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Indian YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra's extended police custody ends, and she will appear in Haryana's Hisar court today (May 26). She was arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan, and it has been established that she was in constant touch with PIOs (Pakistan intelligence operatives).&nbsp;Her police custody was extended on Thursday (May 22) to conduct further investigation. Her phones, laptops, and devices were sent for forensic investigation, reports of which have not been released by the authorities.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jyoti-malhotra-s-remand-extended-for-four-days-to-investigate-links-of-spying-for-pakistan-custody-youtuber-1747892389725">Jyoti Malhotra's police remand extended for four days to investigate links of spying for Pakistan</a>&nbsp;The 33-year-old has travelled to Pakistan on multiple occasions; she has made vlogs highlighting the food, culture and locations to visit. And during her visit to Pakistan, she made vlogs that spoke of the country's hospitality. And now, her chats and other details are surfacing as the probe to establish her links with her Pakistani handlers continues.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Jyoti, a resident of Haryana&#39;s Hisar, has been arrested for allegedly sharing sensitive information and being in continuous contact with a Pakistani citizen. SP Hisar Shashank Kumar Sawan says, &quot;Modern warfare is not only fought on the border. The PIOs are trying to… <a href="https://t.co/fFKP6KBSKK">pic.twitter.com/fFKP6KBSKK</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1924044807086772456?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"Modern warfare is not only fought on the border. The PIOs are trying to recruit some social media influencers, and they use that to push their narrative," said SP Hisar Shashank Kumar Sawan.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/no-link-between-jyoti-malhotra-and-terrorist-organisation-yet-say-police-isi-pio-spying-case-1747909614321">No link between Jyoti Malhotra and terrorist organisation yet, say police</a>&nbsp;He added, "We received inputs from the central agencies, and we arrested Jyoti Malhotra. She had visited Pakistan multiple times and China once. She was in contact with the PIOs. We are analysing her financial details." Jyoti's travels, her friends, her professional contacts, everything is under the scanner at the moment. The authorities are scrutinising her case and also nabbing others involved in sharing data with neighbouring Pakistan. Many others have been arrested for allegedly spying and sharing details with Pakistan, the case&nbsp;

Indian YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra's extended police custody ends, and she will appear in Haryana's Hisar court today (May 26). She was arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan, and it has been established that she was in constant touch with PIOs

Indian YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra's extended police custody ends, and she will appear in Haryana's Hisar court today (May 26). She was arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan, and it has been established that she was in constant touch with PIOs (Pakistan intelligence operatives). Her police custody was extended on Thursday (May 22) to conduct further investigation. Her phones, laptops, and devices were sent for forensic investigation, reports of which have not been released by the authorities. Also read: Jyoti Malhotra's police remand extended for four days to investigate links of spying for Pakistan The 33-year-old has travelled to Pakistan on multiple occasions; she has made vlogs highlighting the food, culture and locations to visit. And during her visit to Pakistan, she made vlogs that spoke of the country's hospitality. And now, her chats and other details are surfacing as the probe to establish her links with her Pakistani handlers continues.

Indian YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra's extended police custody ends, and she will appear in Haryana's Hisar court today (May 26). She was arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan, and it has been established that she was in constant touch with PIOs

Jyoti Malhotra spying case: YouTuber appears in Hisar court after police custody ends

&nbsp;India's National Disaster Response Force, a specialist force meant to tackle natural and man-made disasters, has mobilised a hazardous material (HazMat) truck and a 30-member team from Arakkonam, Tamil Nadu, to Kollam, Kerala, where suspected chemical-laden shipping containers are washing ashore. This is in the aftermath of the cargo vessel MSC ELSA3, carrying 640 containers and massive amounts of fuel, sinking off Kochi in the morning hours of Sunday (May 25). The NDRF team has been mobilised following a request from the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority.The HazMat truck is purpose-built to monitor and deal with chemical, biological, and nuclear risk situations. Such vehicles are equipped with detection and identification equipment, NBC filtration systems, and decontamination chambers. They also have communication capabilities for live audio, video, and data exchange with remote command centres. The truck is expected to reach Kollam in the late hours of Monday.Though the ship sank about 70 km off its destination port city of Kochi, the sinkage site is barely 35 km from Alappuzha (Aleppey) district in Kerala. Initial reports indicate that multiple containers are washing ashore in coastal regions south of Kochi, Kerala. It is noteworthy that rough sea conditions, gusty winds and rainfall prevail in the region, owing to the active southwest monsoon.The Liberia-flagged container vessel was sailing on a day-long voyage between two ports in Kerala-from Vizhinjam, Thiruvananthapuram, to Kochi, when it began to tilt sideways at noon on Saturday &nbsp;(May 24). All 24 crew members of the cargo ship have been rescued by the Indian Coast Guard and Indian Navy.Of the 640 containers carried by the sunken vessel, 13 contained hazardous cargo, and 12 contained calcium carbide. The ship had in its tanks 84.44 metric tonnes of diesel and 367.1 metric tonnes of furnace oil. Indian Coast Guard ship Saksham, with pollution response equipment, has been positioned at the scene.The sensitive coast of Kerala is home to both a vivid biodiversity and a major tourist hotspot. ICG has geared up pollution response preparedness and coordination with the state administration for all possible scenarios. ICG aircraft with advanced oil spill mapping technology is undertaking an assessment of the situation, ICG had said.According to the Indian Coast Guard, at around 1:25 pm Saturday, the shipping company MSC's officials intimated Indian authorities regarding the cargo vessel that was taking in water and tilted significantly. The shipping firm requested immediate assistance. In response, the Indian Coast Guard deployed two ships and its Dornier short-range maritime patrol aircraft. An Indian Navy vessel was also part of the operation.The sunken vessel's 24 crew members comprised a Russian, a Georgian, two Ukrainians, and 20 Filipinos.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Based on a request from <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Kerala?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Kerala</a> Govt,<a href="https://twitter.com/04NDRF?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@04NDRF</a> has mobilized a Hazardous Materials truck(handles Nuclear, chemical, Bio risks) + specialized team to Kollam, to deal with a possible chemical spill risk, as shipping containers from the sunken MSC ELSA3 cargo ship are washing ashore.. <a href="https://t.co/2e9p5Xhq7t">https://t.co/2e9p5Xhq7t</a> <a href="https://t.co/JUhJSnmSZU">pic.twitter.com/JUhJSnmSZU</a>&mdash; Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) <a href="https://twitter.com/sdhrthmp/status/1926852045257970166?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

This is in the aftermath of the cargo vessel MSC ELSA3, carrying 640 containers and massive amounts of fuel, sinking off Kochi in the morning hours of Sunday (May 25). The NDRF team has been mobilised following a request from the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority.

India's National Disaster Response Force, a specialist force meant to tackle natural and man-made disasters, has mobilised a hazardous material (HazMat) truck and a 30-member team from Arakkonam, Tamil Nadu, to Kollam, Kerala, where suspected chemical-laden shipping containers are washing ashore. This is in the aftermath of the cargo vessel MSC ELSA3, carrying 640 containers and massive amounts of fuel, sinking off Kochi in the morning hours of Sunday (May 25). The NDRF team has been mobilised following a request from the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority. The HazMat truck is purpose-built to monitor and deal with chemical, biological, and nuclear risk situations. Such vehicles are equipped with detection and identification equipment, NBC filtration systems, and decontamination chambers. They also have communication capabilities for live audio, video, and data exchange with remote command centres. The truck is expected to reach Kollam in the late hours of Monday. Though the ship sank about 70 km off its destination port city of Kochi, the sinkage site is barely 35 km from Alappuzha (Aleppey) district in Kerala. Initial reports indicate that multiple containers are washing ashore in coastal regions south of Kochi, Kerala. It is noteworthy that rough sea conditions, gusty winds and rainfall prevail in the region, owing to the active southwest monsoon. The Liberia-flagged container vessel was sailing on a day-long voyage between two ports in Kerala-from Vizhinjam, Thiruvananthapuram, to Kochi, when it began to tilt sideways at noon on Saturday (May 24). All 24 crew members of the cargo ship have been rescued by the Indian Coast Guard and Indian Navy. Of the 640 containers carried by the sunken vessel, 13 contained hazardous cargo, and 12 contained calcium carbide. The ship had in its tanks 84.44 metric tonnes of diesel and 367.1 metric tonnes of furnace oil. Indian Coast Guard ship Saksham, with pollution response equipment, has been positioned at the scene. The sensitive coast of Kerala is home to both a vivid biodiversity and a major tourist hotspot. ICG has geared up pollution response preparedness and coordination with the state administration for all possible scenarios. ICG aircraft with advanced oil spill mapping technology is undertaking an assessment of the situation, ICG had said. According to the Indian Coast Guard, at around 1:25 pm Saturday, the shipping company MSC's officials intimated Indian authorities regarding the cargo vessel that was taking in water and tilted significantly. The shipping firm requested immediate assistance. In response, the Indian Coast Guard deployed two ships and its Dornier short-range maritime patrol aircraft. An Indian Navy vessel was also part of the operation. The sunken vessel's 24 crew members comprised a Russian, a Georgian, two Ukrainians, and 20 Filipinos.

This is in the aftermath of the cargo vessel MSC ELSA3, carrying 640 containers and massive amounts of fuel, sinking off Kochi in the morning hours of Sunday (May 25). The NDRF team has been mobilised following a request from the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority.

NDRF hazmat team moves to Kerala to deal with chemical spill risk

Vice President of Guyana, Bharrat Jagdeo offered support to India in the fight against terrorism. The Vice President underscored the need to bring to justice the perpetrators of terrorist activities and also appreciated the visit of the Indian delegation to Guyana.While speaking to ANI, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo said, "It was an excellent visit. I assured the delegation that Guyana stands unequivocally with India. We are against terrorism and we believe that all those who perpetrate terrorist activities must be brought to justice. We are happy that the delegation came from India to Guyana".The all-party delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor met the Vice-President of Guyana after their arrival earlier on Sunday (local time).The all-party delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor comprises of Shambhavi Chaudhary (Lok Janshakti Party), Sarfaraz Ahmed (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha), G M Harish Balayagi (Telugu Desam Party), Shashank Mani Tripathi, Tejaswi Surya, Bhubaneswar K Lata (all from BJP), Mallikarjun Devda (Shiv Sena) and Former Indian Ambassador to the US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu.The members of the Indian community and the Indian diaspora in Guyana welcomed the all-party delegation with a resounding applause and enthusiasm. Hailing India's response against acts of terror perpetuated by Pakistan, the members of the Indian community expressed their heartfelt support.While addressing the Indian diaspora upon arrival in Georgetown, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said, "Our message is very clear. We have to stand against terrorism wherever it comes. We have to not only bring the evil killers to justice, but we must also seriously challenge those who are financing them, training them, equipping them, directing them to do their evil."BJP MP Tejsavi Surya had said, "The objective of the mission is to communicate to the world and amplify India's message of zero tolerance against Pakistani terrorism. For almost seven decades India has suffered Pakistan sponsored terrorism. While India aims to strengthen itself, lift millions out of poverty and contribute positively to the growth and well-being of the world, it is constantly distracted and needled by Pakistan's terrorism... Across political parties, across regions of India, all members of parliament have come here to express India's solidarity in one voice against terrorism. And in this interconnected global world, one nation's inaction against terrorism can actually be a threat to all nations. Therefore, this is not just an India problem, but this is a global problem because most of the terrorist attacks all over the world, whether it was the London bombings, the Easter bombings in Sri Lanka, the Paris attacks, the 9/11 in United States, all investigations have shown that in some way or the other, directly or indirectly, Pakistan is involved in some way. Therefore, Pakistan's terrorist infrastructure is a threat not just to its immediate neighborhood, but to the rest of the world."The all-party delegation aims to brief international partners on India's response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and its broader fight against cross-border terrorism.Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7 as a decisive military response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack by Pak-sponsored terrorists in which 26 people were killed. Indian Armed Forces targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, leading to the death of over 100 terrorists affiliated with terror outfits like the Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizbul Mujahideen.&nbsp;

'Guyana stands unequivocally with India': Vice-President Bharrat Jagdeo tells Operation Sindoor Outreach delegation

Vice President of Guyana, Bharrat Jagdeo offered support to India in the fight against terrorism. The Vice President underscored the need to bring to justice the perpetrators of terrorist activities and also appreciated the visit of the Indian delegation to Guyana. While speaking to ANI, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo said, "It was an excellent visit. I assured the delegation that Guyana stands unequivocally with India. We are against terrorism and we believe that all those who perpetrate terrorist activities must be brought to justice. We are happy that the delegation came from India to Guyana". The all-party delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor met the Vice-President of Guyana after their arrival earlier on Sunday (local time). The all-party delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor comprises of Shambhavi Chaudhary (Lok Janshakti Party), Sarfaraz Ahmed (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha), G M Harish Balayagi (Telugu Desam Party), Shashank Mani Tripathi, Tejaswi Surya, Bhubaneswar K Lata (all from BJP), Mallikarjun Devda (Shiv Sena) and Former Indian Ambassador to the US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu. The members of the Indian community and the Indian diaspora in Guyana welcomed the all-party delegation with a resounding applause and enthusiasm. Hailing India's response against acts of terror perpetuated by Pakistan, the members of the Indian community expressed their heartfelt support. While addressing the Indian diaspora upon arrival in Georgetown, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said, "Our message is very clear. We have to stand against terrorism wherever it comes. We have to not only bring the evil killers to justice, but we must also seriously challenge those who are financing them, training them, equipping them, directing them to do their evil." BJP MP Tejsavi Surya had said, "The objective of the mission is to communicate to the world and amplify India's message of zero tolerance against Pakistani terrorism. For almost seven decades India has suffered Pakistan sponsored terrorism. While India aims to strengthen itself, lift millions out of poverty and contribute positively to the growth and well-being of the world, it is constantly distracted and needled by Pakistan's terrorism... Across political parties, across regions of India, all members of parliament have come here to express India's solidarity in one voice against terrorism. And in this interconnected global world, one nation's inaction against terrorism can actually be a threat to all nations. Therefore, this is not just an India problem, but this is a global problem because most of the terrorist attacks all over the world, whether it was the London bombings, the Easter bombings in Sri Lanka, the Paris attacks, the 9/11 in United States, all investigations have shown that in some way or the other, directly or indirectly, Pakistan is involved in some way. Therefore, Pakistan's terrorist infrastructure is a threat not just to its immediate neighborhood, but to the rest of the world." The all-party delegation aims to brief international partners on India's response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and its broader fight against cross-border terrorism. Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7 as a decisive military response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack by Pak-sponsored terrorists in which 26 people were killed. Indian Armed Forces targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, leading to the death of over 100 terrorists affiliated with terror outfits like the Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizbul Mujahideen.

