517 Indians Evacuated from Iran Under Operation Sindhu Amid Ongoing Conflict with Israel
A special evacuation flight from Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, landed in New Delhi early on June 21. It is bringing back more Indian nationals from conflict-hit Iran. This brings the total number of Indians evacuated under Operation Sindhu to 517 so far. The Government of India launched Operation Sindhu to ensure the safe return of Indian citizens […]
Mumbai on Orange Alert as Heavy Rains Continue; Powai Lake Overflows
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Mumbai for Thursday, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall in the city and surrounding regions. The alert follows two consecutive days of downpours that led to flooded roads, submerged metro stations, and disrupted services across Mumbai. Wet Spell to Continue in Mumbai and […]
Missile War Intensifies: Iran Hits Israeli Hospital, Leaving Multiple Injured
In a major escalation of hostilities, Iran launched a barrage of 30 ballistic missiles targeting Israel early Thursday. Among the direct hits was the Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba, Israel’s largest hospital in the south. Missiles also struck the central cities of Holon and Ramat Gan, injuring dozens of civilians. Missile Hits Hospital in Beersheba […]
9 Killed in Pune’s Jejuri-Morgaon Road Crash; PM, State Leaders Mourn
A devastating road accident on the Jejuri–Morgaon Road in Pune district claimed nine lives, including a six-year-old child, in a tragic collision between a speeding car and a pickup tempo on Wednesday. According to officials, the high-speed vehicle veered off the road and crashed into a pickup truck that was parked outside a local hotel. […]
MGNREGA to Resume in Bengal from August 1: Calcutta High Court Orders Centre
The Calcutta High Court has directed the Central Government to restart the MGNREGA rural job scheme in West Bengal from August 1, 2025, stating that a national welfare scheme cannot be kept in “cold storage” forever. What Is MGNREGA? MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act) is a 100-day job scheme that provides rural […]
Operation Sindhu: India Evacuates 110 Students from Iran Amid Ongoing Conflict
In response to the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, the Government of India has launched Operation Sindhu, a mission to evacuate Indian nationals from affected regions in Iran. 110 Indian Students Evacuated As part of the first phase of this operation, 110 Indian students stranded in northern Iran were successfully evacuated. The students crossed […]
Khamenei Isolated as Israeli Strikes Decimate Iran’s Top Military Command
Pointers- Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei is increasingly isolated after Israeli airstrikes killed top military advisers. Revolutionary Guards chief Hossein Salami, missile head Amir Ali Hajizadeh, and intelligence official Mohammad Kazemi were among the dead. Their deaths weaken Iran’s core decision-making team and raise risks of strategic missteps. Khamenei’s son Mojtaba is now emerging as a […]
India on the Verge of Massive Oil Discovery in Andaman Sea, Says Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri
Pointers- India may have discovered a large oil reserve in the Andaman Sea, similar to Guyana’s massive find. Early signs of oil, called “green shoots,” have already been seen in the region. Government reforms like the Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP) opened vast areas for exploration. ONGC drilled a record 541 wells in FY24, the […]
Labour Welfare Schemes Support Over 50 Lakh Unorganised Workers Across India
Over 50 lakh unorganised workers, including those from the Beedi, Cine, and Mining sectors, are directly benefiting from a wide range of labour welfare schemes run by the Ministry of Labour & Employment. These schemes, implemented through the Directorate General of Labour Welfare (DGLW), aim to provide education support, healthcare access, and housing benefits to […]
PM Modi Meets Cyprus President, Signs Key MoU and Strengthens Bilateral Ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held official talks with the President of the Republic of Cyprus, H.E. Nikos Christodoulides, during his visit to Nicosia. This marks an important step in strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries. Upon arrival, PM Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Presidential Palace. In a warm gesture reflecting […]