Top US diplomat summoned again as anger mounts over vessel attacks; govt says use of lethal force against civilian shipping unacceptable

The summoning, again as opposed to the last time, took place in full public glare with the media allowed to film his arrival at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). Deputy chief of mission Meeks is officiating as charge d’affaires in the absence of ambassador Sergio Gor, who is on a visit to Central Asia.

from India News | Latest India News Today & Real-time News from India, India Breaking News https://ift.tt/t7jedyR

Standard helmets & seat belts could have saved thousands of lives on roads in 2024

As per a UN Motorcycle Helmet Study, motorcyclists are 26 times more likely to die in road crashes than drivers of cars and wearing an appropriate helmet “improves their chances of survival by 42% and helps avoid 69% of injuries to riders.” Similarly, as per World Health Organisation, seat-belts are approximately 50% effective in preventing fatalities in crashes in which motorists would otherwise die.

from India News | Latest India News Today & Real-time News from India, India Breaking News https://ift.tt/Azw0k1n

Amarnath Yatra: Amit Shah orders multi-layered security, pushes tech-driven pilgrim safety

Home Minister Amit Shah has ordered a robust, multi-layered security grid for the Amarnath Yatra, utilizing advanced technology like drones and CCTV. He stressed securing tourist spots for safe pilgrimage and tourism. The 57-day yatra, starting July 3, will see strict regulation of pilgrim movement and enhanced essential services, with QR code IDs for local support staff and animals.

from India News | Latest India News Today & Real-time News from India, India Breaking News https://ift.tt/TEWroeJ

3 Indians confirmed killed in US strike on tanker off Oman; 3rd vessel attacked

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said two of the three vessels that came under attack were subject to sanctions administered by the US treasury's office of foreign assets control, while the Settebello had been classified as non-compliant. OFAC acts against vessels involved in violating US sanctions on the sale of Iranian and Russian oil.

from India News | Latest India News Today & Real-time News from India, India Breaking News https://ift.tt/FfVIuhy

Navy removes unexploded warhead from struck ship

The Navy responded when the Marshall Islands-flagged MT Olympic Life reported an explosion on its port side aft at 09.45 UTC (3.15pm IST) on May 26 while sailing around 60 nautical miles east of Oman, as per UK Maritime Trade Operations data. It is still not known who fired the missile.

from India News | Latest India News Today & Real-time News from India, India Breaking News https://ift.tt/JIwjCZf

Amit Shah announces potential AFSPA rollback next year; groundbreaking MoU paves way for energy self-reliance

Home Minister Amit Shah announced that most of the Northeast may be free from the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act by next year, citing an 80% reduction in violent incidents and AFSPA-covered areas. This progress coincides with a historic oil and mineral exploration pact between Assam and Nagaland, boosting regional development and energy self-reliance.

from India News | Latest India News Today & Real-time News from India, India Breaking News https://ift.tt/Z92KevV

Mirwaiz describes situation in PoK as deeply disturbing, calls for sensitive handling of protests

from India News | Latest India News Today & Real-time News from India, India Breaking News https://ift.tt/EmaRPoe

'A great one he is': Trump wishes Modi on record tenure; PM pitches stronger India-US ties

US President Donald Trump congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister. Trump described Modi as a "strong, healthy, and wise man" and predicted many years of "greatness and success" for him.

from India News | Latest India News Today & Real-time News from India, India Breaking News https://ift.tt/8j9ZvVF

4 hurt as BSF convoy bus hits 2 vehicles after brake failure in Ramban

from India News | Latest India News Today & Real-time News from India, India Breaking News https://ift.tt/Ute3CfF

Crackdown on sanction tankers: India’s ship certifier says it will not take-in any Iran, Russia-linked vessels - Report

India's ship safety certifier, IRClass, will no longer certify vessels owned by Iranian or Russian entities due to Western sanctions. The organization has de-classed 235 ships since 2023 and removed 13 million gross tons of sanctioned tonnage. However, IRClass acknowledges limited control over cargo movements after certification.

from India News | Latest India News Today & Real-time News from India, India Breaking News https://ift.tt/z0P5UZp

Supreme Court to CBSE: Burn midnight oil to fix problem by Friday

from India News | Latest India News Today & Real-time News from India, India Breaking News https://ift.tt/eohm9id

3 mortar shells found along LoC in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri

from India News | Latest India News Today & Real-time News from India, India Breaking News https://ift.tt/nP2KLoH

No paper leak in Punjab since 2022, students got opportunities based on merit: Mann

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann declared zero paper leaks in the state since 2022, contrasting with 93 national incidents since 2017. He highlighted merit-based recruitment, creating 67,037 government jobs. Mann also emphasized Punjab's rise to number one in school education, citing investments in infrastructure and teacher training, and the success of 'Schools of Eminence'.

from India News | Latest India News Today & Real-time News from India, India Breaking News https://ift.tt/RhQeGwW

NEET paper setters to be in lockdown till re-exam

from India News | Latest India News Today & Real-time News from India, India Breaking News https://ift.tt/YO7kQXs

Jhelum houseboat owners fear water transport plan may damage Srinagar’s river heritage

from India News | Latest India News Today & Real-time News from India, India Breaking News https://ift.tt/V7loghn

