Rajya Sabha approved extending President's Rule in Manipur for six more months due to ongoing unrest. Union minister Nityanand Rai moved the resolution, previously passed by Lok Sabha. This decision follows N Biren Singh's resignation as chief minister amidst violence between Meitei and Kuki-Zomi communities, displacing thousands.
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India successfully tested its Pralay quasi-ballistic missile, designed for precision strikes up to 500 km, twice off the Odisha coast. These tests pave the way for its induction into the armed forces, enhancing their conventional strike capabilities. The Pralay, crucial for the proposed Integrated Rocket Force, underwent user evaluation trials, validating its range and accuracy.
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In a significant security lapse, seven police personnel have been suspended after failing to detect a dummy bomb during a routine drill at Delhi's Red Fort. The security test aimed to assess the alertness of officers at the access control point. A team successfully breached security with a fake explosive, raising serious concerns about preparedness.
Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, dropped sharply in opening trade on Thursday after US President Trump announced 25% tariff plus additional penalty on India.
Amidst Trump's tariff threats over India's Russian oil purchases, a past statement by former US Ambassador Eric Garcetti has surfaced, revealing a contradictory US stance. Garcetti admitted the US encouraged India to buy Russian oil to stabilize global prices, a policy now seemingly at odds with Trump's accusations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the armed forces for Operation Mahadev, which successfully neutralized three terrorists involved in the Pahalgam attack in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. Union Home Minister Amit Shah informed the Lok Sabha that the operation eliminated Suleman, Afghan, and Jibran, all A-category terrorists.
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Kamala Harris, in her first public appearance since losing the 2024 election, joined Stephen Colbert to discuss her new memoir, '107 Days.' She reflected on certifying the election results and expressed disappointment in the political system's capitulation to Trump's agenda. Harris also hinted at disillusionment with institutional politics and her decision to step away from seeking office.