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During his Namibia visit, PM Modi and President Nandi-Ndaitwah discussed strengthening ties in defence, digital technology, energy, and critical minerals. Modi emphasized India’s cooperative vision for Africa, advocating partnership over dominance. He subtly contrasted this with China’s presence. Modi thanked Namibia for supporting India post-Pahalgam attack and the cheetah project,…

Rising violence by political activists in Mumbai, asserting Marathi prestige, has instilled fear among service providers and small business owners, particularly those with non-Marathi speaking employees. …

Bihar’s electoral roll revision reveals an urban-rural divide as 57% of voters submit forms. Patna accepts Aadhaar, while rural areas demand birth, caste, or land documents, causing distress. Many lack required papers, especially in Seemanchal, leading to document application surges and concerns about voter list retention, particularly among the elderly…

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu asserted that the state shares a border with Tibet, not China, amidst Beijing’s territorial claims. He highlighted China’s dam project on the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra), terming it an existential threat due to potential devastating water release. …

A Bhopal court will continue the criminal case proceedings related to the 1984 gas disaster, dismissing Dow Chemical’s plea to transfer the case to an Indore CBI court. The court asserted its jurisdiction, scheduling the next hearing for August 23. …

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched a major crackdown on illegal immigration rackets across Punjab and Haryana, conducting searches at 11 locations in seven cities. The raids targeted agents, including BKU leader Sukhwinder Singh, suspected of exploiting the ‘donkey route’ to the US. …

An Amarnath Yatra convoy vehicle met with an accident in Udhampur, injuring the driver, while 7,579 pilgrims embarked from Jammu for the holy cave. The mishap occurred in Chenani, possibly due to the driver falling asleep. This follows previous incidents involving pilgrim vehicles on the Jammu-Srinagar highway. …

India’s naval defence received a boost with successful trials of the indigenous Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket (ERASR) from INS Kavaratti. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauded DRDO, the Navy, and industry partners for this achievement, emphasizing its role in enhancing the Navy’s striking power. …

Tata Group chairman N Chandrasekaran’s meeting with West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata signals a potential thaw in relations after 17 years since the Nano project’s Singur exit. Banerjee expressed Bengal’s commitment to fostering public-private partnerships for industrial growth. …

Starlink has received final authorization from IN-SPACe, paving the way for the launch of its satellite services in India. With previous approval from DoT, the company can now establish ground infrastructure and awaits spectrum allocation. Starlink aims to connect remote areas and enterprises, potentially expanding to urban broadband services, while…

AAP MP Sanjay Singh launched the ‘School Bachao Abhiyan’ in Jaunpur, protesting the Uttar Pradesh government’s closure of thousands of government schools. Singh highlighted the plight of children forced to travel long distances to merged schools, citing violations of the Right to Education Act. …

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Namibia’s highest civilian honour, the Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis, from president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah during his first visit to the nation. PM Modi expressed his gratitude, accepting the honour on behalf of 1.4 billion Indians. This marks his 27th international award since 2014….

Union home minister Amit Shah revealed his post-retirement plans, focusing on studying Hindu scriptures like the Vedas and Upanishads. He also intends to dedicate his time to natural farming, highlighting its health benefits and ability to boost agricultural productivity. Shah shared his personal experience of increased yields through natural farming…