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Bad news for iPhone lovers: US President Donald Trump has clearly stated that if iPhones are not made in the US, Apple will have to pay 25% import duty (tariff). Trump's warning can have a direct impact on countries including India where Apple gets its iPhones made, especially in India under "Make in India". If this tariff is implemented, Apple's cost will increase and that burden will fall directly on the customers—which can lead to an increase in the price of iPhones by Rs 20,000–Rs 25,000. Why can iPhone prices increase? The main reason for the possible increase in the price of iPhones is the 25% tariff proposed by Trump. Trump says that iPhones sold in the US should be made in the US. But Apple currently manufactures in India and China to keep costs low. If heavy taxes are imposed on imports, Apple will have to manufacture in the US, which is expensive. This will have a direct impact on the price of the device. What will be the impact on Apple's supply chain? ...

The special NIA court has acquitted all seven accused in the Malegaon bomb blast case. Six people were killed and more than 100 were injured in the bomb blasts in Malegaon about 17 years ago. BJP leader Sadhvi Pragya and Lieutenant Colonel Shrikant Purohit were the most talked about accused in this case. Sadhvi Pragya has been a BJP MP from Bhopal. On 29 September 2008, explosives kept in motorcycles parked near a mosque in Malegaon, Maharashtra exploded. During the trial, the government side questioned 323 witnesses, out of which 37 retracted their statements.  Later, the responsibility of investigating this case was handed over to the NIA. A case was registered against Lieutenant Colonel Prasad Purohit, BJP leader Pragya Thakur, Major Ramesh Upadhyay (retired), Ajay Rahirkar, Sudhakar Dwivedi, Sudhakar Chaturvedi and Sameer Kulkarni under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) and the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Initially, the case was being investigated by the Maharashtra An...

White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett has said that US President Donald Trump is disappointed with the progress of the ongoing trade deal with India. He believes that the 25 percent tariff imposed on India will help improve this situation and find a solution. On Wednesday, Hassett said, "India's market has been largely closed to American products, while the US market has been completely open for them. I think President Trump is not satisfied with the progress made with India, but he feels that this tariff will be beneficial for the American people." US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that from August 1, a 25 percent tariff will be imposed on all goods coming to the US from India. Apart from this, Trump has also talked about imposing additional import duty against India for buying arms and oil from Russia. Regarding the tariff imposed on India, Hassett said, "What will happen now is that India will reduce the price of its products in America, so tha...

There is something truly magical about the monsoon, the rhythmic patter of raindrops and that irresistible craving for garama-garam street-side treats. For many artists, the rain isn’t just about weather; they bring back memories, stir stories, and awaken a deep-rooted appetite for nostalgic flavours.  &TV artist Shubhangi Atre ( Angoori Bhabhi, Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai ) takes us on a mouth-watering journey through her hometown Indore , sharing the monsoon delicacies that continue to drizzle joy into her life.  Shubhangi Atre shares, “There’s a quiet romance in how Indore welcomes monsoon. The city comes alive with misty mornings, the scent of wet earth, and the unmistakable aroma of street food wafting through every street and crossing.  Shubhangi has the fondest memories of rushing to 56 Dukan with her college friends. “No downpour could ever stop us from enjoying crispy moong bhajiyas , steaming plates of bhutte ka kees , and tangy khatta-meetha poha ,” she sa...

Railways have significantly increased the facilities for passengers demanding general class travel. During the last financial year 2024-25 alone, 1250 general coaches have been utilised in various long-distance trains. More coaches for passengers using General and non-AC Sleeper Coaches To provide greater accommodation for the passengers using General and non-AC Sleeper Coaches, the existing policy regarding composition of Mail/Express trains provides for 12 (Twelve) General class & Sleeper class non- AC coaches and 08 (eight) AC-Coaches, in a train of 22 coaches, thereby providing greater accommodation for the passengers using General and non-AC Sleeper Coaches. IR operate unreserved non-AC passenger trains/ MEMU / EMU etc Further, to cater to the needs of passengers desirous of availing unreserved accommodation, Indian Railways (IR) operate unreserved non-AC passenger trains/ MEMU / EMU etc. for affordable travel, which are in addition to the unreserved accommodation (coaches) a...

The Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES), a national body advocating for IT and related sector employees, has submitted a detailed letter to Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. NITES alleged that Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has carried out illegal terminations of about 12,000 permanent employees. NITES President and Bombay High Court advocate Harpreet Singh Saluja said the layoffs would have an overwhelming impact on thousands of families, particularly those of employees above 40 years of age who may find it difficult to secure alternate employment. Not restructuring but a mass sacking Saluja said this was not restructuring but a mass sacking disguised in corporate language. He further warned that such actions by a major IT firm like TCS could set a dangerous precedent for the entire sector, eroding job security and damaging trust in India’s employment ecosystem. The complaint, dated July 28, follows two previous submissions from NITES earlier...

Describing US President Donald Trump's announcements to impose 25 per cent import duty and penalty on exports from India from August 1 as unfortunate and disappointing, FICCI has expressed hope that such action that is harmful for bilateral trade will prove to be short-lived. FICCI said that the US is a big market for Indian exporters and it is also important to note that India provides a huge market for American businesses. Many big US companies benefit from the demand as well as our skills and talent pool. FICCI President Harsh Vardhan Agarwal said, 'FICCI is disappointed with the US decision to impose 25 per cent duty and penalty on exports from India. Though this move is unfortunate and will have a clear impact on our exports, we are hopeful that the imposition of higher import duties will be a short-term event and a permanent trade agreement between the two sides will be finalised soon.' Agarwal said India and the US have a long-standing partnership and this has been s...

US President Donald Trump has now indicated to take a tough economic step against India as well. Trump has said that the US can consider imposing a tariff (import duty) of 20 to 25 percent on goods imported from India. Trump's statement has come at a time when the sixth round of talks is going to be held between India and the US regarding the trade deal. If this tariff is implemented, then it can have a direct impact on many major export sectors of India including major industries like clothing, shoes, jewelry, mobile and electronics. Textile and garment industry to be most affected India is the largest exporter of textiles and footwear to America. The demand for Indian clothes and shoes is very high in American retail markets. But if a tariff of 20 to 25 percent is imposed on them, then their prices will increase significantly in America. This will not only lead to a decline in demand, but shipments and trade from India to America may also be affected. Electronics and mobile expor...

After the earthquake, tsunami waves of about 4 meters high rose in the coastal areas of Kamchatka. Many buildings and houses have been damaged including a kindergarten school. The roofs of some houses collapsed, due to which people were immediately evacuated to safer places. Tsunami warning has been issued in many coastal areas of 12 countries (Canada, Ecuador, Peru, Mexico, New Zealand and Pacific Islands, China, Philippines, Taiwan, Indonesia) besides Japan, America, China. The local administration has started disaster relief and rescue operations. Japan has evacuated 20 lakh people and taken them to safe places.  Alaska and Pacific coast of America are being monitored for tsunamis: Trump After the tsunami warning following the earthquake in Russia, US President Donald Trump has said that Alaska and the Pacific coast of America are being monitored for tsunamis. Trump wrote on Twitter, "A tsunami warning has been issued for people living in Hawaii due to the massive earthquake in...

A tsunami has hit coastal areas of Russia and Japan following an 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia's far east. Warnings have also been issued for other parts of Japan's east coast - and the entire US west coast - after the quake, the most powerful anywhere since 2011. Tsunamis have today already struck parts of Russia’s Kuril Islands and Japan’s large northern island of Hokkaido. A nursery has been damaged, though no significant injuries were reported. Tsunami flooding has damaged the port at Severo-Kurilsk on Russia’s Kuril Islands. People on the island state of Hawaii have been evacuated from homes in coastal areas amid fears of tsunamis there. There is concern in the US for several other areas, including San Francisco. People who work on the coast or in the sea should refrain from doing so today - and tourists must avoid the coast at all costs until authorities give further notice. China’s Ministry of Natural Resources’ Tsunami Warning Center has issued an alert for parts ...

' Japan’s Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning for wide areas along the Pacific coast on Wednesday morning after a powerful earthquake off the eastern coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. The warning, issued at 9:40 a.m. local time, raises the earlier advisory to a full alert, with waves up to 3 meters expected. The warning covers coastal regions from Hokkaido to Wakayama Prefecture, including areas such as Aomori, Iwate, Miyagi, Fukushima, Chiba, Ibaraki, Shizuoka, and parts of the Izu islands. Authorities urged residents in the affected regions to evacuate immediately to high ground or upper floors of sturdy buildings if elevated terrain is not nearby. The Meteorological Agency emphasised that tsunami waves may exceed predicted heights, surge inland, and arrive in multiple waves with increasing intensity. A 8.8-magnitude earthquake jolted the far offshore area east of the Kamchatka Peninsula at 7:24 a.m. Wednesday (Beijing Time), according to the China Earthquake Netw...

