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Manipur police arrested five individuals, including militants from banned groups like PLA, KCP (PWG), and Prepak (Pro), for alleged extortion in several districts. The arrests occurred during frisking and checking exercises. Security forces also recovered firearms, explosives, and ammunition in Churachandpur and Thoubal.
India reported over 7,000 suspected heatstroke cases with only 14 confirmed deaths between March and June 2024, according to NCDC data. Andhra Pradesh accounted for the majority of suspected cases, highlighting limitations in India's surveillance system.
ISRO chairman V Narayanan announced the GSLV-F16/NISAR mission, a collaborative effort between ISRO and NASA, set to launch on July 30th. This mission, carrying a dual-band radar satellite, marks several firsts, including being the first ISRO-NASA Earth Observation Mission. NISAR will monitor Earth's land and ice surfaces, aiding in understanding natural calamities and providing crucial data for various applications.