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A major transmission project linking Bihar and West Bengal has opened global bidding, while India faces domestic challenges including a Kerala landslide with trapped residents and a pre-planned rape-murder case in Bengal under investigation.
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ERES-47 Transmission Project Opens Global Bidding
RECPDCL has invited global bids for the ERES-47 transmission project that will link Bihar and West Bengal, marking a major infrastructure development for the region.
India News
Kerala Landslide Leaves Multiple Trapped
A deadly landslide in Kerala has left several residents trapped, with rescue operations underway in the affected area.
Mumbai Building Collapse During Rains Kills 6
Heavy rains triggered the collapse of a building in Mumbai, resulting in six deaths and highlighting infrastructure vulnerabilities during monsoon season.
Bengal Police Confirm Pre-Planned Rape-Murder of 11-Year-Old
Police have arrested three suspects in connection with the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl in Bengal, determining the crime was pre-planned.
Mumbai Flooding Blamed on Poor Urban Planning
The High Court has stated that Mumbai's flooding issues are 'our own creation' rather than solely the civic body's responsibility, pointing to systemic urban planning failures.
Environment Minister's Office Staff Removed
Four officials from Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav's office have been removed, though specific reasons were not detailed in the announcement.
Meta Outlines Child Safety Measures After Government Notice
Following a government notice, Meta has detailed new steps it is taking to enhance child safety on its platforms.
PM Modi Calls for Stronger India-Indonesia Partnership
During his address to Indonesia's parliament in Jakarta, Prime Minister Modi emphasized the need for a stronger strategic partnership between the two nations.
Indonesia Signs BrahMos Missile Deal with India
Indonesia has signed a deal to acquire BrahMos missiles from India, strengthening defense cooperation between the two countries.
India-Bahrain Bilateral Cooperation Discussed
India and Bahrain held discussions to advance their bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors.
AI Technology Helps Maharashtra Manage Cloudburst Rains
Maharashtra leveraged artificial intelligence to stay ahead of cloudburst-like rainfall in Nashik, demonstrating tech-driven disaster preparedness.
PM Modi Receives Rock Star Welcome in Australia Amid Protests
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Australia has drawn both enthusiastic public support and human rights protests.
World News
US Launches Strikes on Iran After Tanker Attacks
The US has conducted military strikes on Iran following attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran warning of decisive retaliatory measures.
Marine Le Pen to Run for French Presidency Despite Conviction
The hard-right National Rally leader Marine Le Pen has announced her candidacy for the French presidency and plans to appeal her conviction, though she will be required to wear an electronic tag for one year.
NATO Grapples with European Rearmament Amid Trump Rhetoric
NATO members are working to strengthen European defense capabilities while navigating inflammatory statements from US President Trump at a crucial gathering.
Gaza Doctor Claims Severe Beating in Israeli Detention
A lawyer representing detained Gaza doctor Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya has told the BBC that his client was severely beaten in Israeli custody, leaving him unrecognizable.
Woman Suspected in Monaco Bomb Attack Found Dead in Ukraine
Anastasiia Berezovska, suspected of carrying out a bomb attack in Monaco that injured a Ukrainian millionaire, has been found dead in Ukraine.
Catnip Lotion Proves as Effective as Deet Against Mosquitoes
A study conducted in Uganda found that catnip lotion is just as effective as the synthetic chemical Deet at repelling mosquitoes, offering a cheaper, natural alternative.
French Prosecutors Investigate Racist Abuse of Kylian Mbappé
French prosecutors have opened an investigation into racist social media posts targeting footballer Kylian Mbappé by a Paraguayan senator, weighing potential charges.
Liberia Seizes Over 200kg of Cocaine in Major Drug Bust
Authorities in Liberia have charged five suspects after discovering more than 200kg of cocaine falsely declared as seasoning cubes at Monrovia airport, valued at approximately $19 million.
Archaeologists Uncover Well-Preserved Byzantine City in Egypt
Excavations in Egypt's western desert have revealed a fourth-century Byzantine city with residential and religious structures, including a basilica-style church in the Dakhla oasis.
Sudan's El Obeid Pummeled by Drone Strikes in Ongoing Conflict
The besieged Sudanese city of El Obeid has endured intense drone attacks from the RSF paramilitary forces, with recent strikes killing over 20 people including students and hitting schools and fuel stations.