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Yvette Cooper will outline her plans when MPs return to Parliament after the summer break.

A parliamentary committee urges the government to broaden price controls on cancer drugs, encompassing vaccines, immunotherapy, and oral chemotherapy, citing that many medications remain unaffordable due to regulatory gaps. The committee also emphasizes the need for stringent quality monitoring of generic drugs to encourage their prescription by medical professionals, addressing existing hesitancy. A parliamentary committee urges the government to broaden price controls on cancer drugs, encompassing vaccines, immunotherapy, and oral chemotherapy, citing that many medications remain unaffordable due to regulatory gaps. The committee also emphasizes the need for stringent quality monitoring of generic drugs to encourage their prescription by medical professionals, addressing existing hesitancy.

The IMD forecasts above-normal rainfall across India in September, exceeding 109% of the long-period average. Regions like Uttarakhand, north Rajasthan, and Delhi may experience heavy rainfall, potentially triggering landslides and floods. While most areas will receive normal to above-normal rainfall, the northeast and parts of south peninsular India may see below-normal rainfall. The IMD forecasts above-normal rainfall across India in September, exceeding 109% of the long-period average. Regions like Uttarakhand, north Rajasthan, and Delhi may experience heavy rainfall, potentially triggering landslides and floods. While most areas will receive normal to above-normal rainfall, the northeast and parts of south peninsular India may see below-normal rainfall.

During a meeting with President Xi Jinping, PM Modi addressed cross-border terrorism, particularly referencing the Pahalgam attack, and requested China's support in combating the threat. Foreign Secretary Misri indicated that India received China's understanding on the matter during the SCO summit. The upcoming Tianjin Declaration is expected to strongly condemn terrorism, reflecting this cooperation. During a meeting with President Xi Jinping, PM Modi addressed cross-border terrorism, particularly referencing the Pahalgam attack, and requested China's support in combating the threat. Foreign Secretary Misri indicated that India received China's understanding on the matter during the SCO summit. The upcoming Tianjin Declaration is expected to strongly condemn terrorism, reflecting this cooperation.

During a meeting at the SCO summit in Tianjin, Prime Minister Modi and President Xi Jinping addressed cross-border terrorism, recognizing its impact on both India and China. PM Modi emphasized the necessity of mutual understanding and support in combating this shared threat. He also highlighted the importance of peace along the border for fostering India-China relations based on trust and respect. During a meeting at the SCO summit in Tianjin, Prime Minister Modi and President Xi Jinping addressed cross-border terrorism, recognizing its impact on both India and China. PM Modi emphasized the necessity of mutual understanding and support in combating this shared threat. He also highlighted the importance of peace along the border for fostering India-China relations based on trust and respect.

Prime Minister Modi's China visit after seven years signals a potential reset in relations amidst global trade tensions. Discussions with President Xi Jinping focused on enhancing mutual trust, maintaining border peace, and expanding bilateral trade and investment. Both leaders emphasized strategic autonomy and the need for cooperation on global issues, viewing each other as development partners, not rivals. Prime Minister Modi's China visit after seven years signals a potential reset in relations amidst global trade tensions. Discussions with President Xi Jinping focused on enhancing mutual trust, maintaining border peace, and expanding bilateral trade and investment. Both leaders emphasized strategic autonomy and the need for cooperation on global issues, viewing each other as development partners, not rivals.

Educate Girls, an Indian non-profit, receives the 2025 Ramon Magsaysay Award. The organisation has enrolled over two million girls in school. They support remedial learning for over 2.4 million children. Safeena Husain's personal experiences inspired her mission. The organisation addresses cultural stereotypes through education. Educate Girls aims to expand its reach to ten million learners. Educate Girls, an Indian non-profit, receives the 2025 Ramon Magsaysay Award. The organisation has enrolled over two million girls in school. They support remedial learning for over 2.4 million children. Safeena Husain's personal experiences inspired her mission. The organisation addresses cultural stereotypes through education. Educate Girls aims to expand its reach to ten million learners.

India is expected to receive above-normal rainfall in September, exacerbating the already extreme monsoon season. The IMD warns of potential disruptions like landslides and floods, particularly in Uttarakhand and other regions. Northwest and South Peninsular India have already experienced unusually heavy rainfall, leading to devastating floods and landslides in several states. India is expected to receive above-normal rainfall in September, exacerbating the already extreme monsoon season. The IMD warns of potential disruptions like landslides and floods, particularly in Uttarakhand and other regions. Northwest and South Peninsular India have already experienced unusually heavy rainfall, leading to devastating floods and landslides in several states.

