Odisha on high alert as cyclone threat looms; schools and colleges shut in five districts

BJP Condemns Farooq Abdullah's Remarks on Kashmiris and Pakistan as Seditious

BJP has criticised National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah over comments about Kashmiris and Pakistan, calling them seditious. Abdullah claimed that the Indian government's intentions toward Kashmiris are not sound. He also credited Pakistan's diplomatic efforts for amplifying Kashmiri voices on the global stage. The remarks drew sharp rebuke from the ruling party. The article reports the exchange but does not detail any formal action taken against him.

Bengal Christian woman alleges Bajrang Dal pressured families to renounce faith

A Christian woman in Bengal has alleged that members of the Bajrang Dal threatened and pressured her community to abandon their faith. According to her complaint, three families were warned that they would be "burnt alive." She states that the group sought to force them to give up their belief in Lord Jesus Christ. The article presents her allegations as stated in her complaint. The report is based on the woman's account and the written complaint she submitted.

JD(U) expels Bihar MLA Anant Singh, ex-MLA Neelam Devi for 6 years for ‘anti-party activities’

Over 11 crore farmers now have unique digital IDs under agriculture push

India's government has issued unique digital identification numbers to more than 11 crore farmers as part of a broad push to digitise the agriculture sector. The IDs are meant to create a centralised record linking farmers to their land, crops and government schemes. Officials say the system will help make the delivery of subsidies, credit and insurance more transparent and targeted. The initiative is expected to streamline services for farmers while improving data accuracy for policymakers.