West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has taken strong exception to a glaring error in a Niti Aayog report, where Bihar was shown in place of West Bengal on a map meant to represent the state.
Maharashtra suspends MLA canteen licence after Sena MLA hits staff
The Maharashtra Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) on Wednesday suspended the licence of Ajanta Caterers, the contractor operating the canteen at the Akashwani MLA hostel in Mumbai, a day after Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad
Modi leaves for home after concluding visit to Namibia
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday left for home after wrapping up his visit to Namibia, during which he addressed a Joint Session of the Namibian parliament.
Six rescued, 15 missing after Houthi attack on cargo ship
Six crew members have been rescued from a Liberian-flagged cargo ship in the Red Sea, according to a European Union naval force, after an attack claimed by Yemen’s Houthi rebels.
Russia fires record 728 drones at Ukraine overnight
Russia fired a record 728 Shahed and decoy drones at Ukraine overnight, as well as 13 missiles, Ukraine’s air force said Wednesday. Ukraine’s air defences shot down 296 drones and seven missiles, while 415 more drones were lost from radars or jammed, a statement said.
40 Palestinians killed in Gaza in heavy attacks
At least 40 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip, hospital officials said Wednesday, as international mediators raced to complete a ceasefire deal. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had a second meeting in two days with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday evening.
40 Palestinians killed in Gaza in heavy attacks
At least 40 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip, hospital officials said Wednesday, as international mediators raced to complete a ceasefire deal. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin
Trump’s remark on Liberian President sparks row
During a White House lunch with leaders from five African nations: Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal, US President Donald Trump drew online attention after praising Liberia’s President Joseph Boakai for speaking “such good English.” Trump asked the Liberian representative, “Where did you learn to speak so beautifully?”
US resumes weapons deliveries to Ukraine
The United States has resumed the delivery of crucial weaponry to Ukraine, just one week after a surprising Pentagon directive temporarily halted some shipments. The resumption comes as Ukraine continues to face intensified Russian attacks.
Jofra Archer returns after 4 years
Jofra Archer is set to make a return to Test cricket after four years, while there was no place for Gus Atkinson as England announced their playing XI for the third match of the series against India, which will begin on July 10. Josh Tongue, who played the first two Tests

