JMM Releases List OF 35 Candidates For Jharkhand Polls, Names CM Hemant Soren From Barhait

Russia launched a massive aerial attack on Ukrainian energy facilities, causing significant damage and power cuts in several regions. President Zelenskyy emphasized the need for increased Western support to counter Russian aggression before any peace negotiations. The attack, the 12th on the energy system this year, included 93 missiles and nearly 200 drones, highlighting the escalating tensions between the two nations. Full Article

The border fencing work along the India-Myanmar border near Moreh town in Manipur is progressing rapidly, with only 10 km currently fenced out of the 398 km border shared with Myanmar. The project, costing Rs 31,000 crore, aims to fence the entire 1,643 km porous border. Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh reported the detection of 10,675 illegal immigrants in the state in the last five years, with plans to establish new police stations and...

President-elect Donald Trump sparked debate by saluting during the national anthem at the Army-Navy football game, with critics questioning the appropriateness of the gesture as a civilian. While protocol reserves salutes for those in uniform, supporters praised Trump's action as a patriotic symbol, contrasting it with President Joe Biden's absence from past events. Trump's presence at the game, alongside prominent Republicans, was seen as a strategic move to project unity and strength ahead of his...

In a virtual address at a land forces summit in Japan, Indian Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi reiterated India's commitment to regional stability and a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific. The summit brought together army chiefs from nations like Japan, the United States, Australia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and South Korea, where Gen Dwivedi emphasized enhancing multinational defence cooperation and India's strategic perspective in the Indian Ocean Region. These remarks come amidst global concerns over China's...

A permanent Vice-Chancellor is set to be appointed at Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) in Mumbai after a delay, with in-person interviews for 10 shortlisted candidates scheduled at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM-Mumbai) campus. The selection panel consists of officials from Delhi University, IIM-Kolkata, and TISS. Controversy surrounds TISS due to administrative delays and termination notices issued to staff, with the future of 100 staffers uncertain despite contract extensions by Tata Trusts until...

In Thoubal District, an armed militant was killed, and six others were captured by Manipur Police Commandos after a fierce gun battle. Two labourers were shot dead in Kakching districts by unidentified perpetrators. A cache of arms, ammunition, and electronic devices was seized in Thoubal, and border fencing work along the Myanmar border near Moreh has accelerated. Full Article