Farmers Push for a Farmer-Centric Ethanol Policy
New Delhi, August 04, 2026Ethanol is emerging as a significant opportunity for Indian agriculture, but farmer organisations have made it clear that its expansion must deliver tangible benefits to cultivators. On Tuesday, a delegation of the All India Kisan Coordination Committee (AIKCC) met Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan at Krishi Bhawan in New Delhi. Farmers from across the country discussed ethanol, farmers’ income, MSP, markets and the National Agriculture Policy, stressing that the benefits of the growing ethanol economy should reach farmers directly.Representatives from Punjab, Haryana, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu said they support ethanol but want...
Air India Flight Turbulence Leaves 17 Injured
New Delhi, August 04, 2026An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi turned into a frightening experience on Tuesday after sudden turbulence struck during the journey, leaving passengers and crew members injured. The incident highlights how quickly unexpected turbulence can disrupt an otherwise routine flight, with the aircraft also sustaining some damage during the episode.Flight AI379, carrying 137 passengers and eight crew members, encountered the turbulence during the cruise phase, causing a sudden and brief drop in altitude. Seventeen people, including four cabin crew members, were injured. After the aircraft landed at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, injured passengers were seen being taken out on stretchers and shifted to an ambulance...
Rajnath Singh Pushes for Stronger Military-Civilian Coordination
New Delhi, 2026Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stressed the need for stronger coordination between the military and civilian components of the Defence Ministry, saying the concept of ‘Nation First’ is a shared commitment of military and civilian services. Addressing the 85th Armed Forces Headquarters (AFHQ) Civilian Service Day ceremony in New Delhi on August 3, 2026, he said that when both sides work towards a common goal, every element of the system can contribute to national power. He emphasised better coordination, institutional memory, stability and effective application of rules to address emerging security and technological challenges.Singh said military and administrative cooperation cannot function on separate tracks and called for greater...
India Calls PoK Polls a ‘Sham’, Flags Alleged Crackdown
New Delhi, August 04, 2026India has strongly criticised the so-called local body elections being held in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), describing the exercise as an attempt to project normalcy despite ongoing public unrest. The government said the electoral process cannot conceal what it described as a deteriorating situation on the ground, including protests and alleged use of force by Pakistani security personnel.Addressing the weekly media briefing in New Delhi on Tuesday, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the election exercise in PoK does not reflect the reality of the region. He claimed that at least 90 civilians have been killed and several others injured in actions by Pakistani security forces since June. He said,...
DMK-TVK Clash Escalates After Udhayanidhi’s Release
Chennai, August 04, 2026The political confrontation between the DMK and Tamil Nadu’s ruling TVK intensified following the release of Udhayanidhi Stalin from police custody. The DMK accused the ruling party of arrogance, with party chief MK Stalin delivering a pointed message: “Arrogance leads to destruction; persistent arrogance only accelerates it”.Udhayanidhi Stalin, the Leader of the Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, was released nearly four hours after his arrest over an alleged “double-meaning” remark referring to popular actor Trisha. Rejecting the allegation that his speech was vulgar, he accused the TVK government of administrative failure and questioned its handling of the Cauvery water issue and its stand against the Mekedatu dam.MK...
Assam Floods: Sarma Pledges Structured Rehabilitation
New Delhi, August 04, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has assured flood-affected families that the state government will ensure a structured and comprehensive rehabilitation process as the state recovers from the recent floods. During his visit to some of the worst-hit areas, Sarma assessed the damage and reviewed preparations for a coordinated response to the crisis.Sharing details of his visit on X, Sarma said, “Yesterday, I spent the day on ground in the worst affected areas to assess the damages and lay the groundwork for a proper and well structured #AssamFloodResponse. I reassured the people of our Govt’s full support to them as they rebuild their lives and return to normalcy,” the Chief Minister said in a post on X.Several...
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