"We are against terrorism, and we believe that all those who perpetrate terrorist acts must be brought to justice," Jagdeo said after meeting with the team of MPs led by Shashi Tharoor.

Over the past few days, COVID-19 cases have been on the rise across the country. Concerns have increased after two new variants were detected, according to data from the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (Insacog).&nbsp;With Covid-19 cases seeing a sudden rise in several parts of India, some states have already started prepping for the availability of beds, oxygen, medicines and vaccines to combat any further rise in number of cases. The variants, NB.1.8.1 and LF.7, were found in India recently. One case of NB.1.8.1 was reported in Tamil Nadu in April, while four cases of LF.7 were detected in May. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has classified both LF.7 and NB.1.8 subvariants as Variants Under Monitoring (VUMs), not as Variants of Concern (VOCs) or Variants of Interest (VOIs). However, these variants are reportedly behind the surge in Covid-19 cases in China and other parts of Asia.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/at-least-11-injured-in-south-carolina-beach-town-mass-shooting-1748229383570">At least 11 injured in South Carolina beach town mass shooting</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, Maharashtra has reported 43 fresh Covid cases on Sunday (May 25), taking the total number of active cases in the state to 209. Mumbai continues to see the increase, with 242 cases reported so far in May, including 35 on Sunday alone. Maharashtra also reported its fourth death due to COVID-19 , with a 21-year-old boy suffering from diabetic ketoacidosis.&nbsp;On Sunday (May 26), Jharkhand registered the state’s first COVID-19 case of the current wave as a person who had recently returned from Mumbai tested positive for the infection, a senior health official said. The infected person is being treated at a private hospital.&nbsp;Hospitals in Delhi, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh have been put on high alert. Delhi, Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka have all reported fresh cases this month. In fact, the national capital has reported coronavirus cases (23) for the first time in three years, PTI reported.

COVID-19: India sees rise in cases with new variants; Maharashtra sees 47 new cases, Jharkhand man tested positive

Over the past few days, COVID-19 cases have been on the rise across the country. Concerns have increased after two new variants were detected, according to data from the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (Insacog). With Covid-19 cases seeing a sudden rise in several parts of India, some states have already started prepping for the availability of beds, oxygen, medicines and vaccines to combat any further rise in number of cases. The variants, NB.1.8.1 and LF.7, were found in India recently. One case of NB.1.8.1 was reported in Tamil Nadu in April, while four cases of LF.7 were detected in May. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has classified both LF.7 and NB.1.8 subvariants as Variants Under Monitoring (VUMs), not as Variants of Concern (VOCs) or Variants of Interest (VOIs). However, these variants are reportedly behind the surge in Covid-19 cases in China and other parts of Asia. Also Read: At least 11 injured in South Carolina beach town mass shooting Meanwhile, Maharashtra has reported 43 fresh Covid cases on Sunday (May 25), taking the total number of active cases in the state to 209. Mumbai continues to see the increase, with 242 cases reported so far in May, including 35 on Sunday alone. Maharashtra also reported its fourth death due to COVID-19 , with a 21-year-old boy suffering from diabetic ketoacidosis. On Sunday (May 26), Jharkhand registered the state’s first COVID-19 case of the current wave as a person who had recently returned from Mumbai tested positive for the infection, a senior health official said. The infected person is being treated at a private hospital. Hospitals in Delhi, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh have been put on high alert. Delhi, Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka have all reported fresh cases this month. In fact, the national capital has reported coronavirus cases (23) for the first time in three years, PTI reported.

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Former US Vice President Kamala Harris has taken aim at Elon Musk for saying that empathy is a weakness of Western civilisation. Speaking at a real estate event in Australia, Harris criticised the idea, arguing that empathy is actually a sign of strong leadership.“There was someone that is very popular these days, at least in the press, who suggested that it is a sign of weakness of Western civilizations to have empathy,” Harris told the audience.Though she didn’t mention Musk by name, the remarks were clearly in response to comments the Tesla CEO made during a March appearance on Joe Rogan’s podcast.<h2>Musk called empathy a 'bug' in Western society</h2>During that podcast, Musk, who also heads the government’s Department of Efficiency (DOGE), told Rogan, “The fundamental weakness of Western civilization is empathy, the empathy exploit.”He added, “They’re exploiting a bug in Western civilization, which is the empathy response.”The remarks stirred backlash at the time, and Harris's comments have now brought renewed attention to Musk’s views.<h2>‘Concern for others is not weakness,’ says Harris</h2>Slamming what she called a “misplaced idea” of leadership, Harris said, “The sign of the strength of a leader is not who you beat down.”Instead, she said, “It is a sign of strength to have some level of curiosity and concern and care about the well-being of others.”Harris’s words were met with applause at the conference and seen as a strong rebuttal to Musk’s growing influence in US politics.<h2>Warnings about global rise of extremism</h2>During the same speech, Harris also voiced concern over growing authoritarianism across the globe.“I do worry, frankly, about what’s happening in the world right now,” she said. “It’s important that we remember the 1930s. It’s important that we remember that history has taught us that isolation does not equal insulation [and] the importance of relationships of trust, of the importance of friendships, integrity, honesty.”Since taking over DOGE under President Donald Trump’s administration, Musk has been accused of making controversial gestures and posts seen by many as dog whistles for white supremacists.These include a gesture at Trump’s inauguration that resembled a “Roman salute”, followed by social media posts playing on names of Nazi figures.

“There was someone that is very popular these days, at least in the press, who suggested that it is a sign of weakness of Western civilizations to have empathy,” Harris told the audience.

Former US Vice President Kamala Harris has taken aim at Elon Musk for saying that empathy is a weakness of Western civilisation. Speaking at a real estate event in Australia, Harris criticised the idea, arguing that empathy is actually a sign of strong leadership. “There was someone that is very popular these days, at least in the press, who suggested that it is a sign of weakness of Western civilizations to have empathy,” Harris told the audience. Though she didn’t mention Musk by name, the remarks were clearly in response to comments the Tesla CEO made during a March appearance on Joe Rogan’s podcast. Musk called empathy a 'bug' in Western society During that podcast, Musk, who also heads the government’s Department of Efficiency (DOGE), told Rogan, “The fundamental weakness of Western civilization is empathy, the empathy exploit.” He added, “They’re exploiting a bug in Western civilization, which is the empathy response.” The remarks stirred backlash at the time, and Harris's comments have now brought renewed attention to Musk’s views. ‘Concern for others is not weakness,’ says Harris Slamming what she called a “misplaced idea” of leadership, Harris said, “The sign of the strength of a leader is not who you beat down.” Instead, she said, “It is a sign of strength to have some level of curiosity and concern and care about the well-being of others.” Harris’s words were met with applause at the conference and seen as a strong rebuttal to Musk’s growing influence in US politics. Warnings about global rise of extremism During the same speech, Harris also voiced concern over growing authoritarianism across the globe. “I do worry, frankly, about what’s happening in the world right now,” she said. “It’s important that we remember the 1930s. It’s important that we remember that history has taught us that isolation does not equal insulation [and] the importance of relationships of trust, of the importance of friendships, integrity, honesty.” Since taking over DOGE under President Donald Trump’s administration, Musk has been accused of making controversial gestures and posts seen by many as dog whistles for white supremacists. These include a gesture at Trump’s inauguration that resembled a “Roman salute”, followed by social media posts playing on names of Nazi figures.

“There was someone that is very popular these days, at least in the press, who suggested that it is a sign of weakness of Western civilizations to have empathy,” Harris told the audience.

‘Empathy is not weakness’: Kamala Harris slams Elon Musk over claim empathy makes the West ‘weak’

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday warned Pakistan, saying that they have been put "on notice", adding that if it resorts to any misadventure in the future, the Indian armed forces will make sure to destroy the "terrorist state".During an address, Sinha assured people that there would be no discrimination between terrorists and their supporters."Their actions will be met with similar punishments," the lieutenant governor said while addressing the All J-K Jat Sabha.He further highlighted the valour of the armed forces and reaffirmed the government's resolve to completely rid Jammu and Kashmir of terrorism.“Pakistan is on notice. If it resorts to any misadventure in the future, our armed forces will make sure to destroy this terrorist state. I assure the people that there will be no discrimination between armed terrorists and their supporters and sympathisers. Their actions will be met with similar punishments,” he said.Sinha urged the Jat community and all other sections of society to strengthen their resolve and unite in the fight against the divisive forces threatening peace and social fabric in the country.“In these challenging times, your responsibility to uphold national unity is more crucial than ever,” Sinha said."I am proud that your devotion to the motherland has deepened the spirit of nationalism in the society," he added.This comes as Pakistan-backed terror group killed 26 people in Pahalgam on April 22. Following this, India launched Operation Sindoor on the night of May 7, hitting nine terror infrastructures in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir.Sinha also paid homage to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack and those killed in Pakistani shelling between May 7 and 10 after India's Operation Sindoor.“The Government of India is committed to proper rehabilitation of the affected families,” he said.“We must celebrate our diversity and foster unity to defeat the adversary's nefarious designs. Our brave armed forces scripted a new saga of valour with Operation Sindoor," Sinha added.&nbsp;&nbsp;

During an address, Sinha assured people that there would be no discrimination between terrorists and their supporters.

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday warned Pakistan, saying that they have been put "on notice", adding that if it resorts to any misadventure in the future, the Indian armed forces will make sure to destroy the "terrorist state". During an address, Sinha assured people that there would be no discrimination between terrorists and their supporters. "Their actions will be met with similar punishments," the lieutenant governor said while addressing the All J-K Jat Sabha. He further highlighted the valour of the armed forces and reaffirmed the government's resolve to completely rid Jammu and Kashmir of terrorism. “Pakistan is on notice. If it resorts to any misadventure in the future, our armed forces will make sure to destroy this terrorist state. I assure the people that there will be no discrimination between armed terrorists and their supporters and sympathisers. Their actions will be met with similar punishments,” he said. Sinha urged the Jat community and all other sections of society to strengthen their resolve and unite in the fight against the divisive forces threatening peace and social fabric in the country. “In these challenging times, your responsibility to uphold national unity is more crucial than ever,” Sinha said. "I am proud that your devotion to the motherland has deepened the spirit of nationalism in the society," he added. This comes as Pakistan-backed terror group killed 26 people in Pahalgam on April 22. Following this, India launched Operation Sindoor on the night of May 7, hitting nine terror infrastructures in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir. Sinha also paid homage to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack and those killed in Pakistani shelling between May 7 and 10 after India's Operation Sindoor. “The Government of India is committed to proper rehabilitation of the affected families,” he said. “We must celebrate our diversity and foster unity to defeat the adversary's nefarious designs. Our brave armed forces scripted a new saga of valour with Operation Sindoor," Sinha added.

During an address, Sinha assured people that there would be no discrimination between terrorists and their supporters.

'Pakistan on notice, will destroy terror state if...': J&K LG Manoj Sinha warns Islamabad of 'similar punishments'

After heavy rains and winds hit parts of Delhi on Saturday night and Sunday, a portion of roof collapsed at Indira Gandhi International Airport's Terminal 1, as rainwater tore through a membrane shade.Videos have been going viral of how the collapse happened after heavy rains.The video shows people standing near a covered area where several cars were parked. The rain intensified, and the membrane shade partially collapsed, giving way and allowing water to pour down onto the vehicles and flow toward those nearby.

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As rains hit Delhi NCR, as many as 49 flights, including 17 international flights were diverted at the Delhi Airport."Delhi experienced an intense thunderstorm accompanied by heavy rainfall during the intervening night of May 24th. The city recorded over 80 mm of rain with wind speeds touching 70-80 km/h within a short span of 30 to 45 minutes around 2:00 AM. This sudden and concentrated downpour led to temporary water accumulation in and around IGI Airport, briefly impacting operations," the Delhi Airport said in a statement.Further, the airport assured that there was no structural compromise or impact to other parts of the terminal."As a part of the design's natural response to extreme conditions and to prevent excessive water retention, a section of the external tensile fabric at the T1 Arrival forecourt adjusted under pressure, thereby aiding in water dispersal. There was no structural compromise or impact to other parts of the terminal," it added.Moreover, several roads were submerged which resulted in heavy traffic across Delhi.Strong and dusty winds also uprooted trees on Akbar Road in Delhi on Saturday night.Earlier on Saturday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert on Saturday night as it warned of a thunderstorm cell approaching from the west and northwest.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/red-alert-for-rain-thunderstorm-issued-in-delhi-ncr-for-next-2-3-hours-here-what-imd-advised-1748109441917">Also read: Red alert for rain, thunderstorm issued in Delhi-NCR for next 2-3 hours: Here's what IMD advised</a>

As rains hit Delhi NCR, as many as 49 flights, including 17 international flights were diverted at the Delhi Airport.

