Why does Russia want to capture the strategic Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk?

Hamas handed over the remains of four hostages to Israel as part of a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, with the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners. The ceasefire's first phase is ending soon, with negotiations for the next phase pending, raising concerns that the war may resume as dozens of hostages remain in Gaza. Israel released 33 Israelis and nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for hostages, following an attack that killed 1,200 people and...

The Afghanistan cricket team is set to face Australia in a crucial Champions Trophy match in Lahore, aiming for a historic semi-final berth after defeating England. Skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi is confident in his team's ability to play positive cricket and secure a win against the reigning world champions. Meanwhile, Pakistan's title defense ends in disappointment as their final group match against Bangladesh is washed out, leaving them at the bottom of Group A without a...

The defence ministry in New Delhi is exploring ways to better utilize defence land, seeking suggestions for revenue generation and surplus land monetisation from services and stakeholders. With over 17 lakh acres of land allocated for armed forces, efforts are being made to repurpose unused land for public projects, industrial zones, and commercial areas. The government is considering monetizing surplus land to create a modernisation fund, with the aim of generating additional revenue for the...

Gursharan Singh, Balwinder Singh, and Vishal Sharma from Punjab were among the 15,756 Indian immigrants deported from the U.S. since 2009, after trying to enter illegally. Despite aspirations for a better life abroad, Sharma now lives in his village, resigned to a life of farming, after being forced to return and facing the reality of limited opportunities for legal migration to the U.S. due to recent deportations. Full Article

Arambai Tenggol, a radical Meitei group, surrendered over 300 illegal arms to Manipur state government at 1st Battalion Manipur Rifles. Following Manipur governor's appeal, looted weapons, including AK rifles and mortars, were returned after ethnic riots. More arms are expected to be returned, marking a significant step towards peace and security in the region. Full Article

A Punjabi-origin senior citizen shared the societal constraints he faces, including being shunned by some due to family issues and facing obstacles in his life due to the introduction of a new law. A Hindu couple in Dehradun, living together for four years, is considering moving due to recent legal changes, with the man expressing concern about the impact of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) on their relationship. The State Home Secretary in Uttarakhand noted...