PM Modi tops global 'Democratic Leader Approval Ratings' yet again, leaves Trump behind

IANS | July 26, 2025 6:20 PM

New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has once again emerged as the most popular democratic leader globally, securing the top spot in the latest ‘Democratic Leader Approval Ratings’ released by US-based intelligence firm Morning Consult. With a remarkable 75 per cent approval rating, PM Modi continues to lead the international stage in public opinion.

Bihar SIR: Petitioner ADR slams exclusion of Aadhaar from list of documents

IANS | July 26, 2025 5:14 PM

New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Ahead of a Supreme Court hearing on Monday over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, petitioner Association of Democratic Reforms (ADR) has challenged the grounds on which the ECI excluded Aadhaar and ration cards as documentary proofs, a lawyer said on Saturday.

Kargil Vijay Diwas: Uttarakhand CM raises ex-gratia for 'Param Vir Chakra' awardees to Rs 1.5 crore

IANS | July 26, 2025 4:12 PM

Dehradun, July 26 (IANS) On the solemn occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday announced a significant increase in ex-gratia compensation for India’s most decorated war heroes. Soldiers awarded the Param Vir Chakra, India’s highest military honour, will now receive Rs 1.5 crore, a threefold increase from the previous Rs 50 lakh.

Kargil hero Nawab Wasim survived 7 bullets, fought on - now trains future football stars

IANS | July 26, 2025 3:45 PM

Ramnagar, July 26 (IANS) Every year, as India marks Kargil Vijay Diwas on July 26, the nation salutes the bravery and sacrifice of its soldiers who repelled enemy forces from the icy heights of Kargil in 1999. Among the countless tales of valour, one that continues to inspire generations is that of Subedar Major Nawab Wasim ur Rehman, a war hero from Ramnagar, Uttarakhand, who stood his ground and kept fighting for 20 minutes even after being hit by seven bullets.