After heavy rains and winds hit parts of Delhi on Saturday night and Sunday, a portion of roof collapsed at Indira Gandhi International Airport's Terminal 1, as rainwater tore through a membrane shade. Videos have been going viral of how the collapse happened after heavy rains. The video shows people standing near a covered area where several cars were parked. The rain intensified, and the membrane shade partially collapsed, giving way and allowing water to pour down onto the vehicles and flow toward those nearby.

As rains hit Delhi NCR, as many as 49 flights, including 17 international flights were diverted at the Delhi Airport.

Delhi Airport scare: Portion of roof collapses at Terminal 1 amid heavy rains and thunderstorm | WATCH

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday (May 25) responded to the dramatic expulsion of his elder brother, Tej Pratap Yadav, from both the party and the family.RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav took the step after accusing his son of behaving irresponsibly and said such conduct was not in line with the party's or family's values.The decision came just a day after Tej Pratap shared a photo on social media with a woman, describing her as his partner for nearly 12 years. The post was soon deleted, and Tej Pratap later claimed his Facebook account had been hacked and the photo wrongly edited.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/rjd-supremo-lalu-yadav-expels-elder-son-tej-pratap-from-party-for-6-years-1748167830682">RJD supremo Lalu Yadav expels elder son Tej Pratap from party for 6 years</a><h2>Tejashwi says party discipline must be maintained</h2>Speaking to reporters about the controversy, Tejashwi Yadav said, “We cannot tolerate such things, we are working and are dedicated to the people of Bihar. If it's about my big brother, political life and personal life are different. He has the right to make his personal decisions. He is an adult and free to make decisions.”Tejashwi added that the RJD president had made his views very clear. “Our party's chief has made it clear, and ever since he has said so, it is his feelings. We didn't question such things... What he is doing in his personal life, nobody asks before doing anything. I have come to know about it via the media only.”<h2>Lalu Yadav says values must come first</h2>Lalu Prasad Yadav took to platform X (formerly Twitter) to explain why he made the decision to remove his elder son from the party and family.“Activities, public conduct and irresponsible behaviour of the eldest son are not in accordance with our family values and traditions,” he wrote.He continued, “Ignoring moral values in personal life weakens our collective struggle for social justice.”“Therefore, due to the above circumstances, I remove him from the party and family. From now on, he will not have any role of any kind in the party and family. He is expelled from the party for 6 years. He is capable of seeing the good and bad and merits and demerits of his personal life. All those who will have relations with him should make their own decisions. I have always been an advocate of public shame in public life. The obedient members of the family have adopted and followed this idea in public life,” Prasad said.

RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav took the step after accusing his son of behaving irresponsibly and said such conduct was not in line with the party's or family's values.

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday (May 25) responded to the dramatic expulsion of his elder brother, Tej Pratap Yadav, from both the party and the family. RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav took the step after accusing his son of behaving irresponsibly and said such conduct was not in line with the party's or family's values. The decision came just a day after Tej Pratap shared a photo on social media with a woman, describing her as his partner for nearly 12 years. The post was soon deleted, and Tej Pratap later claimed his Facebook account had been hacked and the photo wrongly edited. Also read: RJD supremo Lalu Yadav expels elder son Tej Pratap from party for 6 years Tejashwi says party discipline must be maintained Speaking to reporters about the controversy, Tejashwi Yadav said, “We cannot tolerate such things, we are working and are dedicated to the people of Bihar. If it's about my big brother, political life and personal life are different. He has the right to make his personal decisions. He is an adult and free to make decisions.” Tejashwi added that the RJD president had made his views very clear. “Our party's chief has made it clear, and ever since he has said so, it is his feelings. We didn't question such things... What he is doing in his personal life, nobody asks before doing anything. I have come to know about it via the media only.” Lalu Yadav says values must come first Lalu Prasad Yadav took to platform X (formerly Twitter) to explain why he made the decision to remove his elder son from the party and family. “Activities, public conduct and irresponsible behaviour of the eldest son are not in accordance with our family values and traditions,” he wrote. He continued, “Ignoring moral values in personal life weakens our collective struggle for social justice.” “Therefore, due to the above circumstances, I remove him from the party and family. From now on, he will not have any role of any kind in the party and family. He is expelled from the party for 6 years. He is capable of seeing the good and bad and merits and demerits of his personal life. All those who will have relations with him should make their own decisions. I have always been an advocate of public shame in public life. The obedient members of the family have adopted and followed this idea in public life,” Prasad said.

RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav took the step after accusing his son of behaving irresponsibly and said such conduct was not in line with the party's or family's values.

‘We cannot tolerate such things’: Tejashwi backs Lalu after brother Tej Pratap’s RJD expulsion

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav announced on Sunday that he has expelled his eldest son, Tej Pratap Yadav, from the family and the party, citing his “irresponsible conduct and deviation from the family’s values and public decorum,” after the latter said in a social media post on Saturday that he was “in a relationship" with a young woman.&nbsp;On Saturday, Lalu’s eldest son, Tej Pratap, shared a post on Facebook, declaring his long-standing relationship with one Anushka Yadav, saying that they have been in love and in a relationship for the past 12 years.&nbsp;The former Bihar CM announced his decision in a social media post, saying that ignoring moral values in personal life weakens the party’s collective struggle for social justice, adding that the conduct of Tej Pratap was not in line with family values or traditions.&nbsp;Lalu said in a post on X, “Ignoring moral values in personal life weakens our collective struggle for social justice. The activities, public conduct, and irresponsible behaviour of the eldest son are not in accordance with our family values and traditions. Therefore, due to the above circumstances, I remove him from the party and family. From now on, he will not have any role of any kind in the party and family. He is expelled from the party for 6 years. He is capable of seeing the good and bad and merits and demerits of his personal life. All those who will have relations with him should make their own decisions. I have always been an advocate of public shame in public life. The obedient members of the family have adopted and followed this idea in public life.”&nbsp;Tej Pratap’s brother and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav said, “We cannot tolerate such things, we are working and are dedicated to the people of Bihar. If it’s about my big brother, political life and personal life are different. He has the right to make his personal decisions. He is an adult and free to make decisions. Our party’s chief has made it clear, and ever since he has said so, it is his feelings. We didn’t question such things... What he is doing in his personal life, nobody asks before doing anything. I have come to know about it via the media only.” Tej Pratap has often been in the limelight due to his eccentric behaviour and controversial statements.&nbsp;Lalu’s daughter Rohini Acharya, who donated one of her kidneys to the RJD patriarch, also supported her father’s decision of expelling Taj Pratap, and said in a post on X, “Those who take care of the dignity of the environment, tradition, family and upbringing are never questioned. Those who abandon their wisdom and repeatedly commit the mistake of crossing the limits of decent conduct and family prestige, they make themselves the subject of criticism. For us, Papa is like God, family is our temple and pride, and the party built by Papa’s tireless efforts and struggles and the concept of social justice are our worship. We will never accept that the reputation of these three is tarnished due to anyone."&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">निजी जीवन में नैतिक मूल्यों की अवहेलना करना हमारे सामाजिक न्याय के लिए सामूहिक संघर्ष को कमज़ोर करता है। ज्येष्ठ पुत्र की गतिविधि, लोक आचरण तथा गैर जिम्मेदाराना व्यवहार हमारे पारिवारिक मूल्यों और संस्कारों के अनुरूप नहीं है। अतएव उपरोक्त परिस्थितियों के चलते उसे पार्टी और परिवार…&mdash; Lalu Prasad Yadav (@laluprasadrjd) <a href="https://twitter.com/laluprasadrjd/status/1926573894661496910?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 25, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The former Bihar Chief Minister announced his decision in a social media post, saying that ignoring moral values in personal life weakens the party’s collective struggle for social justice, adding that the conduct of Tej Pratap was not in line with family values or traditions.

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav announced on Sunday that he has expelled his eldest son, Tej Pratap Yadav, from the family and the party, citing his “irresponsible conduct and deviation from the family’s values and public decorum,” after the latter said in a social media post on Saturday that he was “in a relationship" with a young woman. On Saturday, Lalu’s eldest son, Tej Pratap, shared a post on Facebook, declaring his long-standing relationship with one Anushka Yadav, saying that they have been in love and in a relationship for the past 12 years. The former Bihar CM announced his decision in a social media post, saying that ignoring moral values in personal life weakens the party’s collective struggle for social justice, adding that the conduct of Tej Pratap was not in line with family values or traditions. Lalu said in a post on X, “Ignoring moral values in personal life weakens our collective struggle for social justice. The activities, public conduct, and irresponsible behaviour of the eldest son are not in accordance with our family values and traditions. Therefore, due to the above circumstances, I remove him from the party and family. From now on, he will not have any role of any kind in the party and family. He is expelled from the party for 6 years. He is capable of seeing the good and bad and merits and demerits of his personal life. All those who will have relations with him should make their own decisions. I have always been an advocate of public shame in public life. The obedient members of the family have adopted and followed this idea in public life.” Tej Pratap’s brother and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav said, “We cannot tolerate such things, we are working and are dedicated to the people of Bihar. If it’s about my big brother, political life and personal life are different. He has the right to make his personal decisions. He is an adult and free to make decisions. Our party’s chief has made it clear, and ever since he has said so, it is his feelings. We didn’t question such things... What he is doing in his personal life, nobody asks before doing anything. I have come to know about it via the media only.” Tej Pratap has often been in the limelight due to his eccentric behaviour and controversial statements. Lalu’s daughter Rohini Acharya, who donated one of her kidneys to the RJD patriarch, also supported her father’s decision of expelling Taj Pratap, and said in a post on X, “Those who take care of the dignity of the environment, tradition, family and upbringing are never questioned. Those who abandon their wisdom and repeatedly commit the mistake of crossing the limits of decent conduct and family prestige, they make themselves the subject of criticism. For us, Papa is like God, family is our temple and pride, and the party built by Papa’s tireless efforts and struggles and the concept of social justice are our worship. We will never accept that the reputation of these three is tarnished due to anyone."

The former Bihar Chief Minister announced his decision in a social media post, saying that ignoring moral values in personal life weakens the party’s collective struggle for social justice, adding that the conduct of Tej Pratap was not in line with family values or traditions.

RJD supremo Lalu Yadav expels elder son Tej Pratap from party for 6 years

COVID-19 cases have been on the rise in India. Multiple states, including Karnataka, Delhi and Bengal have issued advisories but have urged people not to panic.&nbsp;As of May 25, 2025, India has recorded 275 active infections, according to Union Health Ministry data. Though, majority of these cases are mild and are controlled through home, health authorities have urged citizens to remain alert.&nbsp;Two new Covid variants&nbsp;Amid the surge in cases, two fresh Covid-19 variants, NB.1.8.1 and LF.7 have been detected.&nbsp;These findings are by the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG), the central body that monitors the genetic changes in the virus.&nbsp;The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified LF.7 and NB.1.8 subvariants as “Variants Under Monitoring”, not as “Variants of Concern or Variants of Interest”.&nbsp;“Considering the available evidence, the additional public health risk posed by NB.1.8.1 is evaluated as low at the global level,” the WHO said.&nbsp;However, these variants have contributed in the rise of Covid-19 cases across the country. Dominant among them in India is JN.1 variant that has led to 53 per cent of the cases.&nbsp;The NB.1.8.1, according to WHO posing low public health risk globally but has the capability to increase transmissibility and immune evasion as it carries spike protein mutations—A435S, V445H, and T478I.&nbsp;So far there is no evidence of both the variants causing &nbsp;more severe disease or higher mortality compared to previous strains.&nbsp;Second death due to Covid in India&nbsp;Meanwhile, a 21-year-old COVID-19 patient has died from the disease in Maharashtra.The young patient, as per reports, was admitted to the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Kalwa Hospital in Thane on May 22, 2025.This is the second death since the recent resurgence of COVID-19 in India. Previously, an 84-year-old man with severe comorbidities died due to multi-organ failure in Karnataka's Bengaluru.&nbsp; &nbsp;

These variants have contributed in the rise of COVID-19 cases across the country. Dominant among them in India is JN.1 variant.

COVID-19 cases have been on the rise in India. Multiple states, including Karnataka, Delhi and Bengal have issued advisories but have urged people not to panic. As of May 25, 2025, India has recorded 275 active infections, according to Union Health Ministry data. Though, majority of these cases are mild and are controlled through home, health authorities have urged citizens to remain alert. Two new Covid variants Amid the surge in cases, two fresh Covid-19 variants, NB.1.8.1 and LF.7 have been detected. These findings are by the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG), the central body that monitors the genetic changes in the virus. The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified LF.7 and NB.1.8 subvariants as “Variants Under Monitoring”, not as “Variants of Concern or Variants of Interest”. “Considering the available evidence, the additional public health risk posed by NB.1.8.1 is evaluated as low at the global level,” the WHO said. However, these variants have contributed in the rise of Covid-19 cases across the country. Dominant among them in India is JN.1 variant that has led to 53 per cent of the cases. The NB.1.8.1, according to WHO posing low public health risk globally but has the capability to increase transmissibility and immune evasion as it carries spike protein mutations—A435S, V445H, and T478I. So far there is no evidence of both the variants causing more severe disease or higher mortality compared to previous strains. Second death due to Covid in India Meanwhile, a 21-year-old COVID-19 patient has died from the disease in Maharashtra.The young patient, as per reports, was admitted to the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Kalwa Hospital in Thane on May 22, 2025. This is the second death since the recent resurgence of COVID-19 in India. Previously, an 84-year-old man with severe comorbidities died due to multi-organ failure in Karnataka's Bengaluru.

