Political analyst and consultant Tehseen Poonawalla on Saturday claimed that he was placed under house arrest by the Delhi Police ahead of his proposed protest march and hunger strike against the Centre’s E20 petrol policy. According to Poonawalla, police personnel were deployed outside his residence before he could leave for Gandhi Smriti in Delhi, where he had planned to hold a silent demonstration against the ethanol-blended fuel programme.
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Malabar River Festival Kayaking Suspended in Kozhikode After Heavy Rain Triggers Safety Concerns
The white-water kayaking competitions at the Malabar River Festival have been suspended after continuous heavy rainfall caused water levels in the Chalipuzha River to rise sharply, creating unsafe conditions for participants and officials. The decision was announced on Saturday as authorities intensified precautionary measures across parts of Kerala that continue to receive widespread rainfall.
Census 2027 Self Enumeration: Tamil Nadu Residents Can Fill Census Form Online Before Door-to-Door Visit
Census 2027 Self Enumeration has introduced a new digital facility that allows residents in Tamil Nadu to complete their household details online before government officials visit their homes. For the first time in India’s Census process, citizens will get the option to submit information themselves through an online portal, making the data collection process more convenient and technology-driven.
Modi-Xi Meeting at BRICS Summit 2026 Could Mark a New Phase in India-China Ties
China’s President Xi Jinping could travel to New Delhi for the BRICS Summit 2026 in September, potentially setting the stage for another meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Beijing has not formally confirmed Xi’s participation, but reports cited in the supplied source indicate that preparations are underway for a possible visit.
PM Modi Speaks With UK PM Andy Burnham, Pledges Closer Cooperation on India-UK CETA
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with newly elected UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Friday and said India and the United Kingdom will work closely to fully harness the trade and investment opportunities created by the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which entered into force earlier this month.
Cabinet Approves ₹5,070 Crore PM Surya Sarovar Yojana for 5,000 MW Floating Solar Projects
The Union Cabinet on Friday approved the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY), a ₹5,070 crore scheme aimed at developing 5,000 MW of Floating Solar Photovoltaic (FSPV) projects with co-located Energy Storage Systems (ESS). The initiative is designed to expand renewable energy capacity while strengthening grid reliability.