The Delhi High Court has dismissed 300 petitions from the defence ministry, upholding the Armed Forces Tribunal's decision to grant disability pensions to soldiers, regardless of frontline postings. The court emphasized that these pensions are a rightful acknowledgment of sacrifices made during military service, not mere acts of generosity.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, emphasizing India's dedication to enhanced collaboration and fair global progress. The summit, which included new member countries, addressed crucial global issues such as multilateralism, artificial intelligence, and economic resilience. PM Modi engaged with fellow leaders, reaffirming BRICS's potential to foster a more inclusive global future.
Amid strained relations, Pakistan's former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari surprisingly offered to extradite wanted terrorists if India cooperates legally. This comes after India put the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance, a crucial resource for Pakistan. Experts view Bhutto's statement with skepticism, citing Pakistan's history of betrayals and Bhutto's lack of executive authority.
IIT-Madras is contemplating establishing a medical college to potentially elevate its global ranking and foster interdisciplinary research, according to Director V Kamakoti. The institution is also planning global research centers in Dubai, Malaysia, and Germany, alongside a sustainability campus in Puducherry, to enhance its international presence and address global challenges.
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Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift were recently spotted in Cleveland, following a date night in New York City. A source reveals they are incredibly happy and in sync, cherishing their downtime together, which has deepened their bond. Despite ongoing speculation about their future, neither has hinted at an engagement, as Swift remains involved in the Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni situation.
China's Tianwen-2 probe has commenced its decade-long deep space mission, capturing a stunning image of Earth and the Moon from 590,000 kilometers away. Launched on May 29, the probe will collect samples from asteroid Kamo’oalewa by 2027 and later investigate comet 311P/PANSTARRS. This dual-target mission aims to unlock secrets about the origin of the Moon, water, and life.
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Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board’s Yatri Niwas Complex in Baltal, reporting that over 20,000 devotees have already completed the pilgrimage. The third group of 6,411 pilgrims departed from Jammu for the Himalayan shrine as the Yatra proceeds smoothly along both Pahalgam and Baltal routes under tight security.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, accompanied by playback singer Mohit Chauhan and Lok Sabha MP Kangana Ranaut, shared a musical moment at the Kunzum La Pass in Lahaul-Spiti. They sang a song together at nearly 15,000 feet above sea level.