These variants have contributed in the rise of COVID-19 cases across the country. Dominant among them in India is JN.1 variant.

Two new Covid variants detected in India. How threatening could they be as cases rise?

The US Defence Intelligence Agency in its worldwide threat assessment report for 2025 has said that Pakistan regards India as an existential threat and will continue to pursue its military modernisation effort, including the development of battlefield nuclear weapons, to offset India’s conventional military advantage.&nbsp;Pakistan is modernising its nuclear arsenal and maintaining the security of its nuclear materials and nuclear command and control. Pakistan almost certainly procures WMD-applicable goods from foreign suppliers and intermediaries.&nbsp;The report also says that Pakistan primarily is a recipient of China’s economic and military largesse, and Pakistani forces conduct multiple combined military exercises every year with China’s PLA, including a new air exercise completed in November 2024.&nbsp;&nbsp;Foreign materials and technology supporting Pakistan’s WMD programs are very likely acquired primarily from suppliers in China, and sometimes are transshipped through Hong Kong, Singapore, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates. However, terrorist attacks targeting Chinese workers who support China-Pakistan Economic Corridor projects has emerged as a point of friction between the countries; seven Chinese nationals were killed in Pakistan in 2024.&nbsp;The report also says that Prime Minister Narendra Modi defense priorities will most likely focus on demonstrating global leadership, countering China, and enhancing New Dehli’s military power. India views China as its primary adversary and Pakistan more an ancillary security problem to be managed, despite cross-border attacks in mid-May by both India’s and Pakistan’s militaries.&nbsp;On the topic of ties between India and Russia, the report says that India will maintain its relationship with Russia through 2025 because it views its ties to Russia as important for achieving its economic and defense objectives and sees value in the relationship as a means to offset deepening Russia-China relations.&nbsp;&nbsp;Under Modi, India has reduced its procurement of Russian-origin military equipment but still relies on Russian spare parts to maintain and sustain its large inventory of Russian-origin tanks and fighter aircraft that form the backbone of its military’s ability to counter perceived threats from China and Pakistan.&nbsp;The Defense Intelligence Agency comes under the US Department of Defense and specialises in military intelligence.&nbsp;The report under the Pakistan section went on to says that during the next year, the Pakistani military’s top priorities are likely to remain cross-border skirmishes with regional neighbors, rising attacks by Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan and Baloch nationalist militants, counterterrorism efforts, and nuclear modernization. Despite Pakistan’s daily operations during the past year, militants killed more than 2,500 people in Pakistan in 2024.

Pakistan to pursue its military modernisation to offset India’s conventional defence advantage: US threat assessment report

The US Defence Intelligence Agency in its worldwide threat assessment report for 2025 has said that Pakistan regards India as an existential threat and will continue to pursue its military modernisation effort, including the development of battlefield nuclear weapons, to offset India’s conventional military advantage. Pakistan is modernising its nuclear arsenal and maintaining the security of its nuclear materials and nuclear command and control. Pakistan almost certainly procures WMD-applicable goods from foreign suppliers and intermediaries. The report also says that Pakistan primarily is a recipient of China’s economic and military largesse, and Pakistani forces conduct multiple combined military exercises every year with China’s PLA, including a new air exercise completed in November 2024. Foreign materials and technology supporting Pakistan’s WMD programs are very likely acquired primarily from suppliers in China, and sometimes are transshipped through Hong Kong, Singapore, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates. However, terrorist attacks targeting Chinese workers who support China-Pakistan Economic Corridor projects has emerged as a point of friction between the countries; seven Chinese nationals were killed in Pakistan in 2024. The report also says that Prime Minister Narendra Modi defense priorities will most likely focus on demonstrating global leadership, countering China, and enhancing New Dehli’s military power. India views China as its primary adversary and Pakistan more an ancillary security problem to be managed, despite cross-border attacks in mid-May by both India’s and Pakistan’s militaries. On the topic of ties between India and Russia, the report says that India will maintain its relationship with Russia through 2025 because it views its ties to Russia as important for achieving its economic and defense objectives and sees value in the relationship as a means to offset deepening Russia-China relations. Under Modi, India has reduced its procurement of Russian-origin military equipment but still relies on Russian spare parts to maintain and sustain its large inventory of Russian-origin tanks and fighter aircraft that form the backbone of its military’s ability to counter perceived threats from China and Pakistan. The Defense Intelligence Agency comes under the US Department of Defense and specialises in military intelligence. The report under the Pakistan section went on to says that during the next year, the Pakistani military’s top priorities are likely to remain cross-border skirmishes with regional neighbors, rising attacks by Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan and Baloch nationalist militants, counterterrorism efforts, and nuclear modernization. Despite Pakistan’s daily operations during the past year, militants killed more than 2,500 people in Pakistan in 2024.

The Defense Intelligence Agency comes under the US Department of Defense and specialises in military intelligence

In India's Maharashtra, a 21-year-old COVID-19 patient has died from the disease, said the Thane Municipal Corporation on Sunday (May 25).The young patient, as per reports, was admitted to the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Kalwa Hospital in Thane on May 22, 2025.This is the second death since the recent resurgence of COVID-19 in India. Previously, an 84-year-old man with severe comorbidities died due to multi-organ failure in Karnataka's Bengaluru. While he died on May 17, the octogenarian's COVID-19 test results came back positive on Saturday (May 24).<h2>Bengaluru COVID-19 cases</h2>As per the health department, in Karnataka, 38 COVID-19 cases have been reported. Of these, 32 are in Bengaluru.<h2>Multiple states issue Covid advisories</h2>Across India, multiple states, including Karnataka and the nation's capital, Delhi, have issued advisories on how to stay safe while urging citizens not to panic.For now, coronavirus cases have mostly been sporadic, with most cases being mild and being handled under home care. According to Union Health Ministry figures, in India, as of 19 May 2025, around 257 active cases had already been reported.Amid rising panic and with Covid-19 cases seeing a sudden rise in several parts of India, some states have already started prepping for the availability of beds, oxygen, medicines, and vaccines. This is to combat any further rise in the number of cases.Hospitals in Delhi, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh have been put on high alert. Delhi, Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka have all reported fresh cases this month. The national capital has reported coronavirus cases (23) for the first time in three years, PTI reported.In India, new variants of COVID-19, called NB.1.8.1 and LF.7, have been detected. As per INSACOG data, one case of the newly emerging COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1 and four cases of the LF.7 variant have been reported in India so far. &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

The young patient, as per reports, was admitted to the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Kalwa Hospital in Thane on May 22, 2025.

In India's Maharashtra, a 21-year-old COVID-19 patient has died from the disease, said the Thane Municipal Corporation on Sunday (May 25). The young patient, as per reports, was admitted to the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Kalwa Hospital in Thane on May 22, 2025. This is the second death since the recent resurgence of COVID-19 in India. Previously, an 84-year-old man with severe comorbidities died due to multi-organ failure in Karnataka's Bengaluru. While he died on May 17, the octogenarian's COVID-19 test results came back positive on Saturday (May 24). Bengaluru COVID-19 cases As per the health department, in Karnataka, 38 COVID-19 cases have been reported. Of these, 32 are in Bengaluru. Multiple states issue Covid advisories Across India, multiple states, including Karnataka and the nation's capital, Delhi, have issued advisories on how to stay safe while urging citizens not to panic. For now, coronavirus cases have mostly been sporadic, with most cases being mild and being handled under home care. According to Union Health Ministry figures, in India, as of 19 May 2025, around 257 active cases had already been reported. Amid rising panic and with Covid-19 cases seeing a sudden rise in several parts of India, some states have already started prepping for the availability of beds, oxygen, medicines, and vaccines. This is to combat any further rise in the number of cases. Hospitals in Delhi, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh have been put on high alert. Delhi, Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka have all reported fresh cases this month. The national capital has reported coronavirus cases (23) for the first time in three years, PTI reported. In India, new variants of COVID-19, called NB.1.8.1 and LF.7, have been detected. As per INSACOG data, one case of the newly emerging COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1 and four cases of the LF.7 variant have been reported in India so far.

The young patient, as per reports, was admitted to the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Kalwa Hospital in Thane on May 22, 2025.

21-year-old dies from COVID-19 in Thane, Mumbai; Second death in 8 days

In his first Mann Ki Baat address following India’s targeted strikes on terror camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (May 25) shared visuals of the destroyed Lashkar-e-Taiba facilities during his radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’. The strikes, part of Operation Sindoor, showcased India’s decisive action against terror infrastructure. The Prime Minister, while highlighting the operation’s success, reaffirmed India’s commitment to maintaining national security and eliminating terror threats.

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PM Modi said the Operation Sindoor has "injected new confidence and energy" into the fight against terrorism.&nbsp;"Operation Sindoor is the picture of our resolve, courage, and a changing India," he said.&nbsp;PM Modi said the Operation Sindoor was a turning point in the global fight against terror and described it as a symbol of India's growing strength and clarity of purpose. "Today the entire country is united against terrorism, filled with anger and determination," he said.&nbsp;"This was the ultimate bravery of our soldiers, backed by the power of weapons, equipment, and technology made in India," the Prime Minister said.&nbsp;"The precision and accuracy with which our forces destroyed the terrorist hideouts across the border is extraordinary. Operation Sindoor is not just a military mission; it is a picture of our resolve, courage and a transforming India and this picture has infused the whole country with a sense of patriotism and has painted it in the hues of the tricolour," he added.&nbsp;Below is a detailed breakdown of the terror camps destroyed:Sawai Nala Camp, MuzaffarabadThe Sawai Nala Camp, located in Muzaffarabad in POJK, is 30 kilometres from on Line of Control (LoC) in Tangdhar Sector. It was a key training facility of the Lashkar-e-Taiba, the main terror group implicated in the Pahalgam attack. This terror module was the germination centre for the attack on civilians and security forces in Sonmarg on 20 October 2024, Gulmarg on 24 October 2024 and the Pahalgam attack, the government said.&nbsp;Syedna Belal Camp, MuzaffarabadThis terror camp of Jaish- e-Mohammad, founded by Maulana Masood Azhar, was being used as staging area for attacks, as well as to train terrorists in weapons, explosives and jungle cum survival techniques for carrying out such attacks across LoC in Kashmir.&nbsp;Gulpur Camp, KotliThis base, 30 kilometres from the LoC, was used by LeT terrorists operating in Rajauri-Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir. &nbsp;Terrorists trained in this base had carried out attacks in Poonch on 20 April 2023, and on pilgrims in a bus on 9 June 2024. &nbsp;This camp was frequently visited by Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, the mastermind of the 2008 Mumbai terror attack, to give speeches of indoctrination and terror motivation. Abbas Camp, KotliThis camp is &nbsp;13 kilometres away from the LoC opposite Rajauri and the nerve centre for the training of suicide bombers of LeT. This camp has training infrastructure for about 50 terrorists, according to the Indian government. Barnala Camp, BhimberLocated 9 km from LoC opposite Rajauri-Poonch Sector, the camp was used for training terrorists in handling weapons, making improvised explosive devices (IED), as well as for jungle survival techniques.&nbsp;Sarjal Camp, SialkotThis camp is located about 6 km from the International Border opposite Samba-Kathua.The terrorists who killed four personnel of the Jammu and Kashmir Police in March 2025 were trained and launched from this camp, according to the Indian officials.&nbsp;Mehmoona Joya Camp, SialkotThis camp, nearly 12 km from the International Boundary near Sialkot, was a key training facility of the Hizbul Mujahideen terror group. It was used as the control centre in the revival of terrorism in the Kathua and Jammu regions. The Pathankot Air Force Base attack was planned and directed from this camp.&nbsp;Markaz Taiba, MuridkeLocated around 25 kilometres from the international boundary, this was the headquarters of Lashkar-e-Taiba led by Hafiz Saeed. Terrorists trained in Muridke have been linked to the Mumbai attacks. Pakistan NSC authorises Army to undertake necessary actions to counter India's strikeAjmal Kasab, the Pakistani terrorist captured alive and hanged by India after the Mumbai attack, had confessed to having received training at Muridke. Another conspirator of the Mumbai attack, David Coleman Headley, also got training at this camp.&nbsp;Markaz Subhan, BahawalpurThis is the headquarters of Jaish-e-Mohammad, located around 100 km from the International Boundary. This camp was used for recruiting, training and indoctrinating JeM terrorists, and was frequently visited by Masood Azhar, who issued directions to their cadre.

