PM Narendra Modi and EU leader Ursula von der Leyen emphasized a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and reiterated their support for the two-State solution for Israel and Palestine. Their stance aligns with the recent UN amendments led by France, focusing on respect for sovereignty and international law.
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India’s forest and tree cover has increased by 1,445 sq km since 2021, according to the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023. Forest cover alone rose by 156 sq km, reaching 21.76% of the country’s total geographical area. Tree cover also expanded by 1,289 sq km. The overall green cover now stands at 25.17% of India’s land.
Israel launched intense airstrikes in Syria's Tartus region, targeting military sites and reportedly devastating air defense and missile storage facilities. This marks the heaviest bombardment in the area since 2012. Israel claims the strikes are preemptive measures to thwart security threats, while Syria's de facto leader criticizes them as unprovoked aggression.
JPMorgan Chase is mandating a full-time return to the office for its employees to enhance learning, innovation, and company culture. This decision aligns with other major corporations like AT&T and Amazon. While the company's executives believe this change is beneficial, some employees have expressed concerns regarding increased commuting costs and mental health issues.
Two soldiers, Captain Karamjit Singh Bakshi and Naik Mukesh Singh Manhas, were killed in an IED blast while on patrol near the LoC. Both were set to marry in April, leaving their families mourning their tragic loss. The articles detail their planned celebrations turned into sorrowful events.
Twelve years after a man was sentenced to life imprisonment for allegedly burning his wife to death in Tamil Nadu, the apex court has acquitted him. The court noted inconsistencies in the dying declarations of the deceased and the absence of substantial evidence against the accused. The bench emphasized the need for corroborative evidence when dying declarations are contradictory.
Bengaluru auto executive Subhash Atul, 34, died by suicide, leaving a note and video alleging harassment by his estranged wife, Nikita Singhania, and her family. The Singhania family denies involvement and says Nikita will address the allegations. Atul's brother accused the Singhanias of demanding money to drop legal cases.
A Dhaka court has ordered the seizure of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's residence and other properties owned by her family, and frozen 124 bank accounts linked to them. This action follows an application by the Anti-Corruption Commission. Bangladesh's ministry of foreign affairs has protested false statements by Hasina.