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Satheesan announces an ex gratia of ₹5 lakh to families of those killed. The government will bear the treatment cost of the injured. Heavy rain and inclement weather hamper rescue efforts, slowing the removal of debris and posing challenges to rescuers

Global stock markets declined and oil prices surged on Wednesday. US President Donald Trump cast doubt on the temporary Iran conflict truce. This raised fears that renewed fighting could disrupt global energy supplies. Wall Street opened lower after Trump suggested the ceasefire was effectively over. Investors are concerned that renewed hostilities could disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Sailaja says trauma-informed care and staff well-being are essential for delivering sensitive, survivor-centred services

Expressing displeasure at the slow pace of procurement, he asks the companies to ensure purchases at, or above, the minimum support price of ₹200 per kg fixed by the State government; crisis largely due to farmers cultivating beyond the demand projected through indent allocations, argue companies

India has expressed significant worry regarding the rising tensions in West Asia and the increasing assaults on commercial vessels. The ministry emphasized the importance of all involved parties to practice restraint and engage in dialogue. Recent actions pose risks to regional stability and disrupt global trade. In response, the United States has executed extensive military strikes against Iranian targets, while Iran retaliated with strikes aimed at Bahrain and Kuwait.

The Pinaka rocket executed all planned in-flight manoeuvres, and hit the designated target with high precision, following the predicted trajectory, the Union Ministry of Defence says

They point out that the recent episodes are a result of a combination of geological factors, meteorological and topographical changes

Bihar government is also working on a proposal to establish 10 Sainik schools for the BC category, says Minister Rama Nishad