Mann Ki Baat: In his first address after Operation Sindoor, PM Modi shows pics of destroyed terrorist camps

In his first Mann Ki Baat address following India’s targeted strikes on terror camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (May 25) shared visuals of the destroyed Lashkar-e-Taiba facilities during his radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’. The strikes, part of Operation Sindoor, showcased India’s decisive action against terror infrastructure. The Prime Minister, while highlighting the operation’s success, reaffirmed India’s commitment to maintaining national security and eliminating terror threats.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (May 25) addressed the nation through his radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’ for the first time since Operation Sindoor

Amid the successful deployment of BrahMos missiles during Operation Sindoor and strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) to avenge the Pahalgam terror attack, India and Russia have opened negotiations to jointly manufacture an advanced version of the BrahMos missile, reported the Economic Times.&nbsp;Russia has reportedly agreed to provide full technical cooperation to upgrade the missile. And a meeting in this regard has already taken place between the leaders of both the countries.&nbsp;The new BrahMos facility, built at the cost of Rs 300 crore and inaugurated on May 11 by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow will produce this upgraded version in significant numbers, reported the media house.&nbsp;Capabilities of the BrahMos missile&nbsp;Jointly developed by India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyeniya, BrahMos, Named after the Brahmaputra and Moskva rivers, is known for its speed (Mach 2.8 to 3.0), making it one of the fastest supersonic cruise missiles globally. It can carry a 300 kg warhead and is designed for land, sea, and air-launch capabilities.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-entire-nation-is-united-against-terrorism-filled-with-anger-pm-modi-in-mann-ki-baat-1748152241622">'Entire nation is united against terrorism, filled with anger': PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat</a>&nbsp;After India’s entry into the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) in 2016, the range of the missile system has been extended from the initial 290 km to approximately 450–600 km.&nbsp;History&nbsp;In February 1998, India's missile technologist, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, who later went on to become&nbsp;the president,&nbsp;and Russia's first deputy defence minister NV Mikhailov signed an inter-government agreement in Moscow. It paved the way for BrahMos Aerospace (BAPL), the joint venture between India's DRDO and&nbsp;Russia's NPOM.&nbsp;The first successful launch of Brahmos took place on June 12th, 2001. The missile was test fired from its land-based launcher at the interim test range off the Chandipur coast in Odisha. &nbsp;

The new BrahMos facility in Uttar Pradeshs Lucknow will produce the upgraded version of the missile.

Amid the successful deployment of BrahMos missiles during Operation Sindoor and strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) to avenge the Pahalgam terror attack, India and Russia have opened negotiations to jointly manufacture an advanced version of the BrahMos missile, reported the Economic Times. Russia has reportedly agreed to provide full technical cooperation to upgrade the missile. And a meeting in this regard has already taken place between the leaders of both the countries. The new BrahMos facility, built at the cost of Rs 300 crore and inaugurated on May 11 by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow will produce this upgraded version in significant numbers, reported the media house. Capabilities of the BrahMos missile Jointly developed by India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyeniya, BrahMos, Named after the Brahmaputra and Moskva rivers, is known for its speed (Mach 2.8 to 3.0), making it one of the fastest supersonic cruise missiles globally. It can carry a 300 kg warhead and is designed for land, sea, and air-launch capabilities. Also Read: 'Entire nation is united against terrorism, filled with anger': PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat After India’s entry into the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) in 2016, the range of the missile system has been extended from the initial 290 km to approximately 450–600 km. History In February 1998, India's missile technologist, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, who later went on to become the president, and Russia's first deputy defence minister NV Mikhailov signed an inter-government agreement in Moscow. It paved the way for BrahMos Aerospace (BAPL), the joint venture between India's DRDO and Russia's NPOM. The first successful launch of Brahmos took place on June 12th, 2001. The missile was test fired from its land-based launcher at the interim test range off the Chandipur coast in Odisha.

The new BrahMos facility in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow will produce the upgraded version of the missile.

India, Russia to jointly manufacture advanced version of BrahMos missile, Operation Sindoor's firepower: Reports

Indian Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-entire-nation-is-united-against-terrorism-filled-with-anger-pm-modi-in-mann-ki-baat-1748152241622">Narendra Modi</a> hailed the introduction of "Sugar Boards" by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). The move was in the backdrop of increasing cases of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and poor dietary habits among school students. CBSE launched this programme in schools across the country."You must have seen blackboards in schools, but now sugar boards are also being installed in some schools - not blackboard, but sugar board," said PM Modi.The aim of the initiative is to educate students about the disadvantages of sugar and its impact on the body. Via this programme, the government wants to promote healthier habits, and ultimately reduce the burden of lifestyle diseases in the next generation.The move came at a time when data showed that kids are consuming much more sugar than recommended. In recent guidelines by CBSE, children between 4 and 10 years of age derive about 13 per cent of their daily calories from sugar, while those aged 11 to 18 consume as much as 15 per cent.The function of Sugar BoardAs per the programme, all schools are required to install "Sugar Boards" - visually engaging displays that will be placed across campuses to raise awareness about the harmfull effects of sugar.The "Sugar Boards" are designed to be eye-catching as well as educational. The board will have pictures, infographics, fun facts, and real-world comparisons to help students easily grasp the risks of high-sugar diets. &nbsp;These are the messages that will be displayed on the &nbsp;“Sugar Boards”:<ol><li>How much sugar is safe to consume in a day</li><li>The actual sugar content in everyday snacks and drinks—from soft drinks and candies to biscuits and chips</li><li>The health risks of excessive sugar—such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, tooth decay, and low energy</li><li>Healthier alternatives—like choosing fruits over packaged sweets, drinking water instead of soda, and picking nourishing snacks &nbsp;</li></ol>

What is Sugar Board? Health initiative by CBSE gets a mention by PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the introduction of "Sugar Boards" by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). The move was in the backdrop of increasing cases of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and poor dietary habits among school students. CBSE launched this programme in schools across the country. "You must have seen blackboards in schools, but now sugar boards are also being installed in some schools - not blackboard, but sugar board," said PM Modi. The aim of the initiative is to educate students about the disadvantages of sugar and its impact on the body. Via this programme, the government wants to promote healthier habits, and ultimately reduce the burden of lifestyle diseases in the next generation. The move came at a time when data showed that kids are consuming much more sugar than recommended. In recent guidelines by CBSE, children between 4 and 10 years of age derive about 13 per cent of their daily calories from sugar, while those aged 11 to 18 consume as much as 15 per cent. The function of Sugar Board As per the programme, all schools are required to install "Sugar Boards" - visually engaging displays that will be placed across campuses to raise awareness about the harmfull effects of sugar. The "Sugar Boards" are designed to be eye-catching as well as educational. The board will have pictures, infographics, fun facts, and real-world comparisons to help students easily grasp the risks of high-sugar diets. These are the messages that will be displayed on the “Sugar Boards”: How much sugar is safe to consume in a day The actual sugar content in everyday snacks and drinks—from soft drinks and candies to biscuits and chips The health risks of excessive sugar—such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, tooth decay, and low energy Healthier alternatives—like choosing fruits over packaged sweets, drinking water instead of soda, and picking nourishing snacks

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the introduction of "Sugar Boards" by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).&nbsp;

What is 'Sugar Board'? Health initiative by CBSE gets a mention by PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (May 25) during his monthly radio show "Mann ki Baat" linked the nation's anti-terror "Operation Sindoor" to the "Vocal for Local" initiative.<h2>How are Operation Sindoor and Vocal for Local interconnected?</h2>Addressing the public during Mann ki Baat's 122nd episode, PM Modi said that during the May 7 anti-terror strikes, code-named 'Operation Sindoor' India used 'Made in India' weapons, tools, and technology. He said that the strength of these weapons was a testament to "Atmanirbhar Bharat" (self-reliant India).The Indian PM said that since the success of Operation Sindoor, "a new energy is visible in the whole country about Vocal for Local"."Our engineers, our technicians, are all sweating in this victory. After this campaign, a new energy is visible in the entire country about 'Vocal for Local'. Many things touch the mind. A parent said that now we will only take toys made in India for our children. The patriotism will start from childhood."He also said that some families have even taken an oath that they will spend their next holidays in one of the many picturesque places in India.Appreciating the countrymen, PM Modi said, "This is the real strength of India is public participation".He also urged the citizens of India to take a resolve "to give priority to things made in the country wherever possible.""This is not just a matter of economic self-reliance; it is a sense of participation in the creation of the nation. One step of ours can become a huge contribution to India's progress," he noted.Appreciating the countrymen for uniting against terrorism, PM Modi said: “Today, the entire nation is united against terrorism, filled with anger, but determined. Today, every India's resolution is to eliminate terrorism.”"The bravery displayed by our forces during Operation Sindoor has made every Indian proud. Operation Sindoor has lent a new confidence and enthusiasm to the fight against terrorism across the world. Operation Sindoor has influenced the people of the country so much that many families have made it a part of their lives..." he added.

Addressing the public during Mann ki Baat's 122nd episode, PM Modi said that the strength of 'Made in India' weapons was a testament to "Atmanirbhar Bharat" (self-reliant India).

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (May 25) during his monthly radio show "Mann ki Baat" linked the nation's anti-terror "Operation Sindoor" to the "Vocal for Local" initiative. How are Operation Sindoor and Vocal for Local interconnected? Addressing the public during Mann ki Baat's 122nd episode, PM Modi said that during the May 7 anti-terror strikes, code-named 'Operation Sindoor' India used 'Made in India' weapons, tools, and technology. He said that the strength of these weapons was a testament to "Atmanirbhar Bharat" (self-reliant India). The Indian PM said that since the success of Operation Sindoor, "a new energy is visible in the whole country about Vocal for Local". "Our engineers, our technicians, are all sweating in this victory. After this campaign, a new energy is visible in the entire country about 'Vocal for Local'. Many things touch the mind. A parent said that now we will only take toys made in India for our children. The patriotism will start from childhood." He also said that some families have even taken an oath that they will spend their next holidays in one of the many picturesque places in India. Appreciating the countrymen, PM Modi said, "This is the real strength of India is public participation". He also urged the citizens of India to take a resolve "to give priority to things made in the country wherever possible." "This is not just a matter of economic self-reliance; it is a sense of participation in the creation of the nation. One step of ours can become a huge contribution to India's progress," he noted. Appreciating the countrymen for uniting against terrorism, PM Modi said: “Today, the entire nation is united against terrorism, filled with anger, but determined. Today, every India's resolution is to eliminate terrorism.” "The bravery displayed by our forces during Operation Sindoor has made every Indian proud. Operation Sindoor has lent a new confidence and enthusiasm to the fight against terrorism across the world. Operation Sindoor has influenced the people of the country so much that many families have made it a part of their lives..." he added.

Addressing the public during Mann ki Baat's 122nd episode, PM Modi said that the strength of 'Made in India' weapons was a testament to "Atmanirbhar Bharat" (self-reliant India).

Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi says strength of Made in India weapons used during Operation Sindoor a testament to 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'

In a heartening development for wildlife conservation in India, the Asiatic lion population in Gujarat has seen a remarkable rise of 32% over the last five years, increasing from 674 in 2020 to 891.&nbsp;As per the latest count, there are estimated 196 males, 330 females,140 sub-adults and 225 cubs, said the Gujarat forest department.&nbsp;&nbsp;“In just the last five years, the population of lions in Gir, Gujarat, has increased from 674 to 891. The number of lions that emerged after the lion census is very encouraging,” the Prime Minister said.&nbsp;“Many of you must be wondering how this animal census is conducted! This exercise is very challenging. You will be surprised to know that the Lion Census was conducted in 11 districts, in an area of 35 thousand square kilometres.”&nbsp;“For the census, the teams monitored these areas round the clock… twenty-four hours. Both verification and cross-verification were done in this entire campaign. This enabled the counting of lions to be completed with utmost precision,” the Prime Minister added.&nbsp;This growth not only highlights the success of conservation efforts but also signifies the expansion of the lions' habitat beyond the Gir National Park to cover a broader range across Gujarat.&nbsp;Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his Mann Ki Baat address on Sunday (May 25), attributed this success to community-led conservation initiatives, emphasising the pivotal role of local communities in safeguarding these majestic animals.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-entire-nation-is-united-against-terrorism-filled-with-anger-pm-modi-in-mann-ki-baat-1748152241622">'Entire nation is united against terrorism, filled with anger': PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat</a>&nbsp;PM Modi praised the collective efforts of forest officials, wildlife enthusiasts, and local residents in ensuring a safe and thriving environment for the lions.&nbsp;Reports indicate that this population boom has been accompanied by an increase in the lion's geographical range, covering an area of approximately 30,000 square kilometers, a notable expansion from the earlier 22,000 square kilometers. This indicates that the lions are not just multiplying in numbers but are also reclaiming lost habitats and adapting to new areas.&nbsp;Experts believe that the increase in the lion population is a testament to the robust conservation policies, including anti-poaching measures, improved wildlife corridors, and enhanced rescue operations in cases of conflict or distress. Additionally, the proactive involvement of local communities in conservation efforts, such as habitat protection and water management, has played a crucial role.&nbsp;This remarkable growth in Gujarat’s lion population not only showcases India’s commitment to wildlife conservation but also stands as a global model of how human-wildlife coexistence can be nurtured and sustained.

