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The Indian Navy's search for three missing fishermen continues into its tenth day. Divers are utilizing portable SONAR to enhance underwater surveillance capabilities. INS Kalpeni joined the operation, sailing from Kochi to aid the search efforts. The search initially focused on Gautam Krishna, who went missing off the Neendakara coast. The operation is ongoing off the Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram coasts.

A rare sea turtle that washed up on a Welsh beach close to death is now preparing for an extraordinary 5,000-mile journey back to its natural home in the Gulf of Mexico. Rhossi, a Kemp’s ridley sea turtle, was found near Rhosneigr on Anglesey in December 2023. He was less than two years old and barely alive after becoming “cold-stunned” from being in waters much colder than his natural habitat.

Defence minister Rajnath Singh lauded Operation Sindoor for protecting citizens and sending a strong global message. He compared the operation's courage to the compassion shown at a large blood donation camp. Around one thousand wrestlers and athletes from Maharashtra donated blood at the Delhi Cantt event. Singh emphasized blood donation as a vital contribution, calling it 'Jivandan' and 'Mahadan'.

In a significant show of unity, the Indian and US navies will engage in a five-day explosive ordnance disposal drill in Kochi. This advanced training initiative aims to bolster interoperability and foster teamwork between the participating units. The event will encompass expert discussions, shared training techniques, and practical exercises. This marks the eighth edition of their cooperative training, emphasizing a mutual focus on enhancing maritime security operations.

Officials said that the demolition drive was also meant to restore the original width of the path around the temple

Cases were registered and the arrested persons were lodged at Central Prison in Vellore

The police also recovered lost jewellery from the gang

Doctors, nurses, nursing college students, and hospital staff participated in the rally

West Bengal government will establish an inquiry commission for the RG Kar rape-murder case. Police will also investigate the hurried cremation of the trainee doctor, which occurred two years ago. This decision follows a request from the victim's mother, who is now a BJP MLA. The state government aims to ensure justice and punish all responsible individuals. Annual programs will be organized to mark Abhaya Day, commemorating the victim.

The State also has salt pan lands owned by the Central government. The issue of licence renewal for these is under arbitration

Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan assures welfare measures for SC/ST communities; promises rehabilitation of fishers displaced by development projects

KWA pipeline network to be designed based on findings of consumer, structural, water-flow and condition assessment surveys

Situation is particularly bad along Edappally overbridge-Edappally Junction-Palarivattom stretch, where a pair of flyover-cum-underpasses have been under construction for over a year