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Joymala, a 66-year-old patrol elephant, was laid to rest with a guard of honour after 34 years of service in Kaziranga National Park. Her bravery and dedication to wildlife conservation have left a lasting impact.

The Directorate General of Maritime Administration has introduced a mandatory yoga-based wellness training program for seafarers, called 'Sagar Mein Yog' (SMY). The program aims to promote the overall well-being of seafarers and improve maritime operations.

Two Assam Rifles personnel were killed in a suspected Naga armed group ambush in Manipur's Ukhrul district. The incident occurred at Nungshang Kong, around 16 km east of Ukhrul Police Station.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has conducted searches at 26 locations across 11 states and Union Territories, including three Northeast states, in connection with four criminal cases pertaining to misappropriation of funds of the Border Road Organisation (BRO).

A recent claim by the Nah Welfare Society has sparked a heated debate about the India-China border dispute, highlighting differing border claims and perceptions between local communities and the Government of India.

Mizoram celebrates MHIP Day on July 6, a state holiday dedicated to the Mizo Hmeichhe Insuihkhawm Pawl, the largest women's organisation in the state. The organisation has been instrumental in shaping debates on customary laws and social reform in Mizoram.

The Union government's recent MoU with Assam and Nagaland to facilitate mineral oil operations has sparked debates about sovereignty, representation, and ownership of resources in the region.

Vaibhav Surana, a B.Com student at The Assam Royal Global University, achieved the second rank in the SWAYAM July 2025 Semester Examination for the CEC MOOC course, 'Retail Business Management.'

Tibetans in Gangtok marked the 91st birthday of the Dalai Lama with celebrations, highlighting growing threats to Tibetan identity and culture under Chinese rule.

Sikkim's Chief Electoral Officer hands over draft electoral roll to recognized political parties, with 37,000 voters deleted and 43,000 new voters added.

Frontline workers in Congo threaten strike over unpaid benefits and dire conditions as Ebola death toll surpasses 500. The outbreak has spread to three eastern provinces, with response efforts complicated by the specific strain of the virus.

China's missile test sparks condemnation from Australia and regional leaders, with many calling it 'destabilising' and 'deeply concerning'.

Hundreds of thousands of mourners joined a funeral procession through Tehran for supreme leader Ali Khamenei, as some chanted for revenge against the West for his assassination. Iranian authorities have shut down streets and closed airspace for several days of mourning.

Tens of millions of people worldwide could be pushed into a hunger crisis due to the fallout from Donald Trump's war in Iran, with aid agencies warning of a long-term impact on global food security.

Masked burglars have carried out a brazen heist at the Musee Lalique in eastern Alsace, France, making off with around 20 pieces of jewellery worth approximately €4 million. The museum will remain closed over the coming days to prepare for a smooth and safe reopening.

Nigeria has reported the deaths of two of its citizens in South Africa, where attacks and intimidation against foreigners have been escalating. The Nigerian government has condemned the attacks and warned of further action.

Scientists warn that unique corals around Norfolk Island are at risk due to disease, El Niño, and government-approved dredging. Experts say the corals are likely to be species that have not been formally described by science and would be unlikely to recover if lost.

Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, defends her country's emergency response to the twin earthquakes that have killed over 3,000 people. Many Venezuelans have expressed anger at the government's inadequate response.

Andhra Pradesh government is working to develop its schools to meet global standards, providing state-of-the-art facilities and quality education. Several government schools in Nellore are being developed to meet corporate standards.

A study by Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) found that El Niño and La Niña events significantly influence the number of tropical cyclones in the Bay of Bengal during the post-monsoon season, with La Niña years showing increased cyclone activity.