In last five years Gujarat lion population has risen from 674 to 891 PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat

In a heartening development for wildlife conservation in India, the Asiatic lion population in Gujarat has seen a remarkable rise of 32% over the last five years, increasing from 674 in 2020 to 891. As per the latest count, there are estimated 196 males, 330 females,140 sub-adults and 225 cubs, said the Gujarat forest department. “In just the last five years, the population of lions in Gir, Gujarat, has increased from 674 to 891. The number of lions that emerged after the lion census is very encouraging,” the Prime Minister said. “Many of you must be wondering how this animal census is conducted! This exercise is very challenging. You will be surprised to know that the Lion Census was conducted in 11 districts, in an area of 35 thousand square kilometres.” “For the census, the teams monitored these areas round the clock… twenty-four hours. Both verification and cross-verification were done in this entire campaign. This enabled the counting of lions to be completed with utmost precision,” the Prime Minister added. This growth not only highlights the success of conservation efforts but also signifies the expansion of the lions' habitat beyond the Gir National Park to cover a broader range across Gujarat. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his Mann Ki Baat address on Sunday (May 25), attributed this success to community-led conservation initiatives, emphasising the pivotal role of local communities in safeguarding these majestic animals. Also Read: 'Entire nation is united against terrorism, filled with anger': PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat PM Modi praised the collective efforts of forest officials, wildlife enthusiasts, and local residents in ensuring a safe and thriving environment for the lions. Reports indicate that this population boom has been accompanied by an increase in the lion's geographical range, covering an area of approximately 30,000 square kilometers, a notable expansion from the earlier 22,000 square kilometers. This indicates that the lions are not just multiplying in numbers but are also reclaiming lost habitats and adapting to new areas. Experts believe that the increase in the lion population is a testament to the robust conservation policies, including anti-poaching measures, improved wildlife corridors, and enhanced rescue operations in cases of conflict or distress. Additionally, the proactive involvement of local communities in conservation efforts, such as habitat protection and water management, has played a crucial role. This remarkable growth in Gujarat’s lion population not only showcases India’s commitment to wildlife conservation but also stands as a global model of how human-wildlife coexistence can be nurtured and sustained.

Gujarat has recorded a remarkable 32% increase in its Asiatic lion population over five years, with numbers climbing to 891 in 2025

In last five years, Gujarat's lion population has risen from 674 to 891: PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat

MSC ELSA 3, a 184-metre-long cargo ship that was facing a dangerous situation at sea, approximately 70 kms off the southwestern Indian city of Kochi, Kerala, has sunk. The Liberia-flagged container vessel was sailing on a day-long voyage between two ports in Kerala – from Vizhinjam, Thiruvananthapuram, to Kochi – when it began to tilt sideways at noon on Saturday (May 24). All 24 crew members of the cargo ship have been rescued by the Indian Coast Guard and Indian Navy.Of the 640 containers carried by the sunken vessel, 13 contained hazardous cargo, and 12 contained calcium carbide. The ship had in its tanks 84.44 metric tonnes of diesel and 367.1 metric tonnes of furnace oil. The ICG is gearing up&nbsp; to tackle an oil or chemical spill risk scenario, if any. ICG ship Saksham, with pollution response equipment, has been positioned at the scene.The sensitive coast of Kerala is home to both a vivid biodiversity and is a major tourist hotspot. ICG has geared up pollution response preparedness and coordination with the State administration for all possible scenarios. ICG aircraft with advanced oil spill mapping technology is undertaking an assessment of the situation. "Presently, no oil spill has been reported," ICG said.According to the Indian Coast Guard, at around 1:25 pm Saturday, the shipping company MSC's officials intimated Indian authorities regarding the cargo vessel that was taking in water and tilted significantly. The shipping firm requested immediate assistance. In response, the Indian Coast Guard deployed two ships and its Dornier short-range maritime patrol aircraft. An Indian Navy vessel was also part of the operation. Videos and pictures from Saturday shared by the Indian Coast Guard show the vessel tilted to one side. At present, the reasons that have led to this flooding and eventual sinking are not known.India's shipping authorities and the Coast Guard had issued directives to the ship managers to provide urgent salvage services for the vessel. It is learnt that the vessel's 24 crew members comprised a Russian, a Georgian, two Ukrainians, and 20 Filipinos.&nbsp;

Of the 640 containers carried by the sunken vessel, 13 contained hazardous cargo, and 12 contained calcium carbide. The ship had in its tanks 84.44 metric tonnes of diesel and 367.1 metric tonnes of furnace oil. 

MSC ELSA 3, a 184-metre-long cargo ship that was facing a dangerous situation at sea, approximately 70 kms off the southwestern Indian city of Kochi, Kerala, has sunk. The Liberia-flagged container vessel was sailing on a day-long voyage between two ports in Kerala – from Vizhinjam, Thiruvananthapuram, to Kochi – when it began to tilt sideways at noon on Saturday (May 24). All 24 crew members of the cargo ship have been rescued by the Indian Coast Guard and Indian Navy. Of the 640 containers carried by the sunken vessel, 13 contained hazardous cargo, and 12 contained calcium carbide. The ship had in its tanks 84.44 metric tonnes of diesel and 367.1 metric tonnes of furnace oil. The ICG is gearing up to tackle an oil or chemical spill risk scenario, if any. ICG ship Saksham, with pollution response equipment, has been positioned at the scene. The sensitive coast of Kerala is home to both a vivid biodiversity and is a major tourist hotspot. ICG has geared up pollution response preparedness and coordination with the State administration for all possible scenarios. ICG aircraft with advanced oil spill mapping technology is undertaking an assessment of the situation. "Presently, no oil spill has been reported," ICG said. According to the Indian Coast Guard, at around 1:25 pm Saturday, the shipping company MSC's officials intimated Indian authorities regarding the cargo vessel that was taking in water and tilted significantly. The shipping firm requested immediate assistance. In response, the Indian Coast Guard deployed two ships and its Dornier short-range maritime patrol aircraft. An Indian Navy vessel was also part of the operation. Videos and pictures from Saturday shared by the Indian Coast Guard show the vessel tilted to one side. At present, the reasons that have led to this flooding and eventual sinking are not known. India's shipping authorities and the Coast Guard had issued directives to the ship managers to provide urgent salvage services for the vessel. It is learnt that the vessel's 24 crew members comprised a Russian, a Georgian, two Ukrainians, and 20 Filipinos.

Of the 640 containers carried by the sunken vessel, 13 contained hazardous cargo, and 12 contained calcium carbide. The ship had in its tanks 84.44 metric tonnes of diesel and 367.1 metric tonnes of furnace oil.&nbsp;

Large cargo ship sinks off Kochi; Oil and chemical spill risk persists

India Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-outreach-shashi-tharoor-hails-india-s-response-to-pahalgam-terror-attack-says-pleased-despite-opposition-role-1748140139965">Narendra Modi</a> said on Sunday (May 25) that the entire India is united against <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pahalgam-attack-was-clearly-intended-to-provoke-backlash-but-india-stood-together-shashi-tharoor-during-operation-sindoor-outreach-1748146291320">terrorism </a>and &nbsp;is determined to eliminate it from the country. He said this during his radio show "Mann Ki Baat". &nbsp;&nbsp;"Today, the entire nation is united against terrorism, filled with anger, but determined. Today, every India's resolution is to eliminate terrorism," the Indian PM said.&nbsp;"The bravery displayed by our forces during <a href="-sindoor-s-wrath-anti-terrorism-day-vows-india-s-vengeance-1747796460453">Operation Sindoor</a> has made every Indian proud. Operation Sindoor has lent a new confidence and enthusiasm to the fight against terrorism across the world. Operation Sindoor has influenced the people of the country so much that many families have made it a part of their lives..." PM Modi said.&nbsp;The PM further hailed the Indian Army for the success of Operation Sindoor.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/covid-19-hospitals-told-to-keep-bed-oxygen-ready-new-variants-detected-one-case-confirmed-in-noida-1748138254257">COVID-19: Hospitals told to keep bed, oxygen ready; new variants detected; one case confirmed in Noida</a>&nbsp;"The precision and accuracy with which our forces destroyed the terrorist hideouts across the border is extraordinary. Operation Sindoor is not just a military mission; it is a picture of our resolve, courage and a transforming India and this picture has infused the whole country with a sense of patriotism and has painted it in the hues of the tricolour," he said.&nbsp;Operation Sindoor - an inspiration for Indian youth&nbsp;&nbsp;PM Modi said that Operation Sindoor has immensely inspired the youth in the country. He said that multiple Tiranga Yatras were organised in various cities, villages and small towns of India.&nbsp;"Thousands of people came out holding the tricolour, to pay their respects and honor to the country's armed forces," the PM said.&nbsp; "Operation Sindoor has influenced the people of the country so much that many families have made it a part of their lives. In Katihar in Bihar, Kushinagar in UP, and many other cities children born during that period have been named 'Sindoor'..." the PM said. He was referring to a trend emerged in India after Operation Sindoor in which people named their newborn babies "Sindoor" in support of India's retaliation against Pahalgam attack on April 22.&nbsp;

'Entire nation is united against terrorism, filled with anger': PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat

India Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday (May 25) that the entire India is united against terrorism and is determined to eliminate it from the country. He said this during his radio show "Mann Ki Baat". "Today, the entire nation is united against terrorism, filled with anger, but determined. Today, every India's resolution is to eliminate terrorism," the Indian PM said. "The bravery displayed by our forces during Operation Sindoor has made every Indian proud. Operation Sindoor has lent a new confidence and enthusiasm to the fight against terrorism across the world. Operation Sindoor has influenced the people of the country so much that many families have made it a part of their lives..." PM Modi said. The PM further hailed the Indian Army for the success of Operation Sindoor. Also read: COVID-19: Hospitals told to keep bed, oxygen ready; new variants detected; one case confirmed in Noida "The precision and accuracy with which our forces destroyed the terrorist hideouts across the border is extraordinary. Operation Sindoor is not just a military mission; it is a picture of our resolve, courage and a transforming India and this picture has infused the whole country with a sense of patriotism and has painted it in the hues of the tricolour," he said. Operation Sindoor - an inspiration for Indian youth PM Modi said that Operation Sindoor has immensely inspired the youth in the country. He said that multiple Tiranga Yatras were organised in various cities, villages and small towns of India. "Thousands of people came out holding the tricolour, to pay their respects and honor to the country's armed forces," the PM said. "Operation Sindoor has influenced the people of the country so much that many families have made it a part of their lives. In Katihar in Bihar, Kushinagar in UP, and many other cities children born during that period have been named 'Sindoor'..." the PM said. He was referring to a trend emerged in India after Operation Sindoor in which people named their newborn babies "Sindoor" in support of India's retaliation against Pahalgam attack on April 22.

India Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday (May 25) that the entire India is united against terrorism. He said this during his radio show "Mann Ki Baat".&nbsp;

Shashi Tharoor on Saturday (May 24) described the Pahalgam terror attack as a malicious attempt to "provoke a backlash" in the rest of India by targeting Hindus in the Muslim-majority area.Tharoor, who is currently in the United States as part of India's Operation Sindoor Outreach, said that the Pahalgam terror attack was "a bunch of people going around identifying the religions of the people before them and killing them on that basis".He noted that it was "clearly intended to provoke a backlash in the rest of India, since the victims were overwhelmingly Hindu."<h2>India stood together in the face of divisiveness</h2>Speaking at the Indian consulate in New York, the Congress MP gave several examples of how Indians came together in solidarity."There was an extraordinary amount of togetherness cutting across religious and other divides that people have tried to provoke."He noted that "the message is very clear that there was a malign intent..."<h2>India's repeated attempts to reason with Pakistan</h2>"India, sadly, had no reason to doubt where it (the malicious attack) came from," remarked Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor.The Indian MP said that "Within one hour of the atrocity, a group called the Resistance Front had claimed credit."Tharoor noted that TRF is known to be the frontal organisation of Lashkar-e-Taiba, a Pakistan-based terror organisation."Sadly, Pakistan chose to follow its usual path of denial," said Tharoor, adding, "in fact, Pakistan with the help of China succeeded in removing the reference to TRF from the press statement drafted in the Security Council of the UN two days later".Issuing a call for the world to unite against terrorism, the Thiruvananthapuram MP stressed that India, in its dealings with Pakistan, "tried everything – international dossiers, complaints, everything has been tried" and that the time has come to set a "bottom line".<h2>Shashi Tharoor visits 9/11 memorial</h2>During his remarks at the Indian consulate, Tharoor noted that the 9/11 memorial was his delegation's first stop in the US.Referring to the visit as "moving", the Indian MP noted that the stop also sent a "very strong message that we are here in a city which is bearing still the scars of that savage terrorist attack in the wake of yet another terrorist attack in our own country.""We came both as a reminder that this is a shared problem but also out of a spirit of solidarity with the victims... It's a global problem; it's a scourge, and we must all fight it unitedly."Tharoor is leading one of seven all-party delegations as part of the global outreach under Operation Sindoor. His delegation also includes Shambhavi Chaudhary (Lok Janshakti Party), Sarfaraz Ahmed (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha), G M Harish Balayagi (Telugu Desam Party), Shashank Mani Tripathi (Bharatiya Janata Party), Tejaswi Surya (Bharatiya Janata Party), Bhubaneswar K Lata (Bharatiya Janata Party). &nbsp;The all-party delegation will carry India's strong message of zero tolerance against terrorism to five nations – the United States, Guyana, Panama, Brazil, and Colombia.

Shashi Tharoor, who is currently in the United States as part of India's Operation Outreach, said that the Pahalgam terror attack was "clearly intended to provoke a backlash in the rest of India, since the victims were overwhelmingly Hindu."

