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Delhi government monitors transportation, sale and sacrifice of animals ahead of Eid
Delhi authorities have deployed rapid response teams across all districts to prevent illegal animal sacrifice and cruelty ahead of Bakrid. Strict guidelines prohibit public slaughter, sale of animals in unauthorized spots, and the sacrifice of specific animals. Criminal cases will be filed for violations, with awareness campaigns also planned.
Delhi government to introduce CBDC-based smart ration distribution system for greater transparency and consumer choice
The Minister said that the proposed CBDC-based model will gradually be operationalised at ration shops and integrated with banking systems, including private banks in the future.
Ebola scare: Bengaluru woman arriving from Uganda quarantined, govt on alert; what we know so far
A traveler returning from Uganda has been isolated in Bengaluru with mild body ache, prompting heightened surveillance by Indian authorities. While no confirmed Ebola case has been detected in India, the individual is undergoing testing as a precautionary measure amid ongoing outbreaks in Africa.
Mental wellbeing must become as important as learning
The anticipated National School Mental Health Policy in India marks a pivotal moment in aligning student wellness with educational success. By fostering nurturing atmospheres, this initiative seeks to empower 40 million learners, promoting empathy and resilience. To realize this vision, effective teacher training and adaptable strategies will be key, heralding a hopeful era for the youth of the nation.
Indian Navy foils possible piracy attack near merchant vessel in Western Indian Ocean
INS Kolkata thwarted a potential pirate attack on merchant vessel MV Mashallah 1 in the Western Indian Ocean. The Indian Navy warship, on anti-piracy patrol, swiftly deployed its helicopter for surveillance and conducted boarding operations, ensuring the safety of the ship and its crew. This intervention highlights the Navy's commitment to protecting vital shipping lanes.
India rips into Pakistan over 'baseless' remarks at UN, flags 'bleeding India by a thousand cuts' doctrine
India strongly criticized Pakistan at the UN Security Council, accusing it of sponsoring cross-border terrorism and violating sovereignty through decades of aggression. India's envoy stated Pakistan's actions, including its "doctrine of bleeding India by a thousand cuts," expose its hollow rhetoric on the UN Charter.
Uganda returnee isolated in Bengaluru amid Ebola alert; no case confirmed yet
A traveler from Uganda with mild body ache has been isolated in Bengaluru for observation amid Ebola outbreaks in Africa. The Union Health Ministry confirmed no Ebola cases in India but is maintaining heightened surveillance and public health protocols. Citizens are urged to rely on official sources for updates.
Govt forms high-level panel on demographic change to tackle infiltration
A high-level committee, headed by retired Supreme Court judge Prakash Prabhakar Naolekar, has been formed to examine demographic changes in India, including those caused by illegal immigration and abnormal population shifts. The committee will assess causes and impacts, recommending policy and legal frameworks to address these challenges within a year.
THE GREAT INDIAN FUEL PARADOX: WAR PROFITS & THE CITIZEN'S BURDEN
A Special Investigative Editorial — By DR Rahul Vyas | Digital Edition | May 2026 "Crude oil goes up — petrol prices rise. Crude oil falls — taxes rise. The Indian citizen? Always pays. Always." — The Uncomfortable Truth Nobody In Power Wants To Discuss TWO WARS, TWO OIL SHOCKS — AND ONE NATION ALWAYS CAUGHT IN THE CROSSFIRE THE UKRAINE-RUSSIA WAR (2022): OIL'S FIRST RUDE AWAKENING When Russian tanks rolled into Ukraine on the morning of February 24, 2022, the world's energy markets didn't just shiver — they convulsed. Following reports that Russian fo
Quad warns against 'coercion' and 'terrorism' in Indo-Pacific, condemns Pahalgam terror attack
The QUAD grouping, comprising India, the United States, Japan, and Australia, on Tuesday (May 26) issued a strong joint statement condemning terrorism, cautioning against coercive actions in the Indo-Pacific and opposing any disruption to global maritime trade routes, including the imposition of tolls in the Strait of Hormuz. The statement was issued after the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting held in New Delhi under India's chairmanship.
