Jammu and Kashmir Congress leaders, including Tariq Hameed Karra, were detained by police during a planned "statehood march" in Jammu. The protest aimed to demand the restoration of J&K's statehood, revoked after the abrogation of Article 370. Undeterred, the party announced a 'Delhi Challo' program to protest at Parliament, supported by INDIA bloc MPs.
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Amid escalating regional tensions and recent military actions involving Israel, Iran, and the United States, the Indian Embassy in Iran has advised Indian nationals against non-essential travel to the country. The embassy urges those already in Iran to remain vigilant, monitor developments, and consider returning via available commercial options, echoing similar warnings from the US regarding travel safety.
Nitish Kumar, Bihar's Chief Minister, has declared 125 units of free electricity for households. This decision aims to benefit approximately 91% of the state's families. The initiative follows a similar promise from Tejashwi Yadav. The state government anticipates an additional expenditure of Rs 3,000 crore due to this subsidy.
In a significant move, former Union Minister and TDP leader Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju has been appointed as the Governor of Goa, marking the first time an NDA ally has secured a gubernatorial position. Kavinder Gupta becomes the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, while Ashim Kumar Ghosh is named the new Governor of Haryana.
In Gokarna, police rescued a Russian woman, Nina Kutina, and her two young daughters from a cave near Ramateertha Falls. Nina's visa expired in 2017, though her children were born in India. Authorities were surprised to find them in such a remote, dangerous area. Nina claimed she came to Karnataka for meditation and worshipped an idol of Lord Rama.
With the deadline approaching, Bihar's electoral roll revision sees significant progress as 89.7% of enumeration forms submitted. The Election Commission will share details of electors not found at their addresses with political parties for verification. Efforts are underway to include temporary migrants and consider additional documents like Aadhaar for the special summary revision.
American universities anticipate a significant drop in Indian students this fall due to visa appointment freezes and increased rejection rates. Students are facing uncertainty and exploring alternative countries like Germany as visa slots remain scarce. The US Consulate General in Hyderabad assures that slots have resumed, but heightened scrutiny is causing anxiety and application withdrawals.
The Supreme Court has refused to halt trial court proceedings against Lalu Prasad Yadav in the CBI's land-for-jobs case. Yadav's appeal followed the Delhi High Court's refusal to stay proceedings and issuance of notice to the CBI.
A chawl in Bandra East's Bharat Nagar collapsed early Friday, injuring at least seven and trapping several others. The second and third floors of the residential building gave way, prompting a Level-II emergency response. Rescue teams are working to free those still buried under the debris, with the injured being treated at Bhabha Hospital.
A coalition of 28 nations, alongside the EU Commissioner, urgently demands an immediate cessation of hostilities in Gaza, highlighting the escalating humanitarian crisis. They strongly condemned Israel's handling of aid, citing over 800 Palestinian deaths while seeking essential resources.