Naveen Patnaik has appealed to the External Affairs Ministry for intervention following the suspected abduction of P Venkatramana, an Indian worker from Odisha, after an attack on a cement factory in Mali. The Ministry has confirmed the abduction of three Indian nationals, with the Indian embassy in Bamako coordinating with local authorities.
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Under President Trump, the US has suspended certain arms deliveries to Ukraine, citing a DOD review and prioritizing American interests. This decision, impacting Kyiv's defense amid intensified Russian attacks, follows concerns about insufficient US weapons stockpiles. While previous commitments are paused, discussions regarding potential Patriot missile system deliveries continue, even as diplomatic talks have ceased.
India and the US are on the verge of finalizing an interim trade deal, potentially this week, as Indian officials extend their stay in Washington. Negotiations are at a critical point, with India holding firm on market access for agriculture, GM crops, and dairy.
The Allahabad High Court granted bail to Shane Alam, accused of sexual exploitation. The court observed live-in relationships clash with Indian middle-class values. Justice Siddharth's bench expressed concern over rising cases related to live-in arrangements. The court noted women often face difficulties after such relationships end. Alam was booked under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Pocso Act.
An Indian delegation officially presented Ahmedabad's bid to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The bid emphasises the opportunity for young Indians to experience the Olympics at home, promoting the principle of global unity. However, the IOC has paused the host selection process for review due to members' concerns about involvement.
A devastating explosion at a firecracker factory near Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, has resulted in the tragic loss of at least four lives. Five individuals sustained injuries in the incident and are currently receiving medical care at a government hospital in Virudhunagar. Authorities are investigating the cause of the explosion at the factory in Chinnakamanpatti.
Images from the site show the third coach of the nine-coach MEMU rake partially tilted after passing over a broken portion of the track.