Shashi Tharoor on Saturday (May 24) described the Pahalgam terror attack as a malicious attempt to "provoke a backlash" in the rest of India by targeting Hindus in the Muslim-majority area. Tharoor, who is currently in the United States as part of India's Operation Sindoor Outreach, said that the Pahalgam terror attack was "a bunch of people going around identifying the religions of the people before them and killing them on that basis". He noted that it was "clearly intended to provoke a backlash in the rest of India, since the victims were overwhelmingly Hindu." India stood together in the face of divisiveness Speaking at the Indian consulate in New York, the Congress MP gave several examples of how Indians came together in solidarity. "There was an extraordinary amount of togetherness cutting across religious and other divides that people have tried to provoke." He noted that "the message is very clear that there was a malign intent..." India's repeated attempts to reason with Pakistan "India, sadly, had no reason to doubt where it (the malicious attack) came from," remarked Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor. The Indian MP said that "Within one hour of the atrocity, a group called the Resistance Front had claimed credit." Tharoor noted that TRF is known to be the frontal organisation of Lashkar-e-Taiba, a Pakistan-based terror organisation. "Sadly, Pakistan chose to follow its usual path of denial," said Tharoor, adding, "in fact, Pakistan with the help of China succeeded in removing the reference to TRF from the press statement drafted in the Security Council of the UN two days later". Issuing a call for the world to unite against terrorism, the Thiruvananthapuram MP stressed that India, in its dealings with Pakistan, "tried everything – international dossiers, complaints, everything has been tried" and that the time has come to set a "bottom line". Shashi Tharoor visits 9/11 memorial During his remarks at the Indian consulate, Tharoor noted that the 9/11 memorial was his delegation's first stop in the US. Referring to the visit as "moving", the Indian MP noted that the stop also sent a "very strong message that we are here in a city which is bearing still the scars of that savage terrorist attack in the wake of yet another terrorist attack in our own country." "We came both as a reminder that this is a shared problem but also out of a spirit of solidarity with the victims... It's a global problem; it's a scourge, and we must all fight it unitedly." Tharoor is leading one of seven all-party delegations as part of the global outreach under Operation Sindoor. His delegation also includes Shambhavi Chaudhary (Lok Janshakti Party), Sarfaraz Ahmed (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha), G M Harish Balayagi (Telugu Desam Party), Shashank Mani Tripathi (Bharatiya Janata Party), Tejaswi Surya (Bharatiya Janata Party), Bhubaneswar K Lata (Bharatiya Janata Party). The all-party delegation will carry India's strong message of zero tolerance against terrorism to five nations – the United States, Guyana, Panama, Brazil, and Colombia.

Shashi Tharoor, who is currently in the United States as part of India's Operation Outreach, said that the Pahalgam terror attack was "clearly intended to provoke a backlash in the rest of India, since the victims were overwhelmingly Hindu."

Pahalgam attack was 'clearly intended to provoke backlash,' but India stood together: Shashi Tharoor during Operation Sindoor Outreach

Shashi Tharoor, the Indian MP leading one of the seven vital parliamentary delegations under Operation Sindoor outreach, praised India's strikes on terror-related sites in Pakistan for their measured yet strong message and said India "hit hard and smart".Speaking at the Indian consulate in New York on Saturday (May 24), Tharoor, who is an opposition leader, pointed out that he was not part of India's ruling party but that he was "pleased" with India's response to the Pahalgam terror attack.<h2>Opposition MP, but pleased with Operation Sindoor: Shashi Tharoor</h2>The Congress MP noted, "I don't work for the government, as you know. I work for an opposition party.""I myself authored an op-ed saying the time has come to hit hard but hit smart. I'm pleased to say that's exactly what India did," he added.Referring to India's retribution for the horrific April 22 terror attack as "precise and calibrated," he said that Operation Sindoor targeted "nine specific known terrorist bases, headquarters, and launchpads" in Pakistan and PoK."Those included those of the Lashkar-e-Taiba in Muridke, Jaish-e-Mohammad in Bahawalpur, responsible amongst other things for the murder of Daniel Pearl..."Tharoor underscored that with its precision strikes, "India sent a clear message that it was not going to take terror lying down; it would answer."He noted that the precise and calibrated strikes on "very specific targets" were also a message: "that this was not meant to be the opening salvo in a protracted war but just an act of retribution, that we were prepared to stop with that act".Watch video here:

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Tharoor is leading one of seven all-party delegations as part of the global outreach under Operation Sindoor. His delegation also includes Shambhavi Chaudhary (Lok Janshakti Party), Sarfaraz Ahmed (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha), G M Harish Balayagi (Telugu Desam Party), Shashank Mani Tripathi (Bharatiya Janata Party), Tejaswi Surya (Bharatiya Janata Party), Bhubaneswar K Lata (Bharatiya Janata Party). &nbsp;The all party delegation will carry India's strong message of zero tolerance against terrorism to five nations – the United States, Guyana, Panama, Brazil, and Colombia.

Shashi Tharoor, Congress MP noted, "I don't work for the government, as you know. I work for an opposition party."

"I myself authored an op-ed saying the time has come to hit hard but hit smart. I'm pleased to say that's exactly what India did," he added.

Shashi Tharoor, the Indian MP leading one of the seven vital parliamentary delegations under Operation Sindoor outreach, praised India's strikes on terror-related sites in Pakistan for their measured yet strong message and said India "hit hard and smart". Speaking at the Indian consulate in New York on Saturday (May 24), Tharoor, who is an opposition leader, pointed out that he was not part of India's ruling party but that he was "pleased" with India's response to the Pahalgam terror attack. Opposition MP, but pleased with Operation Sindoor: Shashi Tharoor The Congress MP noted, "I don't work for the government, as you know. I work for an opposition party." "I myself authored an op-ed saying the time has come to hit hard but hit smart. I'm pleased to say that's exactly what India did," he added. Referring to India's retribution for the horrific April 22 terror attack as "precise and calibrated," he said that Operation Sindoor targeted "nine specific known terrorist bases, headquarters, and launchpads" in Pakistan and PoK. "Those included those of the Lashkar-e-Taiba in Muridke, Jaish-e-Mohammad in Bahawalpur, responsible amongst other things for the murder of Daniel Pearl..." Tharoor underscored that with its precision strikes, "India sent a clear message that it was not going to take terror lying down; it would answer." He noted that the precise and calibrated strikes on "very specific targets" were also a message: "that this was not meant to be the opening salvo in a protracted war but just an act of retribution, that we were prepared to stop with that act". Watch video here:

Congress MP Shahsi Tharoor noted, "I don't work for the government, as you know. I work for an opposition party.""I myself authored an op-ed saying the time has come to hit hard but hit smart. I'm pleased to say that's exactly what India did," he added.

Operation Sindoor Outreach: Shashi Tharoor hails India's response to Pahalgam terror attack, says 'pleased' despite opposition role

With Covid-19 cases seeing a sudden rise in several parts of India, some states have already started prepping for the availability of beds, oxygen, medicines and vaccines to combat any further rise in number of cases.&nbsp;Hospitals in Delhi, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh have been put on high alert. Delhi, Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka have all reported fresh cases this month. In fact, the national capital has reported coronavirus cases (23) for the first time in three years, PTI reported.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/red-alert-for-rain-thunderstorm-issued-in-delhi-ncr-for-next-2-3-hours-here-what-imd-advised-1748109441917">Red alert for rain, thunderstorm issued in Delhi-NCR for next 2-3 hours: Here's what IMD advised</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, on Saturday (May 24), a 55-year-old woman in Noida tested positive for Covid-19 and has been placed under home quarantine, officials confirmed.&nbsp;Narendra Kumar, chief medical officer of Gautam Budh Nagar district, informed that the woman had travelled by train around ten days back on May 14. “She is currently under home quarantine. Samples of her family members have been collected and sent for testing,” he said.&nbsp;"The administration is geared up to deal with the situation. We urge people not to panic and follow the safety protocols, including wearing face masks and hand sanitisation,” Kumar added.&nbsp;Karnataka reported nearly 35 active Covid-19 cases, with 32 of them in Bengaluru alone. In May, Kerala reported 273 Covid-19 cases, according to the state health minister Veena George.&nbsp;Meanwhile, AIIMS Rishikesh has reported three Covid cases.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/thane-reports-covid-death-as-jn-1-variant-spreads-is-the-new-variant-dangerous-all-your-questions-answered-1748107258727">Thane reports Covid death as JN.1 variant spreads: Is the new variant dangerous? All your questions answered</a>&nbsp;On Friday (May 23), New Delhi's health minister Pankaj Singh said that 23 Covid-19 cases were reported till Thursday (May 22), and the government is checking the details of whether patients are residents of Delhi or have a travel history&nbsp;Meanwhile, a 84-year-old man with comorbidities, infected with Covid 19 died in Bengaluru, PTI reported on Saturday, citing officials.&nbsp;New COVID-19 variants detected in India. What are they?&nbsp;New variants of Covid-NB.1.8.1 and LF.7 have been detected in India. As per INSACOG data, one case of the newly emerging COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1 and four cases of the LF.7 variant have been reported &nbsp;in India so far.&nbsp;As of May 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) classifies LF.7 and NB.1.8 subvariants as Variants Under Monitoring (VUMs), not as Variants of Concern (VOCs) or Variants of Interest (VOIs). But these are the variants reportedly driving the rise in COVID cases in China and parts of Asia.&nbsp;In India, the JN.1 variant continues to be the most prevalent, accounting for 53% of the samples tested, followed by BA.2 at 26%, and other Omicron sublineages at 20%, according to INSACOG.&nbsp;

COVID-19: Hospitals told to keep bed, oxygen ready; new variants detected; one case confirmed in Noida

With Covid-19 cases seeing a sudden rise in several parts of India, some states have already started prepping for the availability of beds, oxygen, medicines and vaccines to combat any further rise in number of cases. Hospitals in Delhi, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh have been put on high alert. Delhi, Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka have all reported fresh cases this month. In fact, the national capital has reported coronavirus cases (23) for the first time in three years, PTI reported. Also Read: Red alert for rain, thunderstorm issued in Delhi-NCR for next 2-3 hours: Here's what IMD advised Meanwhile, on Saturday (May 24), a 55-year-old woman in Noida tested positive for Covid-19 and has been placed under home quarantine, officials confirmed. Narendra Kumar, chief medical officer of Gautam Budh Nagar district, informed that the woman had travelled by train around ten days back on May 14. “She is currently under home quarantine. Samples of her family members have been collected and sent for testing,” he said. "The administration is geared up to deal with the situation. We urge people not to panic and follow the safety protocols, including wearing face masks and hand sanitisation,” Kumar added. Karnataka reported nearly 35 active Covid-19 cases, with 32 of them in Bengaluru alone. In May, Kerala reported 273 Covid-19 cases, according to the state health minister Veena George. Meanwhile, AIIMS Rishikesh has reported three Covid cases. Also Read: Thane reports Covid death as JN.1 variant spreads: Is the new variant dangerous? All your questions answered On Friday (May 23), New Delhi's health minister Pankaj Singh said that 23 Covid-19 cases were reported till Thursday (May 22), and the government is checking the details of whether patients are residents of Delhi or have a travel history Meanwhile, a 84-year-old man with comorbidities, infected with Covid 19 died in Bengaluru, PTI reported on Saturday, citing officials. New COVID-19 variants detected in India. What are they? New variants of Covid-NB.1.8.1 and LF.7 have been detected in India. As per INSACOG data, one case of the newly emerging COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1 and four cases of the LF.7 variant have been reported in India so far. As of May 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) classifies LF.7 and NB.1.8 subvariants as Variants Under Monitoring (VUMs), not as Variants of Concern (VOCs) or Variants of Interest (VOIs). But these are the variants reportedly driving the rise in COVID cases in China and parts of Asia. In India, the JN.1 variant continues to be the most prevalent, accounting for 53% of the samples tested, followed by BA.2 at 26%, and other Omicron sublineages at 20%, according to INSACOG.

