO’s photonic radar could soon become one of the most powerful systems of its kind, making our borders smarter, safer, and stronger.

This path-breaking system has been designed by the Electronics and Radar Development Establishment (LRDE), located in Bengaluru—a DRDO lab known for creating advanced radars like Arudhra, Aslesha, and Uttam AESA.

DRDO’s photonic radar: India’s light weapon shakes China and Pakistan

Russia fired its largest air assault yet against Ukraine on Sunday (June 29), a Ukrainian official said, as part of an intensifying bombing campaign that further dashed hopes for a breakthrough in attempts to bring an end to the 3-year-old war. Russia launched a combined total of 537 aerial munitions against Ukraine, consisting of 477 drones and decoys and 60 missiles, according to Ukraine's air force. 249 were downed and 226 were lost, probably electronically jammed. Click on the headlines to know more&nbsp;<a href="Russia launches 'biggest aerial attack' on Ukraine with 537 aerial weapons; multiple injured">Russia launches 'biggest aerial attack' on Ukraine with 537 aerial weapons; multiple injured</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250629/image-1751192420942.png?rect=(0,160,960,720)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Russia launches 'biggest aerial attack' on Ukraine with 537 aerial weapons; multiple injured"></figure>Russia fired its largest air assault yet against Ukraine on Sunday (June 29), a Ukrainian official said, as part of an intensifying bombing campaign that further dashed hopes for a breakthrough in attempts to bring an end to the 3-year-old war. 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Russia fired its largest air assault yet against Ukraine on Sunday (June 29), a Ukrainian official said, as part of an intensifying bombing campaign that further dashed hopes for a breakthrough in attempts to bring an end to the 3-year-old war. Russia launched a combined total of 537 aerial munitions against Ukraine, consisting of 477 drones and decoys and 60 missiles, according to Ukraine's air force. 249 were downed and 226 were lost, probably electronically jammed. Click on the headlines to know more Russia launches 'biggest aerial attack' on Ukraine with 537 aerial weapons; multiple injured Russia fired its largest air assault yet against Ukraine on Sunday (June 29), a Ukrainian official said, as part of an intensifying bombing campaign that further dashed hopes for a breakthrough in attempts to bring an end to the 3-year-old war. Russia launched a combined total of 537 aerial munitions against Ukraine, consisting of 477 drones and decoys and 60 missiles, according to Ukraine's air force. 249 were downed and 226 were lost, probably electronically jammed. Puri Stampede: Top officials suspended and transferred after Jagannath Ratha Yatra tragedy Investigation into the stampede that claimed three lives and injured over a dozen others on Sunday (Jun 29) morning is underway. As per reports, two officials have been suspended for negligence of their duty, while another two have been transferred in the aftermath of the tragic crowd crush that happened in Puri during the Jagannath Rath Yatra. 'Hear what’s in this monstrosity': Democrats stall Trump’s 940-page ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ by forcing it to be read aloud in Senate President Donald Trump’s latest budget proposal, officially named the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB), runs to a staggering 940 pages, just shy of the entire Lord of the Rings trilogy. The bill passed the House of Representatives by a razor-thin margin of one vote. Kolkata rape case: Main accused Monojit Mishra has criminal record of assault, theft In a significant development, Kolkata Police on Sunday (June 29) said that Monojit Mishra, the main accused in the alleged gangrape of a 24-year-old law student at South Calcutta Law College, has a criminal record with multiple past charges. Mishra has reportedly been chargesheeted in several cases including harassment of women, assault, vandalism, and theft. EXPLAINED: Is Iran really a threat or a victim of US? Know history of 70 years of betrayals, coups and bombs Tension between the United States and Iran has increased to the highest point after decades following the order of President Donald Trump to strike the key nuclear facilities across the Middle Eastern country. Conflictss between these nations are not new. 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India, Pakistan to be part of Asia Cup 2025; six-team event to start by early September; final schedule out soon – Report Asia Cup 2025 will get underway amid speculations, with both India and Pakistan confirmed to feature in it. India, the host of this year's six-team tournament, might not stage it, with the UAE tipped to be its host. Although nothing is confirmed yet, the latest reports suggest that the tournament might begin in early September, around the 10th.

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An Air India flight from Tokyo to Delhi on Sunday (June 29) was diverted to make an unscheduled landing in Kolkata as a precautionary measure, the airline said in a statement. The flight was diverted to Kolkata because of ‘persistent warm temperature’ experienced in the cabin. The flight landed safely and is now being inspected.&nbsp;"Air India flight AI357, operating from Haneda to Delhi on 29 June 2025, made a precautionary diversion to Kolkata due to persistent warm temperatures experienced in the cabin. The aircraft landed safely in Kolkata and is currently undergoing checks," said the Air India spokesperson. The airline further said, “Our ground colleagues in Kolkata are providing all necessary support to passengers to minimise the inconvenience caused by this unforeseen diversion. Alternative arrangements are being made to fly our passengers to Delhi at the earliest. We regret the inconvenience caused to our passengers.”&nbsp;Meanwhile on Saturday, a passenger aboard an Air India flight from Amritsar to Delhi was handed over to airport security at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport for engaging in unruly behaviour mid-flight on Saturday (Jun 28). The incident occurred on board flight AI454 and was confirmed by the airline. Reportedly, the man had a verbal altercation with a co-passenger, which prompted intervention from cabin crew and airport security.&nbsp;According to a Times of India report, an argument broke out between a couple. When a co-passenger tried to intervene, the man ended up having a fight with the latter too. “The third passenger had just tried to intervene and calm things down,” sources told TOI.&nbsp;“During cabin preparations for landing, a member of our cabin crew noticed a passenger standing in the aisle, engaged in a verbal altercation with another passenger. The second passenger reported to the crew that the individual was being abusive,” the airline said.