The number of people using credit cards in India is continuously increasing. Along with this, the number of people who do not pay their credit card dues on time is also rising. The due credit payments have increased by 44.34 percent in one year. By March 2025, this amount is projected to reach Rs 33,886.5 crore, up from Rs 23,475.6 crore in March 2024. These figures indicate an increase of about Rs 10,410.9 crore over the year. The above figures show the outstanding amount, which people have not paid even after more than three months. In the rules of the banking system, it is called 'Non-Performing Assets' (NPA). This information has been given in the report of the credit bureau CRIF High Mark. This institution is registered with the Reserve Bank of India. People's dependence on credit cards is increasing The outstanding amount in this overdue segment has increased to Rs 29,983.6 crore, which was Rs 20,872.6 crore last year. This amount has almost doubled from the level of ...

A great opportunity is coming for the youth of the country. The central government is set to launch the second phase of the 'PM Internship Scheme 2025' soon. Under this scheme, young people will have the chance to intern with top companies across the country. Notably, this internship will be paid, meaning a stipend will be provided each month. When will the application process start? The government has not yet announced the official date of registration, but according to media reports, the application process is expected to start in early August 2025. How much stipend will be given? Every intern will get a stipend of Rs 5,000 per month Along with this, a one-time financial assistance of Rs 6,000 will also be given In which areas will the opportunity be available? Under this scheme, internship opportunities will be available in the following sectors: IT & Software Banking and Finance Oil, Gas and Energy Metals and Mining FMCG Telecommunications Automobile Textile Industry Wh...

India's largest IT company TCS (Tata Consultancy Services) has announced a major layoff in its global workforce. The company has said that it will lay off about 12,000 employees. After this announcement, the company's stocks fell by about 2 percent in the stock market on Monday. Why are the layoffs happening? TCS said that the company is molding itself as a "future-ready" organization. For this, it is focusing on technology, artificial intelligence (AI), market expansion and restructuring of employees. Under this process, those employees will be removed whose deployment does not seem possible in the future. Greatest impact on mid and senior level employees? The layoff will have the greatest impact on mid-level and senior level employees. The company said that about 2% of the workforce will be affected by this. What was the impact on the shares? After the news of layoffs came out, TCS shares fell 1.69% to close at Rs 3,081.20 on BSE. At the same time, the company's...

At least 10 cities of Madhya Pradesh will be developed on the lines of Indore. These cities will consider Indore as a role model in terms of cleanliness and will make similar action plans so that these cities also come first in the country. Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav said this to the ministers during the informal cabinet in the assembly premises on Tuesday. The CM congratulated Indore and other cities for coming first in terms of cleanliness.  During this, the Chief Minister congratulated on the occasion of Nag Panchami festival and said that a state level program will be organized on the occasion of Janmashtami.  CM Mohan Yadav said that with the aim of encouraging tourism investment in the state, more than 80 major tour operators participated in the Regional Tourism Conclave held in Rewa on 26 and 27 July. The conclave focused on wildlife and offbeat destinations in Rewa .  MP Travel Mart will be organized in Bhopal Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced that the MP T...

Smart windows which can change colour at the flick of a switch, block heat on sunny days, save energy, and even store electricity may now be made from affordable materials. This advancement offers could make the smart window technology more accessible. Electrochromic smart windows change color in response to a small electrical stimulus, enabling them to block both visible and near-infrared (NIR) light. In doing so, they help reduce energy consumption in buildings by minimizing heat gain and regulating indoor temperatures. These dual-functional devices can also store electrical energy, offering a two-in-one solution for sustainable infrastructure. Despite their potential in achieving “zero-energy buildings,” electrochromic smart windows have remained commercially limited due to the high cost of conventional materials such as tungsten oxide (WO3) and lithium-based electrolytes. A team of researchers from Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), an autonomous institute under the D...

