Explosives embedded in over 5000 pagers by Mossad triggered simultaneous explosions across Lebanon, causing over 11 deaths and injuring more than 3000 people. Hezbollah blamed Israel for the attack and vowed retaliation. Taiwanese company Gold Apollo denied involvement, stating they only authorized the brand and had no part in designing or manufacturing the pagers.

The Kovind panel report has recommended ‘One Nation One Poll’ to be implemented in two stages: first for Lok Sabha and assembly elections, and the second for local body elections within 100 days of general elections

The PM-KISAN offers an annual benefit of Rs 6,000, distributed in three equal instalments of Rs 2,000 every four months, directly into the bank accounts of eligible farmers through the Direct Benefit Transfer system