Around 86,800 people are still affected by the floods in Golaghat, Jorhat, Nagaon and Sivasagar. Golaghat remains the worst-hit district, with more than 42,000 people affected. Nagaon has around 20,000 affected residents, while Sivasagar has about 15,000. The situation has nevertheless improved compared with Tuesday, when nearly 1.13 lakh people were affected across the four districts. Authorities are continuing relief operations in the affected areas.
The statement comes in the wake of a ransomware group reportedly publishing hundreds of files linked to the Kudankulam plant which are said to be highly sensitive.
In a recent social media post, the police urged residents to enjoy kite flying but stay away from banned Chinese manjha and plastic-coated strings, which can cause serious injuries to people and animals. “Dear Kuchu Puchu, Patang Udao but Say NO to Chinese Manjha, Samjhe?” the police wrote, giving its usual safety messaging a more playful, social media-friendly tone.
West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari has ordered action against those making offensive comments online. He has directed law enforcement to apprehend social media users who disparage historical icon Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. Additionally, Adhikari has mandated that MLAs establish public service centers named for Netaji, each receiving thirty thousand rupees in monthly state assistance to ensure service delivery to their constituents.
The Enforcement Directorate has apprehended Ramgopal Agarwal, the former treasurer of the Congress party in Chhattisgarh, as part of an investigation into a staggering Rs 3,000 crore liquor scam. Allegations state that cash proceeds were funneled directly to Agarwal during his tenure. Following his arrest, he has been placed in ED custody for a week. The scam allegedly involved a network managing illicit commissions and sales.
Union minister Kiren Rijiju said India was not a «banana republic» and that there should be rules and regulations to spend foreign funds. The proposed legislation, aimed to manage the gap in the regulation of foregin fundings to NGOs and curb the proselytisation, was fiercely criticised the opposition that termed the bill «anti minority». Union minister Nityanand Rai moved the motion in the Lok Sabha after the House resumed proceedings.
The NEET crisis began with a leaked paper and was followed by the resignation of the education minister. But beneath the political storm lies an older Indian story, familiar from 3 Idiots to Kota coaching rooms, millions chasing a small pool of prized seats, even as thousands of other seats go empty.
Former Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud will serve as Russia's arbitrator in a dispute. This arbitration concerns Ukrainian bank Oschadbank's claims regarding lost assets in four regions. The dispute arises from Russian military actions and follows an earlier Crimea-related arbitration. Justice Chandrachud previously declined similar appointments from Russia. A three-member tribunal will now hear this significant investment treaty case.
The Congress party spent Rs 248.6 crore on recent assembly elections across five states. Its total receipts during this period amounted to Rs 207.1 crore, showing a deficit. General party propaganda accounted for Rs 143 crore of the total expenditure. The party allocated Rs 105.6 crore towards its candidates and their campaigns. After the polls, the party's cash in bank balance significantly decreased by 45 percent.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah offered an extended parliamentary discussion on student protests. He proposed sitting in Parliament from today until tomorrow to address concerns. Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi rejected the offer, demanding accountability for alleged police actions. Rahul stated the opposition seeks answers, not lectures from the home minister.
A parliamentary committee raised alarm bells over the skill development initiative aimed at persons with disabilities, highlighting a persistent struggle to achieve training goals. There has been a notable deficit in the number of individuals trained as compared to targets set. The committee urged implementing a stronger, industry-integrated strategy to enhance employment results. In response, the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities acknowledged these suggestions.