International Tiger Day (July 29) holds special significance for Madhya Pradesh. Due to extensive conservation efforts, the state now boasts the highest number of tigers in the world—a matter of pride not just for Madhya Pradesh but for India as a whole. According to the 2022 tiger census, India had an estimated 3,682 tigers, with Madhya Pradesh alone accounting for 785—the highest in the country. Madhya Pradesh has nine tiger reserves, namely—Kanha Kisli, Bandhavgarh, Pench, Panna (Bundelkhand), Satpura (Narmadapuram), Sanjay Dubri (Sidhi), Nauradehi, Madhav National Park (Shivpuri) and Dr. Vishnu Wakankar Tiger Reserve (Ratapani-Raisen). Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve hosts the highest number of tigers and is the most popular among all the state's reserves. On Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav's initiative, Madhya Pradesh has launched several innovative projects for protection of tiger. These include: Gene Testing: Plans are underway to conduct genetic testing of tigers for accurate ...

Tuesday is the second day of discussion on the Pahalgam attack and 'Operation Sindoor' in the Lok Sabha. This discussion was started by Home Minister Amit Shah. At the very beginning of the discussion, Home Minister Amit Shah announced in the House that the security forces have killed all the three extremists involved in the Pahalgam attack under 'Operation Mahadev'. Home Minister Amit Shah, while starting the discussion, said in the House that 'innocent civilians were killed in Pahalgam, they were killed in front of their families after asking their religion, this was done with great barbarity, I strongly condemn it.' During the discussion on 'Operation Sindoor', Amit Shah said that it is natural that there should be a discussion and contemplation on such a brutal incident. Arrangements should be ensured so that such a thing does not happen again. Shah said, "Yesterday in Operation Mahadev, terrorists named Suleiman alias Faisal Jat, Afghan and Jib...

New Delhi: The opposition, adamant on the demand to discuss the issue of special intensive revision (SIR) of voter list in Bihar, created a ruckus in Rajya Sabha on Tuesday for the sixth consecutive day due to which the proceedings of the House had to be adjourned till 2 pm. The monsoon session of Parliament began last week and Tuesday was the seventh meeting of the House, but due to the deadlock between the opposition and the government, not a single day of zero hour and question hour proceedings have been held so far. After the necessary legislative documents were tabled in the House, Deputy Chairman Harivansh told the members that he has received 24 notices of adjournment motion under Rule 267.  He said that Sandeep Kumar Pathak of Aam Aadmi Party, Ranjit Ranjan of Congress, Shakti Singh Gohil, Rajni Patil, Nasir Hussain and Neeraj Dangi of Congress, Saket Gokhale of Trinamool Congress and Manoj Jha of Rashtriya Janata Dal have given notices to discuss the issue of special inten...

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi today condoled the loss of lives the road accident in Deoghar, Jharkhand. The PMO India handle in post on X said: “The road accident in Deoghar, Jharkhand is extremely sad. My deepest condolences to the families of the devotees who lost their lives in this. May God give them the strength to bear this pain. Along with this, I wish for the speedy recovery of all the injured: PM @narendramodi” On Tuesday morning, a horrific road accident took place in Mohanpur block of Deoghar district of Jharkhand. In which 9 devotees died, while 21 devotees are seriously injured. The accident occurred near Jamunia Chowk when a bus full of Kanwariyas collided with a truck loaded with gas cylinders.  Chief Minister Hemant Soren has expressed deep grief over this accident. He has assured all possible help for the treatment of the injured. Hemant Soren described this incident as very sad and posted on the social media platform X and expressed condolences to the devote...

A 16-hour discussion on Operation Sindoor will begin in the upper house of the Parliament, Rajya Sabha, from Tuesday. According to sources, Rajnath Singh and S Jaishankar will participate in this discussion in Rajya Sabha. Prime Minister Modi is also expected to join this discussion. At the same time, the largest opposition party in the House, Congress, has been given about 2 hours for discussion. During this time, party president Mallikarjun Kharge will start the debate. Earlier on Monday, AIADMK's newly elected Rajya Sabha members IS Inbadurai and M Dhanpal took oath. However, after this, due to the uproar, the proceedings of the House were first adjourned till 12 noon and then till 2 pm. Operation Sindoor has not stopped: Rajnath A huge debate is going on in Parliament on Operation Sindoor. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh started the debate by giving information on Operation Sindoor. In Parliament, he said that India killed more than 100 terrorists and their handlers during the m...

