Op Shield: Civil defence mock drills postponed in states bordering Pak

Representative image (Picture credit: IANS) RAIPUR: In Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, three villagers were injured in an IED blast, the first attack on civilians since the killing of CPI(Maoist) leader Basavaraju on May 21. The victims, identified as Vivek Dhodi (17), Badde Sunil (20), and Gote Joga (45), were walking to a nearby village when the explosion occurred, leaving them with severe injuries. Authorities promptly dispatched an ambulance to assist the injured, as Maoists continue to...

Rising matchmaking challenges prompt community to take collective action In Haryana, matchmaking has become increasingly difficult due to skewed gender ratios and changing family structures, prompting the 'All India Aggarwal Society of Haryana' to organize a major matrimonial event in Jind on September 7. This event aims to connect eligible individuals within the Aggarwal community, featuring over 250 registration centers across Haryana and neighboring states, and will include a special booklet of participant profiles. The...

Haryana's cabinet minister Anil Vij expressed concerns over youth's excessive screen time during the "Bhavishya Jyoti Samaroh," where he honored 125 top-performing students from Ambala district. He announced a personal donation of Rs 12.5 lakh to support academic excellence and urged young people to limit their use of mobile phones and digital screens for better mental health. Emphasizing the need for mentorship and community engagement, Vij highlighted the importance of balancing technology with personal growth,...

The Delhi High Court has ordered the removal of online content that unlawfully uses Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev's name and image for product promotion. Sadhguru's legal representatives highlighted the exploitation of his identity, referencing instances such as the book 'Garbh Yatra.' This ruling emphasizes the protection of Sadhguru's identity against fraudulent activities in the digital space. Full Article

NEW DELHI: Kasol, a once picturesque village in Himachal Pradesh's Parvati Valley, is facing environmental degradation as viral videos reveal extensive plastic waste littering its forests. The footage, which has sparked public outrage, shows heaps of garbage compromising the region's natural beauty and ecosystem, prompting discussions about poor waste management and irresponsible tourist behavior. As netizens express their frustrations, opinions are divided between blaming local authorities and highlighting the need for civic responsibility among visitors....

SpaceX's Starship program encountered another setback when its Super Heavy booster and Starship rocket exploded during the ninth test flight, marking the third failure in succession. The uncrewed mission from Texas aimed to develop a 400-foot-tall rocket system for transporting cargo and people to orbit, the Moon, and Mars, but ended with a booster detonation and a critical fuel leak causing the Starship's explosion during reentry. Despite the challenges, CEO Elon Musk expressed optimism on...