Pawan Khera alleged that the Election Commission dismissed approximately 89 lakh complaints of irregularities raised by Congress's Booth Level Agents during Bihar's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Khera questioned the EC's intentions, claiming that BLAs' complaints were rejected with the directive that only individual complaints would be accepted, not those from political parties. Pawan Khera alleged that the Election Commission dismissed approximately 89 lakh complaints of irregularities raised by Congress's Booth Level Agents during Bihar's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Khera questioned the EC's intentions, claiming that BLAs' complaints were rejected with the directive that only individual complaints would be accepted, not those from political parties.

Amidst global trade tensions, PM Modi and President Xi emphasized partnership over rivalry, focusing on peaceful ties and inviting Xi to the 2026 BRICS summit. Simultaneously, an American journalist criticized US tariffs on India's Russian oil trade as disrespectful. Elsewhere, Pakistan grapples with severe floods, and a tragic murder occurred in Krishnanagar. Amidst global trade tensions, PM Modi and President Xi emphasized partnership over rivalry, focusing on peaceful ties and inviting Xi to the 2026 BRICS summit. Simultaneously, an American journalist criticized US tariffs on India's Russian oil trade as disrespectful. Elsewhere, Pakistan grapples with severe floods, and a tragic murder occurred in Krishnanagar.

Entities involved in tree plantation can earn Green Credit after five years of restoration, achieving a 40% canopy density. Each surviving tree over five years old earns one credit. These credits, while tradable for specific purposes like compensatory afforestation and CSR, are non-transferable except within parent-subsidiary companies, promoting environmental responsibility. Entities involved in tree plantation can earn Green Credit after five years of restoration, achieving a 40% canopy density. Each surviving tree over five years old earns one credit. These credits, while tradable for specific purposes like compensatory afforestation and CSR, are non-transferable except within parent-subsidiary companies, promoting environmental responsibility.

The Bihar CEO refuted media reports of widespread duplication in the draft electoral rolls (SIR 2025), deeming the claims premature and speculative. He clarified that the draft rolls are open for public scrutiny, inviting objections and verification. The Bihar CEO refuted media reports of widespread duplication in the draft electoral rolls (SIR 2025), deeming the claims premature and speculative. He clarified that the draft rolls are open for public scrutiny, inviting objections and verification.

Punjab is grappling with severe flooding, prompting Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to request Prime Minister Modi to release Rs 60,000 crore in pending state funds. The floods, triggered by heavy rains and dam water releases, have devastated seven districts, submerging farmland and impacting livelihoods. The state government has extended school closures and seeks revised disaster relief compensation norms for farmers. Punjab is grappling with severe flooding, prompting Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to request Prime Minister Modi to release Rs 60,000 crore in pending state funds. The floods, triggered by heavy rains and dam water releases, have devastated seven districts, submerging farmland and impacting livelihoods. The state government has extended school closures and seeks revised disaster relief compensation norms for farmers.

Sadhguru triumphantly completed the Kailash Yatra on his motorcycle, returning to a grand welcome at the Isha Yoga Center in Coimbatore. This feat comes just 18 months after undergoing emergency brain surgeries. He attributed his successful journey to the power of yoga, stating it connects individuals to their inner source of creation, effortlessly overcoming challenges. Sadhguru triumphantly completed the Kailash Yatra on his motorcycle, returning to a grand welcome at the Isha Yoga Center in Coimbatore. This feat comes just 18 months after undergoing emergency brain surgeries. He attributed his successful journey to the power of yoga, stating it connects individuals to their inner source of creation, effortlessly overcoming challenges.

