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Slovak National Council Chairman Richard Rasi shared a video tasting thekua, a sweet PM Modi gave him this year. Rasi said, "Traditional treats like these cookies help strengthen relationships." Made with whole wheat and jaggery, the snack stays fresh for weeks. Experts say it is a better festive choice.
Arvind Kejriwal said Sonam Wangchuk should replace Dharmendra Pradhan as Education Minister. Wangchuk started an indefinite hunger strike on June 28 at Jantar Mantar to protest NEET exam irregularities. He lost over nine kilograms and is in critical condition. Kejriwal said, "Every year, exam papers get leaked and youth pay the price."
An Italian court on Thursday sentenced former Autostrade per l'Italia head Giovanni Castellucci to 12 years in prison for the 2018 Genoa bridge collapse that killed 43 people. Thirty-two people got convictions in total. His lawyer said, "We will continue to fight for his innocence" after the court verdict.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh dismissed concerns over ISRO staff exits and Kudankulam security. He said, "Many have gone, many have come," noting that personnel changes are natural. A July 14 directive now restricts resignations for key scientific staff on missions like Gaganyaan to ensure administrative stability within the space agency.
A safety campaign in Guntur led to a major shift in ammonia handling at cold storages. Nearly 70 out of 100 facilities moved tanks outdoors to prevent leaks. Officials said, "No amount of financial assistance can replace a lost life." These efforts helped ensure zero fatal accidents in the district.
China is now perceived more positively globally than the United States, according to a new survey. While many countries shifted their views, India remains one of the few nations that still views the US more positively. The report said, "In nearly every country surveyed, more people see the U.S. as an interferer."
Arvind Kejriwal visited Sonam Wangchuk at Jantar Mantar on Thursday as his hunger strike entered the 19th day. Kejriwal said, "Dharmendra Pradhan should resign but make Sonam Wangchuk the Education Minister of the country." Wangchuk started this protest on June 28, seeking action over the NEET-UG exam paper leak.
The 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara confirmed the alliance is entering a new era of strategic transformation. NATO now prioritizes long-term rivalry and technological competition. This shift creates opportunities for India, as European defence spending grows. Indian firms can join new supply chains and build partnerships in critical technology sectors.
The Supreme Court on Thursday set aside the 2021 election of BJP MLC M K Pranesh. Congress candidate A V Gayathri Shanthegowda became the winner after the court dismissed a petition. Gayathri said, "Our stand that nominee voters should not have been allowed to vote has been upheld." Congress strength increased.
The Supreme Court questioned the Tamil Nadu government on the Class 9 rollout of a third language. Justice Nagarathna said, “Ninth standard is stressful. Why do you introduce a third language in the ninth standard? Introduce it in sixth standard.” The court also asked why Tamil Nadu opposes central Navodaya schools.
Vihaan’s parents spoke to NDTV after Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde gave a clean chit to BMC officials regarding their son’s death. They said, "This was negligence, not a natural disaster." The grieving family rejected the BMC inquiry findings and demanded an independent investigation to ensure those responsible face strict action.
Arvind Kejriwal reached Jantar Mantar on Thursday to support Sonam Wangchuk, who is on an indefinite hunger strike. Kejriwal said, "Dharmendra Pradhan ko hatao aur Sonam Wangchuk ko desh ka shiksha mantri banao." He recalled the 2011 Anna Hazare movement and claimed the Prime Minister is afraid of Wangchuk’s revolutionary ideas.