Kulgam Encounter: Security Forces Neutralize Two Militants Following Pahalgam Attack

A day after the devastating terror attack in Pahalgam, security forces launched a swift counter operation in Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in the killing of two militants. Acting on intelligence inputs, a joint team of the Army, CRPF, and J&K Police engaged in a fierce encounter in the Redwani area. Three soldiers were injured but are stable. The operation follows heightened security measures after the Pahalgam attack, which claimed 26 lives. With global leaders like Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin expressing support, India has intensified its crackdown on militant networks across the region.

NITI Aayog Advocates for GM Edible Oils and Clear Labeling to Achieve Self-Reliance

India’s edible oil import dependency poses a significant financial burden, with 55–60% met externally. NITI Aayog’s Ramesh Chand proposes GM crops, particularly herbicide-tolerant mustard, to enhance oilseed productivity significantly. He advocates for mandatory GM labeling to ensure transparency, aiming for self-sufficiency by 2030 under the National Mission on Edible Oils.