Ladakh back on tourism surge: Thailand, Vietnam & US lead foreign tourist arrivals

from India News | Latest India News Today & Real-time News from India, India Breaking News https://ift.tt/P1CY4lm

Army officer dies after falling into gorge during anti-terror operation in J&K's Rajouri

A tragic incident unfolded in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district as a lieutenant lost his life after a fall into a deep gorge during an ongoing anti-terror operation. The officer was part of the extensive search for suspected Pakistani terrorists in the Dorimaal and Gambhir Mughalan areas. His body has since been recovered following the unfortunate accident.

from India News | Latest India News Today & Real-time News from India, India Breaking News https://ift.tt/khQNKTo

PM Modi inspects indigenous defence systems at Surat facility, briefed about desi light tank Zorawar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Larsen & Toubro's Armed Systems Complex in Surat, reviewing advanced defence equipment and indigenous armoured vehicles. He was briefed on 'Zorawar', India's first indigenous light battle tank designed for mountainous terrains and rapid deployment along the LAC.

from India News | Latest India News Today & Real-time News from India, India Breaking News https://ift.tt/GKL0oVq

Save Soil–Cauvery Calling: Farmers' income jumps from Rs 30,000 to Rs 3 lakh per acre

A tree-based farming model by Save Soil–Cauvery Calling is transforming agriculture, boosting incomes from Rs 30,000 to Rs 2.5–3 lakh per acre. This ecological solution, accredited by UN bodies, has empowered farmers like Valluvan, enhancing soil health and crop yields. The movement aims to plant 242 crore trees, supporting hundreds of thousands of farmers with extensive training and resources.

from India News | Latest India News Today & Real-time News from India, India Breaking News https://ift.tt/1ZPhWAe

Buzz of cabinet reshuffle grows: 2 Union ministers don't figure among BJP's 1  1 Rajya Sabha picks

BJP's Rajya Sabha candidate list omits Union ministers Ravneet Singh Bittu and George Kurian, fueling cabinet reshuffle speculation. Notably, no outgoing MPs were renominated, with organizational functionaries securing berths. The party is yet to announce candidates from Jharkhand and Karnataka, leaving room for potential ministerial retention.

from India News | Latest India News Today & Real-time News from India, India Breaking News https://ift.tt/whYP4KO

NC’s rebel MP Mehdi says he will join Delhi protest for J&K statehood, Art 370; calls for broader movement

National Conference plans a New Delhi protest for statehood and "constitutional guarantees," believed to refer to Article 370. Rebel MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi expressed willingness to join, urging a broader movement and outreach to opposition parties for sustained public support in the Valley.

from India News | Latest India News Today & Real-time News from India, India Breaking News https://ift.tt/v7sIFkL

UP CM Yogi orders inspection of hotels, commercial establishments after Delhi's Malviya Nagar fire tragedy

Following a fatal fire in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered comprehensive security inspections of hotels and commercial establishments across the state. Officials from multiple departments are tasked with ensuring fire safety systems are in place, with hotels required to submit audit reports. Strict legal action is threatened against violators.

from India News | Latest India News Today & Real-time News from India, India Breaking News https://ift.tt/TdsxUy9

National Conference’s ‘secretive’ Dachigam huddle ends with Delhi protest plan for J&K statehood

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah convened a strategy session with National Conference MLAs and MPs at Dachigam National Park. The meeting concluded with a call for a protest in New Delhi during Parliament's monsoon session, demanding the restoration of J&K's statehood. The party also resolved to push for a ban on liquor in the region.

from India News | Latest India News Today & Real-time News from India, India Breaking News https://ift.tt/3bNH47I

IRCTC flags 9 crore user accounts, expands AI monitoring across railway kitchens

IRCTC has taken decisive action against ticket booking fraud, deactivating over three crore suspicious user IDs and verifying six crore more. Simultaneously, an AI-powered kitchen monitoring system, utilizing 2,394 cameras, now oversees 800 kitchens, detecting nine types of hygiene issues to ensure food quality for millions of passengers.

from India News | Latest India News Today & Real-time News from India, India Breaking News https://ift.tt/76qD5Zk

Ladakh talks talk of the town in Kashmir; Mehbooba gives unity call in letter to Omar

Former J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti urged political parties and civil society to unite for dialogue with the central government, drawing inspiration from Ladakh's successful engagement. She called for an all-party meeting to address the region's despair and uncertainty, emphasizing the need for a broad consensus post-2019.

from India News | Latest India News Today & Real-time News from India, India Breaking News https://ift.tt/Y6rGFmS

Sonam Wangchuk says key points omitted from Ladakh talks draft, warns of hunger strike

Fresh disagreements have emerged regarding Ladakh's political future. The Leh Apex Body claims the Centre omitted crucial details from a draft record of recent talks. They are demanding corrections and warning of renewed protests, including hunger strikes. The Ladakh chief secretary stated the summary document was shared in good faith and invited objections.

from India News | Latest India News Today & Real-time News from India, India Breaking News https://ift.tt/QB47zvr

Rajnath, Australian defence minister underscore maritime freedom, supply chain security in Delhi talks; work on finalising joint maritime security collaboration Roadmap

from India News | Latest India News Today & Real-time News from India, India Breaking News https://ift.tt/sOU0Hml