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Pakistan Conducts Border Operation Killing 29 Militants Amid Afghan Civilian Casualty Claims
On June 28-29, Pakistani security forces conducted an intelligence-based ground operation and airstrikes along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, killing 29 militants linked to groups such as Jamaat-ul-Ahrar and Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan. The operation followed a deadly attack on a paramilitary Rangers headquarters in Karachi. Pakistan cited recent militant attacks as justification, while Afghan authorities, including the Taliban government, condemned the strikes, reporting significant civilian casualties, including women and children, and describing the actions as aggression. The cross-border tensions have escalated amid ongoing conflict and strained relations between Islamabad and Kabul.
Delhi Cabinet Approves EV Policy 2026 with Rs 15,000 Crore Investment and Phased Fossil Fuel Vehicle Phase-Out
Delhi's Cabinet has approved the Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2026, set to take effect from July 1, 2026, aiming to accelerate the city's transition to electric mobility and reduce pollution. The policy includes a Rs 15,000 crore investment over four years for infrastructure and incentives. Key measures include 100% road tax and registration fee exemptions for electric cars priced up to Rs 30 lakh, subsidies up to Rs 50,000 for electric two- and three-wheelers, and a Rs 1 lakh scrappage incentive for older vehicles. From January 1, 2027, only electric autorickshaws will be registered, with petrol and CNG two-wheelers phased out by April 1, 2028. The policy excludes subsidies for hybrid vehicles and emphasizes expanding charging infrastructure. Stakeholders highlight the policy's potential to improve air quality while urging support for workers affected by the transition.