The National Conference will protest at Jantar Mantar on July 20. Public rallies are scheduled in Srinagar and Jammu before the protest. The party demands the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood. This restoration was promised after the state Assembly polls concluded. The absence of statehood impacts employment generation and development funding.
India faces significant energy system impact from El Nino's arrival. Renewable electricity generation may decrease while cooling demand rises. This could create an electricity generation gap of nearly eighteen terawatt-hours. Increased coal-fired power generation is the most likely outcome. Expanding solar power and battery storage is critical for grid resilience.
Security forces surrounded Mamata Banerjee's residence as she prepared to visit Baruipur following a horrific crime. The TMC condemned the deployment, calling it a "super emergency" and questioning if their leader was being placed under house arrest. The party also criticized the BJP, alleging their promises of women's safety have proven hollow amidst the ongoing tragedy.
Diljit Dosanjh's film 'Satluj', formerly 'Punjab 95', has been pulled from ZEE5 in India shortly after its streaming debut. The movie, inspired by human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, faced significant delays and a standoff with the CBFC over numerous proposed cuts. ZEE5 confirmed the removal, stating they are pursuing legal options to reinstate the film and reaffirming their commitment to powerful storytelling.
BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh held a crucial meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah to address escalating issues in Punjab, including rising lawlessness, cross-border terrorism, and drug trafficking. Chugh is optimistic about the BJP's potential to bring transformative governance, security, and growth to Punjab post-2027 Assembly elections, aiming to restore stability and prosperity in the region.