Jharkhand

In a statement from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said, "The Vande Bharat initiative is a symbol of India's technological prowess under the 'Make in India' campaign, offering passengers a blend of luxury, efficiency, and safety."

BJP state president Babulal Marandi strongly criticized the state government, accusing it of turning job opportunities into fatal endeavors. "This government is not providing jobs but instead offering death," Marandi said, expressing his outrage over the situation.

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren joined the BJP, leaving JMM due to dissatisfaction with its policies. His move is seen as a strategic gain for BJP ahead of state elections. Soren also criticized claims that the BJP is anti-Adivasi, dismissing them as baseless.

Speaking to reporters, Soren revealed his intentions and said, "I had mentioned three options—retirement, organization, or friend. I will not retire; I will strengthen the party, a new party, and if I meet a good friend on the way, then will move ahead with them," leaving the door open for potential alliances in the future.

While the seasoned truck driver for over two decades is constantly on the move across India's roads, his passion for cooking led him to become a well-known YouTuber. He runs a channel called R Rajesh Vlogs.

Champai Soren, a prominent tribal leader, has publicly expressed his dissatisfaction with the JMM, alleging that he has been "humiliated" and left with three options: retire, start a new party, or join another party.

Former Jharkhand chief minister and senior Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Champai Soren arrived in Delhi today amid buzz of a possible switch to the BJP. Soon after arriving at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, Soren, ignored questions on the potential defection and said, "I have come here for my personal work."

The IMD has indicated that the cyclonic circulation linked to this low-pressure system could bring about significant weather changes in the region, potentially leading to increased rainfall and localised flooding.

On Monday, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) rescued seven fishermen stranded in Hinglaj village in Gujarat's Valsad district due to heavy rain and high tides in the Auranga river.

As July draws to a close, India is experiencing an overall excess in monsoon rainfall, with the country receiving 9-10% more rain than average for the month.