The New Indian Express

The New Indian Express

6/12/2025, 6:00:11 AM

India has ranked 131 out of 146 countries in the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report 2025, slipping two places from its position last year. With a parity score of just 64.1%, India is among the lowest-ranked countries in South Asia, according to the report released on Thursday. The Global Gender Gap Index measures gender parity across four key dimensions: Economic participation and opportunity, educational attainment, health and survival, and political empowerment. https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2025/Jun/12/india-ranked-131-out-of-146-in-global-gender-gap-index-2025-drops-two-places?utm_source=whatsapp&utm_medium=channel&utm_campaign=nation

The New Indian Express

6/12/2025, 5:11:22 AM

India bears the highest burden of snakebite deaths globally, driven by high snake density, vast rural populations, and widespread reliance on traditional healers, according to the latest global report, ‘Time to Bite Back: Catalyzing a Global Response to Snakebite Envenoming.' The report said that India reports an estimated 58,000 deaths annually, but the impact is severe among poor and indigenous communities, where access to quality healthcare remains limited. According to Dr Yogesh Jain, a leading public health physician and one of the authors of the report, India is still failing to prevent needless snakebite deaths. “The healthcare system is simply not equipped to respond. Doctors often lack the training, tools, and confidence to treat cases effectively,” he said. https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2025/Jun/12/india-tops-world-in-snakebite-deaths-58000-cases?utm_source=whatsapp&utm_medium=channel&utm_campaign=nation

The New Indian Express

6/12/2025, 8:39:12 AM

"We thought that we were having an extended honeymoon with the US but it has delivered three huge setbacks to Indian diplomacy," Congress general secretary in-charge of communications Jairam Ramesh said. https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2025/Jun/12/india-suffered-3-diplomatic-setbacks-from-us-centres-foreign-policy-driven-by-domestic-politics-congress?utm_source=whatsapp&utm_medium=channel&utm_campaign=nation

The New Indian Express

6/12/2025, 6:22:40 AM

An 83-year-old servitor was allegedly murdered in broad daylight in Puri when he was returning home from the Shree Jagannath Temple after completing rituals entrusted to him at the shrine. https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2025/Jun/12/83-year-old-servitor-murdered-in-heavily-secured-puri?utm_source=whatsapp&utm_medium=channel&utm_campaign=nation

The New Indian Express

6/12/2025, 3:24:25 AM

Indore couple case | “Where are Sonam’s multiple cell phones she was carrying during the trip? Their data holds the key." As the SIT of Meghalaya police probing the May 23 honeymoon killing of Indore tourist Raja Raghuvanshi started quizzing the five arrested accused, including Raja’s wife Sonam, there were a series of unanswered points that seemed to hold the key to investigations. https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2025/Jun/12/meghalaya-honeymoon-murder-three-unanswered-questions?utm_source=whatsapp&utm_medium=channel&utm_campaign=nation

The New Indian Express

6/12/2025, 7:30:18 AM

The heavy rainfall that lashed Hubballi city on Wednesday night caused massive flooding, followed by traffic snarls and water gushing into several households. One person is feared dead as he slipped into the flooding drain. https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2025/Jun/12/heavy-rainfall-in-hubballi-causes-severe-damage-to-vehicles-and-property-one-feared-dead?utm_source=whatsapp&utm_medium=channel&utm_campaign=nation

The New Indian Express

6/12/2025, 10:29:52 AM

Gujarat Plane Crash | At least 50 charred bodies have been recovered after an Air India passenger plane with 242 people on board crashed near the Meghaninagar area of Ahmedabad on Wednesday. The flight—a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner—was en route to London with 242 people on board, including 230 passengers and 12 crew members. According to reports, former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani was initially listed among the passengers, but sources close to him told TNIE he was not on board and had taken a different flight. Catch LIVE details: https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2025/Jun/12/live-ai-171-flight-to-london-crashes-near-ahmedabad-airport-during-takeoff

The New Indian Express

6/12/2025, 9:06:01 AM

An Air India passenger plane with over 200 people on board crashed near the Meghaninagar area of Ahmedabad on Wednesday, police said. According to initial reports, the flight—a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner—was en route to London with 242 people on board, including 230 passengers and 12 crew members. The aircraft went down close to Forensic Cross Road, not far from the city’s airport. https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2025/Jun/12/air-india-plane-with-over-200-on-board-crashes-near-ahmedabad-airport?utm_source=whatsapp&utm_medium=channel&utm_campaign=nation

The New Indian Express

6/12/2025, 4:42:36 AM

“The actions of our Pakistani partners that led to the arrest and extradition of Mohammad Sharifullah, the IS-K planner behind the August 26, 2021 suicide attack at Abbey Gate that killed 13 US service members and approximately 160 civilians, underscore Pakistan’s value in countering global terror threats." The US State Department reaffirmed its strong support for India in its fight against terrorism. At the same time, a senior US military official emphasised the importance of maintaining relations with Pakistan, citing its military’s role in countering the Islamic State – Khorasan Province (IS-KP). During a House Armed Services Committee hearing, General Michael Kurilla, chief of US Central Command, described Pakistan as a 'phenomenal partner' in counter-terrorism efforts. https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2025/Jun/11/us-reaffirms-support-for-indias-anti-terror-fight-but-its-military-general-says-ties-with-pakistan-also-vital?utm_source=whatsapp&utm_medium=channel&utm_campaign=nation

The New Indian Express

6/12/2025, 3:03:16 AM

"I am not a mad man. Why I need RCB? I don’t even drink Royal Challenge." Deputy CM of Karnataka DK Shivakumar, who is also the president of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee, rubbished rumours of buying the RCB franchise. https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2025/Jun/12/why-do-i-need-rcb-dont-even-drink-royal-challenge-says-dks-on-ipl-team-buy?utm_source=whatsapp&utm_medium=channel&utm_campaign=nation