US President Donald Trump has warned Iran of massive retaliation, saying that Tehran would pay many times. His warning came yesterday after three American soldiers were killed recently, two in Jordan and one in Iraq. Meanwhile, the US forces today began a new round of strikes against Iran. In a social media post, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said that the strikes are designed to further degrade Iranian military capabilities used to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

Earlier, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said that its naval forces had delivered ‘heavy blows’ to US assets and facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait through three rounds of missile and drone attacks in retaliation for US attacks on Iranian provinces. In a statement on its official news outlet, the IRGC said it destroyed drone maintenance and repair hangars used by US units at Al-Sakhir Air Base in Bahrain in the first round of the strikes.

It said, in the second round, the US silos housing Task Force 59 vessels at Salman Port in Bahrain were targeted and the vessels were heavily damaged. It further added that in the third round of its strikes set fire to and destroyed facilities for stationing, supporting, and equipping US special naval commandos at Camp Arifjan in Kuwait.

Meanwhile, Bahrain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the repeated Iranian attacks, saying they targeted vital civilian infrastructure and posed a direct threat to civilian lives. Kuwait also alleged that its civil air navigation systems were targeted by Iranian drones, with air navigation services unaffected.

ED conducts searches at 8 premises in Bangalore in ISIS Recruitment Case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) Bangalore Zone is conducting searches at eight premises in connection with an Enforcement Case Information Report registered on the basis of an FIR filed by the National Investigation Agency. According to ED, the case is in relation to the recruitment of individuals for the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), involving Iqra Welfare Trust, Guidance for Mankind and other individuals based out in Bangalore.

ED noted that five persons were arrested in the case. Subsequently, the NIA filed a chargesheet under the provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The enforcement agency said that the chargesheet revealed that the accused were affiliated with the banned terrorist organisation to radicalise and motivate impressionable Muslim youth of Bengaluru to join ISIS. Further investigation is under progress.

	CDSCO grants marketing authorisation for India’s first Dengue vaccine

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has granted marketing authorisation for India’s first dengue vaccine, the attenuated dengue vaccine (Qdenga®), to strengthen national dengue prevention efforts.

This is the first dengue vaccine approved in the country for the prevention of dengue disease. The vaccine is approved for the prevention of dengue disease in individuals 4 to 60 years of age. The vaccine has already received regulatory approval in 42 countries, including the European Union, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand.

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said that the approval of the country’s first dengue vaccine marks an important milestone in India’s public health response to dengue. It added that it is expected to complement the ongoing vector control, surveillance and early diagnosis.

 शिमरी बॉडीकॉन ड्रेस में Ananya Pandey का ग्लैमरस अवतार, कर्वी फिगर देख फैंस हुई दीवाने

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi today spoke with Chief Minister of Sikkim, Prem Singh Tamang, to enquire about the situation and the ongoing rescue operations following the incident at the under-construction tunnel in Namchi district.

In a social media post, Mr Tamang said that the prime minister has assured all possible assistance from the central government. The Sikkim Chief Minister expressed his gratitude to the Prime Minister for his unwavering support, thoughtful concern, and steadfast solidarity with the state.

Mr Tamang noted that the NDRF, SDRF, SSDMA, district administration, local police, medical teams from Rangpo PHC, and the local community are working tirelessly and in close coordination to support the rescue efforts and provide all possible assistance to those affected.

NDA passes congratulatory motion honouring PM Modi for becoming India’s longest-serving elected PM

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Parliamentary Party meeting, now known as Mangal Milan, was held at the G.M.C. Balayogi Auditorium in Parliament House today. During the meeting, NDA alliance partners passed a congratulatory motion honouring Prime Minister Narendra Modi for becoming the longest-serving elected Prime Minister of India.

Talking to media, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said that during the meeting, Prime Minister Modi called for coordinated efforts by all stakeholders to prevent paper leaks in future examinations across the country. He said, Mr Modi reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring strict action against those involved in examination paper leaks and safeguarding the interests of the country’s youth.

The Prime Minister said all those involved in the recent NEET paper leak case have been arrested, with 13 accused currently lodged in jail. Mr Rijiju said that the Prime Minister stressed that those responsible should face the strictest possible punishment.

Mr Rijiju said that Prime Minister Modi also spoke about the Free Trade Agreements that India has signed with several countries. During the meeting, Mr Modi said that in every Free Trade Agreement, the interests of Indian farmers have been given the highest priority. He emphasized that all such agreements have been concluded keeping the welfare of farmers and the national interest at the forefront.

Referring to the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament, the Prime Minister said the NDA will play a constructive and positive role in ensuring the passage of Bills. Mr Rijiju appealed to opposition parties to cooperate in Parliament, saying that while political differences may exist, all Members of Parliament have been elected to serve the nation, safeguard its future, and work for the welfare of its youth. He called upon all political parties to work together in the larger national interest.

On the second leg of her three-nation state visit, President Droupadi Murmu has reached North Macedonia. This is the first-ever visit by an Indian President to North Macedonia.

President Murmu will hold bilateral talks with her Macedonian counterpart Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova. She will also meet the Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski, Speaker of the Assembly Afrim Gashi and will also address the Assembly of North Macedonia.

The President will also address the India-North Macedonia Business Forum. Both sides have keen interest in deepening economic ties in the priority sectors like agriculture, pharmaceuticals, science and technology, IT and ITES. President Murmu is also scheduled to visit the Church of St. Spas and also lay a wreath at the grave of eminent Macedonian revolutionary Gore Dalcev (Goce Delčev).

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar extended greetings to the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Belgium Maxime Prévot, and the people of the country on their National Day. In a social media post, Dr Jaishankar said that India is committed to deepening its multifaceted partnership with Belgium.