L&T’s new leave policy: Subrahmanyan announces one-day paid menstrual leave for women employees

A terrorist belonging to Hizbul Mujahideen, Ulfat Husain, was arrested in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir after 17 years by the Uttar Pradesh ATS and Kathgarh Police. He was previously arrested in 2002 with explosives and weapons, released in 2008, and had a warrant issued against him. Further investigation is ongoing in the case. Full Article

In the final of the ICC Champions Trophy, India's Rohit Sharma faces off against New Zealand's Mitchell Santner, with the Kiwis having previously defeated India in two ICC tournament finals. Despite India's impressive white-ball cricket under Rohit's leadership, former player Aakash Chopra warns that the process-driven New Zealand team presents a formidable challenge. With New Zealand aiming for a hat-trick of final wins against India, the match will be crucial for Rohit and Virat Kohli,...

Residents of Dobropillia in eastern Ukraine, accustomed to Russian attacks since February 2022, experienced a deadly cluster munition assault on Friday. The barrage targeted the town center, killing 11 people, including six children, and injuring 40 others. Survivors described the scene as "apocalyptic" with buildings destroyed and bodies scattered, leaving residents traumatized and in shock. Full Article

Healthcare professionals in West Bengal are facing challenges in female reproductive health due to climate change, with factors like malnutrition, high temperatures, poor air quality, and limited access to clean water leading to irregular menstrual cycles and fertility issues. The impact is most severe in rural and low-income communities, such as the Sunderbans, where natural disasters exacerbate the effects. Gynaecologists highlight the long-term damaging effects of mental stress on the female reproductive system, with air...

A joint search operation by the Assam Rifles and Manipur Police in Senapati district of Manipur resulted in the recovery of two bolt-action single-barrel guns, one single-barrel shotgun, and various live ammunition. This successful operation is part of ongoing efforts to maintain peace in the region, following the deposit of over 1,000 arms in Manipur in the past two weeks. The security forces are now tracing illegal arms in the state, despite resistance from certain...

At least 11 people were killed and 30 wounded, including five children, in Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine's eastern city of Dobropillia overnight. The Ukrainian Interior Ministry reported that Russian forces used ballistic missiles, multiple rockets, and drones to target the city, damaging buildings and vehicles. Additionally, three civilians were killed in a drone attack on the Kharkiv region, with the Ukrainian military stating that Russia launched missiles and drones, successfully intercepting some...