INDIA
Wayanad Landslides: Health Department Confirms 201 Deaths, 264 Injuries
According to the department, the data shows that 201 bodies—among them 82 women and 28 children—have been found. In addition, 130 body parts have also been recovered.
Supreme Court Allows States to Sub-Classify SCs and STs for More Effective Quota Distribution
A Bench of seven judges, led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, held that States can bifurcate SCs and STs into sub-classifications to provide benefits to various groups within these categories on a 6:1 majority. It underlined; however, the move will have to be backed by "quantifiable and demonstrable data" so that it is not arbitrary.
Heavy Rain Hits Delhi-NCR: 10 Flights Diverted and IMD Issues 24-Hour Red Alert
The relentless rain resulted in waterlogging at several parts of Delhi-NCR, bringing traffic to a standstill at many places.
Wayanad landslides: Death toll reaches 120, 98 missing, rescue operations underway
Churalpara, Velarimala, Mundakayil, and Pothukalu are the worst-affected areas. Residents who managed to escape are devastated at the destruction of hundreds of homes.
PM Modi's August Visit to Kyiv: His First Trip Since Russia's 2022 Invasion
PM Modi met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Italy in June. Subsequently, EAM Jaishankar took to Twitter to declare exploratory talks for deepening relations.
Pakistani Terrorist Neutralized, Two Indian Soldiers Wounded in Kupwara Clash
The Army reported an exchange of gunfire involving unidentified persons at a forward post in Kamkari, Macchal Sector, along the Line of Control. One Pakistani militant was killed, and two Indian soldiers were injured; they have been evacuated for medical treatment, confirmed a statement.
PM Modi Initiates Groundbreaking of Shinkun La Tunnel in Ladakh
Located at an elevation of about 15,800 feet above sea level, the Shinkun La tunnel is an important piece of the Nimu-Padum-Darcha road, which currently has no all-weather connectivity to Leh. On commissioning, it will be the highest tunnel in the world, twin-tube double lane with emergency escape passages at every 500 metres. It is completely fitted with systems such as Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition, mechanical ventilation, firefighting, and communication, giving it the status of being a truly state-of-the-art infrastructure project.
MEA Warns Kerala Government Against Overstepping Constitutional Boundaries
On July 15, the Kerala administration, led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, appointed senior bureaucrat K. Vasuki to the role of Foreign Secretary to handle matters related to external cooperation.
Received protest note from B'desh on Mamata Banerjee's remarks: Ministry of External Affairs
"This can be confirmed that we have received a diplomatic note from the Bangladeshi side that protested against the comments made by the chief minister of West Bengal," admitted MEA spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal.
Bangladesh Criticizes Mamata Banerjee's Remarks, Warns of Potential Public Confusion
At a public function in Kolkata recently, Miss Banerjee revealed her readiness to keep the West Bengal doors open for the violence-hit people of Bangladesh and offer them shelter. Similar sentiments were shared on her X (formerly Twitter) account.
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