Morning Digest | Increased attacks on people, places of worship in India, says Blinken; Don’t look for shivlings in every mosque, says Mohan Bhagwat, and more
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Increased attacks on people, places of worship in India: Blinken
India has seen an increase in attacks on people (due to religious intolerance) and places of worship, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Thursday. The secretary also cited Vietnam and Nigeria as examples of countries where religious expression was being curtailed.
Don’t look for shivlings in every mosque, says Mohan Bhagwat
While stating that the Gyanvapi mosque had a history that one could not change, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday said there was no need to look for shivlings in mosques daily and needlessly escalate a controversy.
2 dead in fresh targeted killings in Kashmir Valley
Amid continuing targeted killings, a bank manager from Rajasthan and a labourer from Bihar working in a brick kiln were killed in separate incidents in Kashmir on Thursday.
No language is less than Hindi, English: Union Education Minister
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy updates on the rescue efforts for eight trapped persons in Srisailam tunnel.
AIADMK takes credit for increasing Mullaperiyar reservoir storage level, criticizes DMK government, promises to fight for Tamil Nadu's rights.
Telangana faces intense summer with above-normal temperatures, potential heat waves, and increased pressure on public health and resources.
Tamil Nadu Governor emphasizes society's role in addressing mental health issues, urging compassion and care for the less fortunate.
Authorities reject commercial ventures near BRT Tiger Reserve, emphasizing conservation efforts and adherence to environmental protection guidelines.
MLC elections: All set for vote counting today, 800 counting staff deployed in Karimnagar
Congress intensifies efforts to strengthen organization in States with upcoming elections, focusing on ground-level organization and alliance dynamics.
Minister for Public Works E.V. Velu on Sunday reiterated the State government’s commitment to the two-language policy and also dismissed allegations about the all-party meeting on delimitation.
Coastal erosion threatens Kulasekarapattinam while land expansion due to accretion poses challenges in Manappad, Thoothukudi district.
University of Kerala researchers discover two new jumping spider species in India's Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary, expanding Epidelaxia's range.
Mukul Saran Mathur, new GM of South Western Railway, brings 30+ years of experience in Indian Railways.
Clarification on false reports of Blue Flag certification revocation for Rushikonda Beach by Collector M.N. Harendhira Prasad.
Over 500 locations raided in Cyberabad for drug abuse, gambling, prostitution, and traffic violations by multiple police wings.