The Governor appreciated that the initiative has generated around 692 direct employment opportunities, with nearly 90 percent of them going to women, while around 60 percent received their first employment opportunity through the programme. He said the provision of free education, books, stationery, bags, laptops and other essential resources had helped reduce the educational expenses of thousands of families. According to the available figures, more than 12,000 families have collectively saved over Rs. 5.40 crore.

"The people of Himachal Pradesh have made up their minds to wipe out the Congress from the state," he said, expressing confidence that the BJP will continue to strengthen its position in the coming elections.

While the nation remembers Captain Saurabh Kalia every year with deep respect, his parents continue their decades-long campaign seeking international recognition of the alleged torture inflicted upon their son and his comrades during captivity.

Despite the severity of the accident, Qatari officials have assured that the country's liquefied natural gas (LNG) export operations remain largely unaffected. However, a detailed investigation has been launched to determine the exact cause of the explosion and assess the extent of damage to the facility.

He also shed light on the institute’s commitment to quality education, modern infrastructure, and industry-oriented training, which have helped students excel at national and international levels. Dr. Ran Singh noted that such platforms as Pharma Anveshan 2026 play a crucial role in encouraging knowledge exchange, research collaboration, and professional growth among students and faculty.

In his courtesy call, the Vice-Chancellor apprised the Governor about the various academic, research and developmental activities being undertaken by the University. He also shared information regarding ongoing initiatives aimed at strengthening technical education, promoting innovation and enhancing industry-academia collaboration within the institution.

Addressing the gathering, Renuka Sharma appreciated the dedication and talent of the participants. She said that yoga is a powerful way to achieve a healthy and disease-free life and the daughters participating in such competitions are promoting this message in society. She expressed confidence that these talented girls will continue to bring pride to the state and the country in the future.

While GCC states have so far refrained from joining offensive operations, their rhetoric has hardened. The unprecedented unity displayed in their collective condemnation signals a potential shift. Some analysts suggest that if the attacks continue, Gulf states might lift their restrictions on the US using their bases for strikes on Iran . This would mark a dramatic escalation and a definitive end to their policy of hedging between the superpowers.

Analysts suggest that even if the Iranian regime survives, it will likely emerge significantly weakened, which could redraw the region's political map by diminishing its influence over proxy groups and potentially accelerating the normalization of relations between Israel and Gulf Arab states .

In a fiery response, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced it had launched its 22nd wave of missile strikes against American and Israeli targets, codenamed Operation True Promise 4. Iranian state media, citing military officials, reported that over 2,000 drones and 600 missiles have been launched since the start of the war.