Senior Congress leader and AICC Working Committee member Ramesh Chennithala has alleged that the Kerala State Election Commission is attempting to politically aid the CPI(M) by tampering with the voter list for the upcoming local body polls, imitating the ‘Maharashtra model’ of manipulation. Chennithala said that widespread complaints have emerged regarding the updated voter list published by the State Election Commission on July 23, raising serious concerns. “In many wards, voters have been arbitrarily shifted to other wards, and several names are missing altogether,” he said. 'BJP secured victory in Maharashtra through large-scale manipulations' He pointed out that in Maharashtra, the BJP had secured an illegitimate victory through large-scale manipulations of the voter list, which were later exposed. When the opposition discovered this, a similar strategy was allegedly attempted in Bihar by removing lakhs of voters from the list to secure victory, he added. “The CPI(M) in Ke...

The South-West Monsoon has unleashed fresh havoc across Himachal Pradesh, with relentless rains, flash floods, and landslides plunging the hill state into renewed devastation and trauma. Torrential rains, flash floods, and landslides have claimed two more lives early Tuesday morning, taking the monsoon toll to 164, with 34 still missing. Fourteen more people were buried in debris during the latest spell of rain-induced destruction. Cloudburst in Mandi In Mandi district, a cloudburst wreaked havoc late Monday night near Jail Road. Around 3 am, debris from an overflowing drain entered several houses, trapping 15 residents who were sleeping on the ground floors. Thanks to timely action by local police and rescue teams, all were safely evacuated by 4 am. However, two people lost their lives in the incident. Over 20 vehicles buried The city witnessed further chaos as over 20 vehicles were buried under muck and debris in different localities. The Chandigarh–Manali four-lane highway has been ...

Disposable Paper and Plastic Cup: Whether it's the rainy season or any other time of year, a cup of tea can brighten anyone's day. Drinking tea often helps start the day on a positive note. However, you may have noticed that tea is increasingly served in disposable cups. If you or those around you consume tea from these cups, it's important to be cautious. A recent study has indicated that disposable cups can pose health risks. What the research has revealed A study has examined the risks associated with disposable cups. In a 2021 study conducted by IIT Kharagpur, it was found that these cups can be harmful. The research revealed that when tea or coffee at temperatures between 85 to 90 degrees Celsius is poured into a paper or plastic cup, about 25,000 microplastic particles can dissolve into the drink within just 15 minutes.  This specific study was led by Dr. Sudha Goyal. The findings indicate that if you drink tea or coffee from such cups three times a day, you could be...

Zee TV’s Vasudha has struck an emotional chord with audiences through its compelling portrayal of layered relationships within the Chauhan household. As Vasudha (Priya Thakur) navigates a storm of manipulations led by Karishma (Pratiksha Rai) and Megha (Mandeep Kaur), one constant figure has anchored the family with quiet authority — Chandrika Singh Chauhan, the matriarch who leads with strength, dignity, and unwavering principles. The character of Chandrika, who has been integral to the narrative since the show’s launch, will now be portrayed by seasoned actress Parineeta Borthakur, taking over from Nausheen Ali Sardar. Known for her subtle performances and emotional depth, Parineeta brings a fresh yet faithful energy to the role, capturing Chandrika’s inner strength and complex emotional core with restraint and grace.  ‘Joining a show like Vasudha is exciting’ Speaking about the role, Parineeta Borthakur shared, “Joining a show like Vasudha, which is already performing well and h...

Maharashtra: The supporters of both the brothers are very excited due to the speculations of former Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) President Raj Thackeray coming together.  But in the meantime, BJP is preparing to run Operation Lotus once again in Maharashtra. Such speculations are being made about the phone call of Union Home Minister Amit Shah to Nagesh Patil Ashtikar, MP from Hingoli district of Uddhav's party Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT). Ashtikar's birthday was on Sunday. On this occasion, Shah called Ashtikar and congratulated him on his birthday, which created a stir in the UBT camp. UBT party chief Uddhav Thackeray's birthday was also on Sunday. But Shah did not call his old ally Thackeray to congratulate him on his birthday. After Shah's phone call to Ashtikar, political experts are saying that BJP is trying to woo Ashtikar. Or it could also be an attempt to make his image suspicious. Uddhav Thackeray also gre...

