Ahead of the Brics summit, PM Modi and President Putin held talks with PM Modi stressing India’s commitment to peace in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The summit aims to strengthen Brics’ push for a multipolar world order, challenging Western dominance in global affairs. ​​Speaking on the Russia-Ukraine war, PM Modi said India will fully support the early establishment of peace and stability.

The IMD said a well-marked low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal intensified into a depression today, as it rolled towards the eastern coast with the likelihood of turning into a severe cyclonic storm

The Nai Bazar police post operates only on paper, as officers avoid the area out of fear. Locals in the area are forced to travel 12-15 kilometers to Robertsganj police station for official work