Delhi, Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka have all reported fresh cases recently. However, most of the cases have been reported mild

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday (May 24) issued a red alert for Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), warning of light rain and strong thunderstorm.&nbsp;According to the Nowcast advisory, light to moderate rain accompanied by a strong thunderstorm, frequent lightning, and hailstorm is likely. Surface wind speeds are expected to reach between 60 and 100 kmph.&nbsp;“A thunderstorm cell is approaching Delhi and adjoining areas from the west/northwest,” the IMD said. “Under its influence, severe thunderstorm/dust raising wind activity accompanied by frequent lightning and gusty winds (speed reaching 40-60 km/h or more) is likely to affect parts of the city in the next 1–2 hours.”&nbsp;IMD advised people to stay indoors. “Residents are advised to take necessary precautions. Avoid open fields, stay indoors, and do not take shelter under trees."&nbsp;Delhi on Saturday recorded a maximum temperature of 38.2 degree Celsius, two notches below the season’s average, the weatherman said. The minimum temperature was recorded at 28.4 degrees Celsius.&nbsp;The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed that the air quality remained in the "moderate" category at 6 pm on Saturday, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 141. &nbsp;

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday (May 24) issued a red alert for Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR)

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday (May 24) issued a red alert for Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), warning of light rain and strong thunderstorm. According to the Nowcast advisory, light to moderate rain accompanied by a strong thunderstorm, frequent lightning, and hailstorm is likely. Surface wind speeds are expected to reach between 60 and 100 kmph. “A thunderstorm cell is approaching Delhi and adjoining areas from the west/northwest,” the IMD said. “Under its influence, severe thunderstorm/dust raising wind activity accompanied by frequent lightning and gusty winds (speed reaching 40-60 km/h or more) is likely to affect parts of the city in the next 1–2 hours.” IMD advised people to stay indoors. “Residents are advised to take necessary precautions. Avoid open fields, stay indoors, and do not take shelter under trees." Delhi on Saturday recorded a maximum temperature of 38.2 degree Celsius, two notches below the season’s average, the weatherman said. The minimum temperature was recorded at 28.4 degrees Celsius. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed that the air quality remained in the "moderate" category at 6 pm on Saturday, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 141.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday (May 24) issued a red alert for Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR)

Red alert for rain, thunderstorm issued in Delhi-NCR for next 2-3 hours: Here's what IMD advised

India is seeing a fresh uptick in COVID-19 infections, with cases surfacing in several states including Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Delhi. One death has been reported from Thane in Maharashtra, but health officials and doctors are urging people not to panic.As of 24 May, there are 18 active Covid cases in Thane, 273 in Kerala, and 35 in Karnataka, of which 32 are from Bengaluru, and 23 fresh cases were logged in Delhi. Isolated infections have also been reported in cities like Hyderabad and Noida.<h2>New subvariants detected, but WHO says risk is low</h2>Alongside the JN.1 variant, which remains the dominant strain in India, new subvariants such as NB.1.8.1 and LF.7 have been recorded. According to data from INSACOG, one case of NB.1.8.1 was detected in Tamil Nadu in April, and four instances of LF.7 were identified in Gujarat this May.The World Health Organization (WHO) currently lists both LF.7 and NB.1.8.1 as “Variants Under Monitoring” rather than more serious designations such as “Variants of Concern” or “Variants of Interest”.“Considering the available evidence, the additional public health risk posed by NB.1.8.1 is evaluated as low at the global level,” WHO said. “Currently approved COVID-19 vaccines are expected to remain effective to this variant against symptomatic and severe disease.”<h2>Most cases remain mild and manageable at home</h2>Doctors have reiterated that the JN.1 variant while spreading across parts of the country, is not dangerous. Most people are showing only mild symptoms and are recovering at home.Dr Dhruv Chauhan, spokesperson for the Indian Medical Association Junior Doctors Network, advised the public to remain calm.“This is not a lethal variant and it's always better to take precautions like maintaining hand hygiene, wearing masks where necessary such as in hospitals or crowded places and following respiratory hygiene. It is also important to get your symptoms checked by a qualified doctor,” Dr Chauhan said.He added, “The public should remember that panic and chaos can cause more health issues than the disease itself.”<h2>India continues to monitor the situation closely</h2>The Union Health Secretary recently reviewed the COVID-19 situation. Officials told ANI news agency that the majority of the cases are mild and patients are being treated at home.“The Union Health Ministry remains vigilant and, through its multiple agencies, is proactively monitoring the situation closely,” sources said.Among the states seeing a rise in cases are Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Delhi, which reported 23 new infections on Friday and issued advisories to hospitals.While the recent increase in cases has raised eyebrows, especially as neighbouring countries like Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, and China also report spikes, doctors and health agencies stress that the current variants do not pose a serious health threat, provided basic precautions are followed.

As of 24 May, there are 18 active Covid cases in Thane, 273 in Kerala, and 35 in Karnataka, of which 32 are from Bengaluru, and 23 fresh cases were logged in Delhi. Isolated infections have also been reported in cities like Hyderabad and Noida.

India is seeing a fresh uptick in COVID-19 infections, with cases surfacing in several states including Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Delhi. One death has been reported from Thane in Maharashtra, but health officials and doctors are urging people not to panic. As of 24 May, there are 18 active Covid cases in Thane, 273 in Kerala, and 35 in Karnataka, of which 32 are from Bengaluru, and 23 fresh cases were logged in Delhi. Isolated infections have also been reported in cities like Hyderabad and Noida. New subvariants detected, but WHO says risk is low Alongside the JN.1 variant, which remains the dominant strain in India, new subvariants such as NB.1.8.1 and LF.7 have been recorded. According to data from INSACOG, one case of NB.1.8.1 was detected in Tamil Nadu in April, and four instances of LF.7 were identified in Gujarat this May. The World Health Organization (WHO) currently lists both LF.7 and NB.1.8.1 as “Variants Under Monitoring” rather than more serious designations such as “Variants of Concern” or “Variants of Interest”. “Considering the available evidence, the additional public health risk posed by NB.1.8.1 is evaluated as low at the global level,” WHO said. “Currently approved COVID-19 vaccines are expected to remain effective to this variant against symptomatic and severe disease.” Most cases remain mild and manageable at home Doctors have reiterated that the JN.1 variant while spreading across parts of the country, is not dangerous. Most people are showing only mild symptoms and are recovering at home. Dr Dhruv Chauhan, spokesperson for the Indian Medical Association Junior Doctors Network, advised the public to remain calm. “This is not a lethal variant and it's always better to take precautions like maintaining hand hygiene, wearing masks where necessary such as in hospitals or crowded places and following respiratory hygiene. It is also important to get your symptoms checked by a qualified doctor,” Dr Chauhan said. He added, “The public should remember that panic and chaos can cause more health issues than the disease itself.” India continues to monitor the situation closely The Union Health Secretary recently reviewed the COVID-19 situation. Officials told ANI news agency that the majority of the cases are mild and patients are being treated at home. “The Union Health Ministry remains vigilant and, through its multiple agencies, is proactively monitoring the situation closely,” sources said. Among the states seeing a rise in cases are Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Delhi, which reported 23 new infections on Friday and issued advisories to hospitals. While the recent increase in cases has raised eyebrows, especially as neighbouring countries like Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, and China also report spikes, doctors and health agencies stress that the current variants do not pose a serious health threat, provided basic precautions are followed.

As of 24 May, there are 18 active Covid cases in Thane, 273 in Kerala, and 35 in Karnataka, of which 32 are from Bengaluru, and 23 fresh cases were logged in Delhi. Isolated infections have also been reported in cities like Hyderabad and Noida.

Thane reports Covid death as JN.1 variant spreads: Is the new variant dangerous? All your questions answered

Almost five years after the COVID-19 pandemic shook the world, a fresh case has been confirmed in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. On Saturday, a 55-year-old woman from Sector 110 in Noida tested positive for the virus, marking the first new case in the city amid growing concern about rising numbers nationwide.The woman had recently travelled by train, according to Gautam Buddha Nagar’s Chief Medical Officer. She is now in home isolation along with her husband and housemaid.<h2>Infections confirmed at AIIMS Rishikesh</h2>Elsewhere, AIIMS Rishikesh has reported three new COVID-19 cases. According to hospital director Dr Meenu Singh, one of the patients has already been discharged, while another, an in-house medical resident, remains in isolation. The third case involves a visitor from Gujarat, who had been in the area for the Badrinath Yatra.<h2>Delhi prepares hospitals as a precaution</h2>In response to the gradual rise in COVID cases, the Delhi government has issued an advisory for hospitals. Medical facilities have been instructed to be ready with enough beds, oxygen supply, essential medicines, and vaccines to deal with any surge.<h2>Kerala sees highest numbers in May</h2>Kerala has also seen a noticeable rise in cases. In May alone, the state recorded 273 infections. Kottayam had the most with 82, followed by Thiruvananthapuram with 73, Ernakulam with 49, Pathanamthitta with 30, and Thrissur with 26.<h2>Variant JN.1 at the centre of global concern</h2>In several Asian countries, including Singapore and Hong Kong, recent spikes have been linked to LF.7 and NB.1.8, both sub-variants of the broader JN.1 variant. While these variants are driving international concern, India has not officially confirmed the presence of JN.1 yet.<h2>What are the symptoms of the JN.1 variant?</h2>Symptoms of JN.1 are similar to those seen in earlier COVID-19 strains. These include dry cough, sore throat, fever, fatigue, and loss of smell or taste. However, new reports suggest that JN.1 may more often cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhoea. Fatigue and nasal congestion are also frequently mentioned.<h2>Active cases remain low, mostly mild</h2>As of 19 May, India has 257 active COVID-19 cases, according to ANI. This is a small number when compared to the country’s large population. Almost all current cases are reported to be mild, with no need for hospitalisation so far.

In response to the gradual rise in COVID cases, the Delhi government has issued an advisory for hospitals. Medical facilities have been instructed to be ready with enough beds, oxygen supply, essential medicines, and vaccines to deal with any surge.

Almost five years after the COVID-19 pandemic shook the world, a fresh case has been confirmed in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. On Saturday, a 55-year-old woman from Sector 110 in Noida tested positive for the virus, marking the first new case in the city amid growing concern about rising numbers nationwide. The woman had recently travelled by train, according to Gautam Buddha Nagar’s Chief Medical Officer. She is now in home isolation along with her husband and housemaid. Infections confirmed at AIIMS Rishikesh Elsewhere, AIIMS Rishikesh has reported three new COVID-19 cases. According to hospital director Dr Meenu Singh, one of the patients has already been discharged, while another, an in-house medical resident, remains in isolation. The third case involves a visitor from Gujarat, who had been in the area for the Badrinath Yatra. Delhi prepares hospitals as a precaution In response to the gradual rise in COVID cases, the Delhi government has issued an advisory for hospitals. Medical facilities have been instructed to be ready with enough beds, oxygen supply, essential medicines, and vaccines to deal with any surge. Kerala sees highest numbers in May Kerala has also seen a noticeable rise in cases. In May alone, the state recorded 273 infections. Kottayam had the most with 82, followed by Thiruvananthapuram with 73, Ernakulam with 49, Pathanamthitta with 30, and Thrissur with 26. Variant JN.1 at the centre of global concern In several Asian countries, including Singapore and Hong Kong, recent spikes have been linked to LF.7 and NB.1.8, both sub-variants of the broader JN.1 variant. While these variants are driving international concern, India has not officially confirmed the presence of JN.1 yet. What are the symptoms of the JN.1 variant? Symptoms of JN.1 are similar to those seen in earlier COVID-19 strains. These include dry cough, sore throat, fever, fatigue, and loss of smell or taste. However, new reports suggest that JN.1 may more often cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhoea. Fatigue and nasal congestion are also frequently mentioned. Active cases remain low, mostly mild As of 19 May, India has 257 active COVID-19 cases, according to ANI. This is a small number when compared to the country’s large population. Almost all current cases are reported to be mild, with no need for hospitalisation so far.

In response to the gradual rise in COVID cases, the Delhi government has issued an advisory for hospitals. Medical facilities have been instructed to be ready with enough beds, oxygen supply, essential medicines, and vaccines to deal with any surge.

India sees fresh COVID-19 spike as JN.1 variant looms: Delhi, Kerala, Noida report new cases - Here's what we know so far

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Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus will remain in charge of Bangladesh’s interim government, according to one of his top advisers. The statement comes amid growing speculation that Yunus may step down due to political tensions. Days after Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif was fact-checked by his country's local media on misinformation regarding India, a new video of his has surfaced on the internet in which he is seen saying that America wants countries to fight so that it can earn money. Click on the headlines to read more Yunus to stay on as head of Bangladesh’s interim government says aide despite resignation rumours Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus will remain in charge of Bangladesh’s interim government, according to one of his top advisers. The statement comes amid growing speculation that Yunus may step down due to political tensions. 'America earns from wars': Pakistan minister Khawaja Asif blames US for global conflicts in viral video | Watch Days after Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif was fact-checked by his country's local media on misinformation regarding India, a new video of his has surfaced on the internet in which he is seen saying that America wants countries to fight so that it can earn money. 'It’s not good old Canada-USA': Trump’s $500 billion ‘Golden Dome’ plan needs Canada's help: Here's why Donald Trump’s latest defence project, a giant missile shield over North America dubbed the “Golden Dome,” has one major challenge, he can’t build it without help from Canada. But Ottawa hasn’t committed, and it’s not clear if it will. Indian MP Raghav Chadha stands with Harvard amid US admin's ban, wears university T-shirt | Here's what he said AAP MP Raghav Chadha, a Harvard University alumnus, slammed the United States administration's decision to ban Harvard University's ability to enroll international students. Gujarat ATS arrests health worker for leaking sensitive security information to Pakistani agent The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on Saturday (May 24) arrested a contractual health worker identified as Sahdevhsinh Gohil for allegedly leaking sensitive information to Pakistani agents, as per news agency PTI. X down again? Elon Musk's platform suffers global outage, second time in 24 hours Elon Musk-owned social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), faced an outage on Saturday marking it the second such case in 24 hours. Shut aircraft windows during landing and take-off; no photography at defence airports near border, orders DGCA Amid heightened security concerns after recent conflict along India’s western border, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has instructed all commercial airlines, helicopter and chartered plane operators to implement stringent security measures at dual-use airports—those serving both civilian and military purposes. NB.1.8.1, LF.7 Covid variants detected in India, reveals INSACOG data; 3 infants test positive in Karnataka The new emerging COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1 has been detected in India along with four instances of the LF.7 type, reveals Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) data. INSACOG, a consortium of 64 laboratories, is a Pan-India network to monitor genomic variations in the SARS-CoV-2 by a sentinel sequencing effort. Coolie: New BTS video for Rajinikanth and Aamir Khan's action thriller out | Watch A new BTS video from the sets of Rajinikanth's upcoming action thriller Coolie has dropped. The movie will mark the Tamil debut of Bollywood star Aamir Khan and will be the first time Rajinikanth and Aamir will be seen on the big screen together. First Shami and now Bumrah – Chief selector Agarkar warns fans of double blow in ENG Tests During an official presser in Mumbai on Saturday (May 24), chief selector Ajit Agarkar explained what stopped them from promoting Bumrah from vice-captain to captain.

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