Bhopal: Due to the strong weather system active in Madhya Pradesh, there is a continuous spell of heavy rain. On Monday, rain was recorded in about 25 districts of the state, including the capital, Bhopal. It has been raining continuously in Bhopal since morning.  According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), there was heavy rain in many districts and light rain in others. Due to the continuous rain, major rivers in the state, including the Narmada, are in spate. The rain quota has been fulfilled in eight districts of the state. The administration is on alert in districts where heavy rainfall is occurring. Heavy rain alert The IMD has issued an alert for heavy rain over the next three days. Shajapur recorded 4 cm of rainfall, while Bhopal, Pachmarhi, Narmadapuram, and Guna received 2.5 cm each.  Khargone saw 1.5 cm of rain. Rainfall also occurred in many districts, including Rajgarh, Indore, Ratlam, Ujjain, Betul, Chhindwara, Jabalpur, Sagar, Balaghat, Neemuch, Mands...

\ Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has congratulated Divya Deshmukh on becoming FIDE Women's World Chess Champion 2025. “Koneru Humpy has also displayed immense prowess throughout the championship. Best wishes to both players for their future endeavours”, Modi stated. The Prime Minister posted on X: “A historic final featuring two outstanding Indian chess players!  Proud of the young Divya Deshmukh on becoming FIDE Women's World Chess Champion 2025. Congratulations to her for this remarkable feat, which will inspire several youngsters.  Koneru Humpy has also displayed immense prowess throughout the championship. Best wishes to both players for their future endeavours." Divya Deshmukh defeated Humpy Koneru in the rapid tiebreaks  Divya Deshmukh defeated Humpy Koneru in the rapid tiebreaks on Monday (July 28) to win the 2025 FIDE Women’s World Cup. The win has helped her become India's 88th Grandmaster, while also helping her seal qualification for the 2026 Women’s Candidat...

Recently three elephants, a mother and two calves, were crushed by an express train moving at over 100kmph in a pocket of Jhargram in Odisha. The accident happened as the Jan Shatabdi Express was headed to Howrah from Barbil in Odisha. The elephants were part of a larger herd crossing the tracks between Jhargram and Banshtala stations, said a forest official. A total of 81 elephant casualties due to train collisions have been reported by various states between 2019-20 and 2023-24 as per information received from State Governments/Union Territory Administrations. Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Kirti Vardhan Singh said Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, in coordination with the Ministry of Railways, has taken several measures to prevent elephant deaths on railway tracks including conducting inter-ministerial meetings.  Speed restrictions at various location Speed restrictions in elephant habitats, pilot projects like seismic sens...

New Delhi: Completely rejecting the opposition's allegations of stopping Operation Sindoor under pressure, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said in Lok Sabha on Monday that all the objectives of this operation were achieved and it was not stopped under pressure from anyone. Initiating a special discussion on India's strong, successful and decisive Operation Sindoor in response to the terrorist attack in Pahalgam in the House on Monday, Singh said that the whole world has seen our zero tolerance policy against terrorism and we are not going to back down from it. He said that Operation Sindoor was completely successful and the forces achieved their objective.  Rajnath said, "We did not stop it under pressure from anyone, rather we foiled every plan of the enemy. Our aim was not to wage war but to destroy the structures of terrorists, which was achieved in 22 minutes.'' Rajnath Singh  said that Pakistan had contacted at the level of Director General of Military Operatio...

A huge crowd of tourists thronged Halali Dam on Sunday, drawn by the monsoon scenery and the weekend holiday. Visitors from Bhopal, Vidisha, Berasia, and Raisen gathered to enjoy the picturesque surroundings—but many were seen risking their lives by taking selfies from high and slippery rocks near the dam’s overflow and water streams. Despite past tragedies, there are still no proper safety arrangements at the popular picnic spot. Tourists were observed standing precariously close to the edge of rocks and fast-flowing water. Local residents and experts have expressed concern. They said many incidents have occurred in which people have drowned while attempting dangerous selfies. One such incident occurred two years ago when Himani Mishra (32), a resident of Kolar, Bhopal, drowned after slipping into the strong current of the dam’s Chharchhari while taking a selfie. Her body was recovered after seven hours of intensive search. Her husband, Dr. Utkarsh Mishra, had accompanied her that day...