Persistent warm temperature Air India Tokyo Delhi flight diverted to Kolkata

An Air India flight from Tokyo to Delhi on Sunday (June 29) was diverted to make an unscheduled landing in Kolkata as a precautionary measure, the airline said in a statement. The flight was diverted to Kolkata because of ‘persistent warm temperature’ experienced in the cabin. The flight landed safely and is now being inspected. "Air India flight AI357, operating from Haneda to Delhi on 29 June 2025, made a precautionary diversion to Kolkata due to persistent warm temperatures experienced in the cabin. The aircraft landed safely in Kolkata and is currently undergoing checks," said the Air India spokesperson. The airline further said, “Our ground colleagues in Kolkata are providing all necessary support to passengers to minimise the inconvenience caused by this unforeseen diversion. Alternative arrangements are being made to fly our passengers to Delhi at the earliest. We regret the inconvenience caused to our passengers.” Meanwhile on Saturday, a passenger aboard an Air India flight from Amritsar to Delhi was handed over to airport security at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport for engaging in unruly behaviour mid-flight on Saturday (Jun 28). The incident occurred on board flight AI454 and was confirmed by the airline. Reportedly, the man had a verbal altercation with a co-passenger, which prompted intervention from cabin crew and airport security. According to a Times of India report, an argument broke out between a couple. When a co-passenger tried to intervene, the man ended up having a fight with the latter too. “The third passenger had just tried to intervene and calm things down,” sources told TOI. “During cabin preparations for landing, a member of our cabin crew noticed a passenger standing in the aisle, engaged in a verbal altercation with another passenger. The second passenger reported to the crew that the individual was being abusive,” the airline said.

The airline said that technical inspections were underway and all affected passengers were being assisted

'Persistent warm temperature': Air India Tokyo-Delhi flight diverted to Kolkata

A 24-year-old Indian woman who came to the United States for an ‘arranged marriage’, has gone missing, officials said. Simran was last seen a few days after arriving from India in New Jersey on June 20. Video surveillance viewed by the Lindenwold police showed that she was looking at her phone and appeared to be waiting for someone. Police officials said she did not seem to be distressed on the video.&nbsp;Simran went missing on Wednesday (June 25), five days since her arrival, police have confirmed. Police investigating her disappearance said an initial probe established she went to the US for an arranged marriage. The authorities are also investigating that the marriage was a ruse to gain free flights to America, according to The NY Post. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/anant-ambani-to-get-rs-10-20-crore-annual-salary-extra-perks-as-executive-director-of-reliance-1751194718861">Anant Ambani to get Rs 10–20 crore annual salary, extra perks as executive director of Reliance; Now what next?</a>&nbsp;Simran has no established relatives in the United States and doesn't speak English, according to the police. She owns one phone, an international model that only operates through Wi-Fi. The authorities so far have been unable to contact any family members in India. "At this point, there are no known relatives in India to reach out to to learn about her potential whereabouts," Lindenwold police said on Thursday, according to Patch News.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/is-pakistan-doubling-down-on-terrorism-from-military-to-kashmir-issue-asim-munir-s-first-public-speech-after-operation-sindoor-decoded-1751190293893">Is Pakistan doubling down on terrorism? From military to Kashmir issue: Asim Munir's first public speech after Operation Sindoor decoded</a>&nbsp;Simran is said to be five feet, four inches in height, weighing about 150 pounds (68 kg) with a miniature scar on the left side of her forehead. She was wearing gray sweatpants, a white T-shirt, black flip-flops, and miniature diamond-studded earrings when last seen. Anyone who has information on where she might have been is asked to get in touch with Lindenwold Police Detective Joe Tomasetti.

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A 24-year-old Indian woman who came to the United States for an ‘arranged marriage’, has gone missing, officials said. Simran was last seen a few days after arriving from India in New Jersey on June 20. Video surveillance viewed by the Lindenwold police showed that she was looking at her phone and appeared to be waiting for someone. Police officials said she did not seem to be distressed on the video. Simran went missing on Wednesday (June 25), five days since her arrival, police have confirmed. Police investigating her disappearance said an initial probe established she went to the US for an arranged marriage. The authorities are also investigating that the marriage was a ruse to gain free flights to America, according to The NY Post. Also Read: Anant Ambani to get Rs 10–20 crore annual salary, extra perks as executive director of Reliance; Now what next? Simran has no established relatives in the United States and doesn't speak English, according to the police. She owns one phone, an international model that only operates through Wi-Fi. The authorities so far have been unable to contact any family members in India. "At this point, there are no known relatives in India to reach out to to learn about her potential whereabouts," Lindenwold police said on Thursday, according to Patch News. Also Read: Is Pakistan doubling down on terrorism? From military to Kashmir issue: Asim Munir's first public speech after Operation Sindoor decoded Simran is said to be five feet, four inches in height, weighing about 150 pounds (68 kg) with a miniature scar on the left side of her forehead. She was wearing gray sweatpants, a white T-shirt, black flip-flops, and miniature diamond-studded earrings when last seen. Anyone who has information on where she might have been is asked to get in touch with Lindenwold Police Detective Joe Tomasetti.

Simran landed in the US on June 20 and has been missing since

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