Union minister Ramdas Athawale opposes VHP ban on Muslims at garba events

TMC Leader Abhishek Banerjee's Aide Arrested After Supreme Court Denies Bail

Sumit Roy, a close aide of Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee, was arrested in connection with a land-related case. The Supreme Court had rejected his bail plea, paving the way for his detention. Following his arrest, Roy was taken to the state-run SSKM Hospital in West Bengal for a mandatory medical examination. The case highlights ongoing legal scrutiny surrounding individuals linked to senior TMC leadership.

'Not invited': Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman on Brics Summit in Delhi

Drone Alert Issued Around Amritsar Airport After Recent Flight Diversions

Authorities have issued a drone alert in the vicinity of Amritsar Airport following a series of recent flight diversions. The alert designates a three-kilometre radius around the airport as a Red Zone, with an extended five-kilometre area placed under Yellow Alert. The police advisory covers villages falling within these zones. The measures appear to be a direct response to the security concerns that prompted the earlier flight diversions.

North Carolina moves to restore peatlands damaged by failed farming drainage

North Carolina is undertaking a major ecological restoration project targeting ancient peatlands that were damaged by past agricultural practices. Decades of farming led to the construction of roughly 50 miles of drainage ditches, which lowered water levels and exposed peat to air. This exposure caused the peatlands to release stored carbon, undermining their role as vital carbon sinks. Scientists are now planning to reflood the land by blocking existing ditches to raise the water table and rehydrate the peat. The initiative aims to reverse long-term environmental damage and restore the carbon-storing capacity of these ecosystems.