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Madras High Court Cancels Vijay's Compassionate Job Orders for Karur Stampede Victims

The Madras High Court has cancelled the compassionate government job appointment orders issued to families of Karur stampede victims. The orders had been distributed by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay during his visit to Karur earlier this month. The visit was part of a series of government and party programmes held in the district. The court's decision effectively nullifies the employment relief that had been granted to the affected families.

From Kahuta to Kahuta: Why India Chose Diplomacy Over a Pre-emptive Nuclear Strike

The ongoing West Asia conflict, centered on Iran's nuclear ambitions and strikes on facilities like Natanz in 2025, has renewed debate about pre-emptive attacks on nuclear programmes. Historically, such strikes have included Allied raids on German heavy-water plants in WWII, Israel's destruction of Iraq's Osiraq reactor in 1981, and its strike on Syria's al-Kibar site in 2007. Unlike these precedents, India chose not to target Pakistan's Kahuta nuclear facility during the 1980s, a decision widely seen as allowing Pakistan to complete its nuclear weapons programme. To reduce bilateral tensions, India and Pakistan signed a 1988 agreement barring attacks on each other's nuclear installations. Today, India focuses on strategic survivability by developing layered missile defence systems rather than pursuing pre-emptive options.

India Summons Ukraine Envoy After Indian Seafarer Killed in Black Sea Attack

India's foreign ministry summoned the Ukrainian ambassador to South Block over a deadly attack on the vessel MV OMORFI in the Black Sea. The incident resulted in the death of at least one Indian seafarer. The envoy was called in as part of an official diplomatic response to the attack. New Delhi conveyed its serious concern over the safety of Indian nationals working in the conflict-affected region.