Lieutenant General Rahul R Singh revealed that China provided Pakistan with real-time intelligence during India's 'Operation Sindoor.' He highlighted that Pakistan may target Indian population centers in future conflicts, emphasizing the need for a robust air defense system.
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Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will interact with ISRO students and scientists from the International Space Station. The interaction will occur via ham radio on Friday. This event is part of the ARISS program. It aims to promote STEM education. The session will take place at the U R Rao Satellite Centre in Bengaluru.
Delhi is set to implement strict rules for end-of-life vehicles. Starting Tuesday, ELVs will not get fuel at city stations. Authorities will impound vehicles older than 15 years (petrol) or 10 years (diesel). ANPR cameras are installed at fuel pumps to identify these vehicles. This action follows NGT and Supreme Court directives.
A religious celebration in Irapuato, Mexico, turned deadly when gunmen opened fire, resulting in 12 fatalities and at least 20 injuries. The attack occurred during festivities for the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, with revellers dancing in the street when the shooting began. Guanajuato state, plagued by cartel violence, has seen a surge in homicides this year.
A 63-year-old Salt Lake resident was swindled out of Rs 66.6 lakh in an online investment scam after connecting with a woman on a dating app. The woman persuaded him to invest, promising high returns, and added him to a Telegram group.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met his Chinese counterpart, Dong Jun, in Qingdao during the SCO Defence Ministers' Meeting, where they discussed the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. Suspended initially due to Covid-19 in 2020 and later due to the Galwan Valley clash, the pilgrimage is now set to resume. Singh also gifted Dong Jun a Madhubani painting from Bihar as a gesture of goodwill.
Himachal Pradesh is under alert due to heavy monsoon rains. Ten districts are affected. Roads are blocked and power outages are occurring. The Shimla-Kalka railway is suspended. Landslides and rising river levels are reported. Tourists are warned to stay indoors. More rainfall is expected. Travellers are urged to postpone their visit. Authorities are working to restore essential services.
US President Donald Trump announced a signed trade agreement with China, hinting at a potentially significant deal with India soon. He suggested this India agreement would further open up trade opportunities. While expressing openness to deals, Trump indicated that not all nations would receive such offers, with some facing tariffs.
Amidst India's struggle against England in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, former captain Rohit Sharma's Milan vacation sparked debate. Shubman Gill, succeeding Sharma, faced criticism after a defeat at Headingley. Despite centuries from multiple Indian batsmen, batting collapses and dropped catches led to England's victory. Nasser Hussain pointed out Gill's reactive captaincy, contrasting it with Sharma and Kohli's proactive leadership.
In northern Idaho, a suspect opened fire on firefighters responding to a blaze near Canfield Mountain, tragically killing two people. The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office reported ongoing sniper fire, prompting a police operation to locate the shooter, who remains at large. Residents are urged to avoid the area as the fire continues to burn.