Daily News Wrap – BILKULONLINE
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National News Highlights
1. India crosses 10-gold mark at Asian Games
India’s compound archers added gold medals at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, taking the country’s gold tally to 10. The women’s compound team defeated China 238-234.
2. India records weakest monsoon rainfall in over a decade
India ended the June-September monsoon season with rainfall 12.6% below the long-period average, the lowest seasonal rainfall in more than a decade, according to an IMD official.
3. NCERT releases new Class 9 Social Science textbook
NCERT has released the second part of its revised Class 9 Social Science textbook, covering Indian history and society and describing the medieval period through the theme of “Resistance and Resilience.”
4. Supreme Court permits specified green crackers
The Supreme Court allowed the use of specified next-generation joint green crackers while keeping barium-containing variants under review and giving the Centre time to assess them.
5. India seizes drugs worth over ₹3,000 crore
The Indian Coast Guard and Gujarat ATS seized 526 kg of methamphetamine and heroin from an Iranian boat in the Arabian Sea. Five Pakistani nationals aboard the vessel were detained.
6. Terrorist killed in J&K encounter
Security forces killed a Lashkar-e-Taiba militant identified as Mohammad Asif alias Hashim Moosa in an encounter in the Yousmarg area of Budgam district.
7. Early-warning systems installed for glacial lake floods in Uttarakhand
Authorities have installed early-warning systems at vulnerable glacial lakes in Uttarakhand. Vasundhara Tal is among 13 lakes identified as high-risk by disaster-management and technical agencies.
8. Sickle-cell screening crosses 73 million
More than 73.1 million people have been screened for sickle-cell disease over the past three years, according to figures cited by the Tribal Affairs Ministry.
9. Fire breaks out in empty train rake at Mumbai CSMT
A fire broke out in the pantry car of an empty Mumbai-Howrah train rake at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus early Wednesday. The blaze was brought under control and no injuries were reported.
10. AI-generated temple video sparks police clarification
A video showing a dance performance at a Varanasi temple went viral on social media, but police said the footage was AI-generated.
International News Highlights
1. Iran receives US response to seven-day trust-building proposal
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi received a US response through Qatari mediators to Tehran’s seven-day proposal aimed at easing tensions and restoring normal passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
2. Heavy Russian strikes hit Ukraine’s energy infrastructure
Russia launched a major overnight attack on Ukrainian energy facilities, with nearly 190 drones and ballistic missiles reportedly involved. Ukrainian officials said at least seven people were killed.
3. French student protests intensify
Student demonstrations over school conditions, teacher shortages and resources continued across France. Officials said 76 people had been injured since the protests began, while hundreds were detained during clashes.
4. Flydubai flight diverted after cockpit confrontation
A Flydubai flight travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia after a confrontation between the pilots. Israeli authorities said the incident was not a hijacking; reports said the co-pilot attacked the pilot before passengers intervened.
5. Norway parliament begins hearings over Epstein links
Norway’s parliament began public hearings into links between Jeffrey Epstein and Norwegian politicians and diplomats following revelations from documents released in the United States.
Quote of the Day
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”
— Eleanor Roosevelt
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