Prime Minister Modi and President Xi Jinping, during the SCO Summit in Tianjin, affirmed India and China as development partners, not rivals, emphasising the need to prevent differences from escalating into disputes. They acknowledged their crucial role in stabilising global trade amid US tariffs and discussed expanding bilateral trade, investment and reducing the trade deficit. PM Modi invited Xi to the BRICS summit in India in 2026, highlighting strengthened bilateral relations. Prime Minister Modi and President Xi Jinping, during the SCO Summit in Tianjin, affirmed India and China as development partners, not rivals, emphasising the need to prevent differences from escalating into disputes. They acknowledged their crucial role in stabilising global trade amid US tariffs and discussed expanding bilateral trade, investment and reducing the trade deficit. PM Modi invited Xi to the BRICS summit in India in 2026, highlighting strengthened bilateral relations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Cai Qi and Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss strengthening India-China cooperation, emphasising deeper political engagement. Modi affirmed India's commitment to advancing ties based on mutual trust and respect. Xi Jinping highlighted the significance of India-China friendship, noting that their partnership benefits both nations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Cai Qi and Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss strengthening India-China cooperation, emphasising deeper political engagement. Modi affirmed India's commitment to advancing ties based on mutual trust and respect. Xi Jinping highlighted the significance of India-China friendship, noting that their partnership benefits both nations.

Manish Tewari, excluded from the Congress's speaker list for the Operation Sindoor debate, stated the party might not have considered him the "ideal candidate." Despite this, the Chandigarh MP, a 45-year Congress veteran, expressed no regrets and affirmed his belief in the party's necessity for India. Manish Tewari, excluded from the Congress's speaker list for the Operation Sindoor debate, stated the party might not have considered him the "ideal candidate." Despite this, the Chandigarh MP, a 45-year Congress veteran, expressed no regrets and affirmed his belief in the party's necessity for India.

Prime Minister Modi addressed the nation in the 125th episode of Mann Ki Baat, expressing sorrow for the havoc caused by incessant rains and highlighting the contributions of disaster response forces. He also mentioned achievements in Jammu and Kashmir, including a cricket match in Pulwama, and spotlighted athletes from the Khelo India Water Sports Festival. Prime Minister Modi addressed the nation in the 125th episode of Mann Ki Baat, expressing sorrow for the havoc caused by incessant rains and highlighting the contributions of disaster response forces. He also mentioned achievements in Jammu and Kashmir, including a cricket match in Pulwama, and spotlighted athletes from the Khelo India Water Sports Festival.

The government warns Kemi Badenoch's plans would "only accelerate the worsening climate crisis".

Delhi's political scene is heating up after the Kalkaji temple murder. Atishi, the Leader of Opposition, has directly accused Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and the BJP-led government of failing to maintain law and order, turning Delhi into a haven for criminals. Citing recent violent incidents, including an attack on the CM, she demanded Gupta's resignation. Delhi's political scene is heating up after the Kalkaji temple murder. Atishi, the Leader of Opposition, has directly accused Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and the BJP-led government of failing to maintain law and order, turning Delhi into a haven for criminals. Citing recent violent incidents, including an attack on the CM, she demanded Gupta's resignation.

Tej Pratap Yadav, recently ousted from his family and party, criticized egoism in leadership during a Jehanabad gathering, distancing himself from chants of "Abki Baar Tejashwi Sarkar." He emphasized that government formation relies on the people, not individuals, cautioning against arrogance. Lalu Prasad Yadav expelled Tej Pratap for six years due to disregard for moral values and irresponsible behavior. Tej Pratap Yadav, recently ousted from his family and party, criticized egoism in leadership during a Jehanabad gathering, distancing himself from chants of "Abki Baar Tejashwi Sarkar." He emphasized that government formation relies on the people, not individuals, cautioning against arrogance. Lalu Prasad Yadav expelled Tej Pratap for six years due to disregard for moral values and irresponsible behavior.

India's first barrier-free tolling system, Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF), is set to launch at Gharaunda and Choryasi plazas, facilitated by agreements with ICICI Bank. Six more toll plazas, including five in Delhi-NCR, will implement MLFF in the next two months, ensuring seamless travel. India's first barrier-free tolling system, Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF), is set to launch at Gharaunda and Choryasi plazas, facilitated by agreements with ICICI Bank. Six more toll plazas, including five in Delhi-NCR, will implement MLFF in the next two months, ensuring seamless travel.

US President Donald Trump's planned visit to India for the Quad Summit is off, signaling a deterioration in his relationship with Narendra Modi. The souring ties stem from Trump's repeated, and disputed, claims of resolving the India-Pakistan conflict, coupled with Modi's refusal to endorse Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. US President Donald Trump's planned visit to India for the Quad Summit is off, signaling a deterioration in his relationship with Narendra Modi. The souring ties stem from Trump's repeated, and disputed, claims of resolving the India-Pakistan conflict, coupled with Modi's refusal to endorse Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize.